Customer Ratings & Reviews

I bought the Fitbit Charge HR last March 17th. I am 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighed 271 pounds when I purchased my Fitbit. Now, less than 3 months later, I weigh 241 pounds! I have also dropped two pant sizes, and gone from XXL to XL in shirts. This is a great product, and I highly recommend it! I should get to my final goal of 220 pounds by September.

Very pleased with the Fitbit Charge HR. The heart rate is so much better then I thought it would be. The app and website provide great data with all aspects, especially the HR section. Great device. Enjoy

This does many things well! Good smartphone app. However, it over counted steps(I didn't know how to adjust it for my stride). If you don't do heart rate fitness training, you can't go wrong with this or the Jawbone trackers(I like the UP app better, especially for sleep monitoring in the UP3) The active heart rate monitor did not seem as accurate as the Mio optic based heart monitors(like on Garmin 225, Adidas MiCoach or Mio Fuse/Alpha) This is important if you do heart rate based training on your runs/bike

I have had mine for a week and I love it. I have read some posts on here and if you are looking for something that is always on key with your steps you will never find it. Also as for the heart rate monitor it wont always stay the same when you are sitting doing nothing, we arent robots. Your heart goes up and down I for one am very pleased with the heart rate, the calories burned, the food plan on the app everything. I have also never been so motivated to workout before and to get in shape. So I give this product 5 stars no matter what any other post says.

I purchased the Charge HR because I was eager to track my diet and exercise. The display is simple to use and the design is understated enough to pair with office or gym clothes. It has tracked my sleep, HR (Resting and Active), flights of stairs and the app keeps me aware of calories in/out. I really love the alarm feature as well. Highly Recommended!

I was having problems with my Knee and gained weight. Bought this 4 months ago because I was having a total knee replacement and wanted to track my activity in my recovery. Thought the HR tracking would be a great help. All I can say is DON"T SWEAT. I got on an exercise bike and after about 15 minutes I couldn't get it to come on. Dried it out for 3 days, Sinced it up again to get it started. Again and went to rehab/ Physical therapy, After I was done with the hour of torture it was gone again, would not come on. My thought is if it is an activity tracker and normal people sweat when the are active then WHY DOES IT DIE WHEN YOU SWEAT. That seams like something that Fitbit would have thought of. Worthless piece of junk, Maybe but wasted money is what I am worried about. Why would anyone want an activity tracker that dies if you get active.

I really love my Fitbit. I love that it tracks my steps, calories burned, and even sleep times. I also like the silent alarm.

Husband and I both have an HR. We use these to log our HealthyRoads activity. He has lung cancer, so he has a pulse ox meter on him at all times, so far the HR monitor keeps up with the same readings as the Fitbit does. The only complaint we have is my Fitbit did a firmware update so I am on version 84, but his is still on version 79. I have not figured out how to get his to update.

When I first considered this, I shopped around and was actually interested in the Garmin Vivo Smart. On paper, it had all the bells and whistles, but unfortunately, it could not live up to what it said it could do. I kept it for 4 days to give it a shot, but it never came close to monitoring heart rate accurately, and I began to question other features as well. After returning it, I immediately got the FitBit, and it has been right on the money with no issues.

This Fitbit was a great purchase for my son. He uses it daily to track his steps and other health related activities. But now that the Apple Watch is out, myself, my wife, and oldest have Apple Watches so I can see us switching sides soon. For the money, the Fitbit is great, but if you are looking for more ways to track your fitness and are already in the Apple Cloud, it makes sense to switch to the Apple Watch.

This is my first fitness tracker. I like that it has a clock on it so I don't also have to wear a watch. Seems to be a good all around device. Another great feature is the vibrating alarm clock. You don't have to wake anyone else in your house hold. The fitbit app has a ton of info. I've tried to make it do some false readings by clapping and shaking my arm and it new the difference. You really can't beat the price.

I purchased the Charge HR for me and my daughter. I love the fact I can utilize my caller ID when my phone is across the room. Steps appear accurate. I don't use the HR part but I feel it balance the device. The only thing that seperates it from a smart watch is, I wish I could read text messages but other than that, the device is perfect. If you struggling to decide between Fitbit and other devices, I would go for the Fitbit because it's the most popular. Meaning, your friends can join and y'all can have competitions. Facebook makes it easy for you to find friends with the same device. Pushing you to work harder at the gym. The battery life is decent also, long as you don't keep syncing it. You will never take steps for granted again...One more down side to it, I haven't figured it out but a lot of people I know have this issue. If you're going to switch phones, you may lose your friends and data...

As of May 2015, I'd say the Fitbit Charge HR is the best wearable fit tech out right now. I've had no problem with the heart rate monitor on this device, and the battery usually lasts for anywhere from 5-7 days. In addition I really like using the silent alarms every morning, they're not as jarring as my phone's alarm tone. Would highly recommend it if you're looking for something to track your physical activity, be it workouts, heart rate, or sleep.

Love my Fitbit, but wish they would make one flatter or smaller for female wrists. Feels like I am under house arrest sometimes when it gets in the way, especially when sleeping or dressing for work in the mornings and it snags on delicate clothing. Found the sleep study and heart rate information very interesting.

I liked the overall functionality and looks of the Fitbit Charge HR. It tracked my activity, how many stairs I climbed and steps I took as well as my sleep. But when it came to tracking my heart rate, especially during spin class or high impact step aerobics, it failed to perform. When compared to a Polar HRM, the Charge HR reported a heart rate up to 30 bpm less than the chest strap! So if you want an all around fitness tracker, consider Fitbit. But if you want to train using your heart rate, there are better choices out there. Fitbit did take the tracker back and gave me a full refund, which is why I gave them 3 stars.

After being a happy owner of a Fitbit Flex for 1 1/2 years, I lost it one day horseback riding. So I upgraded to the Charge HR. After 3 weeks of wearing it, here is what I found: Pros: 1. Display clearly tells the time when I tap it. No need to wear a watch or pull out my phone to see what time it is. 2. Tells the actual steps walked instead of dots lighting up, as well as other information (heart rate, etc.). Cons: 1. Twice as wide and heavier on my wrist than the Flex. The skin under it gets itchy sometimes because it's hotter to wear. Because it's rubber and it buckles, it's not as easy to put on as a regular watch. 2. CANNOT SHOWER WITH IT. Instructions say not to and every review I've read where someone has, it hasn't worked as well. I always showered with my Flex and therefore didn't have to remember to put it back on afterward. 3. Mine has not held a charge for 5 days like it said it does. With the Flex I always had it on and it was never a bother. Now I have a few more enhancements, but the price is higher and there is less comfort and convenience.

This was a great upgrade from my original Fitbit. The addition of a heart rate monitor has made what was already a good fitness tracking device, into a great one. It syncs via Bluetooth to your smartphone and the Fitbit app not only keeps track of your activity, it also lets you find and challenge others which can help in keeping you motivated when competing or challenging another person (for me,it's usually my spouse).

Works great keeping track of steps, miles (once you calibrate it) and the app helps with calorie intake, however, I'm on my 4th replacement in less than a year. The band near the displays peels away and looks terrible, and then eventually falls apart. This is due to the high humidity and excessive sweat if you really work out hard wearing this product. Fitbit has admitted the product defect to me, and has replaced it each time with no issues, however, I'm positive that it will not last more than 3 months once the warranty expires. I would rather spend a few more dollars and purchase a Garmin Vivosmart HR which is water resistant and comparable to the Charge HR.

I've had a Fitbit before but the charge will take your heart rate which is great to gauge when you have hit your fat burning zone. I Ike it because it is a smaller foot print on the wrist. Also love the sleep tracker! Activity trackers are awesome. Really helps to get you moving when you have immediate feedback with how many steps you've taken. My goal is to always hit 10,000 steps! With this I hit it most Days.

This model of the Fitbit is perfect. It has all of the essentials. The heart rate monitor is worth the extra money. If you're debating between the apple watch and the Fitbit, get the Fitbit if you're really looking for an exercise watch that motivates you. Challenges between friends for who has the most steps really motives me. If you want to be distracted by everything else on your phone, get the apple watch.