Should I upgrade from Alta to Blaze?

[CharlieM77]

Hi
I am after some honest opinions, I have an Alta which I love but hate that I can't control my music when walking/running! I constantly have to get my phone out to do this.
What I am after finding out is, is it worth upgrading just for this feature? Are there any other brilliant features on the Blaze?
How does it look a woman's wrist, does it look bulky or smart? I don't know anyone that has one and I can't really gauge it in the video on the Fitbit site.
Thank you in advance for your advice! X

[CharlieM77]

Hi
I am after some honest opinions, I have an Alta which I love but hate that I can't control my music when walking/running! I constantly have to get my phone out to do this.
What I am after finding out is, is it worth upgrading just for this feature? Are there any other brilliant features on the Blaze?
How does it look a woman's wrist, does it look bulky or smart? I don't know anyone that has one and I can't really gauge it in the video on the Fitbit site.
Thank you in advance for your advice! X

[Ozzie65]

If you're a runner, you can take advantage of the Blaze's connected GPS feature. It works very well. I'm not a woman, but the watch is not bulky. I think it would look fine!

[Kmransom123]

@CharlieM77  I have a Blaze and really like it.  (Came from using a Charge).  The Blaze also will track floors climbed and monitor your heart rate.  I have small wrists, and I don't feel/think it is too large on my arm.

[WendyB]

I dont think its bulky. You could go to a store that sells them and gauge it for your self.

[cordova61]

If you're a runner, you can get the Surge with a built in GPS so you don't have to lug your phone around with you.

It still works with your phone for texts and controlling music if you do want that.

[J-flex]

I have a Blaze and love it. I am a walker and use the GPS feature on my phone. I'm soon to try the bike feature with GPS connections

[CharlieM77]

Wow thanks! I will have a look at that x

[Jrdubyakc]

@CharlieM77 Both are pretty great.  If music controls are important to you, the Blaze would be a great choice. As far as "brilliant" features, I'm not so sure, but it does have some neat functionality.  For workouts, you can select a workout mode and monitor your stats right on the device (pace and distance for runs/walks, heartrate, etc.). Connected GPS is nice for running/walking. Blaze comes loaded with 3 FitStar workouts.  I like to use those when I have been sitting at my desk too long and just need a quick way to get my heart pumping. Blaze has a timer (stopwatch and countdown modes)  on screen, which I have used way more than I ever thought I would. 

It is a bit bulkier than the Alta, but it is very comfortable on the wrist - definitely the most comfortable Fitbit that I have ever owned.  I like that you can switch out the bands to dress it up if needed.  I thought this picture might give you a better idea of the size.  It goes without saying - I am not hand/wrist model, so please forgive the awkward pose 🙂

[CharlieM77]

Thank you so much for your advice. I am still undecided, I am 70/30 leaning towards upgrading to it! If I am honest it is the music function and heart monitor I am interested in... I may just treat myself and give it a go!
Thank you so much for the photo, it doesn't look bulky at all 😀 Xx