09-03-2018 17:48
09-03-2018 17:48
I have had six Fitbit devices. In my experience, and from what I’m reading, the average life expectancy of a device is one year. I’m sure this is planned, but I’m sick of it. I will be moving my business elsewhere for my next fitness device. As soon as my Blaze dies, which I’m assuming will be any day now, I’m done wasting my money. Anyone have another brand they love?
05-19-2022 15:15
05-19-2022 15:15
I’ve had my Blaze for 6 years, and it’s still running perfectly, including battery life.
05-19-2022 15:41
05-19-2022 15:41
05-19-2022 18:01
05-19-2022 18:01
05-21-2022 08:05
05-21-2022 08:05
Mention another product and the Fitbit police will yank your post away from the forum. My non Fitbit alternative is still 100% going strong after 2 years, More Starvin Marvin than a Fitbit.
07-30-2022 16:14
07-30-2022 16:14
1 to 2 years for me. Such a waste of money!!!!
07-30-2022 19:23
07-30-2022 19:23
I was put in fitbit jail for disparaging the product. Imwill say I have parapalegia so I don't think I'm very rough on the watch lol.
07-30-2022 23:43
07-30-2022 23:43
Garmin. Mine has been faultless and long lived.
10-10-2022 08:45 - edited 10-10-2022 09:39
10-10-2022 08:45 - edited 10-10-2022 09:39
I've had this Versa for about 2 years and it's just within the last few days started having small issues. I had the original Versa that lasted a little over three years.
10-10-2022 09:18
10-10-2022 09:18
10-10-2022 13:26
10-10-2022 13:26
10-28-2022 05:38
10-28-2022 05:38
Interesting. My first Fitbit was a Flex 2. I was able to “trade it in” toward an Inspire HR in March 2019. Still works well, just charging is getting to be a pita. So I’m thinking about going to the Inspire 3 because the charger clips on rather than magnetic. Maybe trackers have a better span than watches. I don’t have a smartphone, don’t need a smartwatch.
11-01-2022 12:40
11-01-2022 12:40
I agree with the one year expected life of a Fitbit. When it was $100 I simply accepted it as the cost of the convenience. Now with prices over $250 you must consider other alternatives.
11-01-2022 17:35
11-01-2022 17:35
11-04-2022 10:26
11-04-2022 10:26
I started with Fitbit when Sportbrain went out of business (2009?). So I had the original teal and black clip. Then the Fitbit One. Then the Zip which lasted a long time. Then the Inspire 2 -- that died today - almost 2 years old.
So, 13 years of Fitbits, divided by 4 trackers, equals an average of 3 years, 3 months lifetime each. (It should be weighted heavily toward the Zip that lasted forever with trips thru the laundry!) Cost averaged about $30/year if each device was +/- $100. I don't use Premium.
My iPhone replacements are on the same obsolescence schedule. So, I was quite angry with Fitbit earlier this morning, but on reviewing the facts -- I guess a dead 2-yr-old Fitbit is expected.
I wish that Fitbit would be upfront about this life expectancy. And that they made it easier to get Support.
11-04-2022 11:12
11-04-2022 11:12
01-20-2023 13:57
01-20-2023 13:57
my inspire 2 died after 8 months
01-22-2023 10:56
01-22-2023 10:56
01-24-2023 15:58
01-24-2023 15:58
I just plug all my fitbit devices on the charger and just leave it...never had a battery problem PS my fitbit charge HR still works great.
01-24-2023 18:35
01-24-2023 18:35
01-25-2023 10:57
01-25-2023 10:57