Lease

[expo1967]

When you buy a fit remember you are leasing the watch for a least 3 years. Because after the battery dead  you need to lease another watch . 

[Odyssey13]

Not everyone with a Fitbit has problems. Some people have their devices for several years before they get a new one. Many people get a new one because of the added features. It's pretty much like a cell phone. There are people who like the latest ones and will get a new one every year.

I've had printers die after a year and I've had them last several years. Same model, same company but things happen. 

If you are having a problem with your Fitbit, wouldn't it be best to share what's going on and work to resolve it?

[expo1967]

Fitbit should tell you the lifetime of the battery
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[Odyssey13]

@expo1967  how can they know the life of a battery? Some of us recharge it as needed, some charge it daily and some let the battery die or don't use the device for weeks. No two people will have the identical results. Some people use text and call notifications and they do challenges, which results in their needing to sync more often. It's hard to predict the life of a battery when people use their devices differently. Same for cell phones - no two people will get the same battery life because they don't use it the same.

So, your problem is the battery?

[Rich_Laue]

I guess no one will ever own an iOS device, Apple gets upset if one of their units isn't dead in 3 years.

@expo1967 I have to agree with @Odyssey13 , a typical lithium battery is good for about 500 to 1500 charges.

Letting the level go above 80% or under 30% can also cause damage. 

Letting the battery go to zero will definitely cause damage