12-24-2021 05:43 - edited 12-31-2021 15:38
12-24-2021 05:43 - edited 12-31-2021 15:38
12-24-2021 06:27
12-24-2021 06:27
That is quite a write up. Thank you for taking the time to test, and write up an extensive report. I found it very helpful and I’m sure others will too. Thanks again!!
12-24-2021 07:14
12-24-2021 07:14
I'm with @Clove6060 , excellent write up. I take the opportunity to wish everybody a Merry Fitbit Christmas
12-24-2021 07:24 - edited 12-26-2021 05:36
12-24-2021 07:24 - edited 12-26-2021 05:36
There is one dealbreaker for Apple Watch (I'm surprised it's not listed in Cons) - the watch is great if you are iPhone user. For Android users it's rather a poor option.
12-24-2021
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12-24-2021
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MarreFitbit
Hi @iHealthWatch - thanks for the terrific review/comparison - as @Clove6060 says it will help many.
The phone might have been an issue as some features might need special configuration on an iPhone.
Despite the Fitbit cons of inaccurate heart rate, floors, no sound for alerts, and occasional firmware bugs, it wins on battery life, cost, configurable clock faces, good looks and many features without hesitation, especially for non iPhone users.
My Sense requires a charge for about an hour once every 6 days which means it can do almost permanent monitoring. Having to charge an Apple watch daily or twice daily could be quite tiresome and even problematic if there is no access to electricity, for whatever reason.
A Withings Steel HR can go for about 2 months worn for sleep only and the Casio World watch about 5 years, once or twice a day charging doesn't seem very smart, especially at that price. Who wants a watch that can't even tell you the time because it has a flat battery.
Author | ch, passion for improvement.
12-26-2021 22:30
12-26-2021 22:30
That was a fantastic comparison write up and I appreciate the time you took to do it! Wow! The thought comparisons were similar to what I was researching before buying my Sense, though I was interested in the health side of things, especially the increased sleep info. Sadly, I’m on Sense #2 after it being replaced, and less works now lol. However, I love love loved my Versa!
12-27-2021 03:16
12-27-2021 03:16
Great summary but I stopped reading after this:
"I have talked with a lot of FitBit Sense owners and they love their FitBit Sense and they say that the Premium Service for $10 is well worth it.".
I cannot imagine that anyone said that.
12-27-2021 05:55
12-27-2021 05:55
If I would have an iPhone, I definetly would choose Apple Watch over the Fitbit Sense.
But as an Android user Fitbit Sense has more functions than iphone, so Sense has more positive sides, and gives you more.
Apple can go to hell they are limiting the functionalities, its just not fair. If they are making good products, they should not be afraid of the rivalries...
With the Fitbit clock faces, I am not too satisfied neither, there are a lot of faces, but all have some miising points, not to talk about the aod...
But the sleep tracking and other health measurements, they are out of this world, the best in the market.
(I would be so much happier if I should not pay for the premium....)
12-27-2021 08:43
12-27-2021 08:43
You make a good point, @t.parker about the Apple Watch being great if you are an Apple person. I am. I own an iPad mini, iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch. I like the fact that whatever I set up on my iPhone is reflected on the other devices. But … like @iHealthWatch, even as aniPhone owner, I much prefer the Sense since I need the aspects of a “health watch” so that is what is on my wrist most of the time. My reasons are:
Thanks for the write up, @iHealthWatch ! Happy Holidays, everyone! Time to start stepping! You may all want to take a look at this discussion and share your Fitness goals for 2022.
12-27-2021 12:33
12-27-2021 12:33
@SunsetRunner For me, both watches have a lot more other cons but this is because one is a generic smartwatch and the other is a health-tracking watch. I need sports tracking watch so neither really fits the bill regardless of platform. With Apple Watch there's a lot possible just with use of third-party apps (the devel API is lot more advanced and allows doing more things than Fitbit's API) but I prefer to have things ready out of the box and using the same analytic ecosystem. Fitbit has some kind of sports tracking and something like an analytics system but with too many limitations and is simply too poor for my needs. Neither watch could really work for me as I don't need a smartwatch and I don't need health features either. I need a sports watch and neither is such. Most of the pros and cons probably depend on people needs.
12-27-2021 15:19
12-27-2021 15:19
Apple has blocked all third party apps from responding to texts. Probably because they want their users to stick with their overpriced products.
12-27-2021 17:53
12-27-2021 17:53
@t.parker wrote:Most of the pros and cons probably depend on people needs.
Absolutely! All any of us can do is determine what we need/want then do the homework to pick out the best device for those needs/wants.
12-27-2021 19:59
12-27-2021 19:59
The key is in the homework. Most people will not buy an oven, refridge, or car without doing some research. So why blindly buy a fitbit?
12-31-2021 08:18
12-31-2021 08:18
Dear FitBit Blog Readers:
I want to thank everyone for their responses and feedback concerning my post.
I wish I could have edited my post or have the ability to edit my post because there are many things I would have changed and updated concerning what I shared.
Why isn't there a way to edit our posts?
1. It is true, the Apple watch works best with the Apple iPhone. If I were using an Android phone such as a Samsung Galaxy, I would not recommend the Apple Watch. The Samsung Watch would be a better recommendation. However, I titled my post: "FitBit Sense vs. the Apple Watch: What are your thoughts?" I agree with T Parker. 😃 I would have edited my post to elaborate about this issue since some people do not know this information. 😃
2. In my original post, I commented: "Apple Watch monitors your heart rate but there is a 6 to 8 minute delay. The FitBit Sense displays your current (real time) heart rate." This is not true. The Apple watch actually does give you "real time" data for your heart rate. I was very happy to find this feature! It also tells you your last heart rate within the past hour, sometimes displaying that the last reading was 6 to 8 minutes ago.
3. In my experience with testing out both watches, I consider the FitBit Sense a "Health Watch" and the Apple Watch as a "Productivity" and "Communication" Watch. Both watches are awesome! They both have their pros and cons.
With the Apple Watch, I like the feature that I can tell Siri, "Set the timer for 10 minutes" or "Remind me at 5pm to [insert your task]." I also like how the Apple Watch displays the current weather by the hour, showing me when to expect rain and snow by the hour. I also get notifications, including when Canary Security Camera captures a security issue. I like being able to see all of my To Do Lists and add to them using the Apple Watch. I also like the audible alarms! It's nice to be able to hear my alarms and timer when they go off. =D The Apple Watch is great for wearing during the day. As for a sleep tracker, it's not so good. I wish Apple would improve their sleep tracking abilities and to provide more data on the Apple Watch. I also wish Apple would include the "Google Assistant" app on the Apple watch, too. The Google Assistant app works great on the iPhone. 😃
With the FitBit Sense, I like the "health data" it generates (ie: sleep tracking, fitness tracking, etc.). It's so detailed and very helpful in monitoring your overall health. Right now, I signed up for the 6 month trial period for the Premium service. But I wonder how the FitBit Sense functions if I were to remove the Premium features. How much data will I get from the sleep tracker without the Premium service? How will my FitBit Sense function and what will it do for me after the Trial period is over? Some of you say it's the Premium service is not worth it such as "Soyerski123" comments. Others say it is. Of course, it all depends on what you need and want from your "Health Watch." I would like your feedback as to what I will be missing when my trial period ends and how the watch will function afterwards.
3. Replacing the FitBit Sense. I have read many reviews concerning the FitBit Sense, including Keahi's comments on this forum. I'm surprised that many FitBit Sense owners have had to replace their watches. I want my investment in a "health watch" to last a long time. I hope FitBit will improve the quality of their products. 😃
4. I agree with Sixabi's comments. They are true!
5. Carol-B made a lot of great remarks. Thank you! 😃
I truly appreciate everyone who responded to my post. Thank you!
Have a Happy New Year!
- iHealthWatch
12-31-2021 09:29
12-31-2021 09:29
To Edit your post tap the three dots at the top right of your post - tap edit
12-31-2021 09:35
12-31-2021 09:35
Hi Rich_Laue,
When I tap the three dots, it only shows the following:
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Who Voted for this post?
That's it.
It does not give me the option to edit.
Is it because I am new? lol
-- iHealthWatch
12-31-2021 09:43
12-31-2021 09:43
@iHealthWatch - you need to be logged in.
Author | ch, passion for improvement.
12-31-2021 13:40
12-31-2021 13:40
Hi Guy_
I have verified it.
I am currently signed in and I do not have the option to edit my posts.
When I tap the three dots, it only shows the following:
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Bookmark
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Who Voted for this post?
That's it.
It does not give me the option to edit.
Does anyone else have any suggestions or thoughts as to why I don't have the option to edit my own post?
Thanks.
- iHealthWatch
12-31-2021 13:59
12-31-2021 13:59
Hi Guy_
18 minutes ago, I posted a response.
I created another post about a different subject and noticed that I now can "edit" my "original posts".
I'm not sure what happened.
During the 17 minutes, I received an e-mail stating: "As the result of your contributions to the community, you have earned a new rank. Your new rank is Recovery Runner."
I don't know if that had anything to do with giving me the option to "edit" but whatever happened, I now have the option to edit my original posts.
Thank you for your help.
- iHealthWatch
12-31-2021 15:36
12-31-2021 15:36
I know a user has to have "x" number of posts before a picture can be added, maybe it is the same for the edit