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‎10-06-2016 10:43

‎10-06-2016 10:43

Just got a present of the fitbit surge. Anyone used for a marathon? Doing my first at end of the month and wondering if it will last!
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‎10-06-2016 12:50

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‎10-06-2016 12:50

@GBaz,

 

The 5 hours was a number Fitbit published on the initial release.  They have since tweaked their GPS collection algorithm to be significantly more battery efficient.  In fact, if you look at the product page for the Surge, they now list:

 

"Lasts longer than competing trackers with a battery life up to 7 days and GPS battery life up to 10 hours" (with their regular disclaimers)

 

I hope this helps.

Frank | Washington, USA

Fitbit One, Ionic, Charge 2, Alta HR, Blaze, Surge, Flex, Flex 2, Zip, Ultra, Flyer, Aria, Aria 2 - Windows 10, Windows Phone

Take a look at the Fitbit help site for further assistance and information.

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‎10-06-2016 10:49

‎10-06-2016 10:49

Hello @GBaz,

 

Welcome to the community!

 

I guess that depends on how long it'll take you to finish.  I wore my Surge (with GPS enabled) for a five hour hike and it worked just fine.

 

I hope this helps.

Frank | Washington, USA

Fitbit One, Ionic, Charge 2, Alta HR, Blaze, Surge, Flex, Flex 2, Zip, Ultra, Flyer, Aria, Aria 2 - Windows 10, Windows Phone

Take a look at the Fitbit help site for further assistance and information.

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‎10-06-2016 11:01

‎10-06-2016 11:01

Thanks for that. Hoping to be well inside 5 hours. I usually wear a garmin which lasts over 10 hours so never had to worry. I just read with GPS on fitbit has 5 hour batt life
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‎10-06-2016 12:50

In response to GBaz

‎10-06-2016 12:50

@GBaz,

 

The 5 hours was a number Fitbit published on the initial release.  They have since tweaked their GPS collection algorithm to be significantly more battery efficient.  In fact, if you look at the product page for the Surge, they now list:

 

"Lasts longer than competing trackers with a battery life up to 7 days and GPS battery life up to 10 hours" (with their regular disclaimers)

 

I hope this helps.

Frank | Washington, USA

Fitbit One, Ionic, Charge 2, Alta HR, Blaze, Surge, Flex, Flex 2, Zip, Ultra, Flyer, Aria, Aria 2 - Windows 10, Windows Phone

Take a look at the Fitbit help site for further assistance and information.

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‎10-06-2016 15:32

‎10-06-2016 15:32

Cheers man, actually saw that tonight. Brought it for its first run this evening. So far so good. Nice bit of kit. Thanks for replies. G
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