Fitbit vs Garmin vs Other

bionicbunnie

Hey guys! I'm looking at something to track calories burned and heart rate, but not sure which is best or more accurate. I've heard some good and bad things about Fitbit but wanted your input. Also something affordable would be a big plus! Any information you could provide would be great!

singletrackmtbr

What do you want to use it for? If you're just looking to track steps and sleep and keep in touch with other users, Fitbit is the way to go.

If you're looking for something a bit more serious (waterproof, built in GPS, chest strap compatibility, running and riding specific fields, etc) then Garmin is the answer. It does everything the Fitbit does and much more, albeit without quite as polished of an app interface.

For what it's worth, I returned my Blaze after two weeks and bought a Garmin. 6 months later I'm still happy I switched