Fitbit?

nellajane24

I have been tinkering around with the idea of buying a Fitbit, but wanted to get some real life reviews. Trying to decide between the Fitbit Ultra, or the Fitbit Zip. Anyone?

RobinvdM

The Ultra is being replaced by "the One" (cocky name, I admit.)

There are quite a few differences, but what is important to know is what YOU want out of it.

ZIP TRACKS:
STEPS TAKEN
CALORIES BURNED
DISTANCE TRAVELED
BATTERY LEVEL (lasts 4-6 months supposedly)

It is smaller in size, comes in a variety of colors, stores your specific data for 7 days, then gives you summaries for the other 23 prior days. It is NOT rechargeable, wireless syncing, and has BlueTooth which is a welcome change but it doesn't sync to most android phones (yet - according to their website) I


The One tracks:
STEPS TAKEN
STAIRS CLIMBED
CALORIES BURNED
HOURS SLEPT
DISTANCE TRAVELED
QUALITY OF SLEEP (yep, measures your sleep, lol!) Yep, it even has a vibration alarm so you can wake up without waking up your SigOther (eyeroll a bit here.)

Rechargeable battery lasts 5-7 days (my Ultra only takes a short time to recharge, not sure on the One)

It is small, comes in only 2 colors, wireless syncing to your device, has Bluetooth capabilities but not to very many Android phones (yet according to their site again) It keeps detailed overview of 7 days, and summarizes the preceding 23.

That is more or less the side by side, as for actual usage I am planning on getting the One as it appears to be closest to the Ultra and I am in love with my Ultra, but I am more in love with the Blue Tooth and wireless syncing, lol

The Ultra is the same price as the One, and the One is due out soon. I would wait it out IMO, but if you just want something basic the Zip is probably a good choice. I prefer getting credit for stairs climbed, (this includes hills) Neither record elevation change when using a treadmill though :sad:

Good luck!!

nellajane24

Thanks, I just didnt want to invest my money and be disappointed . That helps!