Fitbit Flex, Jawbone Up, or some other?

bilbuz · May 2013

I'm looking at buying a wrist tracker for my fitness. I think it would help me stay motivated, and I really like that I could see my stats online, especially sleep.

None of my friends will be using these, so the social part of the Flex doesn't matter to me. Even if they were, I wouldn't care to compare stats.

I really like that the Up wakes you up in a thirty minute time frame where your sleep cycle is the lightest, so that might be a big factor for me.

I also don't have a smartphone, just a computer.

So what are the pros and cons of each? Which do you recommend? I would get a cheaper pocket one or something, but I really want one I can wear constantly so I won't lose it.

bilbuz · May 2013

Or should I wait for this Misfit Shine to come out...?

shadow2soul · May 2013

This is an interesting comparison between devices.

http://www.getgrok.com/2013/01/a-comparative-review-28-days-with-the-fitbit-one-jawbone-up-nike-fuelband-and-bodymedia-link/

KellyBgetsfit · May 2013

Bump - I want to know too! I wanted the fitbit flex but the reviews have been mixed

tweetspie · May 2013

I'm having mixed emotions about both of them. I might just buy one and if I don't like it give it to my fiance and get the other. What's $200, right?

DesignGuy · May 2013

I also don't have a smartphone, just a computer.

That alone means the Jawbone UP is out. You do everything through an app on a smart device, not a normal computer. There is no web interface at this time and Jawbone (as far as I can see) isn't promising one is coming.

I don't use FitBit so not sure if that's the same deal.

Fitbit Flex, Jawbone Up, or some other?

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