fitbit flex or one?

LauriesTrying2BeFit
LauriesTrying2BeFit Posts: 414 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
which is better?

getting one today not sure which to go for!
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  • ChasingKatie
    ChasingKatie Posts: 331 Member
    I love my Zip! Wasnt interested in tracking my sleep.
  • lois4468
    lois4468 Posts: 166 Member
    My husband and I use the Fitbit one. Works great. Have not tried the Flex. For me I hook it to my bra strap. I think the only difference is where you wear it. If I had the wrist one it would abuse it a lot more, bumping into things, getting it wet.... Both will do the job. Good luck!!
  • Jimmahh
    Jimmahh Posts: 1
    I think the One is more accurate but the Flex is something that won't accidentally end up in the washing machine.
  • CheriBC34
    CheriBC34 Posts: 6
    I LOVE LOVE LOVE my ZIP!! I know I sleep well, so I didn't need to pay $50 for something to tell me that I am! LOL!
  • byHISstrength
    byHISstrength Posts: 984 Member
    Bump...one day I'd like to get one.
  • themtron
    themtron Posts: 57 Member
    I got the Flex and am already trying to send it back. It's COMPLETELY inaccurate. I'd take it off for hours and it would still report calories burned for that time away. It looks very cool, but past that, I would say it's useless. I haven't tried any of the other Fitbit products but the Flex was pretty off-putting.
  • pinkraynedropjacki
    pinkraynedropjacki Posts: 3,027 Member
    One


    Flex counts hand movements as steps.

    One is more accurate, you can see your progress in actual steps, distance, calories, floors as you go without the need to rely on a phone that MAY sync with it or a PC to check.
  • thedrmoose
    thedrmoose Posts: 1
    What is a zip' I'm not familiar with it? Thanks
  • skrentz
    skrentz Posts: 55 Member
    I have the One. Really like it. When I got it there was no flex or zip. I do track my sleep, but kind of just for fun. I would probably go with the zip if I had the choice when I got it. I just bought the zip for my Hubby for Fathers day. I prefer either of them to the flex (without trying it though) because I can tuck it in my bra or a pocket and no one knows its there.
    Also I have had a good experience with their customer service. It takes a while, but they stand by their products!
    Good luck
  • pinkraynedropjacki
    pinkraynedropjacki Posts: 3,027 Member
    I got the Flex and am already trying to send it back. It's COMPLETELY inaccurate. I'd take it off for hours and it would still report calories burned for that time away. It looks very cool, but past that, I would say it's useless. I haven't tried any of the other Fitbit products but the Flex was pretty off-putting.

    Actually it's reporting calories from midnight.... they all are. You don't stop burning calories so nor does the fitbit. It's meant to show ACTUAL calories you burn through the day...and it does just that. You wont get a refund based on that argument cause it's working how it should.
  • susanmc31
    susanmc31 Posts: 287 Member
    I bought the flex and it's expected to come in within the next two weeks. I'm hoping it works well. I hope it's not as inaccurate as yours. All the reviews seem quite positive but I'm a little scared now.
  • frugalafterfifty
    frugalafterfifty Posts: 240 Member
    Lucky you! Where are you getting one that is in stock? I ordered the flex online with a groupon and brookstone coupon and got it for $55.00 but I have to wait until July 10th to get it. Can't wait. I chose the flex because it was more like a wristband. I was afraid that the one would go through the laundry if I forgot about it. I've already done that with pedometers. Or....I would forget to put it on before I left for work.
  • devan33
    devan33 Posts: 177 Member
    I have had a one since Feb and I really like it. I have to say though, I would like a flex. Just because it would be less likely to fall off. I keep my one clipped to my bra. Over the last 4 months, the casing for the one has stretched a little due to body heat and taking it in and out to charge...I keep a tiny little hair band around it so it doesn't fall out of the clip. I often forget to track my sleep anyway and don't make a habit of looking at the screen. Just log into my dashboard or my phone to check. Does the flex track stairs? I can't remember....
  • LuciaLongIsland
    LuciaLongIsland Posts: 815 Member
    I have the Ultra and love it. last week I upgraded to the Flex. DON'T BOTHER! The band did not close. I wrote them 4 times to return it. It took them over 5 days to respond. Their customer service is horrible. I would look int alternatives. How bout a BodyMedia? I would never recommend Fitbit.
  • primdaisy
    primdaisy Posts: 21 Member
    I have the one and love it. My boss has the Flex and after seeing her's, I'm glad I went with the FitBit one. It's small, so you can hide it. And you can read the info right on the device where the Flex requires you to plug it into the computer to see the info. And I didn't want to have to wear it as a bracelet, esp when I want to dress up. Hope that helps! :happy:
  • cwojo
    cwojo Posts: 156 Member
    The one thing I do like about the Fitbit One is you can look on the unit to see your info where as the flex you have to go online or look at your phone. I don't have an issue with clipping it on my pants and I actually forget it is there. I like the sleep tracker as it shows me some good info.
  • betsij
    betsij Posts: 299 Member
    My husband and I use the Fitbit one. Works great. Have not tried the Flex. For me I hook it to my bra strap. I think the only difference is where you wear it. If I had the wrist one it would abuse it a lot more, bumping into things, getting it wet.... Both will do the job. Good luck!!


    I love my ONE, I also wear it on my bra. Cant say enough good things about it!!!
  • themtron
    themtron Posts: 57 Member
    It can't count calories if it's NOT ON MY PERSON. I have 45 days to request a refund for any reason, so it's going back.
  • LuciaLongIsland
    LuciaLongIsland Posts: 815 Member
    I am returning my Flex. It is garbage. Save your money.
  • susanmc31
    susanmc31 Posts: 287 Member
    Lucky you! Where are you getting one that is in stock? I ordered the flex online with a groupon and brookstone coupon and got it for $55.00 but I have to wait until July 10th to get it. Can't wait. I chose the flex because it was more like a wristband. I was afraid that the one would go through the laundry if I forgot about it. I've already done that with pedometers. Or....I would forget to put it on before I left for work.

    I went on Amazon.com and the slate ones were in stock. That was the quickest we could get it, and ebay they are going for 150 + shipping. It seemed like the black ones are on extreme backorder (8-10 weeks). My husband ordered it for me, so I hope he ordered the right one...lol.
  • iwantniceabs
    iwantniceabs Posts: 357 Member
    bump, would like to get one
  • pinkraynedropjacki
    pinkraynedropjacki Posts: 3,027 Member
    I have had a one since Feb and I really like it. I have to say though, I would like a flex. Just because it would be less likely to fall off. I keep my one clipped to my bra. Over the last 4 months, the casing for the one has stretched a little due to body heat and taking it in and out to charge...I keep a tiny little hair band around it so it doesn't fall out of the clip. I often forget to track my sleep anyway and don't make a habit of looking at the screen. Just log into my dashboard or my phone to check. Does the flex track stairs? I can't remember....

    Velcro. The sticky kind.... one side One.... other side casing inside. Fixed. You can also clip it to your underwear & have it right on your hip bone so your pants/shorts hold it firmly in place.... also a better count accuracy than the bra I find.... less bounce to simulate a step.
  • andrewbucur
    andrewbucur Posts: 1 Member
    I have had the ONE since march and have lost 12 lbs even when i wasn't trying to. It's amazing being able to be knowledgeable of your fitness activity and health. Sometimes i don't always achieve my steps goal for the day or my friends are beating my weekly steps goal. That in turn makes me get up and move even after already going to the gym hours earlier. I take the one with me everywhere. Even when i go out at night dancing. It's great to see how many steps and calories I've burned. I love the ONE, however i have been waiting for the FLEX to become available again as it is back-ordered for quite some time. The only reason the FLEX is appealing to me is the convenience of wearing it always. The ONE has the sleep tracking feature which i enjoy using, but it can be annoying to have to slip it in and out of this black Velcro band you wear. Even then, the Velcro band falls off sometimes resulting in failed sleep tracking. The ONE does include an altimeter meaning it will track your floors taken daily. Something to consider is the FLEX does not have an altimeter because fit-bit suggested this feature was gimmicky and did not function properly so they removed it entirely. The ONE also has a small LED display that you can quickly view your various stats. The FLEX just has single LED's that emit according to meeting your goal. BOTTOM LINE: If you do not plan on using the mobile app to track your activity level then go with the ONE. If you are an intensive mobile phone user, then go with the FLEX.
    Glad to have helped in anyway! Enjoy and get stepping!!
  • pinkraynedropjacki
    pinkraynedropjacki Posts: 3,027 Member
    It can't count calories if it's NOT ON MY PERSON. I have 45 days to request a refund for any reason, so it's going back.

    It DOES count it even when NOT on you. Mine does everybody's does... it's designed to do that. It calculates your daily burn, it's what it's supposed to do. Really it is. Ask anyone, they will tell you the same thing.
  • fhartog
    fhartog Posts: 10 Member
    I have had my flex one week and I am happy so far. I have found it to be fairly accurate. On the website you can see your steps walked in 15 min intervals, and usually you remember what you were doing at that time. I have had it driving, and for a significant period I was also standing and handing things to people. It did not track any of that as steps.
    Nothing is completely accurate however I am expecting that in trending over time it will prove to be a valuable tool.
  • bsalvato
    bsalvato Posts: 63 Member
    It can't count calories if it's NOT ON MY PERSON. I have 45 days to request a refund for any reason, so it's going back.

    it does though. It's just assuming you're being completely sedentary and that's what you're body is naturally burning throughout the day. It's what it's designed to do. It tracks your normal daily expenditure and anything above and beyond that. All fitbits do that. Not just the flex. I lost my Ultra I had before I got the flex and until I got a new one it was still registering calories burnt just not activity.

    As for whomever said the band won't close, when you first get it it's pretty tricky because it's new and still kind of stiff. You have to make sure that gray piece is super flush to the band. I struggled with mine for the first few days but now I can take it on and off at will with no issues.
  • jennylee8
    jennylee8 Posts: 35 Member
    It can't count calories if it's NOT ON MY PERSON. I have 45 days to request a refund for any reason, so it's going back.

    You shouldn't have a problem returning it. Sorry you didn't like it. :(

    But, to be clear, as the other poster mentioned it continuosly updates your BMR calories burned (as per your info when you set it up) whether or not you are wearing it. In addition to that it adds in calories burned by activity (from when you are wearing it) to give you a total TDEE for the day. Hope that clears it up!
    I actually find it very useful, but I never had the One or the Zip.

    I do wish Fitbit would come out with a clip to hold the sensor for those times I don't want to wear the bracelet...but I'm not sure how that would affect its use.
  • webchickadee
    webchickadee Posts: 4 Member
    Your body burns calories while you are alive (otherwise you would die.....you need energy to pump your heart, breath, perform your cellular processes, etc.). It's calculating what your baseline metabolism is based on your weight, sex, etc.

    In addition to your baseline metabolic burn, you expend extra energy by exercising/moving, etc. Wearing the Flex helps you keep track of those additional calories used.

    So even if you never wore it, it would show your baseline metabolic calories used (as if you were sleeping in bed 24 hours per day).
  • Alyyspp
    Alyyspp Posts: 8 Member
    I've found my flex to be amazing since never have to take it off so it won't end up in the washing machine!
  • scrapjen
    scrapjen Posts: 387 Member
    I really like the One. My son wanted a wrist one and was too impatient to wait for the Flex to be available, so he bought a JawboneUp instead. I really wish he had something in the Fitbit family (so I could just see his steps as "friends" without having to ask him about it). The Jawbone doesn't seem as user friendly (having to actually take it off to sync). I've since picked up three more Ones (for my mom, dad and son#2 ... son#2 beats me most days and I am very active!)

    The one tracks stairs, I don't believe the Zip or Flex do. Not that I use that function that much. I do peek at my steps on my device (can't do that on the Flex). I like NOT having it obviously visible (as the Flex is). My son#2 is a basketball player, and he can wear the One during games (they don't allow bracelets of any kind, so he wouldn't have been able to wear the Flex).

    I wore an Omron pedometer before getting my Fitbit, and still wear it too (out of habit and to compare steps). The One and the Omron and quite close each day, so I'm happy with the accuracy.

    I managed to keep hold of my Ultra for over three years without losing it or washing it. It was getting cracked at the top (one of the reasons I think they changed the design for the One) so I upgraded to the One before it gave out, as I wouldn't want to be a day without my Fitbit Feedback. Although it alone wasn't working for me ... I was still gaining weight. But now with MFP tracking calories and the two sites working together, I'm really hopeful I can get back where I want to be!

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