Fitbit Flex vs. Zip

i have had both.

i switched to the flex last year,
my first zip , i laundered , and it died
my second zip fell out of its case and got lost(Fitbit replaced it)
my third i gave to my husband when the flex came out last year

i have never lost it , i dont use it to track during the day, per se, cuz it synchs with my phone, but i do check it about 4-5 times a day with my phone.

the bands were a weak point, but i again got a different one , and this one seems to be built much better, and has not fallen apart like the first one did,
i wear it contantly - like a watch, and i love it. that little visual reminder for me , helps keep me moving, I work from home, so i use my phone for a lot of stuff, i have alarms set to remind me to get up and move and I have a self enforced rule, when i get up for ANYTHING, even the bathroom, i have to walk in place at least for 2-3 minutes to "earn" the right to sit back down..

I dont use the alarm or sleep tracking function , because the vibration thing is just feels really wierd to me
if i had to choose again, i would get the flex again, or would have gotten the Force before the recall..
I am kind of a gadget type person, though...
YMMV

I have a Zip. I chose that model because I didn't need the sleep or stair tracking that comes with the other models, and I didn't want something on my wrist - I like that the Zip clips to my bra and is out of sight. The clip is strong and has never come loose, even on long runs with it clipped to my sports bra, so no fear of losing it.

The numbers seem to be pretty accurate, both steps taken and total cals for the day - I'm happy with it!

This is really helpful for me too, thanks. I want something out of sight but which works, but I just assumed they were all all on your wrist or waistband.

I have the Zip. Two best things I like about it over the Flex:

1) I can put it in my pocket/on my waistband/bra so it isn't noticable. This is also a plus because I dont really like things on my wrists/arms when working out.

2) It displays the number of steps on the screen - I'm not really supposed to have my phone out at work, so syncing and checking it on my phone constantly is a pain. I know on the flex there are lights (I think 5) that let you know how you are doing, but I like to see the actual number.


As long as you don't mind not having the sleep tracking or the stairs climbed number, I love the Zip!

I have a zip and I really like it. I keep it clipped to my pocket or waistband. It reminds me to keep moving. Besides what everyone else has said I also like the weekly report that summarizes everything from the week before.

I also love my Zip and clip it to the center of my bra where it's totally unnoticeable.

Between the Flex and the Zip, beyond the wrist vs. pocket/bra option, you should also decide if you want to track the stairs you climb and your sleep. If those are important, than get the Flex (or the One). If those aren't important, then get the Zip (no need to pay for options you're not going to really use).

All Fitbits have a great online dashboard where you can really track your day-to-day and longer-term progress. And all of them will send weekly progress reports to your email. All of them sync with MFP, which I find to be really great, since MFP has a much better food database but the Fitbit more accurately tracks my calories burned from step-based activities.

The only difference is the Fitbit Zip does not count flights or going upstairs. Flex will count that except I am a visua personl and need to look at the numbers. I still have Fitbit Force even though it was recalled. I have no problems.