Fitbit Charge HR

patmid
patmid Posts: 45 Member
edited November 17 in Motivation and Support
i have been looking at the Fitbit Charge HR and was wondering if anyone has some advice whether a good purchase or not? Any help would be much appreciated.
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  • Rytas01
    Rytas01 Posts: 1 Member
    I have it and love it;) it looks accurate, easy to take care. It is good that it tracks not only steps, but also heart rate and sleep;) I would buy it again.
  • mfermo
    mfermo Posts: 102 Member
    I have one as well and like it, I look heart rate graphs after cycling. I suggest however not to eat back calories. The only thing I hate of all these devices is that each comes with different plug...so one for the phone, another for fitbit, another cable for garmin.
  • Rimfakse
    Rimfakse Posts: 25 Member
    I love mine. Tracking sleep is fun, and tracking heart rate is pretty important if you want more accurate numbers when it comes to how many calories you burn - and how much you may eat.
  • LiveLoveRunFar
    LiveLoveRunFar Posts: 176 Member
    I really like mine. It gives you calories burned throughout the day on charts, charts your exercise and graphs it by heart rate zone ie: fat burning, cardio, and peak. Synchs easily with mfp. It keeps me motivated to move each day!
  • patmid
    patmid Posts: 45 Member
    Thank you so much Rytas01, mfermo, Rimfakse, albalegume for such positive feedback. That's great. I will leave it for a few more days just to see if anyone has anything negative to add, but it looks as if I have found the right one.
  • cheezels83
    cheezels83 Posts: 62 Member
    I have been waiting and waiting for the plum fitbit charge hr to come out here. They say middle of May, but it is still not in the shops. ARGH!!!! I check most days :-) I keep checking other ones and I always come back to this one too.
  • ColleenAtherton
    ColleenAtherton Posts: 230 Member
    Hope I'm not hijacking, but would any of you recommend the Charge HR for an "average" person? Meaning I'm not a cyclist or runner or the like. I'm just trying to be more active and lose weight. I go to the gym and do cardio and lift.

    I have a One, which I like and suits my needs, but I am an information junky and curious about the heartrate aspect of the Charge HR.
  • BicepsAndBows
    BicepsAndBows Posts: 197 Member
    I ordered the FitBit Charge HR in plum a couple weeks ago and got a notification yesterday that it was shipping out, so I'm super excited to try it out. I've heard nothing but good things! :)
  • CockneyLady2014
    CockneyLady2014 Posts: 199 Member
    I purchased a Xiaomi Mi Band (Not heard of much in UK) and it cost me around £16. I wanted to see if I would find it useful before buying something that cost a fortune. A lot of the bands that I checked out only seemed good if you did a lot of walking and running. Also some reported that they stopped working if you sat still. Mine is pretty basic but for the cost I am not unhappy.
  • nogutsnoglory7
    nogutsnoglory7 Posts: 45 Member
    ColleenAtherton wrote: »
    Hope I'm not hijacking, but would any of you recommend the Charge HR for an "average" person? Meaning I'm not a cyclist or runner or the like. I'm just trying to be more active and lose weight. I go to the gym and do cardio and lift.

    I have a One, which I like and suits my needs, but I am an information junky and curious about the heartrate aspect of the Charge HR.

    Yes yes yes! ! I do the same and it's helped set goals. Buy this#!
  • eileensofianmushinfine
    eileensofianmushinfine Posts: 303 Member
    I'm getting one for mother's day and can't wait!!!! Since losing my vivofit, I made the decision to replace it with an upgraded activity band. I'm looking forward to getting back to logging my step count and this time being able to track my heart rate during cardio sessions.
  • brianpperkins
    brianpperkins Posts: 6,124 Member
    edited May 2015
    http://www.cnet.com/news/how-accurate-are-wristband-heart-rate-monitors/
    http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/02/fitbit-charge-review.html


    The HR on wrist mounted activity trackers is inaccurate during exercise which is the only time the HR function might possibly matter.
  • CockneyLady2014
    CockneyLady2014 Posts: 199 Member
    brianpperkins wrote: »
    http://www.cnet.com/news/how-accurate-are-wristband-heart-rate-monitors/
    http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/02/fitbit-charge-review.html


    The HR on wrist mounted activity trackers is inaccurate during exercise which is the only time the HR function might possibly matter.

    Thank you for posting this. It has saved me buying a more expensive band because it was HR monitor that I need. I currently use a body band and watch. I have a cheap wristband for activity.
  • editorgrrl
    editorgrrl Posts: 7,060 Member
    edited May 2015
    patmid wrote: »
    i have been looking at the Fitbit Charge HR and was wondering if anyone has some advice whether a good purchase or not? Any help would be much appreciated.

    You can learn more in the Fitbit Users group: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/1290-fitbit-users

    I lost the weight & have maintained for ten months using a Fitbit Flex—which doesn't even have a heart rate monitor. So my Fitbit burn is 100% accurate.

    Buy a Fitbit at a store near you, keep the receipt, and return it if you don't like it.
  • patmid
    patmid Posts: 45 Member
    brianpperkins wrote: »
    http://www.cnet.com/news/how-accurate-are-wristband-heart-rate-monitors/
    http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/02/fitbit-charge-review.html


    The HR on wrist mounted activity trackers is inaccurate during exercise which is the only time the HR function might possibly matter.

    Many thanks for this, I found the info really interesting especially the dcrainmaker review.
  • patmid
    patmid Posts: 45 Member
    editorgrrl wrote: »
    patmid wrote: »
    i have been looking at the Fitbit Charge HR and was wondering if anyone has some advice whether a good purchase or not? Any help would be much appreciated.

    You can learn more in the Fitbit Users group: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/1290-fitbit-users

    I lost the weight & have maintained for ten months using a Fitbit Flex—which doesn't even have a heart rate monitor. So my Fitbit burn is 100% accurate.

    Buy a Fitbit at a store near you, keep the receipt, and return it if you don't like it.

    Congratulations on your achievement, maintaining for ten months, absolutely brilliant. Thank you for the link as well, this will be invaluable.
  • moltobella
    moltobella Posts: 37 Member
    I love mine and find that it's accurate most of the time. During my workouts Ive wore my Charge HR and Chest strap and they were within 10 calories of each other.
  • patmid
    patmid Posts: 45 Member
    moltobella wrote: »
    I love mine and find that it's accurate most of the time. During my workouts Ive wore my Charge HR and Chest strap and they were within 10 calories of each other.

    This is good to know, because there have been a few reviews who say the HR isn't very accurate, I was going to wear my chest strap as well. At least that way there is no doubt. I will wear it for a few sessions to check.
  • Katiebear_81
    Katiebear_81 Posts: 719 Member
    I never used a chest strap HR, so I can't speak to that.

    However, when I am active, and using my Fitbit, AND logging my food accurately, I lose weight while keeping in the deficit goals of my fitbit. When I do not do all the things, I do not lose weight (as I am not doing the work).

    As for the device itself, I like it a lot. I like that it is a watch, and that it has an alarm system, so my phone isn't waking up my boyfriend when he doesn't need to get up. It is not waterproof, but I have accidentally dunked mine on several occasions and it is still ticking away (knock on wood!). I like that I can get a good estimate of my sleep, or at least my resting time. I also like that it inspires me to walk more, to climb more stairs, and it tracks my workouts at a press of a button. I don't have to do any logging, etc. I like the dashboard, it's just so easy to read and interpret. I almost always consult my fitbit before deciding whether I'm having a snack that night or not! :)
  • FishyK
    FishyK Posts: 147 Member
    edited May 2015
    ColleenAtherton wrote: »
    Hope I'm not hijacking, but would any of you recommend the Charge HR for an "average" person? Meaning I'm not a cyclist or runner or the like. I'm just trying to be more active and lose weight. I go to the gym and do cardio and lift.

    I have a One, which I like and suits my needs, but I am an information junky and curious about the heartrate aspect of the Charge HR.

    I am an average person, I usually walk between 10,000-15,000 steps per day, and the Charge HR factors in my heartbeat. So I get more of a calorie burn from an uphill or vigorous walk than a meander. Lifting doesn't burn many calories (but the muscle tissue does), and doesn't elevate heart rate much but the Charge HR will take note of it -- or you can enter the lifting as an exercise in the Fitbit app. I like checking to see my peak cardio for an exercise, its duration, and I love seeing my resting heart rate decline over time. That was great during a recent plateau, because I could see my heart health improving even if the scale was stuck.
  • CockneyLady2014
    CockneyLady2014 Posts: 199 Member
    patmid wrote: »
    moltobella wrote: »
    I love mine and find that it's accurate most of the time. During my workouts Ive wore my Charge HR and Chest strap and they were within 10 calories of each other.

    This is good to know, because there have been a few reviews who say the HR isn't very accurate, I was going to wear my chest strap as well. At least that way there is no doubt. I will wear it for a few sessions to check.

    I would be very interested to hear how you get on. I really want to buy one but don't want to waste my money. I really need the HR.
  • patmid
    patmid Posts: 45 Member
    Thank you so much Katiebear_81 and FishyK really helpful posts. Your descriptions of how you use the Fitbit Is really informative. Together with all the other posts it has convinced me, I will buy one.

    Hi CockneyLady2014 it will be some time before I can let you know how I get on with it as I haven't had the all clear from hospital yet. My back has improved but my weight loss so far is purely down to dieting. To start with I will be walking on the treadmill but I will let you know as soon as I have something to say. Sorry it can't be sooner.
  • bcruz313
    bcruz313 Posts: 56 Member
    ColleenAtherton wrote: »
    Hope I'm not hijacking, but would any of you recommend the Charge HR for an "average" person? Meaning I'm not a cyclist or runner or the like. I'm just trying to be more active and lose weight. I go to the gym and do cardio and lift.

    I have a One, which I like and suits my needs, but I am an information junky and curious about the heartrate aspect of the Charge HR.

    Absolutely. I'm not a crazy exercise person (well sometimes lol) but I love it! I LOOOVE all the tracking data! I'm totally a numbers person. I like being able to see how much sleep I actually get. You'd be surprised. I also like to see my heart rate. I have a Polar hrm I used with my Flex but having the Charge HR is so much easier. My husband has the Surge and likes it alright. I didn't want something so bulky so figured if I ever walk or run outside I'll just use my Runkeeper app.
  • karag413
    karag413 Posts: 32 Member
    I echo many statements here. I absolutely love mine. I've had the flex, and polar and went to the Charge HR the day it came out. The tracking helps to keep me motivated. Honestly, I like mine SO much that I just purchased one for my Aunt for Mother's Day.
  • kdkyzer
    kdkyzer Posts: 137 Member
    My children gave me a Charge HR for Mother's Day, and I love it! Like others here, I love seeing the numbers. I haven't compared my HR numbers for the Charge to my Garmin w/chest strap, but based on what I've seen so far, I suspect it will be pretty close...at least close enough!
  • patmid
    patmid Posts: 45 Member
    Brilliant, thank you so much karag413 and kdkyzer.

  • wolf39us
    wolf39us Posts: 163 Member
    I've matched up the sensors at the gym on the machine with my Fitbit Surge and the surge was within 1-3bpm most of the time.

    I don't expect the fitbits to be dead on at all times, just as long as it gives me a good idea!
  • CockneyLady2014
    CockneyLady2014 Posts: 199 Member
    Hi Patmid have you bought one yet? I am reading so many conflicting reviews I don't know what to do.
  • WaterBunnie
    WaterBunnie Posts: 1,371 Member
    A friend of mine has one and it gives extraordinarily high calorie burns for less mileage than I do with my FitBit One some days so I would be very cautious eating back what it gives you. If you don't need the HR bit the FitBit One is excellent, discreet and only racks up steps you do rather than arm movements. I would definitely buy mine again.
  • 2essie
    2essie Posts: 2,848 Member
    I have the charge HR. I have had a fitbit of some kind all the time I have been on this site and I have lost about 46lbs. I have upgraded to the charge HR in February this year. I love the heart rate monitor. I know some reports say they are inaccurate but mine knew I had a low resting heartrate and was correct with tests I had done myself. It also knows that my heartrate does not go as high as some peoples no matter how hard I try because my heart rate is low to start with. Even if it is inaccurate I don't know anyone who eats back all their calories. Most people eat 50% from what I have read. Anyway, losing the weight is proof enough for me that it works and if it doesn't work, it has certainly encouraged me to do more walking.
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