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Fitbit One
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- 83AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE13 ReviewsCNET70Fitbit One review: Powerful fitness tracker, weakThe Fitbit One is a feature-rich pedometer, but the wristband-style Jawbone Up and Fitbit’s own Flex are more convenient and much better deals.TechCrunch80Fitbit One Review: Slightly Flawed, But Still A GrIf you’re looking for a neat (and unabashedly geeky) way to keep tabs on how active you are, the Fitbit One is a wonderful choice — as long as you don’t mind keeping track of all those accessories.PC Mag90Fitbit OneThe Fitbit One is a sleek, sturdy, and affordable device that can help you monitor your physical activity and motivate you to increase it. It's the best fitness gadget on the market for non-athletes.Gizmodo70Fitbit One Review: A Great Way to Monitor Your WreShould You Buy It? If you're considering the Fitbit Zip, then sure. It's certainly better, due to the altimeter, improved screen, and recharability. And the silent alarm is a cool feature. It's also $40 more, but the $40 is worth it for the added functionality. And it's $50 less than the Fuelband.MacLife80Fitbit One ReviewIt’s not a magic pill, but if you’re the type who thrives on quantifiable data, the Fitbit One can help you get a handle on your love handles.PC World Australia90FitBit One wireless activity trackerThe Fitbit One's new sleek design and brighter screen are both welcome improvements and the built-in silent alarm is an excellent addition. The One remains a little expensive but there's no doubting it's a great motivational tool that quickly becomes addictive.T380Fitbit One reviewThe Fitbit One makes some minor alterations that are by no means revolutionary, but they are enough to still make it one of the most impressive fitness tracking devices out there.ChipChick90Fitbit One ReviewThe Fitbit One is not a fool proof tracker – it’s definitely not extremely accurate, but it gets the job done. Regardless, at the end of the day, even if you’re not a fitness buff, you’re going to find the device’s tracking features to be quite fun and addictive.TechRadar90Fitbit One reviewThe Fitbit One is without a doubt one of the most versatile and useful fitness gadgets on the market. It's also fairly expensive.VentureBeat80Jawbone's Up and Fitbit's One: Which tiny fitnessIt offers better access to your fitness data, as well as a few more helpful features. It’s also the best fitness gadget option for people who just hate wearing things on their wrists (that’s a bigger group than you may think).GadgetMac70Fitbit One ReviewAs it stands, while it doesn't score a perfect score on every advertised feature, we think the Fitbit One is one activity tracker that's worth test driving if you're looking to get motivated in your daily fitness oriented lifestyle.Fit Technica90Fitbit One ReviewBut if you want to go from couch potato to someone who walks regularly, want to see the real difference between walking the stairs and riding the escalator, or between getting off the bus or tube a stop early and walking, then the Fitbit One is a great helper, and the ease of use and simplicity make it very easy to recommend.About100Fitbit One Activity Tracker - ReviewI recommend Fitbit One for those of us who want to lose weight, as it has good integration of the food diary and tracking your calories in/calories out throughout the day, especially using your iPhone.
- 90AVERAGE USER SCORE48 ReviewsEngadget Reader80May 27, 2015Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90October 6, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90September 5, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100July 20, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader100April 3, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader100March 8, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I like the fact that you carry it elsewhere as apposed to wearing it on your wrist. Seems really accurate for what I do.Engadget Reader80March 2, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Excellent product but unclipped 2x from my pocket, fortunately when I was getting in the car so no loss. Unfortunately unclipped for the last time as it was lost :-(.Engadget Reader80February 22, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I'm happy with the product, the web app and the iPhone app. The only downside is it's easy to loose and not water proof. Still waiting to see what Apple does in this space.Engadget Reader70November 11, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90November 7, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There are some annoyances - putting it into sleep mode is a pain. It goes into sleep model accidentally all the time. You can delete accidental sleeping, but you have to go into the website to do that.It's also annoying to switch between the clip and the sleep band. But it becomes a habit pretty quickly.Other than that, I love this thing. It's easy and it's so fun/useful to know how active I am.Engadget Reader100October 28, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader80September 13, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader70September 9, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80September 7, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Mine is great for use on the weekend but useless during the week at work. I'm a local delivery driver and make over 100 stops a day. The fitbit registers the bouncing of my truck as activity. The one day I took it to work I realized it was inaccurate within the first half hour of my day. I clipped it to the dash of my truck and by the end of my day it read over 11K steps and 255 floors of stairs. Fitbit support was unable to provide a working solution for this. I will be returning it which is a shame because I really liked it and wanted to make it work.Engadget Reader100August 30, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader90August 26, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90August 16, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90August 9, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Extremely easy to use and totally unobtrusive. I like all that it keeps track of.My only problem has been, as mentioned in the Design and Form Factor section, the proprietary charger and Bluetooth thumb which are easily lost and one has to purchase the entire kit again.Engadget Reader100August 4, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader100July 23, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader80July 19, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90June 13, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I am very pleased with this device so far. I have had it for less than two weeks and have only had to charge it once so far. I am using it in conjunction with my iPhone 4S and it syncs quickly and without issue. The background sync (optional) will update the app (and Fitbit website and any connected apps and websites) every 15 minutes. It also syncs any time you open the Fitbit app. The counts for steps taken and floors of stairs climbed seem to be very accurate (moreso than the Moves app that I have on my phone, but that is likely due to leaving my phone on my desk when walking around the office). It is very simple to indicate you are going to sleep or have finished sleeping and it is informative about how many times you are restless or wake up during your sleep cycle. I definitely recommend this device. My main gripe with it is that it is not splashproof or anything of the sort. I hope they address this in a future update to the product.Engadget Reader80May 26, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I have used the fitbit one for a month now. It does some things well and some things not so well. My first device needed to be replaced as it wouldn't log any activities even after following the manual's instructions. I wish it could integrate into other apps and not just use it's own software.Engadget Reader100May 21, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader100May 20, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader100May 14, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader80May 14, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90May 13, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Use the FitBit One daily. It's easy to use, keeps pretty accurate statistics on steps taken, calories burned, stairs climbed, and a couple of other metrics.It easily syncs with the online 'dashboard' at www.fitbit.com. I use the FitBit One with Myfitnesspal.com food diary and have lost 12 pounds since February, 2013.I like that the association of the activity levels from FitBit One with the food diary from myfitnesspal.com gives an almost real-time view of whether I'm on track to burning the calories that I've eaten or if I need to do more activity to burn more.Engadget Reader90May 10, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100April 25, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I've been truly impressed with how well this works, and its accuracy. I climb 10 floors, it shows 10 floors. I've been somewhat surprised at how motivating it is. It keeps you going when you look at it and see you haven't reached your goal, or when you see that today is your personal best and I'll go a little more today to see what I can do.I thought the sleep monitor wouldn't matter to me, but it has shown surprising sleep patterns. I've made adjustments that have been a big difference in my general well being.If you are remotely considering it, I would advise you to get it and try it. If you don't like it you can take it back. But it's really an amazing tool to help you get back in shape, you'll be happy with it!Engadget Reader100March 30, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader80March 19, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80March 4, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90March 1, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100March 1, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader90February 27, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Helpful & easy to use tool for tracking one's activity. Compact, attractive, and accurate. The sleep monitoring function is pretty much the key difference between this and the lower-priced Fitbit Zip. I think sleep is worthwhile to track (in addition to your activity and calorie intake), so paying the extra money for the Fitbit One was worth it to me. The sleep monitor is not perfect; remembering to activate it and turn it off via a long-button press is not natural compared to the 'set and forget' interaction needed for all of the Fitbit One's other functions; having an extra step to build a habit is inconvenient.But, that's a very minor complaint overall in a product that generally, seamlessly, just works.Engadget Reader80February 25, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80January 26, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The strength of the FitBit lies in the ecosystem as much as it does the device itself.Cool part..Fitbit syncs with it's online service, which in turn can be linked with Lose It! and RunKeeper. Since the FitBit One also tracks sleep all this data is populated into Lose It! to see if you are meeting you daily calories and sleep goals. If you add in a FitBit Aria scale data collection for your health is an almost passive process.Bad part..Despite being Bluetooth 4.0 for iPad3+ and iPhone4S+ it still requires a dongle for Bluetooth 4.0 Macs (they are working on this). While wireless the sync process is still manually evokedOverall the battery life is quite good, 5-6 days, and the data is decently accurate. If you are on the fence between this and the jawbone up.. I would suggest the FitBit, because of the ecosystem.Engadget Reader70January 26, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The Fitbit has lot of things to like with few drawbacks. The biggest would be the belt clip. The rubber that holds the Fitbit in the clip feels flimsy. I've already had the Fitbit come off my belt more than once in less than a month. I also almost forgot to take it off a pair of shorts before I washed them. I would suggest waiting for the new Fitbit Flex which is worn on the wrist.Engadget Reader100January 17, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader100December 12, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!This is a well designed activity tracker. It is not bulky which helps it stay out of the way and out of mind. Coupled with the fitbit profile (and I have the fitbit Aria) it gives a useful daily profile of how my activity and fitness progresses.Engadget Reader100December 8, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader100December 3, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!It disappears into the watch pocket of my jeans and just does its thing silently and without intervention. Really, it's just fancy pedometer feeding information to the Fitbit web site. Probably the real value in this device is the information collected and summarized on that site and, if authorized, shared with other fitness sites.Engadget Reader100December 2, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader90November 25, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!if you already have the fitibt i don’t think you need to upgrade to this one especially if you are just coming from the Ultra. if you have the original fitbit its worth considering if you want the floors climbed and a smaller form factor.This new Fitbit One is a smaller device with a better display and a new charging dock, and a new “Sync†plug. you can also sync directly to your iOS device now where you couldn’t before. You can also sync with the included receiver.If you are new to the Fitbit this is a great little device. You can put it in your pocket or clip it some where on your person. It tracks your steps, floors climbed, and distance traveled. At night it also can be used to track your sleep. All of this data is collected and posted to the Fitbit site and also on the App for your iOS device or Android device. For the iOS devices you can sync the fitbit directly this is not yet supported on the Android app.What sets the fitbit apart from devices like the Jawbone UP, and the Nike Fuel band is the data It collects. All the collected data is put into a very easy to understand web based summary page and app on your phone. when you start adding what you eat you can get an even better picture of your daily activities and eating habits.Its such a small little device that it just doesn’t get in the way at all. Its really easy to forget you are waring it.Fitbit also has a scale that will wirelessly send your weight information to the fitibt site. Also if you have the withings scale you can has your weight sent to fitbit automatically also.Engadget Reader80November 23, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I really like the FitBit One. It's the only fitness data tracker that also tracks sleep. The website that FitBit syncs to is pretty great, although sometimes it is hard to get an accurate sync. Setting up the FitBit was kind of a pain, but once I got it set up it works like a dream. I have had to put it in my pocket instead of on the belt clip because I'm always afraid it's going to fall out. The clip is pretty strong, but knock it hard enough and it will fall off.Engadget Reader90November 14, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!If you've already bought into the Fitbit ecosystem with an Ultra or earlier Fitbit and you have a Bluetooth Smart compatible smartphone (iOS only for now; Android coming when Google opens up the APIs), the upgrade to One is a no-brainer. Syncing on the go is automatic and painless. It's nice to open up the iOS app or website and know the information I'm seeing is up to date.The new form-factor is awesome and should prove to be more durable over time. The clip is separated from the tracker, so that resolves the cracking issues on the previous Ultra tracker. The clip also seems way more secure and can be almost difficult to put on sometimes, but once it's on, it's not going anywhere. However, the new secure clip makes it more difficult to clip on thicker things like belts. I keep my tracker in the clip and keep it in my change pocket of my jeans. If I'm not wearing pants with a change pocket, I clip it on the regular pocket.Unfortunately, sleep tracking is still very much a gimmick. The included sleep wristband is of much higher quality than what came with the Ultra, but that's about where the improvements stop. I've seen better analysis from other apps and sleep trackers. I'm positive the data the tracker gathers about sleep is accurate, I just wish the website would provide more useful analysis. It would be interesting to easily see how late I go sleep affects sleep quality, etc.The new vibration feature of the One is also a gimmick in my book. Yeah, the vibration alarm works and Fitbit provides a multitude of alarm repeat options, but I don't personally find it useful. I would like to see the vibration be used as a smart alarm, where it wakes you up at the best point of your sleep cycle. It would also be awesome if the tracker vibrated if you've been inactive for a while, reminding you to get up and move around a bit. Both of these features should be just software enhancements, so I'm hoping a Fitbit has a plan to make the vibration more useful in the future.Overall, the Fitbit One is a solid device and I highly recommend it. Like any fitness device, it's not going to magically make you healthier, but it awesome tool to help track progress and keep you motivated. When used in conjunction with other fitness tools in the Fitbit ecosystem, it's powerful enough to give you an overall picture of your activity level and help you reach your fitness goals. I've lost 50lbs in the past year using the Fitbit Ultra tracker, and I look forward to losing even more using the Fitbit One.Engadget Reader80November 12, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - Engadget
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Key Specs
TYPE
Wearable / clip-on
TRACKING METRICS
Motion, Distance, Calories, Sleep
DISPLAY
Yes
BATTERY LIFE
Up to 714
MEDIA PLAYBACK CONTROLS
No
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