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Fitbit Surge review: sports “super watch” The Fitbit Surge looks like a watch, and Fitbit is calling it a “sleek fitness super watch”, although compared to most trackers it’s not actually that.Wendy Bumgardner © The Fitbit Surge super watch is the first Fitbit with built-in GPS for speed and distance, and it also has continuous strapless heart rate monitoring. It does what other Fitbits do — counting steps, distance, calories, floors climbed and tracking sleep.The Good The Fitbit Surge has an always-on display, all-day fitness and heart-rate tracking, and GPS to track a variety of activities. Fitbit’s software is still one of our favorites and has the.
Fitbit might call it super fitness watch, but we think it’s slightly overselling it. It showcases the company’s ability to make a great activity tracker, but it doesn’t offer anything new or.Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2018 Had a Fitbit Surge, dont bother buying one (or other models) the heart rate sensor is off consistently. Especially when working out.
Did a.The Fitbit Surge fitness watch also has music controls to easily navigate the music player. Battery life is excellent in the Surge, it has an impressive 7 day battery life versus only 3 days in the Charge. The Fitbit Surge comes in the X-Large size but the Charge does not.
Review: FitBit Surge Fitness Watch The FitBit Surge seems to be a jack of all trades, master of none. Yes, it has GPS tracking capability, but I am convinced data points such as elevation gained are inaccurate. For instance, on one ride I know involves more than 4000 vertical feet of climbing, the Surge reported 2250 vertical feet.
The Fitbit Surge has been superseded by the all-new Ionic and it’s now pitted against many more serious fitness trackers. But with GPS tracking, real-time workout stats and a heart rate monitor, it.The Fitbit Surge is a bit bigger and chunkier than other fitness tracking watches but is actually quite comfortable after you initially put it on. It is lightweight at 2.7oz and the flexible, durable, elastomer polymer band it comes with is comfy and provides a snug and secure fit.
Product Description Train smarter and go farther with Surge—a sleek, fitness super watch designed to help you reach your peak performance. With built-in GPS, multisport functionality, and automatic, continuous heart rate, Surge delivers the stats you need to.Full Review: Fitbit Surge Fitness Super Watch my full in-depth review that will cover battery, design, features, and the mobile app. twitter williamdta.
Fitbit Surge Fitness Watch Early Hands-On Review CIO.com apps reviewer James A. Martin got his hands on an early release version of Fitbit’s upcoming Surge ‘fitness super watch,’ which is expected.Review: Fitbit Surge fitness super watch 0 By Ryan on August 6, 2015 Product Reviews There are so many fitness trackers available to stalk out your daily treks that provide various assortments of analytical data to help you better fine-tune your body’s needs.There is no denying that Fitbit is a front runner in fitness tracking products. The Surge is Fitbit’s top of the line product.
Billed as the fitness Super Watch. If your looking for colorful background graphics stick with Samsung, or color coordinating wrist bands look at the Fitbit Flex.The Fitbit Surge fitness watch has constant heart rate monitoring and a GPS built in, but slips up when the exercise gets heavy.
Photograph: Samuel Gibbs/The Guardian The Fitbit Surge is a.
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258 comments
I get mine 35% off because I work for a cellular provider. I think I might try it. I drowned my charge.
just so you know and i know this video is old now so the site might have changed but they say if you use the gps it reduces the battery life. never using the gps you should get about 7 days but if you turn the gps on you get about 10 hrs of gps use
is the surge safe because i have seen people with rash from the watch
been researching. I noticed on another review of yours, you stated that the Charge stopwatch does not time laps. Does the surge have that capability?
Lousy quality product from FItbit. Within a year the button unable to function. After get a replacement, less than a year the bluetooth system fail. The device unable to sync. Really disappointed with the quality Fitbit product. Not worth the value at all.
I went swimming with the watch on and the screen backlit was gone..So not complete waterproof. Good news is the Fitbit replaced my watch without any cost or much investigation..
Thanks for review. You didn’t mention, Fitbit needs to be worn 3 fingers away from your wrist for workout. I thought that’s a bit lame and uncomfortable
All my Fitbits have broken. They are all garbage poorly made crap. Their product is shit and their stock price reflects thAt
Hi Techy Agent,
Thank you for your detailed review! I’m torn between purchasing the Fitbit Surge and the Garmin Vivosmart HR.
What I’m looking for is:
1. 24/7 HR Tracking Activity Find out how much calories I burn throughout the day.
2. Weight lifting
3. Martial Art (Optional)
Which one would you pick? Fitbit Surge or Garmin Vivosmart HR?
I’m leaning towards the Vivosmart HR, but just wanted to hear your opinion.
what are all the different exercises can the fitbit surge track? for example running and spinning. but can it track things like cross trainer and stuff.
What i am trying to say is what are ALL the activity’s it can track accurately.
i love mine. however the band is crap and not interchangeable. mine had huge chunks off it. very difficult to get bestbuy to replace it.
May I thank you for all of your videos. I have spent 2 days reading about fitness trackers and watches-reviews, specs, etc etc. It got to a point where I need to chart my findings for comparison. I understand that I just won’t be able to get the few basic things I wanted-splash resistant, comfort, reminder to move, heart rate, steps and miles. Nothing comes with all of that. I watched all of your videos and wish I found them before, You are so clear and concise. You say what we need to know. Most often I go to reviews and the first 1/3 of the video is the person talking about themselves or personal subjective opinions. I think they like to hear their own voices. You cut right to the chase. You offer facts right away and helpful things to know like the info on the charging cable. Keep doing what you do. Thank you for saving us time and being so informative especially to us non-tech people.
hey guys… my surge does scroll back to the main clock face after about 5 seconds of being on the HR or steps view
I do not like the fitbit surge but i do like the blaze can you make a video of the blaze i would like,it and please make it. A very deep review
Do you think this screen and/or the edge of the screen is more durable than the blaze?
I`m about to buy Garmin VivoSmart. Which one should I go for, Fitbit Surge or Garmin Vivosmart? I was kind of sure of what I wanted to buy, but after watching your video, I just don`t know anymore.
I was think on this device to improve my development has a runner, how accurate is the HRM? Wouldbyou recommend this for HR Zones trainning?
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First, THANK YOU SO MUCH For Your Video On The FitBit Surge WoW❣️
Googled Reviews On YouTube And Your Account Came Up. I Was Curious About So Many Features That The Un-“Informational Video” Provided By FitBit.com Did Not Explain. FitBit’s Was More Of A Commercial To Buy Not Explain. I Know That A Future Purchase Of This Device Is Still The Best Option For My Activity Lifestyle.
Second, On Your Videos, Try Panning Out A Little More {Center The Camera} So The Viewer Can Actually See The Device Or Displays ‘Fully’ That You Are Speaking Of. Several Were Cut In Half Or Slightly Off The Screen; Like Your Lovely Face In Some Areas Of The Video. Just Slightly OCD For Me ��
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Appreciate the videos! Check out some of my stuff if you get a chance. I think the online fitness community really needs a change and break from the unrealistic standards and unbalanced approach that seems to be the criterion today.
Great video, thank you for your positive energy.
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Do you have a video on how to use the gps features of the surge? Can you map your walk without having to use the phone app at the same time?
How do you charge this device? And must you own a laptop in order to use it and help track all the workouts??
Hey Guys Just started a post on fitbit community about the Surge Feedback please go check it out It would help this great product improve!!
Thanks for the review, it was really helpful. Forget the Apple Watch, I’m getting the Surge.��
I referee soccer matches and I was wondering what you think would be the best watch for what I want…I like the large, noticeable band for looks…I definitely would like the following info…Steps, Calories Burned, HR monitor, Distance Traveled, and DEFINITELY a GPS so that I can view runs outside of soccer, plus field coverage during my games…After viewing this video, I’m very interested in buying this watch, however, is there something cheaper that’ll do the same as I’m searching for??? Thanks ahead of time!!!
Hi Ryan, the message’s delete themselves after you get 7 text messages!
FYI It does have cycling You have to go into the fit bit mobile and select it as 1 of 5 exercises.
Any idea how the gps works off the beaten path? I’m considering one for single track mountain biking.
They added Bike in the latest firmware update. You just need to go into the app and add the shortcut to make it show up on your watch
I love your videos. would you consider comparing the Fibit surge & the Polar M400? I’m torn between the two. thanks!
Is the Fitbit surge hr accurate at higher bpm’s if worn higher up on the wrist?
hey riz. I’m from Sacramento to and just came across your channel. awesome reviews. I just got the surge and it is working great so far. I also just saw a review for the Polar m400 and starting to get mixed feelings about the fitbit surge. I do resistance training 3-4 times a week and run about 3 times a week. is the surge still best for me or should I got with polar? it seems like the Polar chest heart rate monitor is more accurate but I don’t know how much more.
Just got tuned into your videos and you’re doing great work, congrats. I like that you talk fast and accurately without pauses and you keep it moving. Just wondering if you’ve also done an update on the Peak Basis since last year and whether you would recommend the Peak over the re-designed Surge? Thanks a million and keep up the great videos!
hey riz! what’s the best fitness tracker for people who lift weights?
Does this need wifi connection for it to work? Say if I’m away from home would it still work normally? Just with no phone connection
Does your Fitbit sometimes show two horizontal lines for heart rate when you work out?
Do you think there have been any updates to the device?
Also what would you recommend as a better device? I am currently considering buying either the Charge HR or Surge not sure about the other devices out there.
PS i think your videos are the most useful among all the ones I have seen so far crisp and concise keep it coming!
Great review…. I like the practical suggestions especially that you cannot default the clock after a timed interval.
im looking for a cheap gps running, maybe multi sport running watch. out of the three. tomtom spark/runner models, cheaper garmin models and the surge, which ones do the best job?
Is it possible that some just stole your review? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbT-1N6MQHM
First I just wanted to say your review are very good. And I was wonder Which fitness tracker would you recommend for those are just going to use it for running?
If your running laps, there is a lap mode but does it recognised when you complete the lap with the GPS or do you have to click a button on completing a lap?
I don’t have a phone just a iPad and iPod can the gps still track without a phone? PLEASE ANWSER QUICK!
Should i get the FitBit Surge or the FitBit Charge HR if I am 15 and go to school etc? Thanks
I’m surprised that your heart rate is above 158. An active athlete will have much lower heart rate. 158+ is what you expect when someone who just got out of the couch for the first time and started running. Or may be you were doing extreme workout though it seemed like you were just running. May be sprinting? (cardio type quick burst race and rest )
Watch my Fitbit Surge Review #2!!! https://youtu.be/Xcs-AqUrrGo
what.. your back lol glade to see you back on here man! hit me up
will you plz help me? which is best to buy charge 2 or surge.??
Thank you for this. I currently have the fitbit flex. I was looking at getting the surge and was worried about the HR monitor but you have done a very good review. Will buy one thanks to this review!
This Watch is is garbage and i hate that Pebble got disclosed, because they made awesome watches for a fair price. A touchscreen on a clock is one of the most worthless feature in the whole “smartwatch” stuff. Mostly people wear a clock for asthetic reasons where a clock, no matter how much it was, does not look better than a china rip-off due to fingerprints.
Great videos! QUICK REQUEST: Would you mind putting links in your description for other notable competitors (ig: video reviews on your channel and/or Amazon)? This way I can remember what other items to check out as I search for the PERFECT buy!:) thanks!
Very good review!Can you tell me what connection is needed for caller ID application, bluetooth or wirelless?I am asking you because i am using handsfree bluetooth sony SBH50 and i beleive that i can’t use both of them with bluetooth connection.
Finally i want to ask you if pedometer be good for my tennis sport!Thank you!!
Enjoyed the review!
I’m on my feet all day at work and walk a ton, if I understand what you were doing it can distinguish these steps from an actual run? Did you let it keep a Blue Tooth connection to your phone all the time or just do periodic data dumps? Any concerns about durability?
Best reviewer on tech by far. amazing style! I can watch these reviews all day even if I cant
afford the products. its such a good production!Well Done
Thank you techy agent my stepdad got this watch and I had to help him learn how to operate it and this video significantly helped me
Hey Jim, that was very helpful, one thing I wondered about was in changing music tracks whilst working out? I use Google Play Music and wondered if it was possible to change tracks/pause etc between the app and this fitbit? thanks
who said they fixed the skin problems and how did they obtain the data. nice watch had a reaction after the 1st day.
Are the updates related to sofware/firmware only? or is the hardware itself updated?
Thanks for your review. Just bought one and I can’t wait to start using it. The GPS in the Surge was the deciding factor for me.
Question… What is your opinion on using it for HIIT workouts. Such as punching on the bag, running doing box jumps and some kettle bell work?
does it need to be in a certain distance to the phone to be able to access texts?
Great video. I also have a Fitbit Surge and although it has some glitches, like you said it is a keeper. I have also noticed my Surge picks up steps while riding in my car. I turn it off when getting in car but sometimes forget to turn it back on when getting out of the car. Love being able to track my walks. In my opinion walking in GPS mode gives more accurate distance calculation.
Great informative review. I know everything I need to know to make an informed decision. Thank you.
Great review! I’m currently In the process of wanting to upgrade from the Fitbit Ultra to the Surge. I tried the Fitbit Charge, but wasn’t happy with the band and the Surge seems like It would be quite fitting band wise. I was curious as to all the options the Surge had available and this review answered all those questions.
Great video! Have a question! What about shooting basketball and cardio fitness workouts
You can’t submerge it, the liquid will leave the heart rate monitor inaccurate.
I just bought the Surge and I am really happy with it so far. I have had it 3 weeks. I have two questions: how has the durability been (ie: screen scratching?) This is a HUGE concern of mine. I just bought IQ shield to alleviate this concern. I see a “Bike” exercise available. Does this mean that the Surge now tracks cycling via GPS? I mainly use it for my runs as I am training for my first 5K in September. I also love the “weights” workout tracking as well. I also have the Flex, which I have had for over 2 years. I love that I can alternate between the two and not lose my steps as the app allows me to switch back and forth. Will you update your video with the biking information?
Got one for christmas and it has already taken in water from wearing it while i washed my car, no submersion. just outside washing my car, came in and took watch off to dry me and the watch off and its hosed… screen has water behind it…contacted FITBIT and got a email stating it is NOT COVERED. 1 week old, wearing while going about my day, 250 bucks down the drain
what are all the different exercises can the fitbit surge track? for example running and spinning. but can it track things like cross trainer and stuff.
What i am trying to say is what are ALL the activity’s it can track accurately.
I want a Fitbit that can display weather. Is the only one that can do that the ionic?
I just want a fitness band that has a GPS chip to track my running activities. I don’t want to carry my HUGE phone with me. What do you suggest please?
Seems to be conflicting info on if it’s waterproof and also whether there’s a cycling mode?
This is the most stupid thing ive seen lately,so you people need a tech thing to tell you if your heart beats faster you will burn more carbs,OBVIOUS to most people!
Hey Jim, my Surge defaults back to the clock after about 15 seconds. Is there a way to set it up so it will always shows my heart rate and not go back to the clock?
Read somewhere that cycling was removed. Any confirmation on that or if cycling is now supported?
Guess one thing the Surge has is a longer battery life than the Charge HR. Am still undecided on the two. Not had a fitness tracker before, but an HRM is something I highly desire. As for GPS/Compass my smartphone does that, and I have a basic Garmin GPS too for tracking and batteries last 24 hours. So perhaps the Charge HR is a better choice past the extra water resistance.
Does rain effect the Charge HR more than the Surge, or about the same?
And lastly I was really upset when I found that Fitbit dropped the ball for those of us with larger wrists. I know of working men, body builders, and huskier folks have larger wrists, and Fitbit has decided to exclude these demographics from being their customer.
Well, I did a Google search for “fitbit band extension” and found an local entrepreneur from Boise that has created 2 & 4 inch extensions. So now there is hope!
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Hey there! great review. While in run mode, can the surge take splits? if so how many?
Also, if you turn the watch face “upside down”, ie, the face is on the underside of your wrist, the Heart Rate Monitor is way more accurate
So will the Surge sync wirelessly to your phone or do you need to hook it up to your computer to view daily stats/workouts?
i have one, and it is a buggy mess.
Jasmine Masters would say: Just as i thought… TRASH!
Do you know if a new fitbit watch is comming out soon?
What do you think, garmin vivoactive or the fitbit surge?
I’m an athlete and I run around 100km each week both intervalls example 10x200m etc and half marathons. Please help!!:D
Hi guys I have a question about the gps option please. Is there an option. To turn the gps monitoring off on the surge? Thank you
wrist rash after 1st. day, use only for tracking and timing events etc.
I have the fitbit surge and so far I love it. It’s nice to have a tracker that does its job and you don’t have to ask it to. It surprised me that it’s like the watch knows when you fall asleep and that’s cool. Sometimes with the heart sensing it can fall behind but it will catch up and for the most part the calorie burn count seems accurate. Battery life does seem to be really good also.
I need to know if this thing is ideal for indoor training in a gym using various equipment. How would one monitor calories burnt during a weight training session
I’ve had the surge for two weeks now. I’d just like to add to your point about accuracy of steps, like you it does seem to pick up movement while I’m driving, but also while I’m sleeping, all values reset at midnight but I find in the morning I’ve walked 100 steps in my sleep sometimes:) (I don’t sleepwalk) overall though it is a fantastic device! I would recommend it, for your workouts it is brilliant! The GPS has been great, the sleep monitoring is good, it tells you all you really need to know (in my opinion) and it’s very comfortable, I’ve had smart watches which are bulky but with the surge you ofen forget it’s there! I love it!:)
Thanks for the review. I won’t buying any Fitbit’s yet, but I have to decided which one is better. I was going to go with the flex until they upgraded.
@Techy Agent got mine couple of days ago..so do you think I can go go swimming with #fitbit #surge on?
Wow thanks for the insights! i was stuck between this and MioFuse, their band is 150 and way more refined for comfortable wear. i agree with your assesment on touchscreen getting in the way on surge. it also looks dull, poorly designed interface
Got one for christmas and it has already taken in water from wearing it while i washed my car, no submersion. just outside washing my car, came in and took watch off to dry me and the watch off and its hosed… screen has water behind it…contacted FITBIT and got a email stating it is NOT COVERED. 1 week old, wearing while going about my day, 250 bucks down the drain
Thanks the video.
I have Charge HR. Fitbit Charge HR also shows time. But screen is always off. If you want to see time then you need to tap it’s screen or press the button. Is Surge’s screen always on?
I intend to purchase a Fitness tracker cum smartwatch.I am confused between Apple watch,Fitbit Surge and Basis peak.Could you please suggest me one?My priority is a good fitness tracker band with HRM and sleep tracking.Also,suggest me some other models
@Jims I have Garmin fenix 3 but I need a fitness smart watch with wrist based heart rate, GPS inbuilt and always on display. what do you suggest.
Thinking about getting the fitbit surge. I have a 8.8 inch and the XL only has 8.9 I wouldn’t have much wiggle room. any ideas or suggestions on if i should stay the course or look else where? Thanks
good review brah, but how well does the surge track weightlifting workouts?
What information is given on the watch when using on a stationary exercise bike?
Hi! Thank you for your video, it was great. It was extremely helpful. However, I’m just wondering if one can see calories burned real time or do I have to wait until after the workout or even after syncing?
Hey, Was anyone able to set up text alerts on samsung galaxy s6 edge plus. I have tried a lot but i am unable to make it work
Does anyone know if this Surge Screen can get Brighter? It is difficult to see at times. The other Fitbit’s turn much brighter when turning your wrist for viewing.
I’ve been using the Fitbit Surge for about a week, but I’m really using it as a heart.monitor. Tonight, the firmware update showed up. Now it reverts to the clock screen after 10 seconfs, making it just a cheap looking and ugly watch, to me.
Awesome video in your opinion do you think I should wait and get the apple watch or get this
ik heb deze Fitbit Surge mijn batterij leeg daarna krijg klok niet meer juiste tijd en datum ook geen set up of tracker
Do these come in various colours? Right now in Australia we seem to only have the black one available at retail outlets but would love a different a colour!
So you can’t use it for swimming and Triathlons? I find it a pain to have to remember to keep taking off your watch for a quick shower at the gym.
Great video thanks. Do you think this device could accurately track total distance ran while playing tennis? Thanks!
Can you tell me how did you make the main display not change back to the time automatically? Mine will change back all the time and I don’t like that!!!
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Got one for christmas and it has already taken in water from wearing it while i washed my car, no submersion. just outside washing my car, came in and took watch off to dry me and the watch off and its hosed… screen has water behind it…contacted FITBIT and got a email stating it is NOT COVERED. 1 week old, wearing while going about my day, 250 bucks down the drain
Excellent review “Surge will soon track cycling” Excellent news Thank you:)
RizKnows this or the garmin vivosmart hr? Please respond, btw really great video.
I’m 14 and want to begin working out properly and possibly running down the line should I buy this or a cheaper option?
If you’re right handed its best to leave the watch on your left wrist. since you use your left less often there is a less chance that it will damage your brand new watch.
Love your review! I am disappointed that it doesn’t track cycling considering they put a cyclist in their video. Guess I will wait for the next generation.
What is the best sportswatch for all day HR monitoring and HR monitoring during weightlifting and dynamic movements, or what would be the best wearable combo?
Is it the small one or large one that is shown in this video?
Its kind of misleading that Fitbit show’s people cycling with it when its not supported. Maybe in a future update?
I love my FitBit Surge. It broke on me the first time but FitBit sent me a new one and it’s amazing. I love it. I’m a runner and find it’s pretty accurate. I am also extremely happy they have a Bike mode on it now. Definitely improved. I use mine every day.
The band will break eventually when it’s out of warranty of course and Fitbit will tell you it’s not repairable and give you a crappy 25% off code for their online store where not all Fitbit models are available. Don’t buy Fitbit.
Very nice video and you concentrate on the important stuff. Not a bunch of meaningless tangents.
is one of the LED’s on ur heart rate sensor on ur fitbit surge broken? because in the video one of them weren’t working.
I am on my 3rd Surge in 8 months because of the well known issue of the band cracking inside by 2 screws. The warranty is good because they will replace it, but only one month. I am sure my newest one will crack too. For $250, it should last longer. I love this watch, but they need to fix this issue!
I have fitbit surge and im using it since long time.. i can tell u it is amazing.
Was this your first video?
Your videos since are hugely more impressive.
Lousy quality product from FItbit. Within a year the button unable to function. After get a replacement, less than a year the bluetooth system fail. The device unable to sync. Really disappointed with the quality Fitbit product. Not worth the value at all.
Ever try wearing the devices on the inside wrist closer to the actual pulsing vein for more accurate reading??? Even though the company says else so…
CAUTION TO BUYERS: Fitbit Surge wristbands are know to be defective. The band is not replaceable and will start to break around the screws on the back side. If you are at all past your warranty Fitbit will only give you 25% off a new purchase. The problem is that the replacement one will also fail in time as the material used for the band is defective.
Please message Fitbit if you have a broke Surge and tell them to make this right.
I just got it. I was wondering does it normally take a few minutes to update the steps you have taken?
Great review, I mostly run and workout / weight train so this is not so bad for me. I do agree without a home screen showing the clock it can be very annoying. Hope it’s something fitbit van fix via software upgrade soon. I also wish it can show more notification than just call and text messages. Thanks for great review!
I had a huge laugh today, while wearing my Fitbit Surge…
Every time I changed gears in my car, as I was driving, it counted it as steps!
Hilarious and disappointing.
Yes, the device was on the wrist of the hand changing gears, but seriously, they hadn’t thought of that before?
I’m so stuck I want the surge but i wear long sleeved shirts a lot, is it really a massive problem with long sleeved shirts
How often did you wear it in the shower? I wear my Fitbit Flex 24/7 even in the shower. I’d like to not have to take the Surge off. Good reviews BTW! I only run! So this will be great!:)
Great review. One of the best i’ve seen of smart watches so far. Thanks. Still trying to decide on which watch i start with though! haha
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Great review but this looks odd on an arm unlike the other models.
would you be able to add a review after all the new updates? Awesome vids and a great service!! thanks!
+RizKnows Hey man, I’m quite new to the channel, greetings from Switzerland!! Great videos, I’m just starting to get serious about fitness thanks to you.. I want to buy an activity tracker and i think that the fitbit surge is the best choice.. I saw that in the same price range there is also the moto 360 Sport, is it worth a look or you think is garbage? ����
How accurate is the wrist HR compared to using the Polar M400 with h7 heart monitorr. I’m looking for the most accurate to track cardio (running/cycling) AND weightlifting. Also, since I’m a pharmacist, I would love if it had a sleek look as I would love to track daily activity as well. Plsssss helppppp:/
Thank you for the great review! I have two questions about the Surge. Does it show pushmessages like What’sApp and the second, can it show seconds in one of the time screens?
does it give you your pace while running? If it does, does the pace seem accurate?
what’s his favorite app I couldn’t understand how do u spell it?
Battery life under GPS mode has improved significantly. The Surge can now survive 10 hours (instead of 5 hours) under GPS mode. This is HUGE because all people can finish a full marathon with the Surge now.
I just found this instructions on how to add more exercise in your surge includes bicycling
http://help.fitbit.com/articles/en_US/Help_article/How-do-I-choose-and-re-order-the-exercises-on-my-Surge?p=surge&fs=Search&l=en_US&pn=1
Agree, best reviews. I ended up purchasing the fenix 3. Amazing gps watch/activity tracker. Thank you
The water “resistance” is turning me away from it. I would like something I can swim, wash hands, and shower with.
Is it possible to control 3rd party music apps like Spotify?
Would you recommend surge or the charge for a 19 year old girl? What’s the real differences between them? Does the charge have the alarms? But I did find your video very helpful.
Love all your reviews. When looking for a review I check ” techy agent” first. I have very similar exercise routines that you do.. I’m caught between the Fitbit surge and the Garmin vivo active HR.. 2 questions. 1. The Fit bit surge has been around for about a year. Is it still a good purchase for “weights, crossfit and running?
2. You mentioned there is a delay in the heart monitor when performing intermittent bursts of energy like HIIT or weight lifting. Would this delay be significant enough to effect the workout statscreating false workout information? Thanks.
I am considering breaking the bank for the Fenix 3 or the Garmin 920xt… I am doing boot camp exercises, light running and I am trying to get ready for tough mudder this June or July… which one would be best for those type of workouts…. If there are good alternative for less $$$$ I am all for it… thanks.. great reviews man, appreciated. I love gadgets and I am into fitness, but not as much to justify the Fenix 3 but I am in love the darn thing…just by watching videos…
Surge will soon track cycling: http://www.theverge.com/2015/3/23/8277257/fitbit-surge-adding-cycling
Looking between the Surge and Garmin Vivoactive. Is Garmin hard to figure out app wise if you own an iPhone? Thinking the Surge may be easier to use.
Thanks for the video. 1 question though, does it vibrate also when you get a text message. This is possibly a deal breaker for me and I might have to spring for the iwatch… i-ouch, lol.
+rizknows Hey I’d like to buy a fitness tracker which I’ll be mainly using for calories counting, running, cycling and for some cardio activities in the gym. I also would like to use GPS but its not that important. Now i cant decide the garmin vivosmart HR and the surge. What would you take in my position. And is it possible to recieve whatsapp messages with the surge?
As usual Riz thanks for your honest review, I have one question in regard heart rate. How accurate is it when you’re running? Do you feel that the watch is loose when sweating especially around the optical light? and finally have you looked into heart data and compared it to other heart rate monitors such as chest HRM. Cheers
I had a huge laugh today, while wearing my Fitbit Surge…
Every time I changed gears in my car, as I was driving, it counted it as steps!
Hilarious and disappointing.
Yes, the device was on the wrist of the hand changing gears, but seriously, they hadn’t thought of that before?
I actually picked up the charge on my birthday and it’s got almost the same features as the surge but smaller, an oled display, a call notifier, etc. And it’s $120 less than this plus it’s comfortable and weightless because sometimes I feel it and sometimes I don’t feel it. Out of all of your fitness trackers Jeff rizoe which is your favorite fitness tracker for everyday life/activities? (Sorry if I spelt your last name wrong)
Hey I have a question for you. I have a Surge and I notice my calories burned number seems a little high on most days when compared to my Flex or one. For instance, I get like 4000 calories a day even if I don’t do an intense workout. Thats just getting in around 10K steps a day with some active minutes. I am somewhat overweight so maybe that factors in. Do these numbers seem accurate to you?
I’m not sure whether I should get this, the Charge HR, or the vivosmart…
I want something that’s sleek, comfortable and won’t shake around. Did the Surge feel bulky in any aspects?
I also do want some of the features of the Surge, such as the music player and the ability to set different activities.
Liked before even watching the video! A RizKnows video is always good!:) thanks for the reviews, keep going.
Al it said I had done 1000 steps and all I had done was get out of bed and ride my motorbike to work and sit down for 1 hour shaking it must add steps
does the most recent update allow notifications besides calls and texts? some people have said it now allows WhatsApp? and what about calendars or Facebook etc? is there anything planned. torn on whether to get one or not!
Hello, currently I’m using the chest strap Zephyr HRM and i link it to either Sportstracker App or Endomondo App when I workout. I workout almost every day, and I run at least 3x a week. I wanted to purchase a wristband; therefore, I don’t have to wear the chest strap anymore. I was debating between the Surge or the Charge HR. It will be used for mainly runs outside and workouts in the gym: circuit training/weight training/and cardio. Obviously I like the GPS on the surge but I feel it is somewhat bulky for a lady, and I most likely would only wear it during the workout. Any recommendations on a fitness band that tracks calories, HRM, mileage, and GPS?
Which would you choose between the surge and the vivoactive?
Have you tried putting it further up your arm while doing the workouts? I saw a video from another reviewer that got great results by putting the watch 3 or 4 inches away from his wrist and more towards his forearm and then making sure it was tight.
I was really looking forward to this watch but since the heart rate seems to be inaccurate I might wait for the vivoactice from Garmin.
I wanted this super bad but could not wait and I ended up getting the Samsung Gear S and have loved it. My biggest issue with the Gear S is that Strava and Endomondo need the phone to be with you to work but Nike Running works great but you can’t move your runs…… The smart phone portion is amazing and I can leave the phone at home and still get calls, email texts and it works really well.
another quesiton with this one. does it only track steps when your arm is in the natural position? i push a machine at work and used a mi band 2 and didnt track unless my arms where downward
Great review! Ever considered reviewing a Mio product? Or are you more interested in all day tracking?
you can configure the function and include: biking cycling kickboxing golf…from the app on
your phone
Glad to here your doing updated reviews. Make sure to do a Charge HR updated review as well! I’m looking forward to it.
+RizKnows, I am a little stuck in choosing between the Garmin Vivosmart HR and the Surge. What in your opinion provides the best all round experience. I will mainly use it for running and I am not sure if I need the GPS capability that the Surge has as I can track this on my phone. I would however like the best HR monitoring option as this is something i have never really utilized in workouts before and am looking to incorporate it without using a chest device.
I had a huge laugh today, while wearing my Fitbit Surge…
Every time I changed gears in my car, as I was driving, it counted it as steps!
Hilarious and disappointing.
Yes, the device was on the wrist of the hand changing gears, but seriously, they hadn’t thought of that before?
Thanks I made my mind up within 20 seconds of watching this. Pardon the pun.
I have a question. How do you become a beta tester for fitbit?
Totally unrelated to the Surge… I’d love you to do a review of the Striiv Fusion… which I know doesn’t do heart rate, but for the price looks like a decent product. I am prone to the fitbit due to the fact that most reviews show that their app is superior to the rest of them, which is important to me.
Fitbit Surge is much expensive almost as Apple Watch Sport, but after all it’s a really useless product. First ad all because it registers not only your real steps, but every movement you make with your hand. If you are the person that move your hands a lot during a day, you would get a lot of false steps. Even more: it shoes that you make 7-10 steps during the night, so you feel like a sleepwalker, but then you check your sleeping behavior (Fitbit itself registered for you) and you understand that it was again the false steps record.
Great review! What’s your opinion of fitbit vs striiv? Thanks!
My resting hearth rate is around 43-49 beats per minute.. Is it normal:O
Hear anything about new Fitbit products? I’m sure they have something great in the works.
Very good review!Can you tell me what connection is needed for caller ID application, bluetooth or wirelless?I am asking you because i am using handsfree bluetooth sony SBH50 and i beleive that i can’t use both of them with bluetooth connection.
Finally i want to ask you if pedometer be good for my tennis sport!Thank you!!
Btw I also considered the Up3 and vivosmart but they don’t show continuous HR and HR zone, which is my biggest reason for considering a fitness tracker to monitor my HR zone when training and running.
Which fitness trackers Fitbit Charge HR or Garmin vívosmart HR or Polar A360 most accurately measures the pulse?
There are a lot of reviews that say the HR on surge isn’t so accurate, was your expireance different? I was going to buy this but didn’t coz of the accuracy on the heart rate monitor. Should I buy this or the mio alpha 2
Dude, this review is the next level. Thanks to your review, i decided to purchase the surge yesterday. Again, thanks so much for the great review. Keep up the good work man. (Subscribed) at 90k.
i have a fitbit surge large.some shops they..have in Greece..but the time of the wacth goes wrong!!so now it is 15.15 in greece and it says13.44………..question is..HOW I CAN CHANGE THE TIME OF THE WACTH??FROM THE SCREEN??OR I MUST CHAGE BY INTERNET??PLEASE IF ANY ONE WANT TO HELP..THANK YOU(nobody in Athens can give me an answer,..BUT THEY SAY..WE HAVE TO OFFER,BUT WE DO NOT KNOW!!!!!!!!!sorry for my English…….
Do you need your phone with you to listen to music off the fitbit? Does anyone know???
Hi. Thank you for a brilliant review.:) I’m going to choose a watch for outside training. But because of a heavy-weight I’m gonna start walking, and not running so much in the beginning. What is your suggestion to me buing a Fitbit Surge for start walking? I like to use Endomondo while walking. Is it possible to use the watch with Endomondo on My Samsung Galaxy S4 while I only walk and not are running?
Do you have to bring your phone when tracking your runs? or not
I think I’m going to opt for the Charge HR. Thanks for the review!
Hey #RizKnows, u have done superb job man! went through many of ur videos to find the right product for me. u r really gud at reviewing the products..
i wanted one advixe from u man, which is the best watch havin GPS and HR monitor or say few Bests!
Can u pls give some 2 or 3 options man!?
N ya, keep posting videos…
Great video very informative. However my question is I am right handed but I wear my watches on my right wrist as well. I always get I didn’t know you were a leftie but I am not. I guess I am weird like that. Anyhow would I “have” to wear it on my left wrist??
I don’t have a phone can my Fitbit surges gps work on a iPad?
not sure if many have asked you, but have you considered reviewing the sony wearables?
You mention there is a better heart-rate tracking device than this one. I would be grateful if you could say which one you meant. I thought that among heart-rate trackers that catch data every one second (instead of say every 5 seconds with some other trackers), this one at least had the longest battery life while doing that.
thanks for the reviews Jim, always a help in choosing the right product to purchase.Question, what fitness band would you recommend for weight lifting and cardio? preferably with a heart rate sensor.
CAUTION TO BUYERS: Fitbit Surge wristbands are know to be defective. The band is not replaceable and will start to break around the screws on the back side. If you are at all past your warranty Fitbit will only give you 25% off a new purchase. The problem is that the replacement one will also fail in time as the material used for the band is defective.
Please message Fitbit if you have a broke Surge and tell them to make this right.
sounds like you prefer more of a smart watch instead of an activity tracker, which is fitbit is. difference between the two, let’s take apple’s iwatch…. costs like $600+. fitbit surge….. $200-250.
Does the hr monitor work if the watch-face is on the inner wrist, instead of the conventional way of wearing a watch.
Im in a job where wearing it on the inner wrist is more practicable
Nice vid. It looks clunky…I have the Charge HR and like it but wish the clock stayed visible all the time. I was looking at the Surge but I think it looks goofy and clumsy.
All I have is a iPad can my surges gps work if I don’t have a phone? So can the gps track if I have no phone?
Hi Jims!
Thank you for your review. I have a question for you.
What’s your app version? I didn’t see the vibration alarm mode.
I wanna try to build an app that vibrates when we’re falling sleeping. I think it will be able with Fitbit SKD.
Thank you
Your resting heart rate is to high to review a fitness device.
I like what you had to say…I agree with you. One thing I want from it is military time.
Are you sure that you can swim with it? Because in the official site I have seen that you can’t swim with it
How many of these fitness trackers avoid counting steps or floors climed when just riding in a bumpy car?
one concern that should be taken into consideration is the water proof. most specially the weather and it is a sports watch. this should be answered by fitbit
Bought a new fit bit surge yesterday. After 4 hours and 3 fit bit techs it was determined the product had a bad tracker. Back to the store today. At first I was going to replace it then I decided just to return it for a refund and move on. The amount of time spent attempting to get it to work was very disappointing.
Excellent review. I have been considering a fit bit surge and didn’t know all the features. Thank you for a very well documented review.
@Supreme Ambition get surge. Blaze has no GPS and not waterproof.
I went swimming with the watch on and the screen backlit was gone..So not complete waterproof. Good news is the Fitbit replaced my watch without any cost or much investigation.
Thanks for the review! I like the fact that this one will track yoga and hoping that the heart rate monitor will more accurately track energy spent rather than me guessing when entering it in later.
After having used the fitbit Charge HR for a half year, the rubber on the wrist strap is coming loose. I am considering buying a Surge, but I wonder how it holds up on the long run. Anyone here has been using a Surge (basically 24/7) for a year or longer? Does the strap hold? Any other problems occurring after a while?
Hi,
I do a lot of work in the gym with a personal trainer but I don’t run/jog. Is this the ideal product to monitor calories burned?
I bought the surge because I am really after the GPS functionality for use when I go overseas so I can track not only my exercise but where I have physically walked. Is there a way I can use this without the phone app going as well because I wont have data while overseas?
can you make the clock look different eg. like an analogue clock?
THX for reviev please @RizKnows let me know which band will be best for me:
now i have Xiami Mi Band and only what i dont have is HR sensor
but Surge option tap screen is great but battery life is pure:/
I dont walk much (had knee damage) only workout hard on gym budybuilding and riding bicycle…
I need notifications, sleep monitor nad HR, long battery life
Which band will be best for me?
Just discovered this channel. Excellent concise review. It’s surprising how other reviewers spend more time on how soft the band is than on actual accuracy of the sensors.
how good is it with calories burned with weight lifting activities?
thanks for the reviews
Do you have to spend your own money on each device you review?
The review was very helpful. I wish my husband had seen it before he purchased the HR for me. I wanted the Splurge but he didn’t know and wanted to surprise me for my birthday. I had for two months before it broke into 3 pieces. Customer service said that was an issue with that particular brand and they sent me a new one. I am hoping this one last for more than two months. Also, my battery only last for a day and a half, up to two days. I am also hoping the battery on the new one last longer.
Hey guys will this devices GPS tracker work with offroad motor bike riding?
Is there a stopwatch on it? I time kids at practice and right now I have to wear a watch and my charge hr. Would rather have it all in one!
Everyone keeps saying “there’s better options for HeartRate tracking, there’s better options for Sleep tracking” etc, but no-one seems to mention what they are.
Right now I’m tossing up between the ChargeHR and the Surge, and only want HeartRate + Auto Sleep tracking, along with 5+ days battery life Are there any other trackers I should be looking out for?
Would this fit my 5.25″ wrist? If not, what HR monitor/tracker would you recommend?
Do you find the ‘calories burned’ readout accurate at all? Also how do you log your calorie/food intake that you can’t scan? (IE a meal you make from scratch??)
Does the Surge have a second hand? I’m in the medical field and really need to have this feature
Jim well done sir. Thank you for a fantastic review. My Fitbit Surge display seems to be very dull and light indoors. Any hints?
The Surge would be perfect if it was waterproof, not sure if I’m willing to buy it just due to this feature.
Okay so I can shower with this? It says on their web site that it’s not advised but I’m going for it
Im looking to get a GPS running watch. I’ve watched multiple videos that you have posted and I am still on the fence about which one to get. I initially was leaning toward the M400 because of the cost and functionally as a running watch but I find some of the more expensive watches appealing… What would you recommend for a GPS watch? (mid range price)
Mainly between…
Garmin brand 220, vivoactive (Forerunner 220? Haven’t found many quality reviews)
Polar M400
Fitbit Surge
I would really like a built in HRM, silent alarms, water resistance, and easy of use/a good app. Im mainly a runner and would like to map my runs without my cell phone, I also would like to track my steps and workouts. Im just on the fence about whether its worth it to spend an extra 100$ and get a more expensive watch than the M400….
Thanks and Great Job on all your GPS watch videos, they were all really well done and provide lots of quality information!
I am on my 3rd Surge in 8 months because of the well known issue of the band cracking inside by 2 screws. The warranty is good because they will replace it, but only one month. I am sure my newest one will crack too. For $250, it should last longer. I love this watch, but they need to fix this issue!
A great review! Thanks a lot!
Also, I think the watch can be better if including below features.
1. set your own designated average speed and HR for running and there is a vibration to notify you if your speed or HR is out of the range.
2. set your own training plan such as HIIT and there is a vibration to notify you to enter next interval.
What about driving? Will it count how much you “walked?” Or can you disable it while driving? I have the older fitbit and I have to let it charge in the car so it doesn’t count anything.
How do I delete my text messages from my fitbit surge watch?
Nice watch! But im waiting on the watches who also can play music independent so you can use bluetooth (sport) headset or something.
Great Review! I see you have over 400 comments…. would you be able to tell me simply how you would say the Fitbit Surge compares to Apple Sport Watch other than the price? Thank so much for the great information!
is your voice´s cadence natural? is that the way you talk day in and day out?
that was a fantastic review and your description of the the features and details were so in depth! thanks for posting
How do you find it when you misplace it? I’ve lost 3 small fitbits!
Untrue it does go to its home screen where the time is shown and it does have bicycle features
Lasted just over a year and the n the battery will not hold a charge. 1000’s of complaints out there…dont buy Fitbit…$270.00 in the garbage. They offered a 25% discount on a new one…what a joke. They will be gone in a year or two.,
Where did you get that white shirt from? It looks great on you.
Lousy quality product from FItbit. Within a year the button unable to function. After get a replacement, less than a year the bluetooth system fail. The device unable to sync. Really disappointed with the quality Fitbit product. Not worth the value at all.
Just bought one yesterday, it has bike under exercise. Just hoping I don’t have a reaction. Having latex allergy plastics trigger it too. crocs trigger mine. Metals trigger it too, no cheap jewelry. But my biggest thing is not sure I trust it. Sitting still with the app open I moved my arm and the steps went up so I decided to swing my arm by my side and the steps increased as if I were walking.
Блин, хочу найти себе просто часы, без лишней лабуды, но не со стрелками, а на дисплее, как тут. Однако хер мне. Вернее блютуз, пульс, будильник, плеер и т.д…
О, кстати, может кто знает такие? Просто часы с диспеем, которые показывают только время. Буду благодарен.
They have biking exercise shortcut, i saw it when looking for dance or cardio (for Zumba) that surprisingly wasn’t there. I guess i have to use ‘workout.’
Does this have basic watch features such as a stop watch and a timer?
I recently got a new Fitbit Surge and I”m trying it out to compare with a Garmin Vivoactive. You mentioned in your review that the Surge did not have a biking app and in the phone app demo only showed the Run Hike, Weights, Elliptical and Workout options. Since I just got mine and your review was over a month ago was there a software upgrade that added Biking (among others) to the options list? Looking at the settings and the manual it shows that you can have up to 7 exercises on your tracker at any one time with a total of 16 to choose from.
I really don’t like the look of the watch and it is very laggy and slow
can’t make my mind up between the polar a360 or the fitbit surge. help me please.
I like tht the surge has gps, but don’t think it links with strava so I’d would have me phones strava app running anyway. like the colour layout of the polar and the colour bars to tell you where you hate rate is. Can’t make up my mind.
Thanks for a nice review. I am wondering which device would you recommend if the must haves are:
1. Waterproof
2. Notifications (including email)
3. Pulse monitoring without the chest strap.
Thanks
Do you have to have phone with you to track gps, or does the watch do that by itself?
For $220 that screens image is crap. I like grayscale screens (ez on the eyes and good for night time) but again, that screen should have more pixels per inch.
Greetings. My wife is looking for an activity tracker while cycling. She really only needs the HR monitor and the calories for that activity. She does not care about all day or night time information. She is not interested in connecting to her phone. She wants to look at the watch, see her HR and her calories at the end of the workout without syncing with phone app. Suggestions?
I’ve been on the fence about upgrading to the Surge. One of my intents was to replace my standard watch sounds like this wouldn’t be the best option for me. Thank you for putting together such a thorough review! Much appreciated!
I can’t believe it was discontinued for the ionic. The Surge is more durable and much more battery life. Fitbit Downgraded for appeal and to ressemble an iwatch.
Thanks for the review I was wondering if you could suggest a Fitbit that you would use for aqua Fitness
Needs some help here, anyone? I am a person that walks 9 to 10 kilometers per day from monday to sunday and I want to have a good watch to check all the metrics, etc. I need a good recommendation so I can order one for christmas.
thanks! got one for Christmas… actually bought the polar m400 first, but sent it back… keep up the good work!
Great video as usual. Started with the Surge, and after one month, condensation under the glass screen. Never took it swimming or in the shower. Returned it and went with the Fenix 3 (thanks to your recommendations). Never looked back and so happy that I upgraded!
Раздражение? Снимать, чтоб рука отдохнула?
Fitbit Surge наверно нежелателен к покупке )