Fitbit Surge

4328 reviews

May, 2024

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water proof (24)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 4328 reviews of Fitbit Surge. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the battery and design. The comfort and performance are also appreciated. Many are less positive about the water proof and image quality. There are some mixed reviews about the touch screen and reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Fitbit Surge is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Fitbit Surge

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Fitbit Surge from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. There are some mixed views about the performance and reliability.

67% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Fitbit Surge

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2409 user reviews of Fitbit Surge from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the battery and design. The comfort and performance are also mentioned favorably. The touch screen and image quality get less positive views, while the size and price get mixed opinions.

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76% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by (engadget.com)

Fitbit Surge review: a top-notch tracker with a flawed design

The Surge solves some of Fitbit's problems with better food and sleep tracking, while adding GPS and heart rate monitoring to the mix. But its bulky, utilitarian design and high price will limit its appeal.

GPS and heart rate monitoring are welcome additions ; Fitbit finally solved its sleep-tracking problem ; Food database is robust and easy to use

Design is better suited for the gym than the office ; Slightly bulky body and strap ; Pricey for an activity tracker, even one with GPS

Here's the thing about the Surge: I kind of ended up liking it. It does a ton of different things, some of them quite well. It's a serviceable running watch, a good activity tracker and a surprisingly robust sleep monitor. The problem is: I just don't...

Mar, 2015

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Expert review by : Eric Pilkington (digitaltrends.com)

Fitbit Surge review

Integrated GPS and continuous heart rate monitoring ; Easy to setup and use ; Automatic sleep tracking ; Excellent battery life

Design is large, clunky, and dated ; Not really a smart watch ; Drab, monocolor display

The Fitbit Surge is far from perfect, but it remains one of the most complete fitness trackers on the market. It has a range of options for a range of activities while offering users continuous heart rate and GPS – features that you don’t typically see...

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Expert review by : Dan Graziano (cnet.com)

Fitbit Surge review: Fitbit's top-end GPS watch and fitness tracker feels like it needs an update

The Fitbit Surge offers all-day fitness tracking, a built-in optical heart-rate sensor, smartphone notifications and GPS to track multiple sports, but the design feels old and clunky.

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 largest social base.

The design feels old and clunky. It can't be worn while swimming or when in the shower. The heart rate data isn't accurate and notifications are limited to text messages and calls.

The only GPS-capable Fitbit will appeal to casual runners, but more serious athletes should look elsewhere.

Jun, 2016

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Expert review by : Christina Bonnington (wired.com)

Review: Fitbit Surge

The Surge is less of a direct shot across Apple Watch's bow and more of a souped-up fitness tracker that provides minimal notifications from your...

Constant and mostly accurate heart rate monitoring gives a more complete picture of overall fitness, and allows for more accurate calorie-burning estimates. Touchscreen interactions are intuitive and swift. Automatic syncing with Fitbit app over...

Not waterproof. No built-in cycling activity monitoring. Bluetooth Classic notifications take extra toll on smartphone battery. Trouble measuring high heart rates

Feb, 2015

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Expert review by (cnet.com)

Fitbit Surge ( blue, large)

As a lifelong runner, I was excited when I first got my hands on the device, but I have since discovered that it's far from perfect. I found the fitness features to be rather basic and the notifications were too limited compared to the other...

The Fitbit Surge has an always-on display, vibration for a silent alarm, automatic sleep-tracking, all-day heart rate and GPS to track runs.

The watch is big and bulky. It can't be worn while swimming or when in the shower. The accuracy of the heart rate is questionable when working out and there's no feedback or coaching features. Battery life could be better and notifications are limited...

All-day heart-rate tracking is a step in the right direction, but the smart features aren't nearly smart enough and the fitness side of the Surge is too basic to justify the higher price.

Feb, 2015

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Expert review by : Jill Duffy (pcmag.com)

Fitbit Surge

With continuous heart rate monitoring, GPS, and broad appeal, the Fitbit Surge is the best all-day fitness tracker to date.

Continuous heart rate monitoring. Built-in GPS. Comfortable, secure fit. Tracks new activities like hiking, yoga, and weight-lifting workouts. Excellent app and easy syncing. Supports incoming texts and call notifications. Accurate.

Limited push notifications. Moderately large. Not waterproof for swimming. Below average battery life with GPS enabled. Charger not interchangeable with other Fitbits.

Jan, 2015

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Expert review by : John V. (phonearena.com)

Fitbit Surge Review

If you haven't noticed, Fitbit has been somewhat busy of late, evident by the trio of new products they've recently announced. First up was their most affordable new offering in the Fitbit Charge, then followed by the heart rate sensor packing Fitbit...

Multi-sport functionality ; Built-in GPS ; Automatic sleep tracking ; Display grants us access to data directly on the unit ; Fitbit app delivers comprehensive & meaningful data

Design is a bit clunky looking ; 250 cost is just insanely expensive ; Not entirely water proof

Okay, we’ll admit that the Fitbit Surge kind of lives up to its claim of being a “fitness super watch.” Hardcore fitness buffs will absolutely fall in love with the comprehensive offering of the Surge, allowing them to specify workout routines for...

Apr, 2015

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Expert review by : David Wise (techgearlab.com)

Fitbit Surge Review

All the benefits of the Fitbit online community in a full-featured tracker make it one of the top performers

Built-in GPS, great display, easy to use

Expensive, bulky

The is a fitness tracker packed with almost every conceivable feature and function — at a price. This model might be unnecessarily sophisticated for the more casual user, but is a great bet for the person that wants the most comprehensive set of data...

Jan, 2017

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Expert review by : Ben Gourlay (tweaktown.com)

Fitbit Surge GPS Fitness Super Watch Review

The wearable tech sector continues to grow and market leader Fitbit continues to pump up its range of activity tracking devices with more advancements.

Jun, 2015

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Expert review by : Samuel Huang (gstylemag.com)

Fitbit Surge – How I’m Getting Myself Healthy and Fit [Review]

I've waited a long time to get a Fitbit. I had spent a good portion of last year trying to decide which activity tracker to get and when I thought I'd found the one I wanted, Fitbit went and announced the Fitbit Surge and Charge HR . I didn't want a...

Apr, 2015

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