Fitbit Charge 2

The Fitbit Charge 2 does everything the Fitbit Charge HR can, along with new idle alerts, automatic activity tracking, guided breathing sessions, interchangeable bands, and the option to connect your phone for GPS.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • PurePulse continuous, automatic wrist based heart rate tracking to better measure calorie burn all day
  • Maximize your workouts using simplified heart rate zones (Fat Burn, Cardio and Peak). Splash proof. Do not shower with the device or submerge it in water
  • See call, text and calendar notifications on the OLED display; Automatically track how long and how well you sleep and wake with a silent vibrating alarm. Reminders to move
  • Get a better understanding of your fitness level and see how you can improve over time with a personalized Cardio Fitness Score; Use Connected GPS during run mode to see real time stats like pace and distance on your wrist
  • Track all day activity like steps, distance, calories burned, floors climbed and active minutes; Find moments of calm throughout your day with personalized guided breathing sessions based on your heart rate, Like all heart rate tracking technologies, accuracy is affected by physiology, location of device, and different movements
  • Sync stats wirelessly and automatically to computers and 200-plus leading iOS, Android and Windows devices
  • Operating temperature: 14 degree to 113 degree fahrenheit, Maximum operating altitude: 30,000 feet
  • The minimum and maximum circumference range between 170 206 millimeters

PROS

+ Large display.
+ Built-in continuous heart rate monitor.
+ Automatically tracks activities, calories, distance, steps, stairs, and sleep.
+ Delivers idle alerts.
+ Relax mode leads deep-breathing exercises.
+ Supports interval training.
+ Interchangeable bands.

CONS

- Somewhat faint screen.
- Attracts fingerprints.
- Not waterproof.
- No GPS.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on September 13, 2016
The Fitbit Charge 2 does everything the Fitbit Charge HR can, along with new idle alerts, automatic activity tracking, guided breathing sessions, interchangeable bands, and the option to connect your phone for GPS.
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By The Verge on September 28, 2016
Activity trackers should be accurate trackers
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By TechAdvisor on November 21, 2018
The Fitbit Charge 2 is a worthy upgrade to the extremely popular Charge HR. It will appeal to both the casual get-fit user and the more serious fitness freaks, although runners might prefer a tracker with built-in GPS. Users will love the larger display and interchangeable wristbands, plus the updated fitness features. 
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By TechRadar on July 01, 2019
The Fitbit Charge 2 is an improvement in every way over the Charge HR, but you'll only want to get one if you're after more fitness tracking and a large display to see your results.
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By Tom's Guide on May 02, 2017
A refreshed design, larger screen and enhanced activity capabilities make the Fitbit Charge 2 an excellent midrange fitness tracker.
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By TrustedReviews on March 02, 2018
Fitbit says that its original Charge and
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By TrustedReviews on September 06, 2016
Over the years, I’ve worn a whole raft of Fitbit trackers and so have seen many of the changes that the app has undergone. One area the company should be applauded for is updating its app with new features and improving the interface. It’s really evolved over time to be clearer and now provides far more engaging features.
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By TrustedReviews on September 06, 2016
As you’d expect, the Charge 2 has the usual all-day activity and sleep tracking with silent alarm. Slightly disappointingly, it isn’t a smart alarm that can wake you up at a more optimal time. The Charge 2 can begin automatically tracking selected sports and exercises such as hiking, cycling and, of course, running. Otherwise, you can trigger these from the button on the side.
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