I really enjoy this fitbit sense it the best fitbit i have ever had and i really like the new features on it and i really like to thank amazon uk for the delivery on release day and thanks to the family delivery men who delivered it and 5/5 so far no issues as of yet thanks to amazon and fitbit for a great service. .
I am changing from apple to android soon (still waiting for my pixel 5), and hence changing my watch as well. I saw the fitbit sense coming out and went for it. My review will include unbiased comparisons with apple watch. Designthe watch is light and nice looking. I like the stainless-steel bezel which is similar to my apple watch series 3 sapphire version. The square face is a bit new to me, but it’s not obstructive at all in daily usage, and it makes the watch looks bigger, which is nice (to me. On smaller wrist like my wife’s, it will look too big). The watch has metal connectors on its back for charging. These on the fitbit charge 3 did give me skin allergy so i was a bit hesitate, but i am fine with these connectors so i suppose they have changed the metal with the sense.
I bought this to replace my nearly 3 year old fitbit ionic. The sense looks much more modern than the ionic (less square) and the screen seems clearer. The buttons that were on the right hand side of the ionic are not present in the sense, however i used them so infrequently that they’re not missed. The left hand button is recessed somewhat on the sense and a little tricky to use with my ‘fat fingers’ but with perseverance i’ve got used to it. Setup through the fitbit application (i have the android version) was straightforward and it simply gave me the choice to replace my ionic with the sense which kept all of my previous health data intact. Fitbit pay setup was achieved through the application in the same way that it was on the ionic. All of the functionalities that were on the ionic including the spo2 related bits are also on the sense, plus the additional new stress management, skin temperature, mindfulness and health metrics sections in the application. I’ve yet to do a gps tracked exercise so i can’t say what the hit on the battery life is from using gps. I also haven’t tried any of the always-on watch faces as i’m happy enough without using them. All in all, after the first 24 hours with the fitbit sense i can say it’s met and in some cases exceeded my expectations.
Having used fitbits for many years – all the way back to the days of the first fitbit flex, i have upgraded over the years to the charge, the charge hr, charge 2, the versa i, the versa 2 and now excitedly the fitbit sense. Looksthe fitbit sense has basically the same look as the versa series. If you liked the versa 2, you won’t really notice much of a change compared to that model and given its heftier weight feels more premium. The strap attachment is much improved with a clicking release mechanism that pops out the strap rather than a really fiddly tiny pin that you can lose and can break with ease. 0the sense and versa 3 are the only devices utilising the newer fitbit os (which they have claimed to be the most meaningful so far). Its a bit cleaner than the prior os with a new font. Gpsgps is a major upgrade that the fitbit universe fans have been screaming for since day 1 the versa came out. Having gps means you dont have to worry about carrying your phone with you when you are out in order to track a ride or a run. Connected gps was also very unreliable so most of the time you would have trouble with the connectivity anyways so having gps on your wrist is a massive upgrade and takes around 10 seconds to connect. Of course the battery life with gps is massively diminished, but that is to be expected as you wouldn’t use gps mode 24/7 anyways. New sensors – eda / ecgeda is supposed to be a electrical conductivity test which tracks your stress levels. Seems a bit gimicky as you need to put your hand over the watch to take a test with an app. Similarly ecg will test for atrial fibrillation which means irrelgular heart rhythm which can lead to strokes etc. You need to touch the top and bottom corners of the fitbit to access this reading and is not a constant reading similar to the eda sensor. Both of these sensors have now been cleared by the relevant us and european health authorities for use. This was an impressive feat as i believe a lot of devices are still pending (aside from the apple watch), and fitbit managed to get this through in what seemed like record time. I can’t as of yet test the ecg sensor as the feature is not yet available but will update this review once i can. The eda sensor on the other hand, i have tried.
It took me 2 weeks to decide whether to buy the sense or not. I read uncountable reviews and was very hesitant. Since i own a smartwatch but wanted a really good health tracker in addition i thought i just chance it and try the sense 4 weeks ago,at first i had problems setting it up. It just wouldn’t connect to my phone. I tried for hrs and googled. After midnight i found out that i cannot have 2 watches paired with my phone. So there was nothing wrong wit the fitbit sense, i just had to unpair the other watch, i then reset the sense (long press and hold of the button/indent for more than 10 secs) and voila, it worked a treat. In the meantime i had already started return of the item and printed all documents ;-)after 4 weeks i have now cancelled the return because i am 100% happy with my purchase. If you are a serious runner, you wouldn’t go for a fitbit anyway,right?.You might go for garmin or polar.
I’ve been in the fitbit ecosystem for a while, having owned a charge, blaze, aria and 3 ionics (they kept breaking) this is a super long review to help potential buyers as much as possible as this is a costly device. If i’ve missed anything you want to know, please leave me a question and i’ll try to answer. Skip to the bottom for the tldr summary. Coming in at £300 rrp again, this is fitbit’s flagship model. Taking a look at the basics:* aesthetics – 5/5very impressed. Available in black/grey and a more effeminate ‘pale rose gold’, the colour options are pretty limited. No steel grey, or shiny silver – for now anyway. Whatever colour you choose, you’re stuck with as the entire watch is the same colour, so choose wisely. The watch itself has a ‘squircle’ shape (a square-ish circle, or a circle-ish square :p) that actually looks much better than i expected. Quality wise, it all looks great.
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Good, but not good enough right now – with the potential to be great
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A bold step in the right direction but not a complete package yet
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First 24 hours with the Sense after using the Ionic for three years
Features of Fitbit Sense Advanced Smartwatch with Tools For Heart Health, Stress Management & Skin Temperature Trends
- Battery Life: 6+ day battery & fast charge**
- Compatibility: Compatible with iOS 12.2 or higher & Android OS 7.0 or higher
- EDA Sensor & Stress Management: The on-wrist EDA Scan app for Sense detects electrodermal activity, which may indicate your body’s response to stress so you can better track and manage it.
- Fitbit ECG (Electrocardiogram) App: With a compatible ECG app right on your wrist, assess your heart for atrial fibrillation—a heart rhythm irregularity—and share the results with your doctor. (The Fitbit ECG app is only available in select countries. Not intended for use by people under 22 years old. See fitbit.com/ecg for additional details.)
- On-Wrist Skin Temperature Sensor: Sense logs your skin temperature each night to show how it varies from your personal baseline, so you can be aware of trends over time.
- Free 6-month Fitbit Premium Trial: Your Sense smartwatch unlocks a free 6-month Fitbit Premium membership complete with personalized insights, advanced analytics, guided programs, mindfulness & sleep tools, workouts and more.
- Premium Design: A polished stainless steel ring, custom AMOLED display, laser-bonded Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and innovative biosensor core make every piece of Sense exceptional by design.
- Use built-in Amazon Alexa to get quick news, info and weather, set bedtime reminders and alarms, control your smart home devices and more—just by speaking to your smartwatch.
From the manufacturer
Battery Life: 6+ day battery & fast charge**
Compatibility: Compatible with iOS 12.2 or higher & Android OS 7.0 or higher
EDA Sensor & Stress Management: The on-wrist EDA Scan app for Sense detects electrodermal activity, which may indicate your body’s response to stress so you can better track and manage it.
Fitbit ECG (Electrocardiogram) App: With a compatible ECG app right on your wrist, assess your heart for atrial fibrillation—a heart rhythm irregularity—and share the results with your doctor. (The Fitbit ECG app is only available in select countries. Not intended for use by people under 22 years old.
On-Wrist Skin Temperature Sensor: Sense logs your skin temperature each night to show how it varies from your personal baseline, so you can be aware of trends over time.
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