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A good product on paper that is not ready for market. (2 Updates 11/22/18)
Pros:
-Lighter than the 2
-Longer battery life
-Larger, more responsive screen that doesn't randomly switch info displays
-More accurate and consistent heart rate monitor (the 2 would stop tracking if I got too sweaty).
-Seems to have a more consistent GPS connection with my phone (doesn't randomly loose signal during runs/bike rides.)
-The side button is now a touch button so it won't dig into your wrist if you wear it on your right arm.
Cons:
-the side button really only turns the display on/off and serves as a back/cancel button.
-apps are currently limited. Not sure if they plan on expanding.
-clock face selection is limited. There are currently only two that show the date and neither also show HR. Currently, no clock faces show the outside temperature.
-there is no way to change the order in which the different stats appear in the slide down menu (at least as far as I can tell).
-the stock band is less flexible and feels somehow cheaper than the 2's.
***UPDATE***
Bricked after 5 days. Sad face screen. Multiple restarts and a convo with Fitbit support could not get it working again. Now my options are to get a refund on Amazon or get a replacement through Fitbit. Either way, I'm out of a tracker for at least a week.
***SECOND UPDATE***
I received my replacement Charge 3 through Fitbit support. The new unit bricked after about 7 hours of use with a nearly full battery. I got on chat with support again and they are sending a third unit. I will not hold my breath unless they announce a solution before it arrives. In the mean time I decided to get a Versa because it's on sale for the same price as the Charge 3.
I cannot recommend this product to anyone because it just doesn't work. I feel as though they rushed an unfinished product to market without the proper testing due to the sheer number of people in the forums with the same issue I had. At least the support staff was quick and helpful getting my warranty processed and approved.
November 2018 · Sports and Outdoors · verified purchase