Fitbit Flex LED Wristband activity tracker Black

Fitbit Flex LED Wristband activity tracker Black

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Brand : Fitbit
Product name : Flex
Product code : FB401BK-EU
GTIN (EAN/UPC) : 0898628002687
Category : Activity Trackers
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Long product name Fitbit Flex LED Wristband activity tracker Black :
Flex, LED, USB, Bluetooth 4.0
Short summary description Fitbit Flex LED Wristband activity tracker Black :
Fitbit Flex, Wristband activity tracker, LED, Waterproof, Black
Long summary description Fitbit Flex LED Wristband activity tracker Black :
Fitbit Flex. Display type: LED. Device type: Wristband activity tracker, Product colour: Black, Housing material: Stainless steel, Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). Memory capacity: 30 day(s). Battery life: 5 day(s), Battery technology: Lithium Polymer (LiPo), Charging time: 2 h. Width: 14 mm

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Reviews

Updated:
2013-11-20 11:43:05

Average rating:76

Uk has collected 152 expert reviews for Fitbit Flex LED Wristband activity tracker Black and the average expert rating is 76 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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theregister.co.uk

Updated:
2013-11-20 11:42:18

Average rating:0

Judging by how quickly Apple is dashing around the world registering the iWatch trademark , by this time next year I could well have a micro Mac strapped to my wrist. And so might many others, if the craze for wearable devices continues on its current tr...

For those with serious health issues or figure-focused fitness fanatics, for £40 a year, the Fitbit premium service delivers some tidily presented stats based on your exercise and diet regimes, along with suggestions and training plans. However, if you w...

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gadgetshow.channel5.com

Updated:
2013-11-20 11:42:25

Average rating:80

The Fitbit Flex is the latest in a growing category of wristband fitness computers that aim to keep you healthy, egging you on to walk further, eat well and even sleep better. Fitbit’s no stranger to the market, but this is the first of its gizmos that...

Fitbit prides itself on making the out of box experience painless, and the Flex succeeds in this: the simple walkthrough had us up and running in minutes. In the box, you get two different straps for large and small wrists, as well as a charger and a dongle to sync data from the Flex’s tiny core unit to your laptop (it’ll also play nice with recent iOS devices and Android smartphones with Bluetoo...
Nike’s Fuelband may not play nice with Google phones, but the sports giant has got one thing right: it keeps things simple. While its Fuel points for movement are a bit arbitrary, they’re all you get, and they’re a simple way to keep urging you on - do a bit more of what you’re doing, whether that’s walking, rowing, or even running for the bus. There’s a lot to take in with the Fitbit Flex, and a...
The Fitbit Flex is a solid entry into the nascent fitness band category, and if you’re on Android, or already hooked into online services that integrate with Fitbit’s software, it’s an excellent choice. But it has plenty of competition: for everyone el...

goodgearguide.com.au

Updated:
2013-11-20 11:42:26

Average rating:80

Wearable tech is becoming increasingly popular and one of the main players in the market is Fitbit. The company's range of wireless activity trackers have all utilised a similar form factor but its latest effort is the Flex, an activity and sleep track...

Subtle look and feel, Wireless sync to selected phones, Good battery life...
No altitude sensor for stair tracking, Sleep tracking hit and miss, A little expensive...
It's certainly not perfect but the Fitbit Flex's simple design strikes a nice balance between looks and functionality and serves as a good motivational tool to keep active...

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itproportal.com

Updated:
2013-11-20 11:42:32

Average rating:80

The latest activity tracker from Fitbit, the Flex – which is due out this spring, and available for pre-order now, direct from Fitbit at £80 – is a design departure from the signature clip-on style devices that made the Fitbit name. The Fitbit One, which...

Excellent battery life, Accurate, Comfortable, light, stylish, Includes silent vibrating alarm...
Limited display of information on device, No altimeter...
If you specifically want a wristband activity tracker, the Fitbit Flex is the best you'll find. It's extremely comfortable, very competitively priced, stylish, simple, and most important of all, comes with all the benefits of a Fitbit.com web account. Be...

pocket-lint.com

Updated:
2013-11-20 11:42:32

Average rating:0

The Fitbit Flex fitness band has officially launched in the UK. It is available for pre-order from Amazon and Fitbit's own website for £79.99, considerably less than rival products who do the same thing. Pocket-lint went hands-on with the Flex at CES 201...

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goodgearguide.com.au

Updated:
2013-11-20 11:43:01

Average rating:0

We've become quite fond of Fitbit's range of wireless activity trackers, which serve as a good motivational tool to become more active. The Fitbit Ultra , Zip and One devices have all utilised a similar form factor but the company has now decided to offer...

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trustedreviews.com

Updated:
2013-11-20 11:43:01

Average rating:70

What is the Fitbit Flex? Once the preserve of middle-aged and elderly pedants, pedometers have suddenly become popular. The Nike Fuelband is the best-known of the bunch, but there's another company out there that has a full range of smart pedometers – Fit...

Cheaper than some of the competition, Water resistant...
No altimeter, Not much fun on its own, Not as accurate as other Fitbits...
The Fitbit Flex is the first wrist fitness tracker from the maker of the Fitbit Ultra. It's reasonably-priced, pretty convenient to slot into your life and is water resistant. However, it lacks some key features compared Fitbit's other trackers and not a...

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techadvisor.co.uk

Updated:
2013-12-14 09:40:53

Average rating:80

Keep fit wristbands such as the Fitbit Flex are becoming a popular way of monitoring and prompting better exercise and health through wearable technology. Keeping fit and using computers didn't used to go together. Sitting in front of a screen for hours...

The Fitbit Flex 2 is a chic and slim, lightweight wristband (with bangle and pendant accessories) that tracks and monitors your daily activity and sleep patterns. You can compete with Fitbit-using friends. The Fitbit Flex 2 will give you added motivation...

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tweaktown.com

Updated:
2014-02-02 01:19:56

Average rating:90

The wearable device market is going to heat up considerably this year; we have all sorts of different fitness tracking wristbands, smart watches, Google Glass, and more. We're starting off the year with Fitbit, and its Flex device. googletag.cmd.push(fun...

The Fitbit Flex has converted me into a fitness tracking lover. This is my first, and certainly not my last fitness tracker. There are plenty of others out there, but Fitbit has a treasure trove of goodness here. The Fitbit Flex provides two wristbands i...

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T3.com

Updated:
2014-03-13 01:53:01

Average rating:60

When Fitbit first introduced its dinky little fitness tracker it said that it was aimed at people who didn't want their friends to know that they were step counting on the way to work or running up the escalator to earn badges so they let you put the trac...

Decent step/sleep tracking, Super compact form, Cheap...
Under a week's battery life, No screen as such, Limited functionality...

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macworld.com.au

Updated:
2014-03-16 01:38:19

Average rating:80

The Fitbit Flex is a two-part device comprising a bracelet and a tracker that slips into a compartment. It comes with two bracelets to accommodate different sized wrists.After the initial setup, we used the Flex to track activity, enter meals and other...

Comfortable; wireless sync...
Annoying to charge; battery life, $129.95...

techradar.com/au/

Updated:
2014-04-11 01:23:47

Average rating:70

It was always just a matter of time before the folks at Fitbit turned their engineering skills towards a wrist-mounted step tracker. Announced at CES this year, the Fitbit Flex combines the step-counting technology that made its One and Zip products so us...

Wraps around your wrist, Lightweight wristband is comfortable, Comes in multiple colours, Track activity and sleep...
Display isn't informative, Strap lacks design, Few Android devices actually supported...
The Fitbit ecosystem is a great way to start using technology to keep on top of your personal health. But the Flex is the weakest link in the product lineup, a device that tries to take the same technology as the One and place it in a much more convenien...

expertreviews.co.uk

Updated:
2014-07-16 05:29:57

Average rating:60

One major advantage that the Fitbit Flex has over the Nike+ FuelBand SE and Jawbone UP24 it its flexibility. While both the Nike and Jawbone bands can be purchased in a variety of colour options, the Fitbit Flex has something of a chameleon-like nature to...

A cheap and waterproof activity tracker, but spend a little more money and you can get a much better product...

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techradar.com

Updated:
2014-07-20 05:40:40

Average rating:70

Even though the Flex was briefly superseded earlier this year with the arrival of the Fitbit Force, it is once again the company's flagship tracker following the Force's recall earlier this year.Fitbit has said it's fixed the issues that plagued the Force...

Wraps around your wrist, Lightweight wristband is comfortable, Comes in multiple colours, Track activity and sleep...
Display isn't informative, Strap lacks design, Few Android devices actually supported...
The Fitbit ecosystem is a great way to start using technology to keep on top of your personal health. But the Flex is the weakest link in the product lineup, a device that tries to take the same technology as the One and place it in a much more convenien...

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theglobeandmail.com

Updated:
2014-07-27 01:28:35

Average rating:0

Earlier this year, I invested in a FitBit One – a diminutive clip-on fitness tracker designed to monitor how many steps I take in a day, the number of stairs I climb and even how long and fitfully I sleep. It worked great until I forgot to remove it from...

With less accuracy and fewer features than similarly priced hardware, the FitBit Flex feels more like a novelty when measured against other popular wearable fitness trackers. And newer, more capable devices on the horizon will be capable of providing even...

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smarthouse.com.au

Updated:
2014-08-24 06:30:52

Average rating:80

After Fitbit recently announced its app had come to Windows Phone 8.1 devices with Bluetooth 4.0 LE, its PR company offered me a Fitbit Flex for a couple of weeks to review. I decided to take them up on the offer, and have been wearing my first wearable d...

Affordable, works as advertised, keeps you informed and a good motivator to reach certain goals, easy to wear, nearly week, long battery life, easy to clean, easy to charge, easy to sync, tracks day and night, can be worn 24x7, is water resistant.
Doesn't tell the time while making your brain think you're wearing a watch, is less than $100 in the US but costs $129.95 in Australia, will likely look more primitive if Apple's iTime/iWatch arrives, needs a smartphone with Bluetooth 4.0 LE and even then...

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smarthouse.com.au

Updated:
2014-11-01 03:32:28

Average rating:80

After Fitbit recently announced its app had come to Windows Phone 8.1 devices with Bluetooth 4.0 LE, its PR company offered me a Fitbit Flex for a couple of weeks to review. I decided to take them up on the offer, and have been wearing my first wearable d...

Affordable, works as advertised, keeps you informed and a good motivator to reach certain goals, easy to wear, nearly week, long battery life, easy to clean, easy to charge, easy to sync, tracks day and night, can be worn 24x7, is water resistant.
Doesn't tell the time while making your brain think you're wearing a watch, is less than $100 in the US but costs $129.95 in Australia, will likely look more primitive if Apple's iTime/iWatch arrives, needs a smartphone with Bluetooth 4.0 LE and even then...

cravingtech.com

Updated:
2014-11-01 03:32:29

Average rating:80

A great 24/7 tool at your disposal to track, keep your daily goals, and motivate you to stay healthy. The band comes in different color and swappable.Fitbit Flex review – Everyone has a desire to be healthy (who wants to get sick or die young)? The real p...

Overall, Fitbit Flex provides a one place to monitor and keep you motivated to stay fit. Goals can be set and tweaked to your needs and bad lifestyle (whether it's the number of steps you need to take per day or the amount of water you have to drink). Fi...

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digitalspy.com

Updated:
2014-12-13 06:40:49

Average rating:70

Wearable tech and fitness gadgets enjoyed a renaissance this year, and that trend is set to continue into 2015 as more affordable devices like the Fitbit Flex hit the ground running. The Flex is a wristband pedometer with ambitions to steal market share f...

The Fitbit Flex strikes a good balance between affordability, convenience and user-friendliness, but the old you-get-what-you-pay-for adage applies here. Shelling out extra on the Nike Fuelband will snag you a more stylish and accurate fitness tracker, w...

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pocket-lint.com

Updated:
2015-02-06 17:38:36

Average rating:80

Fitbit is no stranger to the activity tracking world with several options under its belt, claiming to have one to suit everyone. The Fitbit Flex is described by the company as "the stylish wristband that fits your lifestyle" and it will do all sorts - fr...

Fantastic app platform, comfortable and lightweight to wear, works with iOS, Android and Windows Phone, affordable price, accurate sleep tracking, week-long battery life...
Design a little chunky, overgenerous with step and distance tracking, sleep tracking fiddly, no altimeter...
The Fitbit Flex is a comfortable, simple-looking activity tracker that might resemble a chunky, colourful rubber band, but brings a lot more brains to the party. Yes, we would have liked the design to be a little slimmer and more rounded, but on th...

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wareable.com

Updated:
2015-06-13 09:12:52

Average rating:80

Following the success of the One, Fitbit has renewed its fight for wearable domination. But while the Flex is certainly sleek, can it out muscle the competition?Essential review: Fitbit Charge HR reviewThe Fitbit One, a pill-shaped fitness tracker that cl...

Handy light notifications, Good price, Accurate tracking, Water resistent...
App lacking, Fiddly charging process, Bland looking, No dedicated display...
If you're on the prowl for a fitness band, the Fitbit Flex is a well-balanced choice; a slick design and some solid activity tracking features - not to mention an affordable price - make this a strong, if not overly incredible, fitness contender...

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gizmodo.com.au

Updated:
2015-06-13 09:12:53

Average rating:72

Fitbit's One is arguably one of the best activity trackers available today, and yet less than seven months since it hit the street, Fitbit has decided that a stripped-down version worn on the wrist was something the market has been clamouring for. Back in...

Single clasp, Excellent Fitbit app, Great caloric database...
No screen, No extra straps, USB syncing...
LikeSingle clasp.Excellent Fitbit app.Great caloric database.Don't LikeNo screen.No extra straps.USB syncing.Priced at $119.95 in Australia, the same as the more full-featured One, I don't know why anyone would want to buy the Flex. It's inaccurate, has f...

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expertreviews.co.uk

Updated:
2015-12-09 14:33:33

Average rating:80

Okay, so the official price of the Flex on Fitbit’s website is still £80, but pretty much every retailer out there has it listed for only £45, making it a very attractive proposition for anyone looking for their first fitness tracker.Although the Flex is...

The Fitbit Flex is still a great entry-level fitness tracker, with a strong supporting app and first-rate web portal. The bundled wireless dongle also makes syncing your data a breeze via your computer as well as your phone.The Flex is comfortable to wear...

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techsmart.co.za

Updated:
2016-02-16 09:02:24

Average rating:0

During the past few weeks, we've waxed lyrical about the growing wearable market that has invaded the tech world over the past six months, and it appears as if this trend has finally hit the southern most tip of Africa, with a host of manufacturers now co...

Accurate pedometer function; Solid smart device application...
LED daily goal indicator inaccurate; Lack of true ondevce interface...
As a fitness band, the Fitbit Flex is not ideal, this is partly because its activity capturing capacity is limited to steps taken alone, making it feel a lot a glorified pedometer. Its one saving grace however, is the smart device enabled Fitbit app, whic...

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expertreviews.co.uk

Updated:
2017-01-14 05:43:27

Average rating:80

The Fitbit Flex has been around for quite a while, and even though Fitbit has superseded it with more advanced models like the Fitbit Charge and Fitbit Surge, there’s still a place for the humble Flex. While other manufacturers have developed new, low-cos...

With a good app, simple synchronisation and chameleon-like hardware, the Fitbit Flex is the best of the basic trackers...

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toptenreviews.com

Updated:
2013-11-20 11:42:16

Average rating:0

The Fitbit Flex is a fitness band worn on your wrist that tracks your steps, distance, active minutes, calories burned and quality of sleep. Unlike many fitness trackers, it doesn't have a display that shows your current stats or time. Instead, it simply...

The Fitbit Flex weighs only 16 grams, and it comes in two sizes and 10 different colors, making it easy to wear...
Its battery only lasts five days, which is less than many other trackers...
The Fitbit Flex is one of our top fitness trackers because each feature is geared toward motivating you to meet your fitness goals. The lightweight band is available in 10 different colors, and the associated app goes a long way in helping you reach your...

Digitaltrends.com

Updated:
2013-11-20 11:42:20

Average rating:60

While cycling or running we're accustomed to getting wired up to track metrics like heart rate, cadence, speed, pace, and GPS coordinates, but we've never tried going the “quantified self” route by keeping a digital record of the rest of our daily lives...

The Silent alarm, Sleek, attractive, colorful, Bluetooth/wireless syncing, Real time data viewing, Waterproof, Long battery life...
General lack of data precision, No detailed feedback without using the app, Only metric tracked is motion...
What we discovered after two weeks of fitness tracking is that the Flex is a stylish, attractive recorder of general activity and motion. For people who aren't already following a consistent, organized, exercise program, yet want to make sure they're st...

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the-gadgeteer.com

Updated:
2013-11-20 11:42:30

Average rating:0

Getting fit and staying fit requires daily effort that can quickly turn into drudgery if you lack motivation. I’ve found several things that have helped me stick to my fitness activities. One is the Virgin Healthmiles program that everyone at my day jo...

Easy to use, Good price, Compatible with a variety of iOS and Android apps...
Difficult to put on your own wrist, Does not count stairs, Requires a USB dongle for syncing...

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macworld.com

Updated:
2013-11-20 11:42:36

Average rating:80

I'm writing these words at 2.5 miles per hour. For a couple of years now, I've worked on a treadmill desk—and while my number one motivation is healthiness, a secondary and unexpected inspiration to get the treadmill running is simply this: I need to get...

Tracks steps and sleep with accuracy, Hard to lose, Bluetooth syncing, Vibrant user base across Fitbit line for social step competition...
Five day battery life unimpressive, Clasp a bit fussy to use, No numeric ondevice display...
The Fitbit app for iPhone The Flex works. Compared to other trackers, its numbers seem accurate. It's comfortable and non-invasive on my wrist, though I do find it slightly annoying to put on. I do miss seeing a true reflection of my step count on the de...

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slashgear.com

Updated:
2013-11-20 11:42:52

Average rating:0

If headsets like Glass are pushing the wearable computing boundaries, then fitness monitors like the new Fitbit Flex are entry-level cyborg tech for the mass market. Announced back at CES 2013, and taking on Nike’s stylish Fuelband and Jawbone’s twice-...

In some ways, the Fitbit Flex is the best mainstream health tracker out there. It’s the most comfortable, has the best balance of wireless connectivity and battery life, and – for daily fitness recording, anyway – does exactly what you want to to, ass...

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pcmag.com

Updated:
2013-11-20 11:42:55

Average rating:80

The latest activity tracker from Fitbit, the Flex ($99.95, direct)$99.95 at Amazon, is a design departure from the signature clip-on style devices that made the Fitbit name. The superb Fitbit One£79.99 at Argos.co.uk, released last year, easily earned our...

Excellent battery life. Accurate. Comfortable, light, stylish. Includes silent vibrating alarm. Interchangeable bands available in several colors. Bluetooth and NFC-enabled wireless syncing to smartphones. Great Web experience.
Limited display of information on device. No altimeter...
Among wrist-worn activity trackers, the Fitbit Flex is the best and most competitively priced one you'll find. If you're not stuck on wearing a bracelet, though, the Flex's close cousin, the Fitbit One, is the obvious choice...

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Laptopmag.com

Updated:
2013-11-20 11:42:59

Average rating:80

When it comes to personal fitness devices, Fitbit has a strong track record of connected scales and health trackers. However, the company recently fell behind the curve in the realm of wearable wrist devices such as the Nike+ Fuelband and Jawbone UP . No...

Minimal, comfortable design, High level of customizability, Comprehensive suite of applications, Wide range of connected devices and services...
Android app a bit buggy...
With a svelte design, low price and a well-developed app ecosystem, the Fitbit Flex is the best all-around fitness-tracking band available...

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theverge.com

Updated:
2013-12-08 13:35:45

Average rating:80

I've been testing the Fitbit Flex, the first fitness wristband from the company that deserves a lot of credit for popularizing wearable fitness devices in the first place. From its namesake Fitbit Tracker to the newer One and Ultra, the California-based c...

Light and thin, Long battery life, Wireless syncing, Accurate and consistent...
Boring design, Doesn't tell you what to do with your data, Hard to put on and take off, Inputting sleep, food, and activity is a lot of work...

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chipchick.com

Updated:
2013-12-15 07:39:31

Average rating:0

Brands can only dream of becoming a necessity in every day life. That said, tablets, smartphones, and watches, are all items that most people use everyday. And very quickly, fitness gadgets are starting to become another tagalong item in your every day ro...

You'll never leave home without it. Battery lasts a full 7 days. Design makes it more unlikely to lose than a tracker with a clip design. If you are already in the Fitbit ecosystem – transistioning to the Fitbit Flex will be a breeze. It's light on your w...
Band is cheap feeling and difficult to close on your wrist by yourself. You will rely on the app or dashboard heavily for how you are doing throughout the day. Also, the indicators on the Fitbit Flex offer minimal information of your progress...
The Fitbit Flex offers a welcome and alternative design in the Fitbit family of wireless trackers. And while its indicators are minimal at best, at least it offers more progress information at a glance, than the Jawbone Up does. Also the Fitbit app a...

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engadget.com

Updated:
2014-01-19 07:12:44

Average rating:87

More Info Jawbone Up review (2012) Fitbit announces the Flex wristband, a $100 fitness tracker Fitbit updates Android app with wireless syncing We have truly entered the era of the quantified self. Editorials are shouting it from the rooftops, technologis...

Wireless syncing over Bluetooth 4.0, Convenient, simple LED display, Competitively priced, Clean, attractive design with multiple color options...
Sleep tracking is inconsistent at best, Database of nutritional data is disappointing...
The Flex offers all the features you'd desire most in a fitness tracker while also being more attractive and more affordable than its competitors...

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wired.com

Updated:
2014-01-23 01:44:36

Average rating:90

In well-defined markets, it's rare to see a breakthrough device. And yet here we are. There are a lot of sleep and activity trackers to choose from right now, but none better than the Fitbit Flex . It is the most wearable, best-syncing device in the scrum...

If you've been on the fence about which tracker to get, this is the one. It beats the Basis B1 which still doesn't have a smartphone app and still requires a cabled connection to sync (although it does track heart rate, which the Flex does not). It beats...
Thanks for telling me what I've done, but please tell me more about what I should do. Would be nice if device itself showed number of steps taken at a glance...

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phonearena.com

Updated:
2014-02-02 01:19:53

Average rating:0

If you didn’t realize it before, CES 2014 ushered in the proliferation of the wearable fitness tracker, as several big and small companies announced their models that are on schedule for this year. Already having its feet wet in the category, long time...

It has a very minimalist design, Water resistant, Available in a variety of colors, Mobile app is extremely comprehensive...
Proprietary charging port, Misinterprets hand movements as steps sometimes...
Fitbit has been in the game of making fitness trackers, so they have the experience to deliver quality products to the table – and the Fitbit Flex is undoubtedly one of them! It’s stylish, yet discrete, so it’s wonderful that it’s something we can wear...

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gadgetreview.com

Updated:
2014-02-06 03:42:30

Average rating:89

ike's Fuelband not only tracks your steps, calories burned, and connects you to a group of potential (and motivating) opponents, but offers an awe inspiring design that appeals to those that are style conscious. And while Fitbit's line of pedometers, more...

Accurate (confirmed by comparing to the Fitbit One), cheaper thanf the Fuelband, 7day battery life...
Requires a phone or computer to read stats, no low battery indicator, only compatible with select smartphones, doesn't track stairs...
the Flex is Fitbit's Fuelband, albeit cheaper, and more accurate. Just be prepared to sacrifice the...

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tomsguide.com

Updated:
2014-03-09 01:25:09

Average rating:70

Fitbit has built a strong portfolio of connected fitness products that help users meet their goals. However, the market for fitness trackers is rapidly expanding, with many competitors bringing big innovations to the table. Is the Fitbit Flex worth the $9...

Comfortable desig, Multiple color option, Appealing and intuitive ap, Plugs into several third-party apps...
Difficult to put o, Display supplies minimal inf, Lacks heart rate tracking...
Nearly a year after it was originally released, the Fitbit Flex is still a compelling product. While difficult to get on your wrist, the $99 Flex is one of the most comfortable gadgets in this category to wear, and you can customize the band to meet...

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imore.com

Updated:
2014-03-20 04:37:27

Average rating:0

The Flex by Fitbit is a fitness tracker that lets you monitor your steps, distance, calories, and even food intake. It's lightweight, versatile, and can be swapped out for many different colors on the cheap. As trendy as it may be, how good is it at actua...

Comfortable to wear for extended periods of time, Great battery life, Interchangeable bands are available in lots of color options, Cheaper than many other options, Custom alarms let you remind yourself of anything with a gentle vibration on your wrist...
Calorie count is exaggerated in my experience, as is step count in some instances, Clasp on the band can easily get snagged and come undone...
The Fitbit Flex is one of the most versatile trackers when it comes to style but it isn't the best on the market where accuracy is concerned. Unforunately I had a similar experience with the Force which concerns me and makes me lean towards other offering...

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gizmodo.com

Updated:
2014-06-07 03:06:52

Average rating:0

Fitbit's One is arguably one of the best activity trackers available today and, yet, less than seven months since it hit the street, Fitbit has decided that a stripped down version worn on the wrist was something the market's been clamoring for. Back in '...

Priced at $100, the same as the more full-featured One, I dont know why anyone would want to buy the Flex. Its inaccurate, has fewer features and is the least motivating activity tracker of those available today. To be honest though, if youre relying o...

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consumersearch.com

Updated:
2014-07-03 02:53:06

Average rating:0

Basic fitness tracking. The Fitbit Flex tracks steps, overall distance, number of minutes spent doing cardio-type activities and calories burned. A sleek LED display uses five white lights to signify progress toward your daily activity goal; users say thi...

Comfortable and inconspicuous, Optional bands and pendants available, Effortless data uploads; two wireless options...
Basic LED display, Doesn't track stairs climbed...
The Fitbit Flex offers the same wireless syncing, compatibility with a wide range of devices and connection to Fitbit's web account as the brand's other leading activity trackers. By replacing the display with a series of LED lights and losing the stair-t...

androidandme.com

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2014-07-23 14:20:28

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If you remember, we dedicated a section of our HTC One (M8) review to the Fitbit integration . Our interest was piqued by having that functionality built into the smartphone itself. You can read the review for our full take, but the TL;DR version is that...

Simplicity, The virtue of doing one thing and doing it well is espoused in a lot of different areas. I would say that the Fitbit Flex is a perfect embodiment of that principle. The Flex is there to record your steps and your sleep. If you so choose you ca...
Proprietary Charger...
My wearables experience prior to the Fitbit Flex had been mostly with smartwatches and Glass, so I wasn't sure how I would feel about a simple fitness band. The concept won me over in just a few days. After a few weeks of use I could really see it changin...

phonearena.com

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2014-08-01 01:59:23

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If you haven’t noticed it yet, wearable fitness trackers are increasingly becoming essential companion devices to our smartphones . With the availability of these gadgets, they’re ushering in this new found resurgence in personal fitness management – e...

The Fitbit Flex benefits from having a lower price point – something that’s sure to entice buyers who have a strict budget. Sporting a cost of $100 at the moment, the Fitbit Flex undeniably easier on the pockets than the $200 cost attached to the Sams...

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cultofmac.com

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2014-12-03 02:42:45

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The Fitbit Flex has been getting a good deal of positive press lately for its no-frills, light weight approach to activity tracking, and it's easy to see why: it's a good design. The heart of the Flex is a small Bluetooth dongle about the...

Tracks steps like a champ. Unimposing and easy to wear. Long battery life. Cheap at $99...
If you're already active, tracking steps and steps alone just isn't enough...
Flex by FitBitCategory: FitnessWorks With: iPhone 5, MacPrice: $100The FitBit Flex is a $99 rubber band you wear around your wrist to track how many steps you've taken every day. It connects via Bluetooth to your iPhone, or through a dongle to your Mac. I...

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laptopmedia.com

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2015-06-21 17:20:55

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“Starting next Monday I'm going to eat healthier and exercise “– I think most of us have given that promise to ourselves, but the lack of time, desire and motivation typically become excuses to wait for the right Monday. However, if we had a personal trai...

Simple elegant design, Good price, Light and comfortable body, Water resistant, Accurate, High battery life, Discrete alarm (vibration)...
Lack of OLED display, Doesn't monitor heartbeat, Takes time to get used to sleeping with it...
The Flex wristband is practical and convenient but the question is – Is it comfortable while sleeping? We are concerned with its width of 11.1mm. To be precise, the discomfort comes from the slightly thicker end near the transparent window. If you are use...

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bestfitnesstrackerreviews.com

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2015-07-04 10:00:46

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The FitBit Flex features all the strengths of the FitBit One, other than an on-device screen and stair tracking, and does it in the form of a fashionable, durable 24/7 wristband. (Note, 11/9/14: FitBit recently released new fitness trackers -- the FitBit...

Comfy wristband form factor and showersafe water resistance means you can wear it 24/7, Very adjustable wristband, Progress lights tell you how close you are to reaching your daily goal, Wireless syncing, Silent vibrating alarms, Variety of band colors to...
Does not track flights of stairs (like the FitBit One), Always visible if worn with short sleeves, No screen on device to show you detailed information on goal progress, Does not tell time, Wristband notches gets gross, Very hard to attach to wrist and ca...
The Flex is FitBit first wristband tracker and it brings a lot to the table. It does almost everything the FitBit One does, including some of the strongest social features, and its shower-safe water resistance and 24/7 wearability make it much more conven...

t3me.com

Updated:
2015-07-04 10:00:47

Average rating:80

We checked it for a simple test of how it tracked steps compared to the Fuelband and the One from a day's journey to work and found that it offered only a marginal difference with the One and only a slight difference when compared to the Fuelband.Testing...

Cheap. Waterproof. Discrete, Sleep tracking function wakes you up gently by massaging your wrist (but not your partner, Lightweight wristband is comfortable. Available in multiple colours, NFC and Bluetooth 4.0, More accurate than the Jawbone Up...
Display isn't informative, Few Android devices actually supported, We had some issues finding the app in local Arabian Play Stores (expect an update on this matter)...

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techwelike.com

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2015-12-09 14:33:34

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If you've noticed all of the fitness tracker craze, you've definitely heard of the Fitbit brand. While I'm not an avid gym goer, I was sure that an activity tracker would make me a bit more aware of how much I was or wasn't moving.On my search for reliabl...

If you're into the activity tracker idea, Fitbit is definitely a brand to trust. They are well known for step tracking and have made it a bit better with the Flex. Comfortable wear and wireless syncing make this activity tracker a breeze to use. I don't t...

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