Review of the Fitbit charge 2

The fitbit charge 2 is an activity tracker with heartrate monitor. The fitbit charge 2 is a smartwatch for everyone who is trying to get or stay fit. I this tracker is worn when you are asleep, you night rest is monitored and in the morning you can check your sleeping pattern. To get more information about the fitbit charge 2, read the full article.

Design

The fitbit charge 2 is available in different colours. It has a minimalistic design, looks classy and sits relatively flat against your wrist. It’s even possible to wear the fitbit even if you are wearing a suit.

Heartrate monitor

The heartrate monitor is an optical sensor, to get correct measurements you need to have the sensor pressed against your wrist. The fitbit is less accurate than for example a polar heartrate monitor. Sometimes the heartrate monitor is unable to measure your heartrate while doing heavy exercises. This is due to sweat on your wrist or when making fast movements with your wrist.

Sleeptracking

By monitoring your heartrate, the fitbit is able to track your sleep and show your sleeping pattern the morning after. It also gives information about the different sleep stages. This information can be found in the application that you need to have in order to use your fitbit charge 2.The fibit is pretty accurate in tracking your sleep in comparison against other activity trackers. It is even possible to set an alarm in the morning, the fitbit then starts vibrating.

Pros	Cons
Design	Accuracy heartrate monitor
Sleep tracking	Itchy bracelet
Battery life	Touchscreen