Apple Watch + Fitbit? Anyone use BOTH?

[robertk328]

Just purchased my apple watch back, but thinking about going with the Fitbit Alta just to keep me up with the rest of the fitness community. I can't see myself wearing the AW and the Blaze.

Nice to know I'm not the only one with this problem with the apple watch.

Get a One, and keep it in your pocket or attach to your keychain. Then you can take advantage of the great features of the Apple Watch while using the exercise/community aspect that is so great about the Fitbit.

 

[eyecrispy]

Get a One, and keep it in your pocket or attach to your keychain. Then you can take advantage of the great features of the Apple Watch while using the exercise/community aspect that is so great about the Fitbit.

This is what I do.

 

[martinp13]

I have the One on a cord around my neck, and an AW. I use the One for step data.

 

[p51]

I use an AW on my left wrist & a Fitbit flex on my right wrist to test discrepancies between steps counted.
I am currently testing a Garmin Fenix 3 HR which I am liking a lot, especially since the battery has lasted almost 2 weeks between charges, which addresses my biggest gripe about the AW...battery life.
The AW was a great first step into helping me taking a more active role in my health.
I hope Apple continues to incorporate more fitness stuff into the watch & can increase battery life going forward.
Can't wait for expanded capabilities in forthcoming models.

 

[eyecrispy]

I use an AW on my left wrist & a Fitbit flex on my right wrist to test discrepancies between steps counted.
I am currently testing a Garmin Fenix 3 HR which I am liking a lot, especially since the battery has lasted almost 2 weeks between charges, which addresses my biggest gripe about the AW...battery life.
The AW was a great first step into helping me taking a more active role in my health.
I hope Apple continues to incorporate more fitness stuff into the watch & can increase battery life going forward.
Can't wait for expanded capabilities in forthcoming models.

I've definitely worn the Fitbit surge and AW on opposite to test discrepancies. I'm sure people thought I was nuts.

 

[p51]

I've definitely worn the Fitbit surge and AW on opposite to test discrepancies. I'm sure people thought I was nuts.

Hahaha.
Today I had the AW on my left wrist & the Fenix 3 HR & Fitbit Flex on my right wrist.
Glad to know I'm not crazy alone lol!!

 

[eyecrispy]

Hahaha.
Today I had the AW on my left wrist & the Fenix 3 HR & Fitbit Flex on my right wrist.
Glad to know I'm not crazy alone lol!!

I am doing that less now but once in awhile I still strap stuff on both wrists. And then I'm running and looking at both wrists to see my HR or pace. I'm ridiculous.

 

[p51]

I am doing that less now but once in awhile I still strap stuff on both wrists. And then I'm running and looking at both wrists to see my HR or pace. I'm ridiculous.

Yeah, I'm going to have to get rid of at least one of these devices. If not for the battery life, especially after a workout, the AW would be my primary fitness device.

 

[runner7395]

Hahaha.
Today I had the AW on my left wrist & the Fenix 3 HR & Fitbit Flex on my right wrist.
Glad to know I'm not crazy alone lol!!

Wow, so glad I'm not the only person who did this! Now I'm down to 2. I don't wear the Fitbit anymore but love my Fenix 3HR. It's taking the place of my Apple Watch for everyday use. I still wear the both when I run.

 

[p51]

Wow, so glad I'm not the only person who did this! Now I'm down to 2. I don't wear the Fitbit anymore but love my Fenix 3HR. It's taking the place of my Apple Watch for everyday use. I still wear the both when I run.

The Fenix 3 HR is a great device. I also wear it daily as my default watch.
Despite the size difference, it's actually lighter on the wrist than the AW.
LOVE that I don't have to charge it daily.
Will probably hold on to the AW to check out watch OS 3 when it launches.

 

[jayzero76]

When I had an iPhone I used a apple watch and a jawbone up 2 just for sleep tracking. Worked really good

 

[mumfoau]

I was using both but have since gone exclusively Apple Watch. My Fitbit Charge HR is just riding around in my work bag, likely with a dead battery.

 

[robertk328]

I was using both but have since gone exclusively Apple Watch. My Fitbit Charge HR is just riding around in my work bag, likely with a dead battery.

When I got my Charge HR, I neglected the Flex. Not sure the Flex even holds a charge anymore.

 

[mumfoau]

When I got my Charge HR, I neglected the Flex. Not sure the Flex even holds a charge anymore.

Shoot, might just Craigslist my HR

 

[p51]

I do believe that dedicated fitness trackers will more than likely die out in the next few years. Probably by the time we get to an Apple Watch 3 or 4.
As much as I like my Garmin Fenix (it's a GREAT fitness tracker) it falls short in many places compared to the AW. The software is terrible & user interface is meh at best.

 

[suitebliss]

I just posted my Blaze and order an Alta.

 

[robertk328]

Shoot, might just Craigslist my HR

Give it a try... Mine was off the charger a while. Not sure what kind of battery is in it. Probably should have stored it with some charge and the tracker turned off.

 

[madridmorell1]

Hi,

I have a FitBit Charge HR and i keep using it due to the social aspect of Fitbit.

I love my Apple Watch and wish they had a way to integrate the Fitbit app with the Apple Watch

 

[ruger141]

I use my Garmin Vivo Active with chest strap for my weight Lifting, Cardio and Runs, the AW is pitiful for fitness Imo. The Garmin lights up brightly in sunlight while my AW is impossible to see unless I cup a hand over it. I can glance at the Garmin and see the screen at any angle where the AW I have to flick my wrist just right or hold it awkwardly as I run a few steps to read it. My Garmin displays multiple pieces of useful data on the screen at once such as Pace, HR, Lap Time, Total Time, Cadence and I can customize each screen as I see fit. It allows me to set an auto lap or manual where I can touch the capacitive button to end a lap-very useful for my interval runs where I like to separate slow laps from fast laps. I gave the AW a couple chances during runs and a few weight lifting sessions and just found it to not be useful. For lifting weights I use an app callex JeFit and would rather interface with it on my phone than count reps on the watch.
So my conclusion, my Apple Watch may be pretty and kind of neat, but it's far from useful for actual fitness. I reach for my Garmin when I want a real useful tool.

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[p51]

I use my Garmin Vivo Active with chest strap for my weight Lifting, Cardio and Runs, the AW is pitiful for fitness Imo. The Garmin lights up brightly in sunlight while my AW is impossible to see unless I cup a hand over it. I can glance at the Garmin and see the screen at any angle where the AW I have to flick my wrist just right or hold it awkwardly as I run a few steps to read it. My Garmin displays multiple pieces of useful data on the screen at once such as Pace, HR, Lap Time, Total Time, Cadence and I can customize each screen as I see fit. It allows me to set an auto lap or manual where I can touch the capacitive button to end a lap-very useful for my interval runs where I like to separate slow laps from fast laps. I gave the AW a couple chances during runs and a few weight lifting sessions and just found it to not be useful. For lifting weights I use an app callex JeFit and would rather interface with it on my phone than count reps on the watch.
So my conclusion, my Apple Watch may be pretty and kind of neat, but it's far from useful for actual fitness. I reach for my Garmin when I want a real useful tool.

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I recently returned my Fenix 3 HR in order to give my AW (which I've had since last summer) a chance to grow on me again.
The AW is a TERRIFIC product, no doubt about it.
My primary reason for purchasing one was the HR monitor and becoming more active. Triaging messages w/out having to grab my phone was a secondary benefit.
As of right NOW, in terms of fitness tracking & the more active lifestyle I'm hoping to lead, the Fenix blows the AW out of the water..despite crappy software (connect app) & limited smart watch functionality.
That being said, I fully expect Apple & the AW to become the dominant player in the fitness tracking space within the next few years, but until then I will be going back to the Fenix 3 HR.