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Looking for the right Fitbit device? Confused about the differences between a “Performance” device like the Fitbit Surge or the “Active” device like the Fitbit Blaze?
We’ve used both the Fitbit Blaze and Fitbit Surge extensively (two full reviews and dozens of worksouts) and have discovered that there are a few differences between the two devices. Answering the following questions will help you decide which device to get:
The answer to these two questions will help you choose the best Fitbit for you. We’ve included a dealbreaker at the end that will push you away from both devices depending on the type of exercises that you do.
Click here if you want to see the comparison tables that we’ve created for both devices. If you’ve found this comparison to be useful, consider getting your device through our site to show your support!
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Unless you hit your step goal which is when your Blaze blesses you with a tiny show of flashing colors.
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The Fitbit Blaze’s screen will turn off after a bit of activity which is frustrating for exercises that require a bit of timing. This is a minor annoyance when you are resting between sets but for exercises like the plank where a rep is based on a minute (as a generality) having the screen of the Blaze turn off is an annoyance as you need to break your plank a bit to re-activate the screen for a few seconds.
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The Blaze has been designed to utilize other straps which included leather and metallic versions. This does make the Blaze a little more stylish than walking around with a giant piece of rubber called the Surge.
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Both devices have decent battery life, especially when compared to other devices like the Apple Watch and Microsoft Band 2. Our Fitbit blaze lasted approx. Five days before a charge (which included sleep tracking and a couple of workouts) and the Surge will go almost seven days before needing a charge.
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Heart rate monitoring is the focus of this deal breaker. It works well for exercises where you can keep the device is the same place on your arm but performs poorly if the device slides around. Running and biking are good examples of activities that allow you to keep your Fitbit stationary.
If you’re a weightlifter, the constant ups and downs of your arms will cause inconsistent heart rate tracking. From our experience, both Fitbit devices will underestimate your peak heart rates by approx. 25% which is quite significant. The only way around this is to use a different device such as a chest strap or a LifeBeam hat to track your heart rate.
Have questions about the our “Fitbit Blaze vs. Fitbit Surge – 5 Differences” post? Ask them below or on our Google+ page or our Facebook page or our About Us page.
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