Yea the subscription really rubs me the wrong way. They locked away information I already had into sub only information. Like their whole point of buying the thing is to get all of that data. What a useless piece of shit. I really wish Microsoft Band came back. If only I wasn't already so invested into the Fitbit ecosystem with their weight scale too
@alan agreed. I just realized that yesterday when I was looking for the app which will work with the fitbit watch and someone mentioned that the subscription price is too high and not to mention it makes no sense in the first place. Which other fitness smart watches would you recommend?
Sigh, i had higher hopes for this. Every freaking watch for Android has some downsides. Now i have to consider Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 as an viable Option again. Huawei is destroyed by the sanctions.... Garmin Prices are way over the top and Ratings on Amazon are still way too mixed. Tough decision to buy an accurate smartwatch. Apple should just give us Android compatibility!
Garmin Vivoactive 4 is pretty accurate and not that expensive 👍 Galaxy Watch 3 seems as inacurate as the old Galaxy Watch Active 2 according to other youtubers...
@@arshaq4471 Absolutely right, but the questioneer considers Sense/Galaxy Watch 3 so i thougt he wants a bit more stylish/smartwatch like Fitnesstracker 🤔😉
I just want to say, thank you so much for taking the time to add SDH captions to your videos. Even the attention to detail with the TH-cam chapters. You are awesome.
I have a Fitbit Sense and the face came off in August 2021, 10 months later the replacement did the same thing. I never get it wet, I do sleep with it on for sleep tracking and such. Fitbit said they will give me 35% off on a third watch, will not replace it. I have owned many watches from this company but I will never own another one again!! Starting my search for a new fitness tracker!
I guess it depends if you are rigth handed or left handed. I wear my watch on my right hand, put my index finger on the left side of the watch, where the button is, and my thumb on the bottom right corner.....it works fine for me....but I put it on my left wrist and yea.....kind of awkward.
Great review. Made me cancel my order. ECG isn’t even delivered until later??? 🤦🏽♂️ that’s what I need it for right now. ----- UPDATE: EH I got it anyhow. I'm trying it out now. It's kind of ugly, interface is not that good. But, I'm gonna let the health metrics do the talking. So, let's see.
@@jamesloom so, I reorderd ir..and I have it...Interface is clunky, it looks kinda ugly, need to get used to it. Trying to see if I wanna keep this. I would keep it if the metrics are worth it...I'm just gotta wear it for a few days and try to see if they are.
Aman Bansil - Crush The Wealth Gap if you have or have seen a versa in person, can you tell me if it is bulkier than a versa? I love my versa but have been considering upgrading to this eventually once the ECG is in place and active.
Jennifer J I’m sorry, I’m not sure. I switched from a Fitbit Alta HR to this. It’s a strange form factor and it’s clunky. It’s like using something from 2008. Perhaps I’m too used to Apple devices. The Alta just had a basic display and I liked it because I just left it on for metrics. This Sense is trying to be a smart watch too, which it’s not doing that well, for my own personal, Apple/Google pixel biased taste (i.e. buttery smooth UIs/screens). I’m trying to see if the Heath metrics are worth it. I think I’ll def do a review of this thing soon on my channel.
Jennifer J - hi, I saw this comment on Reddit from someone that may be relevant to your question: “I came from the Versa 2, so the Sense is basically the same form factor without a physical button and easier method of changing the bands. There's some things i prefer from the old UI, but the new one isn't that bad.”
I was hyped for this device but... now I'm a little disappointed. It's great to have EDA and what not but it would be nice to give some more serious analytics on it or at least what I means? That's a wee bit annoying that Google Assistant and phone calls won't be available until the end of the year. And the HR is bad? WHAT? The only good thing about this product is ECG on launch... and if the HR readings are flacky..
That button deserves a lot more credit.. If you wear your watch on the left hand, youre supposed to use your thumb. Its a rather smart placement, as using your thumb doesnt require you to turn/crank your wrist at all. Probably the most comfortable way to touch a watch button. And if you wear it on your right, you basically do the same motion, but use the side of your pointer finger, with the nail kind of rubbing against the skin on the top of your wrist. And you can use your thumb on the otherside to give the watch some stability
great video and you capture the key points really well: 1. Its an incomplete product 2. user experience meta-navigation leaves you lost too often 3. data vs information balance is all over the place Overall, I am disappointed with it right now. Shame but hey there you go. Thanks again
My versa stopped syncing with my phone recently and then found out that my phone is not officially compatible, despite it being a Pixel (3a)! I'm hoping that with the Google acquisition, we will be seeing more development resources that can work out some of the issues you mentioned as well as syncing issues that will at least allow for these to be deemed compatible by all android devices with a certain version of BT rather than specific phone models, which seems like a really sleazy way to get out of actually supporting issues inherent with their product. I mean come on, what other bluetooth devices out there state they are only compatible with a serious of 20 models of phone/table? Anyway thanks for the review.
Great deep review. Incomparable with all other reviews on TH-cam for this "Sense". I had the intention to buy one for my daughter but looks like this first sense has way many problems.
@@_TeaMaster I never tried anything but Suunto and Garmin and if you ask me: my Suunto 2S was with me for 7 years and I sold it in MINT condition ;-) Oh, not even once hung
Just ordered mine the other day after I found out my health insurance gives us a 20% discount on Fitbits. Was torn between this and the Apple Watch 6. Figured I would give this a try, since I’m still a little salty since my series 3 apple just died unexpectedly a few weeks ago. Thanks for the review!!
Thanks so much! I had pre-ordered on Amazon but after some digging I found some site that my health insurance had partnered with to give credits for taking quizes, signing up for challenges, etc., and one of the rewards that I was able to grab was a 25% coupon code. I was able to order a sense with one and save about $70 even after an expedited shipping fee, so cancelled my Amazon order. It looks like it's going to ship on the 25th, which was when my Amazon order was going to, so I'll be getting it the same time as I would have.
Fitbit pushing arbitrary "scores" number at us and asking us to pay to see the actual value that was collected from the device you paid for, that too inaccurate in a lot of cases. Lol. Edit: I was thinking it buying this (I had versa 2 which I sold because I wanted on device gps), but not anymore. I'll probably look for Garmin again. I only think that I don't like about Garmin is their sleep tracking.
@@roses8493 Garmin I feel relies a lot on your specified 'usual time to bed' and hence doesn't work well for people who have bad sleeping habits. It also doesn't track day time naps.
Glad to know I was not alone in disliking this watch. I left a fair, but negative review on Best Buy's site (where I ordered it for my fiancee) calling it what is is... a half-baked product and it somehow managed to get 25 "unhelpful" votes, and 2 comments calling me dumb (in so many words).
@@Dcrainmaker It is unfortunate too because I have made some pretty bad tech purchases in the past (remember the Blackberry Playbook? lol) but I have never felt the need to justify a purchase by calling out people who had a bad experience. $330 USD to save a spot for promised features is a very steep entry cost, especially with companies like Apple shipping with all of the promised features day-one. All the same, I appreciate the review!
It could, though I'd argue the AW5 was substantially closer than Fitbit appears to be with Sense. So that turn will take longer than Apple. Apple appeared to have a relatively narrow issue, compared to this seems to struggle in a variety of circumstances.
It is not just that a watch face is required, you need to sleep 3hrs at least and wait 1hr for processing before geting a SpO2 number. It really bad watch many people are returning it. Check their forum for all the complaints, a lot of negative reviews on google playstore.
This is a terrible watch, before buying please check reviews online on google playstore and the complaints in the fitbit forums. They have yet to even have dark theme on their app even and actually refuse to do it. There is no place to key in your Blood pressure manually when app of other watches allow recording BP manually.
@@Dcrainmaker I did, wasn't commenting on your video or you :P just the watch. Thaks for the video wish I had seen it before buying this. You should do a video someday comparing all the top watches from each company, irregardless of price point.
Fitbit refuses to understand that you can not sell these for hundreds and they only last a year or two. They will continto loose money on stocks if they do not wake up.
@@mojox1 search on Aliexpress for a shop called jelly comb. They have over 30 models. I have one, measures heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen sat, GPS etc etc for 25 USD.
Will never buy fitbit again, it becomes insanely unreliable after 1 year, dropping dead here and there, message notifications never cleared, etc. For the price, you would be better off with an Apple watch cuz that lasts at least a few years
Yes, but it hasn't been an option unless you had an iPhone until AW6, and even then it's not really set up for full functionality without having some kind of Apple device. So like most things Apple, you have to commit to buying a more expensive device, plus additional devices that you didn't want.
@@jeffzest8393 I bought Versa 3 because HR accuracy wasn't that important to me and because the extra the Sense offers wasn't worth £100 more. GPS accuracy seems good and the price is reasonable.
What is the best smartwatch or tracker with an always-on display currently on the market or coming soon? Will be used for moderate walking/running, but mostly while playing hockey.
@@RickSanchez__642 it was a year ago and I got Fenix 5 Plus. Now I would go for something with newer HR sensor but Garmin is simply better for me, more rugged, works flawlessly and shows me altitude, pressure and temperature when I want ;)
I just cancelled my Preorder...maybe they can still fix the issues, but till then I am not giving them Money. I have the Vivoactive 4S right now and will keep an eye on what Garmin will introduce next...
My Ionic just randomly died after about two years. I've been waiting for the Sense to be shipped to me but it doesn't look promising based on the reviews I've seen.
Can it wake you up during the optimal sleep phase? Does it automatically determine when you fall asleep and wake up? Can it automatically set the alarm as soon as you fall asleep?
Too expensive for what it delivers... I'd buy it if it was around 200$. I'm still waiting for a round faced fitbit to upgrade from my fitbit charge 2 😕
I was going to get the Active 2 until I found out the ecg only works with Samsung phones. 🙄 Now looking at the Fitbit sense but these reviews make me nervous. I have a Pixel 4xl so Apple watch is out. What else is available for android users that has ecg?
Thank you for the information, very informative! My charge 3 just broke so I am shopping around and after seeing this I will probably go for another type of smartwatch. I like the stats but am definitely not shelling out for both the sense and premium, and accuracy is a big factor for me.
Accuracy is a big thing for me too. My fitbit charge 3 also broke but it was a manufacturer defect. I had it for almost 2 years and the screen slowly faded away. Fitbit gave me a credit of $150 and wanted to put it towards the Sense but now I don't know. I have 30 days to use the credit too
@@monicak8195 I have a similar situation going on. My screen started getting lines across it slowly and then suddenly the entire screen was broken, with lines and the greyscale messed up. I would've assumed I had broken it but I didn't hit my wrist against anything and there was no visible cracks or anything. Fitbit gave me a 35% off coupon to use in the next 30 days. I'm thinking of maybe getting a Versa but I'm still not sure.
@@eugeniaj6904 The same thing happened with my Charge 2. The screen started messing up last week (or a few weeks ago, I don't remember exactly) so I began to shop for a new smartwatch. Placed an order for Versa 3 yesterday, and the screen on my Charge 2 just went off totally all of a sudden today. (I wonder if Fitbit did it on purpose, forcing you to upgrade) Now that I've read this review, I'm hesitating if I should cancel my order (I'm not sure if the shop that I ordered from allows cancellation) and go for Garmin Venu SQ instead... I am not a serious athlete but the inaccuracy kinda bothers me.. :/ Thank you DCR for the indepth review!
@@eugeniaj6904 I ended up ordering the sense... i figured I may as well.. and there is a 45 day I think return policy so if I don't like it I can get a full refund. Good luck choosing a device which suits you. 🙂
Please let me know where I can find a store to help me to adjust the right time and right date ? I am here a Fitbit office, but the front desk said that I need to call them. , but the contact. Phone number couldn’t went through….this watch can’t be used for a few month and nowhere to find a help from fitbit
Three hundred odd dollars plus a premium plus no explanations means a hell no for me! But their are people who will bye anything! Also don't do Alexa! Android only! Forgot, great job on the review! Thank you very much!
I hate my Fitbit Sense. It thinks I've woken up at 3 or 4 am and leaves a 2-4 he gap in my total hours slept and a crappy score. Went through customer service who told me it's a software glitch and they're "working" on it, what ever that means. They asked me stupid questions like was it charged? And had I cleaned the sensing back. Duh 🙄 They would not replace it. As far as I'm concerned they have terrible customer service and the Fitbit sense is a complete waste of money. Don't give this company your hard earned money! I give it a big fat ZERO.
Hi, thank you for the great review, i hit the subscribe button! Has the sensor accuracy become any better? Has the watch received any software updates?
@ 2:30 Why do you reach for the button with your index instead of your thumb? Don’t you use your thumb for the left-side buttons on your Polar/Garmin/etc. watches?
I used both, but it doesn't really matter, you're thumb basically has to go *under* the edge of the watch, which means you bend your thumb such that it presses into the arm. And this all ignores what happens when try and use it with a long-sleeve shirt/coat.
DC Rainmaker And then you should just say so instead angling your hand in an unnatural way for comedic effect. Funnily enough I bet the Fitbit design team see it as a feature. I am assuming the reasoning was: 1. the button is unsightly; 2. the button sometimes catches fabric; 3. the button sometimes gets pressed involuntarily. Solution: let’s hide and recess it a little. I think your reviews are the most detailed and informative in the space - and I’d never buy sports electronic without having a look at your opinion on them. And you’re funny too. That was just petty and a cheap shot.
@@AlexRochette I think you're way overthinking it, I certainly wasn't trying to be funny. Shooting watches on camera is tricky to avoid covering the watch/etc... It's silly stuff people would never think about like putting fabric above the camera to reduce reflections, or having the camera at a very slight angle, or putting a box up higher, or...or...or. I'm just doing the best I can do without reshooting things 12 times. Ultimately, the button was universally panned by almost every reviewer as annoying, clumsy to use, and poorly thought out.
Thanks so much for the video!!! i really almost buy the fitbit sense. all i care is the accuracy of the heart rate tracking and thats the main reason why i wanna buy a smartwatch. Its so disappointed to see it failed every time in the accuracy test.
Side note - me and my family all purchased the sense to compete with steps, etc., we found out at 22 months exactly, all of them stopped working - not sure if it was the battery or the internals. Luckily we each purchased the 2 year warranty, and were each able to get replacement watches - otherwise durable😊
My ionic died after only 2.5yrs!! Was looking at sense but think this has made me think it’s over priced for the features that it sounds like I’m not really going to get much use from! So think I may just go for the versa 3 as seems like this is closer to the ionic now it has built in GPS? Anyone thoughts on this? Thank you!
So... overall between this and the Apple series 6 as far as accuracy and execution, you’d go with the 6 right? Ty I keep going back and forth between the two.
I just got it and I like it. You are right, however, the they need to explain better, clearer and simpler what the various metrics do, and what they recommend based on them.
I'm here to find out if I *have* to have the undesirable SpO2 watch face to use the Breathing Rate, Health Rate Variability & Skin Temp functions. Disappointing to find out that not only is it *not* the watch face I want ~ it's laggy, doesn't work very well *and* is a battery hog. Also, I agree that it's just bizarre that to use certain health monitoring functions, I have to 1) give up the watch face I chose and 2) select one specific face. Every other Fitbit feature functions independently of the watch face. I could've selected any one and that wouldn't have removed or added basic features. It's weird, and, IMHO not a good idea. Having finished the video, I'm 80% (?) sure I need the undesirable watch face to use the new features... even though I've got "Premium." That's frustrating, too, that not only have I paid, I still can't use new features because I have to use the undesirable watch face. Oh, and today (9.25.20), I too got the Breathing Rate 'Learn More' explanation in Dutch when I clicked on the button, lol. It's in English now.
Thanks for your review. I just canceled my pre ordered sense. You saved my money. I just can’t believe they require monthly subscription for your data.
Welp. This is why one should never pre-order. (Which I did. Shame on me.) I wanted to get the best of their upcomming devices as my first fitness-smartwatch and they somehow managed to have a worse sensor for their premium flagship than for their Fitbit Versa 2 or Charge 4 counterparts. And for that pricepoint, the laggy display is just heavily disappointing. Really good review, though now I am wondering if I should even bother testing this device or just cancel my pre-order. Can you tell how well it tracked swimming? Is TH-cam Music / Google Music supported or are all the music option only Deezer and Spotify?
I haven't tried tracking swimming, it doesn't work for openwater swims, and the pool situation here is still kinda weird. Only music options are Deezer/Pandora. Spotify isn't on-device, only control of your phone.
Jenni Lynn Have you inquired about cardiac ablation for SVT or either not suitable for you or do not want to risk complications? I had ablation for atrial flutter and checked for SVT but did not notice. Have had a history of tachycardia, but until the flutter I believe most were normal sinus rhythm. I just purchased the watch, but after just a short time wearing my wrist hurt.
The Sense is a nice watch tto start out with,, but something interesting happened at the end of the trial period. I guess I let too much time go by, I thought all I would have is. basic features, but alll I have the load diamond with hiccups & no way to reset!
None of the smart watches are accurate. Only apple have nailed it. Found Garmin needs to take about 20mins before it becomes somewhat accurate, but still not as goodcas apple watch
I just bought the sense for my hubby. He’s an android user, so iwatch is a no go. Battery life is supposed to last days vs my iwatch. Sometimes I don’t take it to work because I forgot to charge it the night before. And plenty of times has died on me during my work shift because charging for a few min before work is not enough. I almost want get one for myself tbh just for the battery life. It looks so damn good too and it seems to be thinner too, lays flatter and less bulky. Love it. And also you can get it for $199.
th-cam.com/video/ukvkulID0q0/w-d-xo.html The button placement is ok. Its not meant to be pushed with your fingers, but by twisting your wrist and pushing it with one hand.
Thank you for the review always informative, can it compete with apple and Garmin? the good thing about Fitbit brand that’s wearable not bulky but the functionality of it needed some serious work. Hope they take notes from you.
Setting aside the sensor issues, I think they can compete - but they need to finish the product. This is clearly beta-level at this point. It's just not ready for the masses (or, reviewers as it was).
To be honest the only acceptable wrist based HR is apple and polar the rest are ok but work will with chest strap if are looking for the perfect data, that’s my humble opinion, I don’t know if Fitbit sense connect to external HR?
iT'S FUNNY HOW ALL THESE SENSE REVIEWERS ARE ALL APPLE FAN BOYS AND ARE ALL HATING ON THE SAME WATCH, WIERD HUH? (yes this is a copy paste message)(weird they all use a iphone for a android watch on a review)
Hi, may I ask how would you comment on the on-screen workouts? It’s one of the features that made me settle for the Versa 3 (pre-ordered, yet to pick up) as opposed to Charge 4. But that was before I found out about the Garmin Venu, the animated workouts of which seem even better.
Dang, that accuracy is a let down. Was going to pick this up Friday to hopefully get better HR accuracy then my versa 2. Guess that’s not happening now.
DC Rainmaker no worries. Might have saved me the frustration. Kinda contemplating the AW series 6 now after your accuracy with that one looked spot on with their new sensor. Just don’t like how they don’t show the heart rate at all times like the Fitbits do
Tim Bennett definitely! i have the charge 3 and recently got the AW SE. The AW does not have continuous heart rate monitoring. Even the sleep tracking is very basic and nowhere close as my charge 3. Such a letdown.
Hi everyone. Does anyone know if you can do TIMED interval training? I know there's heartrate etc. My wife needs to run for 4mins, walk for two. Does this watch happen to have that capability?
Thank you for your very detailed review. I was hoping for a warning about my stress level: bp has changed enough to trigger an alert, or increase in heart rate, rise in temperature. Instead, it appears they have given a two minute mindfulness exercise that could calm you down. Your demonstration of the GSR was eye opening. Maybe what I need is coming in a year or two.
It gives alerts if heart rate goes above whatever you set. I don't get a temp like 99.7 but will show if core temp is off compared to normal. Can do ecg at any time and also get oxygen level at any time. I to wanted something for blood pressure. I get panic attacks/anxiety and am trying to figure out my cause.. doesn't seem to be medical after 18 grand in Dr bills but would like to have current measurements when I'm feeling attack happen and to manage what it's doing to body then to let me relax. As u said hopefully next version but so far this has been at least somewhat helpful.
hi 'RM' & look, I'm not disagreeing with any of Your Video Content. I'm a Doctor- ally Qualled Clin Psych & when I saw the 'Sense', my Ist thought was that this was a Nano-tized Recapitulation of the 1960's-70's BioFeedback Focus in Clinical Psychology/Psychiatry & that it could be effective in helping motivated people to achieve anxiety & stress-managenent nirvana,. ....; ''BUT'' (& is it really true that everything after the butt, is bs?), (1) The Individual would need to be very goal-directed, in terms of producing, health/wellness outcomes & (2) That individual would need to use the FitBit Pro Subscription and maybe an hour or two consult with a Clin Psych to get life-changing results. Ultimately, & as You correctly surmise, the 'Sense' is simply a device that grabs & aggregates data & the real issue is how does the owner interpret and 'exploit' that raw data to achieve their goals. Every year by the end of January, You see fitness/wellness subscriptions & Gizmo's by the 1000's on ebay, etc - We can agree to that, most people are looking for a quick-fix & live in a delusional world where the device/subscription and some small amount of motivation is gonna drive a dramatic change process - The simple fact is there ain't no easy way to slide up hill - cheers & keep up the excellent work - John 😇
Does this mean you prefer an AW 6 over a Fitbit Sense, or are there other competitors (eg Forerunner)? Would be nice to hear/see a comparison on what you consider the current top watches.
Thanks for the video 👍🏻... I still prefer to have apple watch 3 with fitbit charge 4 😂... I wish if there is a brand that mix both smart & sport watch together but that seems to be impossible
Seriously! I was about to get the AW6 but it’s so lackluster in new features that it just doesn’t justify the price tag. If it at least had the temp sensor, I’d go with that.
Alx Zen as a smart watch AW3 still can do very good job with some health/sport benefits... actually I have the AW5 and was hopping apple add real new features... but after they release the AW5 I decided to downgrade to AW3 and buy fitbit charge 4...
@@Dcrainmaker Yes, please! I am supposed to pick up my Versa 3 tomorrow but am seriously considering if I should cancel my order now that I've seen your review. Currently struggling between Venu SQ and Versa 3. My Charge 2 just died today so I am in desperate need of a new watch. Thanks for the thorough review!
Thanks Ray! Accuracy issues are why I stop using my Fitbit Ionic. The floor data was off by a factor of 3 and heartrate was also wildly off. BTW-I just confirmed that on the DC Rainmaker Analyzer and ironically the Swim 2 heartrate data was no better when compared to a heartrate strap connected to a Wahoo Elemnt.
Hey, nice review. I am wondering if you had to choose between galaxy watch 3 and fitbit sense which you would choose? Do you think fitbit can address those problems with heart accuracy? Apple watch is not an option for me because I do not own an iphone and I do not want to own. I am about to buy a smartwatch and I am looking the best option for tracking mostly strength training and running on the treadmill but at the same time something that can track also my health (specifically reporting heart issues and have a very good sleep tracking. If it can help indicate a possibility of sleep apnea that would be perfect. Do you have any smartwatch on your mind to suggest? Thanks for the help
@@nsevv sorry to tell you that they do have heart rate monitor. I have had my versa light for 2 years with a heart rate monitor. You have to find a clock face that shows the heart rate, there are tons that are greet. And I don’t subscribe to the premium membership, I am cheap.
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Paying so much for a watch and then you still need to pay for a subscription - for me an absolute no-go!👎👎👎👎
AND the Data is inacurate for the Heartrate at least...
Yea the subscription really rubs me the wrong way. They locked away information I already had into sub only information. Like their whole point of buying the thing is to get all of that data. What a useless piece of shit. I really wish Microsoft Band came back. If only I wasn't already so invested into the Fitbit ecosystem with their weight scale too
I dont pay and I love my fit bit it has an app a tracks my fitpoints for Weight watchers
@alan agreed. I just realized that yesterday when I was looking for the app which will work with the fitbit watch and someone mentioned that the subscription price is too high and not to mention it makes no sense in the first place.
Which other fitness smart watches would you recommend?
@@SHABSOL my app is free i dont buy the extra subscription
Sigh, i had higher hopes for this. Every freaking watch for Android has some downsides. Now i have to consider Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 as an viable Option again. Huawei is destroyed by the sanctions.... Garmin Prices are way over the top and Ratings on Amazon are still way too mixed. Tough decision to buy an accurate smartwatch. Apple should just give us Android compatibility!
Bro get the fitbit charge 4. It's the best choice for now.
@@arshaq4471 I have the Charge 3 and if the Charge 4 is anything like that it is cr@p!!!
Garmin Vivoactive 4 is pretty accurate and not that expensive 👍 Galaxy Watch 3 seems as inacurate as the old Galaxy Watch Active 2 according to other youtubers...
@@residentCJ I would suggest the forerunner series. It's better for fitness tracking.
@@arshaq4471 Absolutely right, but the questioneer considers Sense/Galaxy Watch 3 so i thougt he wants a bit more stylish/smartwatch like Fitnesstracker 🤔😉
I just want to say, thank you so much for taking the time to add SDH captions to your videos. Even the attention to detail with the TH-cam chapters. You are awesome.
I have a Fitbit Sense and the face came off in August 2021, 10 months later the replacement did the same thing. I never get it wet, I do sleep with it on for sleep tracking and such. Fitbit said they will give me 35% off on a third watch, will not replace it. I have owned many watches from this company but I will never own another one again!! Starting my search for a new fitness tracker!
First time I've seen a human press a watch side button in that position with their index finger...and not their thumb...lol
I guess it depends if you are rigth handed or left handed. I wear my watch on my right hand, put my index finger on the left side of the watch, where the button is, and my thumb on the bottom right corner.....it works fine for me....but I put it on my left wrist and yea.....kind of awkward.
You need to get out more!
Great review. Made me cancel my order. ECG isn’t even delivered until later??? 🤦🏽♂️ that’s what I need it for right now. ----- UPDATE: EH I got it anyhow. I'm trying it out now. It's kind of ugly, interface is not that good. But, I'm gonna let the health metrics do the talking. So, let's see.
@@jamesloom so, I reorderd ir..and I have it...Interface is clunky, it looks kinda ugly, need to get used to it. Trying to see if I wanna keep this. I would keep it if the metrics are worth it...I'm just gotta wear it for a few days and try to see if they are.
Aman Bansil - Crush The Wealth Gap if you have or have seen a versa in person, can you tell me if it is bulkier than a versa? I love my versa but have been considering upgrading to this eventually once the ECG is in place and active.
Jennifer J I’m sorry, I’m not sure. I switched from a Fitbit Alta HR to this. It’s a strange form factor and it’s clunky. It’s like using something from 2008. Perhaps I’m too used to Apple devices. The Alta just had a basic display and I liked it because I just left it on for metrics. This Sense is trying to be a smart watch too, which it’s not doing that well, for my own personal, Apple/Google pixel biased taste (i.e. buttery smooth UIs/screens). I’m trying to see if the Heath metrics are worth it. I think I’ll def do a review of this thing soon on my channel.
Jennifer J - hi, I saw this comment on Reddit from someone that may be relevant to your question: “I came from the Versa 2, so the Sense is basically the same form factor without a physical button and easier method of changing the bands. There's some things i prefer from the old UI, but the new one isn't that bad.”
lol you all over the place man
Wouldn't go running without being able to call for help if something happens. So I still need to bring the mobile.
I was hyped for this device but... now I'm a little disappointed. It's great to have EDA and what not but it would be nice to give some more serious analytics on it or at least what I means?
That's a wee bit annoying that Google Assistant and phone calls won't be available until the end of the year.
And the HR is bad? WHAT? The only good thing about this product is ECG on launch... and if the HR readings are flacky..
That button deserves a lot more credit.. If you wear your watch on the left hand, youre supposed to use your thumb. Its a rather smart placement, as using your thumb doesnt require you to turn/crank your wrist at all. Probably the most comfortable way to touch a watch button.
And if you wear it on your right, you basically do the same motion, but use the side of your pointer finger, with the nail kind of rubbing against the skin on the top of your wrist. And you can use your thumb on the otherside to give the watch some stability
Thanks for saving me from a $329 mistake :)
great video and you capture the key points really well:
1. Its an incomplete product
2. user experience meta-navigation leaves you lost too often
3. data vs information balance is all over the place
Overall, I am disappointed with it right now. Shame but hey there you go. Thanks again
Recommendation for a similar watch that is health oriented with stressmanagement and sleep recording?
Huawei Watch Fit
You don’t have to say “hey Alexa” ... once you tap the icon it’s listening.
Hey!
Pleas make a video about the versa 3..
My versa stopped syncing with my phone recently and then found out that my phone is not officially compatible, despite it being a Pixel (3a)! I'm hoping that with the Google acquisition, we will be seeing more development resources that can work out some of the issues you mentioned as well as syncing issues that will at least allow for these to be deemed compatible by all android devices with a certain version of BT rather than specific phone models, which seems like a really sleazy way to get out of actually supporting issues inherent with their product. I mean come on, what other bluetooth devices out there state they are only compatible with a serious of 20 models of phone/table? Anyway thanks for the review.
Great deep review. Incomparable with all other reviews on TH-cam for this "Sense". I had the intention to buy one for my daughter but looks like this first sense has way many problems.
Nope. It's 👍 great!
features: missing
accuracy: missing
ergonomics: missing
what did I miss?
thank you Ray for unbiased review
Thanks, I try!
Expensive
Zygfryd Homonto build quality, it is a Fitbit watch, they die in a couple of months
@@_TeaMaster I never tried anything but Suunto and Garmin and if you ask me: my Suunto 2S was with me for 7 years and I sold it in MINT condition ;-) Oh, not even once hung
Just ordered mine the other day after I found out my health insurance gives us a 20% discount on Fitbits. Was torn between this and the Apple Watch 6. Figured I would give this a try, since I’m still a little salty since my series 3 apple just died unexpectedly a few weeks ago. Thanks for the review!!
bro u did a big mistake. Thats all I can say.
Thanks so much! I had pre-ordered on Amazon but after some digging I found some site that my health insurance had partnered with to give credits for taking quizes, signing up for challenges, etc., and one of the rewards that I was able to grab was a 25% coupon code. I was able to order a sense with one and save about $70 even after an expedited shipping fee, so cancelled my Amazon order. It looks like it's going to ship on the 25th, which was when my Amazon order was going to, so I'll be getting it the same time as I would have.
@@heatherwalksandruns how do you have the sense already?
@@dvdmon mind sharing which website id like to check my insurance
@@dvdmon i looked and mg health insurance pairs with fitbit but only can get the versa 2. very interested in which website you used
Why would you push the button with first finger when you can press it with your thumb???😊
Fitbit pushing arbitrary "scores" number at us and asking us to pay to see the actual value that was collected from the device you paid for, that too inaccurate in a lot of cases. Lol.
Edit: I was thinking it buying this (I had versa 2 which I sold because I wanted on device gps), but not anymore. I'll probably look for Garmin again. I only think that I don't like about Garmin is their sleep tracking.
What’s wrong with Garmins sleep tracking?
@@roses8493 Garmin I feel relies a lot on your specified 'usual time to bed' and hence doesn't work well for people who have bad sleeping habits. It also doesn't track day time naps.
Glad to know I was not alone in disliking this watch. I left a fair, but negative review on Best Buy's site (where I ordered it for my fiancee) calling it what is is... a half-baked product and it somehow managed to get 25 "unhelpful" votes, and 2 comments calling me dumb (in so many words).
Yeah, it seems there a bit of an army out there of folks that are doing such...
@@Dcrainmaker It is unfortunate too because I have made some pretty bad tech purchases in the past (remember the Blackberry Playbook? lol) but I have never felt the need to justify a purchase by calling out people who had a bad experience. $330 USD to save a spot for promised features is a very steep entry cost, especially with companies like Apple shipping with all of the promised features day-one. All the same, I appreciate the review!
Do you think accuracy will change as it changed with software update which happened with Apple Watch series 5?
BRAWL STAR GAMER ya Will it improve?
It could, though I'd argue the AW5 was substantially closer than Fitbit appears to be with Sense. So that turn will take longer than Apple. Apple appeared to have a relatively narrow issue, compared to this seems to struggle in a variety of circumstances.
DC Rainmaker okay
Why do you think not accurate? Actually, it is certified by FDA.
@@jeffzest8393 Only the ECG functionality is certified by the FDA, not any of the other functions. And we haven't seen ECG yet.
Fitbit NonSense
I see what you did there ;-)
@Skrirrex it is only 189£ now
Great, in-depth review! Weird that a specific watch face is required to measure SpO2.
Thanks! Indeed, it was such a bummer.
It is not just that a watch face is required, you need to sleep 3hrs at least and wait 1hr for processing before geting a SpO2 number. It really bad watch many people are returning it. Check their forum for all the complaints, a lot of negative reviews on google playstore.
Recommendation for a similar watch that is health oriented with stressmanagement and sleep recording?
This is a terrible watch, before buying please check reviews online on google playstore and the complaints in the fitbit forums. They have yet to even have dark theme on their app even and actually refuse to do it. There is no place to key in your Blood pressure manually when app of other watches allow recording BP manually.
Weird, it’s almost like you didn’t even read the title of the video?
@@Dcrainmaker I did, wasn't commenting on your video or you :P just the watch. Thaks for the video wish I had seen it before buying this. You should do a video someday comparing all the top watches from each company, irregardless of price point.
Fitbit refuses to understand that you can not sell these for hundreds and they only last a year or two. They will continto loose money on stocks if they do not wake up.
There are tons of Chinese products with some having even more features at 10% of this unit's price.
do you have some brand names for example?
@@mojox1 search on Aliexpress for a shop called jelly comb. They have over 30 models. I have one, measures heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen sat, GPS etc etc for 25 USD.
@@OmidRahat But not a large developer community. Apps are a big plus for a smartwatch.
Will never buy fitbit again, it becomes insanely unreliable after 1 year, dropping dead here and there, message notifications never cleared, etc. For the price, you would be better off with an Apple watch cuz that lasts at least a few years
Yes, but it hasn't been an option unless you had an iPhone until AW6, and even then it's not really set up for full functionality without having some kind of Apple device. So like most things Apple, you have to commit to buying a more expensive device, plus additional devices that you didn't want.
DC Rainmaker Fitbit made some updates. Are u planning to do a new review with the updated vers?
Very disasapointed. Is there any other good alternative for sports use, with ecg and for non IPhone users?
I'm looking for the same thing. Did you find one yet?
At this point I feel the versa 3 is better value foroney as it has 2 of the 3 sensors which seperate it from sense (except EDA) what do you think?
Will have to pickup a Versa 3 and check it out.
Please explain. Sense has everything the Versa does and more.
That's exactly what I thought,I've just bought the Versa 3.
Wayne dunn if so, why would you buy the Versa?
@@jeffzest8393 I bought Versa 3 because HR accuracy wasn't that important to me and because the extra the Sense offers wasn't worth £100 more. GPS accuracy seems good and the price is reasonable.
What is the best smartwatch or tracker with an always-on display currently on the market or coming soon? Will be used for moderate walking/running, but mostly while playing hockey.
Would like to know too
probably the new apple watch series 6. if you dont really need the always on display theres the SE which is 279$
I’m biased, but would definitely recommend looking into Garmin watches, such as the vivoactive series and Forerunners
@@TOMMYOOST yeah I kinda figured that. Unfortunately I don't have an iPhone which is why I've gone down this alternative tracker/smartwatch hole lol.
@@TOMMYOOST Must have iphone.
How do you really know that the mic is really turned off?
Yeah I think that button placement is terrible.
Non ideal for sure.
Hm really bad that the heart rate is so off, makes me want to cancel my order and get a Garmin instead
You should probably do that. I had three fitbits and after switching to Garmin because of all the issues I couldn't be happier.
@@ted363636 which one did u get? Looking at the new forerunner 745. The price however is way off..
@@RickSanchez__642 it was a year ago and I got Fenix 5 Plus. Now I would go for something with newer HR sensor but Garmin is simply better for me, more rugged, works flawlessly and shows me altitude, pressure and temperature when I want ;)
@@ted363636 thx. I also prefer a round classic sport watch ;)
I just cancelled my Preorder...maybe they can still fix the issues, but till then I am not giving them Money. I have the Vivoactive 4S right now and will keep an eye on what Garmin will introduce next...
You should do a review of sense vs ionic. Would be more useful for us with ionics sir!
My Ionic just randomly died after about two years. I've been waiting for the Sense to be shipped to me but it doesn't look promising based on the reviews I've seen.
Sense is terrible, just read the reviews on google playstore and on fitbit forums.
This version of Fitbit seems like it’s gonna be a big inconvenience 😐
Can it wake you up during the optimal sleep phase? Does it automatically determine when you fall asleep and wake up? Can it automatically set the alarm as soon as you fall asleep?
Too expensive for what it delivers... I'd buy it if it was around 200$.
I'm still waiting for a round faced fitbit to upgrade from my fitbit charge 2 😕
Thank you for the review! Excellent!
Glad it was helpful!
Whatever You think about this watch it's still 1000% better than the Galaxy Active 2. Don't waste your money with that one.
I was going to get the Active 2 until I found out the ecg only works with Samsung phones. 🙄 Now looking at the Fitbit sense but these reviews make me nervous. I have a Pixel 4xl so Apple watch is out. What else is available for android users that has ecg?
Thank you for the information, very informative! My charge 3 just broke so I am shopping around and after seeing this I will probably go for another type of smartwatch. I like the stats but am definitely not shelling out for both the sense and premium, and accuracy is a big factor for me.
Accuracy is a big thing for me too.
My fitbit charge 3 also broke but it was a manufacturer defect. I had it for almost 2 years and the screen slowly faded away. Fitbit gave me a credit of $150 and wanted to put it towards the Sense but now I don't know. I have 30 days to use the credit too
@@monicak8195 I have a similar situation going on. My screen started getting lines across it slowly and then suddenly the entire screen was broken, with lines and the greyscale messed up. I would've assumed I had broken it but I didn't hit my wrist against anything and there was no visible cracks or anything. Fitbit gave me a 35% off coupon to use in the next 30 days. I'm thinking of maybe getting a Versa but I'm still not sure.
@@eugeniaj6904 The same thing happened with my Charge 2. The screen started messing up last week (or a few weeks ago, I don't remember exactly) so I began to shop for a new smartwatch. Placed an order for Versa 3 yesterday, and the screen on my Charge 2 just went off totally all of a sudden today. (I wonder if Fitbit did it on purpose, forcing you to upgrade) Now that I've read this review, I'm hesitating if I should cancel my order (I'm not sure if the shop that I ordered from allows cancellation) and go for Garmin Venu SQ instead... I am not a serious athlete but the inaccuracy kinda bothers me.. :/ Thank you DCR for the indepth review!
@@eugeniaj6904 I ended up ordering the sense... i figured I may as well.. and there is a 45 day I think return policy so if I don't like it I can get a full refund.
Good luck choosing a device which suits you. 🙂
@@monicak8195 please read reviews on Google playstore and all the complaints on fitbit forums.
Please let me know where I can find a store to help me to adjust the right time and right date ? I am here a Fitbit office, but the front desk said that I need to call them. , but the contact. Phone number couldn’t went through….this watch can’t be used for a few month and nowhere to find a help from fitbit
Three hundred odd dollars plus a premium plus no explanations means a hell no for me! But their are people who will bye anything! Also don't do Alexa! Android only! Forgot, great job on the review! Thank you very much!
I hate my Fitbit Sense. It thinks I've woken up at 3 or 4 am and leaves a 2-4 he gap in my total hours slept and a crappy score. Went through customer service who told me it's a software glitch and they're "working" on it, what ever that means. They asked me stupid questions like was it charged? And had I cleaned the sensing back. Duh 🙄 They would not replace it. As far as I'm concerned they have terrible customer service and the Fitbit sense is a complete waste of money. Don't give this company your hard earned money! I give it a big fat ZERO.
Hi, thank you for the great review, i hit the subscribe button! Has the sensor accuracy become any better? Has the watch received any software updates?
It is getting worse after a recent update many watches started facing new problems.
@@nsevv what sort of new issues? How about now in Feb 2021?
@ 2:30 Why do you reach for the button with your index instead of your thumb? Don’t you use your thumb for the left-side buttons on your Polar/Garmin/etc. watches?
HA! At 11:50 you use your thumb just fine. No awkwardness there!
I used both, but it doesn't really matter, you're thumb basically has to go *under* the edge of the watch, which means you bend your thumb such that it presses into the arm. And this all ignores what happens when try and use it with a long-sleeve shirt/coat.
DC Rainmaker And then you should just say so instead angling your hand in an unnatural way for comedic effect.
Funnily enough I bet the Fitbit design team see it as a feature. I am assuming the reasoning was: 1. the button is unsightly; 2. the button sometimes catches fabric; 3. the button sometimes gets pressed involuntarily. Solution: let’s hide and recess it a little.
I think your reviews are the most detailed and informative in the space - and I’d never buy sports electronic without having a look at your opinion on them. And you’re funny too. That was just petty and a cheap shot.
@@AlexRochette I think you're way overthinking it, I certainly wasn't trying to be funny. Shooting watches on camera is tricky to avoid covering the watch/etc... It's silly stuff people would never think about like putting fabric above the camera to reduce reflections, or having the camera at a very slight angle, or putting a box up higher, or...or...or. I'm just doing the best I can do without reshooting things 12 times. Ultimately, the button was universally panned by almost every reviewer as annoying, clumsy to use, and poorly thought out.
Thanks so much for the video!!! i really almost buy the fitbit sense. all i care is the accuracy of the heart rate tracking and thats the main reason why i wanna buy a smartwatch. Its so disappointed to see it failed every time in the accuracy test.
Good choice.. the sense is trash with accuracy sad to say.. and I looove Fitbit so I’m super disappointed about this
Side note - me and my family all purchased the sense to compete with steps, etc., we found out at 22 months exactly, all of them stopped working - not sure if it was the battery or the internals.
Luckily we each purchased the 2 year warranty, and were each able to get replacement watches - otherwise durable😊
My ionic died after only 2.5yrs!! Was looking at sense but think this has made me think it’s over priced for the features that it sounds like I’m not really going to get much use from! So think I may just go for the versa 3 as seems like this is closer to the ionic now it has built in GPS? Anyone thoughts on this? Thank you!
So... overall between this and the Apple series 6 as far as accuracy and execution, you’d go with the 6 right? Ty I keep going back and forth between the two.
I just got it and I like it. You are right, however, the they need to explain better, clearer and simpler what the various metrics do, and what they recommend based on them.
I'm here to find out if I *have* to have the undesirable SpO2 watch face to use the Breathing Rate, Health Rate Variability & Skin Temp functions. Disappointing to find out that not only is it *not* the watch face I want ~ it's laggy, doesn't work very well *and* is a battery hog. Also, I agree that it's just bizarre that to use certain health monitoring functions, I have to 1) give up the watch face I chose and 2) select one specific face. Every other Fitbit feature functions independently of the watch face. I could've selected any one and that wouldn't have removed or added basic features. It's weird, and, IMHO not a good idea. Having finished the video, I'm 80% (?) sure I need the undesirable watch face to use the new features... even though I've got "Premium." That's frustrating, too, that not only have I paid, I still can't use new features because I have to use the undesirable watch face. Oh, and today (9.25.20), I too got the Breathing Rate 'Learn More' explanation in Dutch when I clicked on the button, lol. It's in English now.
Thanks for your review. I just canceled my pre ordered sense. You saved my money. I just can’t believe they require monthly subscription for your data.
Thanks for watching, appreciate it!
Welp. This is why one should never pre-order. (Which I did. Shame on me.) I wanted to get the best of their upcomming devices as my first fitness-smartwatch and they somehow managed to have a worse sensor for their premium flagship than for their Fitbit Versa 2 or Charge 4 counterparts. And for that pricepoint, the laggy display is just heavily disappointing.
Really good review, though now I am wondering if I should even bother testing this device or just cancel my pre-order.
Can you tell how well it tracked swimming?
Is TH-cam Music / Google Music supported or are all the music option only Deezer and Spotify?
I haven't tried tracking swimming, it doesn't work for openwater swims, and the pool situation here is still kinda weird. Only music options are Deezer/Pandora. Spotify isn't on-device, only control of your phone.
The price is likely to come down. I have SVT so this would be perfect.
Hello Angel I can help you with SVT, email me on f.ghaoui@hotmail.com
@@fadighaoui4831 www.alivecor.com/ Most likely more accurate, plus can send readout to medical professionals, even in a short amount of time.
I have SVT as well, so I'm hoping this will work well. Carrying my KardiaMobile, along with my watch, isn't the most convenient.
Jenni Lynn Have you inquired about cardiac ablation for SVT or either not suitable for you or do not want to risk complications? I had ablation for atrial flutter and checked for SVT but did not notice. Have had a history of tachycardia, but until the flutter I believe most were normal sinus rhythm. I just purchased the watch, but after just a short time wearing my wrist hurt.
There are a lot of issues with this watch, check the reviews on google playstore and on their forums.
The Sense is a nice watch tto start out with,, but something interesting happened at the end of the trial period. I guess I let too much time go by, I thought all I would have is. basic features, but alll I have the load diamond with hiccups & no way to reset!
None of the smart watches are accurate. Only apple have nailed it. Found Garmin needs to take about 20mins before it becomes somewhat accurate, but still not as goodcas apple watch
Every single time I see the Fitbit app I cringe at their lack of dark mode.
If you're thinking of buying the Fitbit Sense be aware that the SpO2 monitoring is NOT real time and only works while you sleep, so it's shit
I just bought the sense for my hubby. He’s an android user, so iwatch is a no go. Battery life is supposed to last days vs my iwatch. Sometimes I don’t take it to work because I forgot to charge it the night before. And plenty of times has died on me during my work shift because charging for a few min before work is not enough. I almost want get one for myself tbh just for the battery life. It looks so damn good too and it seems to be thinner too, lays flatter and less bulky. Love it. And also you can get it for $199.
Depending on the face you chose (like if you are using the a a SpO2 , it’s maybe 3 days battery life)
Plus subscription price, if it includes fax machine, that thermal paper is overdone ? 👎👎🤓 Garmin great brand.
Great review. Cancelled my pre-order.
I also pre ordered. When will Google Assistant come and will more Google apps come (soon)?
I've had this for over a year. The battery life is now under 2 days. Total waste of money. Looking into non-Fitbit alternatives now.
Hey, Imagine I want to record a walk with my fitbit and then export it to strava. Do I need a phone for that? Thanks for helping.
The breathing rate HRV and skin temps are not new to this watch they are new to the fit bit OS and app because they have become avail on Versas too.
th-cam.com/video/ukvkulID0q0/w-d-xo.html The button placement is ok. Its not meant to be pushed with your fingers, but by twisting your wrist and pushing it with one hand.
it says button only at 2:20 and you complain about it, but there are other options, but you either do not show them or move the face to fast
Thank you for the review always informative, can it compete with apple and Garmin? the good thing about Fitbit brand that’s wearable not bulky but the functionality of it needed some serious work. Hope they take notes from you.
But if the heart rate sensor is so inaccurate, the rest doesn't really matter anymore. They need to fix this asap :/
Setting aside the sensor issues, I think they can compete - but they need to finish the product. This is clearly beta-level at this point. It's just not ready for the masses (or, reviewers as it was).
@Victor Hugo Never count on that fixing all the stuff you want/need
@Victor Hugo yep
To be honest the only acceptable wrist based HR is apple and polar the rest are ok but work will with chest strap if are looking for the perfect data, that’s my humble opinion, I don’t know if Fitbit sense connect to external HR?
13 breaths per minute??? WHAT?! Are you some kind of super, freak athlete?
Unfortunately. they recalled Ionics!, that's why I grabbed a Sense!
Kind of sad that the sense is expensive and still has a laggy UI
Who says that?
Jeff Zest you can see how choppy it is in the video
iT'S FUNNY HOW ALL THESE SENSE REVIEWERS ARE ALL APPLE FAN BOYS AND ARE ALL HATING ON THE SAME WATCH, WIERD HUH? (yes this is a copy paste message)(weird they all use a iphone for a android watch on a review)
Your comment is funny because nobody would call me an Apple Watch fanboy.
You recommend to buy it or not?
Not at this point.
Hi, may I ask how would you comment on the on-screen workouts? It’s one of the features that made me settle for the Versa 3 (pre-ordered, yet to pick up) as opposed to Charge 4. But that was before I found out about the Garmin Venu, the animated workouts of which seem even better.
Garmin is better
Would you suggest the Garmin venu or if these watches?
Fitbit should include the ability to pair with external HR straps. They have never done it before though.
I agree, everyone else does at this point.
DC Rainmaker Except Wear OS, but they don’t qualify in any discussion on fitness metrics.
Why wouldn't you use your thumb 👍 to touch the button? Using the first finger seems odd
Dang, that accuracy is a let down. Was going to pick this up Friday to hopefully get better HR accuracy then my versa 2. Guess that’s not happening now.
Sorry to disappoint! :(
DC Rainmaker no worries. Might have saved me the frustration. Kinda contemplating the AW series 6 now after your accuracy with that one looked spot on with their new sensor. Just don’t like how they don’t show the heart rate at all times like the Fitbits do
Tim Bennett same
Tim Bennett I ended up buying both AW3 + fitbit charge 4 😂😂
Tim Bennett definitely! i have the charge 3 and recently got the AW SE. The AW does not have continuous heart rate monitoring. Even the sleep tracking is very basic and nowhere close as my charge 3. Such a letdown.
Hi everyone. Does anyone know if you can do TIMED interval training? I know there's heartrate etc. My wife needs to run for 4mins, walk for two. Does this watch happen to have that capability?
Thank you for your very detailed review. I was hoping for a warning about my stress level: bp has changed enough to trigger an alert, or increase in heart rate, rise in temperature. Instead, it appears they have given a two minute mindfulness exercise that could calm you down. Your demonstration of the GSR was eye opening. Maybe what I need is coming in a year or two.
It gives alerts if heart rate goes above whatever you set. I don't get a temp like 99.7 but will show if core temp is off compared to normal. Can do ecg at any time and also get oxygen level at any time. I to wanted something for blood pressure. I get panic attacks/anxiety and am trying to figure out my cause.. doesn't seem to be medical after 18 grand in Dr bills but would like to have current measurements when I'm feeling attack happen and to manage what it's doing to body then to let me relax. As u said hopefully next version but so far this has been at least somewhat helpful.
Hi, is it better than Garmin Venu..considering the price point and features..
hi 'RM' & look, I'm not disagreeing with any of Your Video Content. I'm a Doctor- ally Qualled Clin Psych & when I saw the 'Sense', my Ist thought was that this was a Nano-tized Recapitulation of the 1960's-70's BioFeedback Focus in Clinical Psychology/Psychiatry & that it could be effective in helping motivated people to achieve anxiety & stress-managenent nirvana,. ....;
''BUT'' (& is it really true that everything after the butt, is bs?),
(1) The Individual would need to be very goal-directed, in terms of producing, health/wellness outcomes &
(2) That individual would need to use the FitBit Pro Subscription and maybe an hour or two consult with a Clin Psych to get life-changing results.
Ultimately, & as You correctly surmise, the 'Sense' is simply a device that grabs & aggregates data & the real issue is how does the owner interpret and 'exploit' that raw data to achieve their goals.
Every year by the end of January, You see fitness/wellness subscriptions & Gizmo's by the 1000's on ebay, etc - We can agree to that, most people are looking for a quick-fix & live in a delusional world where the device/subscription and some small amount of motivation is gonna drive a dramatic change process - The simple fact is there ain't no easy way to slide up hill - cheers & keep up the excellent work - John 😇
I bought a Pitbit, and it fakes and stops the pulse while training...
Won't last much more than one year, Fitbit not known for reliability.
Liked your review - good parts and bad parts of the sense - thanks
11:21 Hey, Ray! Stop bothering my Alexa! 😋
Haha...in retrospect I should have come up with something way funnier.
Does this mean you prefer an AW 6 over a Fitbit Sense, or are there other competitors (eg Forerunner)? Would be nice to hear/see a comparison on what you consider the current top watches.
Easily AW6 over Fitbit Sense. For sport watches in the Garmin lineup you could look at the Venu or FR245 as more sport-focused offerings.
5 people from Fitbit disliked this video.
7 now lol 😆
Thanks for the video 👍🏻... I still prefer to have apple watch 3 with fitbit charge 4 😂... I wish if there is a brand that mix both smart & sport watch together but that seems to be impossible
Seriously! I was about to get the AW6 but it’s so lackluster in new features that it just doesn’t justify the price tag. If it at least had the temp sensor, I’d go with that.
Alx Zen as a smart watch AW3 still can do very good job with some health/sport benefits... actually I have the AW5 and was hopping apple add real new features... but after they release the AW5 I decided to downgrade to AW3 and buy fitbit charge 4...
What's your favorite 2020 watch so far? Why?
Wish someone did a review comparing all the top model from each company, quality feature comparison, not the price.
@@nsevv exactly, I want to see also how productive is the smartwatch not just fitness stuff.
Please make a comparison fitbit versa 3 vs garmin venu sq
Yup, Versa 3 arrives tomorrow!
@@Dcrainmaker Yes, please! I am supposed to pick up my Versa 3 tomorrow but am seriously considering if I should cancel my order now that I've seen your review. Currently struggling between Venu SQ and Versa 3. My Charge 2 just died today so I am in desperate need of a new watch. Thanks for the thorough review!
Thanks Ray! Accuracy issues are why I stop using my Fitbit Ionic. The floor data was off by a factor of 3 and heartrate was also wildly off. BTW-I just confirmed that on the DC Rainmaker Analyzer and ironically the Swim 2 heartrate data was no better when compared to a heartrate strap connected to a Wahoo Elemnt.
I have heard no experts question accuracy; in fact, heard the opposite.
Check reviews on fitbit google playstore and all the complaints on their forum. Stay away.
The review is from 9/2020, please keep that in mind.
what is the button for....just phone face on or off? If so, not a big deal.
It's to act as a 'back' button, as well as waking up the display when gestures don't work right.
For me great video as usual 👍👍
Thanks 👍
Seeing as they're going to be all googlified soon will they work with new huawei phones anyone know?
It'll work with any iOS or Android phone.
Hey, nice review. I am wondering if you had to choose between galaxy watch 3 and fitbit sense which you would choose? Do you think fitbit can address those problems with heart accuracy? Apple watch is not an option for me because I do not own an iphone and I do not want to own. I am about to buy a smartwatch and I am looking the best option for tracking mostly strength training and running on the treadmill but at the same time something that can track also my health (specifically reporting heart issues and have a very good sleep tracking. If it can help indicate a possibility of sleep apnea that would be perfect. Do you have any smartwatch on your mind to suggest? Thanks for the help
I had the Samsung 3 watch. I'm switching because Samsung won't connect to my weight watchers app.
Fitbit have no heart, the premium service is an example of them trying to find new ways to gouge more money.
@@nsevv sorry to tell you that they do have heart rate monitor. I have had my versa light for 2 years with a heart rate monitor. You have to find a clock face that shows the heart rate, there are tons that are greet. And I don’t subscribe to the premium membership, I am cheap.
Eine 💩 Uhr Fitbit Sense nur Fehler und Bugs in der App und Uhr den Hersteller kann man im 🚮 schmeißen. 🖕 Fitbit
I can’t believe they actually sell this. Feels like it should have stayed in house for about six months more
Why?