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Fitbit Blaze

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Pros

  • 24×7 tracking of HR is pretty stable otherwise and seems pretty good
  • style is pretty personal
  • most helpful and insightful

Cons

  • lack of real smartphone notifications
  • it takes a third party to set it up
  • The Surge is a bit thicker than many other GPS watches

Key specs

  • 1.3 in
  • LCD
  • 240, 180 px
  • Gorilla Glass
  • Colour screen
  • 40.13 mm
  • yes
  • yes

Fitbit Blaze - Pros & Cons

Fitbit Blaze

Pros

  • 24×7 tracking of HR is pretty stable otherwise and seems pretty good
  • style is pretty personal
  • most helpful and insightful
  • Soft TPU material with smooth finish for a sporty look
  • Backcountry & Competitive Cyclist offer free 2-day shipping
  • platform is simple and easy to use
  • It is pretty cool and executed very well
  • this works out just fine
  • leather one the best
  • accuracy is certainly good enough
  • all comfortable to wear - and crucially

Cons

  • lack of real smartphone notifications
  • it takes a third party to set it up
  • The Surge is a bit thicker than many other GPS watches
  • it only snaps in via the backside
  • there is no lock function on the device
  • the Fitbit logo even sits below the main display
  • the screen is often unresponsive
  • not-too-heavy lean toward being a
  • touchscreen fitness band has smarts but lacks style
  • no other Fitbit products have swappable straps
  • A bit bulky

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Fitbit Blaze - Full Specifications

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Display
Screen size1.3 in
Display technologyLCD
Screen resolution240 x 180 px
Type of glassGorilla Glass
Type of screenColour screen
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Notifications
Notifications
  • Calendar Reminder
  • Incoming Call
  • Text Message
Incoming notification optionsView Content
Methods Of NotificationBacklit Screen
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Connectivity
3G (UMTS)no
4G (LTE)no
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
Wi-Fino
NFCno
USByes
Built-in navigation systemno
GPSyes
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Features
Built-in camerano
Accelerometeryes
Altimeteryes
Ambient Light Sensoryes
Barometeryes
Heart rate monitoryes
Compassyes
Gyroscopeyes
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Dimensions
Case diameter1.58 in
Case height1.65 in
Case thickness0.44 in
Weight1.55 oz
Replaceable wrist bandsyes
Watch case material
  • Stainless steel
  • Plastic/Synthetic
Wrist band material
  • Rubber
  • Leather
  • Silicone
Colour of bracelet
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Purple
Water resistanceyes
Fully waterproofno
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Power
Battery technologyLi-polymer
Battery capacity167.0 mAh
Average battery life (standby)120.0 h
Battery life (running)120.0 h

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Fitbit Blaze Fitbit - Editorial Reviews (19)

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Fitbit Blaze FitBit Blaze review | TitaniumGeek
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TitaniumGeek
Published: 05.09.2016
FitBit Blaze review | TitaniumGeek

FitBit have placed a beautiful OLED screen into an elegant case, coupled with a terrific user interface - yet making for a surprising FitBit Blaze Review

Fitbit Blaze Fitbit Blaze reviewed: A totally unnecessary tracker with a few cool features
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Ars Technica
Fitbit Blaze reviewed: A totally unnecessary tracker with a few cool features

It's not a bad device, I just don't know why it exists.

Fitbit Blaze Fitbit Blaze Review
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TechGearLab
Published: 11.01.2017
Fitbit Blaze Review
4.8

The Fitbit Blaze is Discontinued as of Spring 2018 Tying for the top overall score out of the bunch, the Fitbit Blaze took home our Editors' Choice award...

Fitbit Blaze Fitbit Blaze Review - Nerd Techy
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Published: 08.02.2016
Fitbit Blaze Review - Nerd Techy

Recently showcased at CES 2016 and set to release on March 15th, 2016, the Fitbit Blaze is the newest smart watch that everyone’s starting to get really excited about. Designed specifically for the active lifestyle, Fitbit specifically stated that it’s not a smartwatch, it’s a “fitness watch”. Note: At no extra cost to you, we may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more. Design and Appearance In recent years, Fitbit has been taking the smart fitness and heart rate monitor market by storm. Their latest release, the Fitbit Blaze, initially may seem quite similar to the Fitbit

Fitbit Blaze Fitbit Blaze review
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Wareable
Published: 04.04.2017
Fitbit Blaze review
4.0

(We first reviewed the Fitbit Blaze way back in March 2016, but since then Fitbit has been updating its smartwatch-fitness tracker hybrid. We've come back t...

Fitbit Blaze Fitbit Blaze In-Depth Review
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DC Rainmaker
Published: 03.03.2016
Fitbit Blaze In-Depth Review

Almost exactly two months ago at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Fitbit announced their latest higher-end wearable, the Fitbit Blaze.  The company positioned it as a smart fitness watch, aiming to offer something midway between the higher-end

Fitbit Blaze Fitbit Blaze review: a 'smarter' fitness tracker is still kind of dumb
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The Verge
Published: 15.03.2016
Fitbit Blaze review: a 'smarter' fitness tracker is still kind of dumb

It's a Fitbit through and through, but doesn't offer much new

Fitbit Blaze Fitbit Blaze Review: Big-Screen Fitness Tracker
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Tom's Guide
Published: 17.02.2017
Fitbit Blaze Review: Big-Screen Fitness Tracker
3.5

This fitness tracker that looks like a smartwatch has a big color display and guided workouts.

Fitbit Blaze Fitbit Blaze review
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TechRadar
Published: 21.11.2018
Fitbit Blaze review
3.5

A solid fitness tracker, but it won't set the world alight

Fitbit Blaze Fitbit Blaze Review
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PCMAG
Published: 19.02.2016
Fitbit Blaze Review
3.5

If you're new to the world of fitness tracking, the Fitbit Blaze is a solid choice. But if you're looking for a smartwatch, or to upgrade anything but a first-generation tracker, the Blaze is unlikely to satisfy.

Fitbit Blaze Fitness-infused watch that's more likable than you'd expect
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CNET
Published: 29.08.2016
Fitness-infused watch that's more likable than you'd expect

Fitbit's first crack at an everyday fitness smartwatch is mostly a success

Fitbit Blaze Fitbit Blaze review | Stuff
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Fitbit Blaze review | Stuff

Can Fitbit’s latest smart ticker set the sports watch world alight?

Fitbit Blaze Fitbit Blaze review: A solid tracker, but should you buy the Versa?
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Alphr
Published: 05.01.2016
Fitbit Blaze review: A solid tracker, but should you buy the Versa?
4.0

So should you? When I first reviewed the Fitbit Blaze back in 2016, it was billed as the company's first smartwatch. The truth, as you can see from the original review below, is that it was more smartish than

Fitbit Blaze Fitbit Blaze
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 27.11.2019
Fitbit Blaze

Fitbit Blaze (Smart Watch / Fitness Tracker): 4 out of 5 stars from 244 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Fitbit Blaze Fitbit Blaze Review: Half fitness tracker, half smartwatch | Finder
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finder.com.au
Published: 22.03.2016
Fitbit Blaze Review: Half fitness tracker, half smartwatch | Finder

The Fitbit Blaze isn’t quite a smartwatch, but it’s a little more ambitious than Fitbit’s other activity trackers in terms of its overall user interface.

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