The Fitbit Sense 2 is often more successful than its successor, the Fitbit Sense. Although it’s unfortunate that many of the stress-management tools are only accessible to Fitbit Premium subscribers, the Sense offers a six-month free trial, so you can still benefit greatly from them even if you decide not to continue with the subscription after that. ..
The Fitbit Sense is one of the priciest and most advanced smartwatches on the market. It offers electrocardiogram (ECG) heart rhythm monitoring and electrodermal (EDA) stress monitoring, as well as a whole lot more. ..
Do you think the Sense’s fitness tracker is worth your money?
Fitbit Sense review: Design
The Fitbit Sense is a more advanced fitness tracker than the Fitbit Versa 2. It has more sensors, including heart rate and steps taken, and is made of stronger materials. The aluminum and stainless steel case is virtually identical to the Versa 2, which makes it much more durable.
The build quality of the Apple Watch is good. It has a slightly rounded 1.58-inch AMOLED panel, compared to the Versa 2’s. The screen is good viewing angles, and it is sufficiently bright outside in the sun. The display is still surrounded by a large bezel, but it is noticeably smaller than the bezels on earlier Fitbit watches.
The Fitbit Charge 4 and Charge 5 no longer have a physical back button, but instead have an inductive button on the left side. This button is used as a home button instead. ..
The inductive buttons on my phone don’t work very well. I’ve had to learn to use the back button a lot more often because it’s low on the case, so I’ve become used to swiping backwards instead. This has made it difficult for me to get my hands on the phone when I need it most.
Interface and controls
If you’re looking for a smartwatch that can do all of the things that other watches can, you might want to look at the Apple Watch.
MapMyRun, the fitness tracker company, has announced that it will not be available on the Sense smartwatch. The company says that Fitbit probably wants you to use its run-tracking instead. Playlists from Spotify and Deezer can be stored on the Fitbit Sense so you can play music directly from the watch. While Spotify can be controlled from the watch, you cannot download music to the watch directly from the service.
Spotify is changing how it operates, and we hope this affects how you use the service. For example, you can make hands-free Bluetooth calls using the mic and speakers, send incoming calls to voicemail, and adjust the volume without having to reach for your phone.
Fitbit Sense review: Display
The left-side button on the Apple iPhone case can be customized to provide quick access to your most frequently used apps. A single press launches one app, while a double press shows four shortcuts to additional apps.
The watch’s colour display is bright, clear, and responsive. This was especially helpful for quickly starting an EDA scan and accessing our favorite workouts without having to scroll through the watch’s menus. ..
Swiping to the right on the Fitbit app displays a variety of settings, including do-not-disturb mode, screen brightness, volume, and sleep mode. You can customize the shade that displays your notifications by swiping down from any screen. This shade is part of the Fitbit app. ..
Tracking
The Sense’s sleep tracking was erratic the first few nights I wore it, sometimes recording that I didn’t fall asleep until 2:30 in the morning and other nights splitting my sleep into two parts. You can edit your sleep logs after the fact, but you won’t receive a sleep score if you do. ..
After changing the sensitivity from Normal to Sensitive, the Sense was able to accurately record one night. The Sense believed we slept for only two hours the second night, which was a bad sleep night for me. When it functions, you are given a score for your overall sleep, with a score closer to 100 being better, along with information about your heart rate and estimated oxygen variation.
The new Fitbit Health Metrics dashboard provides more comprehensive information on trends over time, tracking breathing rate, resting heart rate, heart rate variability, SpO2 levels, and skin temperature variation. ..
Fitbit Sense review: Other features
The Fitbit Sense is a small, but powerful, fitness tracker. It has a slew of sensors and gizmos under the hood, including support for Fitbit Pay and data relay to your phone via the Fitbit app. Both Alexa and Google Assistant are available as options. ..
The app will track your steps, distance walked, and calorie count by default. You can also add your own goals and tracking preferences to customize the experience.
The Apple Watch Series 7 has a six-day battery life, but you’ll see less of a return on a single charge if you prod the device frequently and run ECGs and other tests.
The Fitbit Sense has been updated to include features that are specific to heart health, such as an ECG monitor and blood oxygen measurements. This makes it a great choice for people who are looking for a fitness tracker that can also provide important health information.
Fitbit Sense review: Battery life
The Sense met the two-day battery life claim with the always-on display turned off, two 30-minute workouts, a few stress measurements, and a full night of sleep tracking. Turning off the always-on display and only using raise to wake increased the battery life to about 4.5 days between charges. ..
Despite the battery dropping to a low state after an outdoor bike ride, outdoor workouts appear to be a strain on the device. Lexy noticed the battery had dropped to nearly 50% after a particularly strenuous 2.5-hour bike ride. If you are actively using GPS and have the screen set to “always-on,” you will get about 12 hours of battery life.
If you turn off GPS and set the screen to “auto-wake,” you can get up to six days out of the battery. To charge the watch, a proprietary magnetic USB charging disc snaps onto the back of the device. It takes less than two hours to fully charge the watch.
Price and Configurations options
The Fitbit Sense is a reasonably priced fitness tracker in comparison to other smartwatches. However, at $209 it is a large sum of money. Prior to this test, it would have cost more for a fitness tracker than the Fitbit Sense. ..
We believe the Fitbit Sense is one of the best fitness trackers on the market, and it offers some great features that are not found on more affordable models. It is lightweight and easy to use, and it has top-tier features that make it a great choice for those looking for an affordable fitness tracker.
The main reason I don’t like the Fitbit Sense is because it doesn’t have any of the features that make the Fitbit Charge worth its price tag. The Charge has heart rate monitoring and tracking of sleep, whereas the Sense does not. Additionally, the Charge also has a built-in speaker, whereas the Sense does not.
Final Words
The Fitbit Sense is a good fit for those who are looking for a complete health monitoring package. The health reports and pattern tracking features of the Fitbit Premium can be helpful for tracking your heart rate, monitoring your oxygen levels, and enhancing your sleep cycles. The Fitbit Sense is an all-around device that looks chic and fashionable on your wrist, making it a good choice for those who want to up their fitness game or take their health and overall wellness more seriously. ..
