Why I Returned My Fitbit Sense | 5 Things I like and Don't Like About the Fitbit SENSE

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  • Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
  • After over a month with the Fitbit Sense, I want to share 5 things I like about it and 5 things I don't like and give my overall thoughts of the watch.
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  • @sierra9743
    @sierra9743 3 года назад +62

    I am totally happy with my Sense. I researched information on it before I purchased and it is what I expected. I have never owned an Apple watch, so I can't compare it with that. I got this watch for the health features more so than for the GPS, MUSIC etc. The health features work great in my opinion. I do know Apple watch does not have these health features. The stress feature really helps if you use it. In my opinion , it is the perfect upgrade for me from the Verse 2. I do not have any problem with syncing my watch. I have an Apple phone. So, I guess it depends what features are most important to the individual in determining which watch to purchase. Sense is more of a Health watch..Apple is not. Health meaning focusing on several health aspects other than exercise. I truly recommend the Sense if Health features are important to you and you like to keep track of this.

    • @aaabbb-py5xd
      @aaabbb-py5xd 3 года назад +1

      There's no fall detection though..

    • @alvinpatrick
      @alvinpatrick 3 года назад +15

      @@aaabbb-py5xd if you're relying on a watch to take care of your fall then you've got bigger problems.

    • @aaabbb-py5xd
      @aaabbb-py5xd 3 года назад +3

      @@alvinpatrick And if Fitbit is relying on your excuse to not include a feature, then I'll gladly buy its competitor's, creating a problem for both Fitbit and you lmao

    • @alvinpatrick
      @alvinpatrick 3 года назад

      @@aaabbb-py5xd lol that won't be a problem of mine. Just like falling isn't.

    • @aaabbb-py5xd
      @aaabbb-py5xd 3 года назад +1

      @@alvinpatrick Lol, then what explains your apparent concussion

  • @johnfrazzini
    @johnfrazzini 3 года назад +9

    Mine works great and does exactly what it is supposed to do. Only paid 210.00 for mine and I can use it as a phone like the apple watch. Worth every penny I paid

  • @Tetelestai116
    @Tetelestai116 3 года назад +6

    "Salesy" is the perfect word for the Fitbit vibes. Nice work sir.

  • @deepthoughtswithjessica
    @deepthoughtswithjessica 3 года назад +34

    I got the sense for my birthday and really like it so far. I am hoping for firmware updates to help with some of the interface issues. As far as the Apple Watch being worth it, I disagree. Definitely not the case for me, anyway. The one I want is double the price and the sleep analytics are subpar, at best. Sleep tracking is one of the most important things on my priority list. I already had a premium subscription for that reason. The lack of music storage was a huge mistake on Fitbit’s part though, I will totally agree. Not sure what the heck they were thinking with that maneuver.

    • @aaabbb-py5xd
      @aaabbb-py5xd 3 года назад +1

      Not sure what they were thinking? Lol how about money..

    • @joemann7971
      @joemann7971 3 года назад +2

      @@aaabbb-py5xd I had the ionic. The way they would transfer music to the watch was just terrible. I basically never used it because it was such a pain to put music on it.
      That's not to say they should have removed it. They should have improved it. Like, allowing you to use the included dock to plug it into a PC and transfer music over USB would have been good.

    • @aaabbb-py5xd
      @aaabbb-py5xd 3 года назад

      @@joemann7971 You said you don't know why they kept music storage off the watch, but I thought it was rather obvious that they're doing it for financial gain now or some time down the line, not that there's anything wrong with the profit motive in and of itself

    • @joemann7971
      @joemann7971 3 года назад +1

      @@aaabbb-py5xd that's very possible or they just say music storage as low priority. Personally, even back when I had my ionic, I just ended up buying a cheap MP3 player. Its super small, super light. It doesn't kill my watches battery and I can still go places without my phone. It also stores 100x more music since since I can easily drop 400 GB SD card onto it, and I can transfer music onto it ten times faster.

    • @joemann7971
      @joemann7971 3 года назад

      @@aaabbb-py5xd I'm not saying that's what everyone should do. I'm just saying the music transfer was so annoying to use I just decided to get a small mp3 instead of dealing with the watch.

  • @mason6300
    @mason6300 3 года назад +38

    If you want a smartphone on your wrist, buy an Apple watch. If you want a fitness tracker that also has some smart features, buy a Fitbit.
    For me personally, I had a Samsung galaxy watch 3, and while it had the higher build quality and more features, the fitness apps were terrible and badly integrated. I ended up having about 3 apps on my phone for what the Fitbit app does all in one. I have not tried the Apple watch but it seems better than Samsung in that area but also lags behind Fitbit in basic features like sleep monitoring.

    • @signalfire15
      @signalfire15 2 года назад +2

      Your first sentence is all of the information I needed to make a decision. Thank you!!

    • @JUDALATION
      @JUDALATION 2 года назад +2

      I dissagree... Why not use your phone instead of the Apple watch? The Apple watch is a watch trying to replace a phone you have in your pocket... its low battery and insane price made me return mines... I enjoy the long battery life of the Fitbit... it means I can use it as a watch... low maintnance, good accessory.

  • @Earl940G
    @Earl940G 3 года назад +12

    I never listen to music while exercising, never have a problem with it disconnecting from my phone. I love my Fitbit sense.

  • @ellisteel7793
    @ellisteel7793 2 года назад +1

    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!

  • @jpsheldon
    @jpsheldon 3 года назад +7

    I agree with all of your points. The watch face selection overall is terrible and paying a fee is just not going to happen, not to mention the standard faces Fitbit offers are nothing to write home about, zero thought was put into them.

  • @EdTaguba
    @EdTaguba 3 года назад +8

    Fitbit works on both iOS and Android vs just iOS with Apple Watch. Battery life is not that great either on Apple Watch . That’s just my opinion too. Thank you for the review

    • @MattW05
      @MattW05 3 года назад

      Yea with my series 6 I get about 18 hours out of it with minimal use

  • @akyhussain_
    @akyhussain_ 2 года назад +21

    You are literally spot on with every pro and con! The OS is soo laggy and the opposite of the fluid Apple Watch…but the health tracking features of the Fitbit (ESPECIALLY SLEEP TRACKING) and much better battery mean that I personally think the Fitbit beats the Apple Watch.
    Let me know what you guys think 👀

    • @mathmanchris666
      @mathmanchris666 2 года назад

      Apple Watch beats the Fitbit in health in my opinion and feature set but battery life is tough.

    • @dominickgabrielsen9254
      @dominickgabrielsen9254 2 года назад

      the big question is, does the sense 2 make it good again?

    • @johnoofsatchurch
      @johnoofsatchurch Год назад

      The os is very fluid for mine.

    • @johnoofsatchurch
      @johnoofsatchurch Год назад +1

      @@dominickgabrielsen9254 no Fitbit sense 2 is a downgrade and it’s made by Google and original sense is still made by Fitbit

  • @philnichols4680
    @philnichols4680 3 года назад +43

    Great job with pros and cons of the watch. I own one, and you’re spot on. And your background is awesome, very professional look.

  • @curlywurly4770
    @curlywurly4770 3 года назад +4

    Apple watch with the Fitbit sense battery would be the perfect watch. Apple watch doesn't even last a day, which negates the sleep monitoring.

  • @mokaakashiya0184
    @mokaakashiya0184 3 года назад +51

    I adore mine. I have not had syncing issues with mine, so I am not sure about that. As far as music storage on watch itself, it isn't a big deal to me. I think people are honestly too critical with that argument. I prefer to store music on my phone anyway(lot more space for more tracks) The only thing music related that I wish they had done is allow me to control my phone's music from my wrist. I don't do spotify, so that wouldn't help me. The battery life is the best of any smartwatch I've ever owned. As far as apple watch goes...Yeah right! You have to pay big to get into that ecosystem and getting an apple watch is only worth it if you already have an iphone. If you don't have an iphone, you are literally paying thousands just to have the privilege to buy their branding. Apple has way better competition now so they are no longer as great as they used to be and they refuse to adapt and step up. That's why I won't buy their products. You laugh at Fitbit for upselling you but don't mention Apple doing the exact same thing? That's laughable. Apple is the king of upsell :D

    • @viperomen914
      @viperomen914 3 года назад +1

      I bought a charge 4 way better then a Apple Watch obviously not as smart but that’s because it’s not a smart watch I wanted a fitness tracker or else I would have got the versa 3 or Fitbit sense also it’s not that I can’t afford a Apple Watch I have the series 2 and the battery life is horrible so I don’t want to upgrade to like a SE or series 6 to just get a little more then a day of battery life if lucky😂😂 but even so I must admit if you want a smart watch and have a iPhone it literally can’t get better then a Apple Watch anything that’s apple just clicks together they make it so easy and that’s why they get away with the prices

    • @Bunnyingrass
      @Bunnyingrass 2 года назад +2

      Ultimately Fitbit is primarily a fitness tracker, not a smartwatch, I bought it for that reason. The only thing I do not like is buying experience for Fitbit third-party apps like watch faces, it is horrible, they would benefit from a platform product similar to Apple shop. The idea of going to every company outside of Fitbit to pay them is ridiculous and too time-consuming.

    • @ErikMoody
      @ErikMoody 2 года назад

      "The only thing music related that I wish they had done is allow me to control my phone's music from my wrist." The sense can do that, look for sense controls and you can play,pause, ff etc. from your wrist.

    • @lunacui1364
      @lunacui1364 2 года назад

      Good comment 👍

    • @RainCloudzZzZz
      @RainCloudzZzZz 2 года назад

      @@ErikMoody they said they don’t listen to Spotify; the watch doesn’t control the play/pause for music, just Spotify, and only if it’s downloaded on the watch. They weren’t saying the watch doesn’t do this; it just doesn’t do it universally with all music sources (I hope that makes sense, I don’t know if I articulated that well lol)

  • @mfarrell930
    @mfarrell930 9 месяцев назад

    I don't listen to music when I run. Not to be able to hear the traffic and events around you is just asking for an accident. Though I did like your review, very thorough and well made. Keep up the good work.

  • @stuofthepots
    @stuofthepots 3 года назад +7

    Thanks I will stick with my Garmin after having considered this watch and listened to your feedback. Thanks a really great video, good job. Merry Christmas. Stuart

    • @nikkiw.4142
      @nikkiw.4142 3 года назад +3

      I have had 3 different Fitbits over the past 5 years. Let me state the facts that none of the devices last more than a year or so. I also had to have each one replace during the warranty period My last one was the ionic which was a 300 watch. I got 16 months out of after having it replace at 3 months. Never again. Save your money and save yourself a headache. Trust me.

    • @alvinpatrick
      @alvinpatrick 3 года назад +1

      @@nikkiw.4142 do you smash your wrists on rocks or something? I've had my fitbit since 2019 and I literally only take it off when I shower.

    • @nikkiw.4142
      @nikkiw.4142 3 года назад +1

      @@alvinpatrick
      No. Their products suck. I still have ALL THE NON WORKING ones and not one is broken on a physical level. I keep them to prove that. It a expensive reminder to myself WHY I don't buy Fitbit or will ever recommend after being with them for close to 6 years so miss me on that bull-sh*t.......the last 300 Ionic was my last.🤨 So just don't even try .

  • @adbeau
    @adbeau 3 года назад +2

    The problem with Fitbit dropping sync with the iPhone is so annoying. I have a first gen Versa, and I thought my Fitbit was just getting old. Apparently, this is an ongoing issue.

  • @grecuccionicola
    @grecuccionicola 3 года назад +4

    I don’t know of the button , I have sense , and the button works very wel , I like that I can set a short cut, with one push , and two push .
    I don’t know , why thy are so negative , it’s a very good product , and also feels premium,

    • @JATCHOYT
      @JATCHOYT  3 года назад +3

      Hi, I am not saying its a bad product, I even said at the end 'its an amazing piece of tech' - Its just very expensive and In my opinion its just not worth the price.

    • @grecuccionicola
      @grecuccionicola 3 года назад

      @@JATCHOYT I’m also happy if it was cheaper , but I look in the positive site of it , garmin and polar , are not cheap in the best thy have .
      The sense has , eda sensor , ecg , temperature, and also other that a garmin or polar has , even wath Samsung has , it has more to Ofer than these other , the only one that is worth the money, and you have also said, it’s Apple Watch , but as a overall health tracker , in comparison to these other watches , it’s the money worth.

  • @alvarogonzalez8807
    @alvarogonzalez8807 2 года назад +1

    Hey guys, just adding my two cents, for those who are like me waking up in the middle of the night and or taking naps through out the day, the galaxy watches and bands do record naps also the HUAWEI lines . I just owned the charge 5 and I do like the sleep tracker but they’re gps sucks big time

  • @BrandonGiesing
    @BrandonGiesing 3 года назад +4

    Regarding paying for Watch faces, you can't really count that as a negative toward Fitbit, that's the 3rd party designers charging money (which they do deserve for pouring hundreds of hours into designing a face) which is the same on every single other watch platform (Samsung Tizen, Wear OS, Apple, Facer, WatchMaker, etc.)

    • @Lumiden
      @Lumiden Год назад

      The watch faces suck. And yes, it's huge con.

    • @BrandonGiesing
      @BrandonGiesing Год назад

      @@Lumiden Did you even read my comment? I’m not talking about the ones included on the watch, I’m saying every platform allows developers to charge for watch faces so saying there’s paid watch faces isn’t a con, that has nothing to do with the quality of the watch faces included on the device and there’s plenty of both great and terrible watch faces for sale on every platform, not just Fitbit.

  • @coldblue42
    @coldblue42 3 года назад +6

    Great review. Really enjoyed the way you presented your thoughts. Very organized. Keep up good work!

  • @SK-lt1so
    @SK-lt1so Год назад +1

    The charger has a fatal flaw-there are four small pins on the charger that contact the watch.
    Inevitably, one gets depressed into the body of the charger.
    Once that happens, the charger will no loinger function.
    Avoid this watch, or be very careful when pressing the watch and charger together.

    • @bjones5189
      @bjones5189 Год назад

      I seem to go through a charger in about a month or two, then one of the pins drops and can't be repaired. An OEM charger goes for about $15 and 3rd party ones are unreliable). I recently got a Garmin Venu Sq. and am comparing it to the Sense. I don't use the music features in either watch. So far, both track my sleep well as well as other health stats. I feel the Garmin is a better-made device and has a solid charger (other users at where I work have had their chargers several years), and you don't have to pay a yearly fee to access the most valuable stats.

  • @gandharvmehra8611
    @gandharvmehra8611 3 года назад +3

    One of the best genuinereview given by anyone for Fitbit..I feel the same issues that you mentioned. I feel like buying amazfit Gtr 2. Its bad experience

  • @hermiecatherinegilbuena8827
    @hermiecatherinegilbuena8827 3 года назад +7

    I appreciate your honest comparison. I really needed this and you helped me make up my mind and not get future fit bits because I do agree with a lot of what you said. It’s not user friendly and the price is way too expensive compared to Apple.

    • @JATCHOYT
      @JATCHOYT  3 года назад +1

      Glad I could help!

    • @ThePixelbuilder
      @ThePixelbuilder 3 года назад

      Check out this comparison: ruclips.net/video/yg3pw9SBb0M/видео.html

    • @tomjerry3968
      @tomjerry3968 2 года назад

      @@JATCHOYT you saying the apple watch is worth every penny when the battery lasts less then 2 days 😂😂

  • @Daslicey
    @Daslicey 3 года назад +2

    The lagginess combined with he fitbit premium were for me the reasons to get the galaxy watch 3 instead of the fitbit sense

  • @waterofstars
    @waterofstars 2 года назад +1

    FYI...the Fitbit Sense can make you pace if you have a pacemaker! The magnet in the watch itself is strong enough to pick up a drill bit therefore can make one pace if your within 4 inches or less of your pacemaker. Can't control how close I place it while sleeping. :-( I was super bummed as there is no warning in regards to having a medical device and I really liked the watches capabilities.

    • @techguydilan
      @techguydilan 2 года назад +1

      The charge series has a clamp type charger instead of the magnetic one, at least up to the Charge 4. You'll sacrifice the mic and some of the smart apps though. Might be worth it if you want the tracking features though.

    • @techguydilan
      @techguydilan 2 года назад +1

      Correction: Charge 4 and below used a clamp type charger. The new Charge 5 uses a magnetic one just like the Sense. If you can find a Charge 4 still in box or maybe one of their other trackers use a clamp style charger would work better for you.

  • @terenc3439
    @terenc3439 2 года назад +1

    I only get about 2 days battery life on mine. I lose about 20% overnight. I wish there was a way to get better battery life without disabling features, because obviously you buy a watch to use these features

  • @danielrig5253
    @danielrig5253 3 года назад +3

    i was close to buying it but honestly , but honestly i would rather buy one of their older models, personally i dont need all these novelty features i just need a fitness tracker but i see what they are trying to do here..

    • @joemann7971
      @joemann7971 3 года назад

      The versa 3 is identical minus the ecg and eda sensors.

  • @gaijincoordinator2922
    @gaijincoordinator2922 3 года назад +2

    8:15 what do you mean? They have sensors that no one else has, and their sleep tracking is ahead of the whole market

  • @tokita1th
    @tokita1th 2 года назад +1

    I really like this watch and would buy it right away but my dealbreaker is that I can’t download music on spotify to listen on my runs offline without taking my phone 🙄 I don’t wanna run carrying 2 things 😅

  • @chermelichar6955
    @chermelichar6955 3 года назад +9

    Don't categorically dismiss Pandora. There ARE those of us who DO use it. Never underestimate the power of the Company who did the ground-breaking research. I get all the music I wish to hear from Pandora. Other than that I appreciated your review, so thanks.

    • @JATCHOYT
      @JATCHOYT  3 года назад +1

      I don't undervalue the app, I'm sure they're doing amazing work. My point was just to demonstrate differences between the apps user base numbers

    • @incrediblefella771
      @incrediblefella771 3 года назад +1

      @@JATCHOYT nahhhh. It sounded that you were undervaluing the app. You don't have my support on that

    • @ashleyromero1873
      @ashleyromero1873 2 года назад +1

      I use Pandora and have never used Spotify.

    • @pekaboo454
      @pekaboo454 Год назад

      Pandora premium here. Love it!

  • @indiagate4914
    @indiagate4914 3 года назад +1

    Great review. I was thinking to buy this watch. But now dropped it as downloaded music on watch is must have feature for me. I don't want to carry my phone while running/exercise.

  • @sherrillbryant149
    @sherrillbryant149 2 года назад +2

    I really love my Fitbit Sense. I have had two Sense watches. However, at having each of them for over a year, the face comes up and does not stick to the watch. The watch works, but the face is hanging on at the corner. Since this has happened on two different watches, I am not sure if I want another one. Fitbit may need to use better adhesive for the face.

    • @rochellejohnson1512
      @rochellejohnson1512 2 года назад

      The face on my Versa 2 popped up, saw a video about using gorilla glue to fix it. Thinking about Sense, but if it has the same problem, no Thanks.

  • @techguydilan
    @techguydilan 2 года назад +1

    *sigh* Wanted an objective review but you can always tell someone is an Apple fan boy is when their number 1 critique is that it's "not as innovative as the Apple Watch" when it literally has more features than the Apple watch. The Apple watch might be more fluid but is unable to give you the amount of information about your own health than the Fitbit can.

  • @nikkiw.4142
    @nikkiw.4142 3 года назад +3

    Great review. Fit bit will never get another dollar out of me. Their products are not built to last.

    • @dragonbone5000
      @dragonbone5000 3 года назад +1

      My Fitbit Blaze is still working 100% (almost 5 years now), and I use it daily for all functions. I just ordered the Sense last night. It’s arriving today woohoo 🥳.

    • @nikkiw.4142
      @nikkiw.4142 3 года назад +1

      @@dragonbone5000
      I had been with Fitbit for 6 years....Six years with 3 different types of watches And ever single one had to be replaced my charger 2 the second one they replace is the only working one...i have it to my nana.so I think I'm being VERY VERY fair in my view. It wasn't your 300 dollars lost. So yeah our views may be different by many many miles. I be a straight fool to give fitbit anymore of my hard earn money.🤷🏽‍♀️

    • @nikkiw.4142
      @nikkiw.4142 3 года назад

      @@dragonbone5000
      Oh I love my new curve samsung watch does everything the ionic "did" plus more. Brought it refurbished. and you can change the batteries in it.

    • @inbetweenworlds
      @inbetweenworlds 3 года назад +1

      @@nikkiw.4142 Omg. Saaaaame! It's like burning money!

  • @stuvius
    @stuvius 2 года назад

    Short intro, straight to the point, and good structure. Really got me thinking whether I should buy it. Great review mate

  • @richardcoston5662
    @richardcoston5662 2 года назад +1

    Got the Sense and sent it back. No music downloads like my Ionic. It also it felt warm on my wrist and was much heavier than my Ionic.so I replaced it with a tracker Charge 5. Actually I like the Charge 5 better because the Sense looks to much like an I watch and it does just about as many functions as the Sense. JMHO but I miss my Ionic Adidas! I wish they never had the recall.

  • @caseymccauley4803
    @caseymccauley4803 3 года назад +4

    Coming from having the Fitbit Charge 3, its a major upgrade. I am already used to the haptic feedback button and I do not have integrated gps nor music. Just a bummer that I cannot put my own music onto the device which sucks. But I plan on getting this or the Fitbit Versa 3 for Black Friday as an early Christmas present to myself.

  • @zhubarb
    @zhubarb 3 года назад +4

    Thanks for these observations. The 5 negatives you listed actually put me off, I was about to order one(!).

  • @SarahBabe
    @SarahBabe 3 года назад +4

    This is a really great review. Thank you very much for your time on this!

  • @FATAFRAGOLA
    @FATAFRAGOLA 2 года назад

    THANKS for the review. They should hire you! FitBit's phone customer service is terrible.

  • @mfaine
    @mfaine 3 года назад +16

    If the Apple smart watch worked with Android phones they wouldn't have a market at all. I wish I could get something as nice as the Apple smart watch but that works with Android.

  • @Mrdagopy
    @Mrdagopy 3 года назад +2

    Muy sensato el comentario, muchos años con la linea fitbit y siento lo mismo, se ha vuelto comercial. Las nuevas funciones son fabulosas SP02, temperatura, stress, ronquidos, electrocardiograma, muy, muy buenas, pero no tiene mucho sentido pagar una suscripcion cuando que han duplicado los precios.

  • @weekendwarrior8179
    @weekendwarrior8179 2 года назад +2

    I've had it for literally 1 day and I'm returning it for all the reasons you said. Disconnects on my s21 ultra all the time and paying a subscription for something every other watch does for free? Nope.

    • @alexandraeliadis7153
      @alexandraeliadis7153 2 года назад

      What watch will you be getting then? I have the same phone as you and now tbh I prop won't order the sense. I have a galaxy watch 3 but hate it!

  • @davidmandaki3939
    @davidmandaki3939 3 года назад +1

    pretty much agree with the overall point here.. it shoudlnt costs this much

  • @davesearth1
    @davesearth1 3 года назад

    Keep on looking at Mercari. I got lucky and got it for $91 about a month ago. It had a small crack but everything works perfectly.

  • @cra50igr
    @cra50igr 3 года назад

    Mines keeps disconnecting UR 100% RIGHT! GREAT POINTS!!!!

  • @Danmajor555
    @Danmajor555 3 года назад +7

    Please do a video comparing it to others. Great video!👍🏾

  • @breakingcustombc2925
    @breakingcustombc2925 3 года назад

    I didn't get this because of no offline storage options for Spotify. I don't want to take my phone with me while I run or exercise. That's why I went with the Garmin Vivoactive 4.

  • @b.l.brownfield1828
    @b.l.brownfield1828 2 года назад +1

    Good insights. Appreciate the info about being nickeled and dimed for apps that as you said, at the premium price being asked should be free.

  • @54mrbola
    @54mrbola 2 года назад

    100% agree. Subscription is wrong wrong wrong!!!

  • @gosmartauto7218
    @gosmartauto7218 3 года назад +6

    wish android has the equivalent of the apple watch

    • @gezzapk
      @gezzapk 3 года назад

      They do.. Samsung has galaxy watch

  • @garysmith8761
    @garysmith8761 2 года назад +1

    The pins on the back of the magnet, one pin broke. getting one under warranty will take 7-10 days to receive. Buy that time watch will be dead. :(

    • @bjones5189
      @bjones5189 Год назад

      This problem has been going on since they developed this form of charging. They don't seem interested in correcting it. After going through 5 charging cords since I bought it March of this year, I'm checking out Garmin to replace the Sense.

  • @robertkeown2406
    @robertkeown2406 Год назад

    I have a Sense and I am constantly having issues with the sleep mode it will do what it's supposed to for a day or two then nothing for a day or two. Then it won't break down your sleep into the categories or won't start sleep at the proper time.

  • @mikegillis22
    @mikegillis22 Год назад

    I really miss my ionic! No music storage on sense. If I only knew...

  • @warrenb9343
    @warrenb9343 2 года назад +2

    I listen to Pandora and so does everyone I know, family friends, everyone. Works great on the Sense. Spotify? What is that? For people that watch TikTok, I guess. Other than that, I hate the button and the salesiness of the watch as well. Overall it's great and the price has come way down since your review.

    • @MrJeremydb91
      @MrJeremydb91 2 года назад

      Pandora is great! Helps me discover new music I wouldn’t find otherwise. The playlists are good too, love it!

    • @kartik1396
      @kartik1396 2 года назад

      I know you really wanted to be edgy and compare Spotify to tik tok.
      Well here's my rendition of it: pandora? What is that? For people who are cave trolls, I guess.

  • @deduke6544
    @deduke6544 3 года назад +4

    This watch is amazing for health reasons, it tells me every time I am in Afib. I also love the sleep tracking and the long battery life.

  • @dplace
    @dplace 3 года назад +3

    I use Pandora

  • @pekaboo454
    @pekaboo454 Год назад

    I have a versa 2 love it, but I didn’t know that it dropping connection was a problem. I actually like not having it connected all the time!

  • @erlingervik9979
    @erlingervik9979 3 года назад +6

    One difference between Fitbit Sence and Apple Watch, is that Apple Watch need to be charged every day, but Fitbit mostly once a week. Besides, you don't need a iPhone either.

    • @captainsidewinder
      @captainsidewinder 3 года назад

      This is why I chose it over iwatch

    • @randomwicked9806
      @randomwicked9806 3 года назад +1

      I returned my Galaxy Watch 3 for that reason. Wouldn't last 24 hours with just basic watch only use.

    • @keimorgan5654
      @keimorgan5654 3 года назад +2

      That’s why I chose the Fitbit Sense.. Better battery life.

  • @wyattbreymeyer4033
    @wyattbreymeyer4033 2 года назад

    i still have my original versa, the nice thing about fitbit is battery life is a priority for pretty much all of their devices, the main reason i dont have an apple watch is that the battery sucks, garmin, fossil, are almost as bad,

  • @davidberriman5903
    @davidberriman5903 2 года назад

    I think it is wrongly named. It should be Nonsense. It keeps finding floors that I haven't been up. It is showing 18 it should be 10. Unless it is now doing an accumulation of parts of a floor but even then it is being very creative. I was hoping it would be Ionic with the bugs knocked out. Instead they have come up with a whole heap of new ones.

  • @curlywurly4770
    @curlywurly4770 3 года назад +1

    What's the bet Apple makes sure there's sync issues with every non Apple watch?

  • @dhiresh5980
    @dhiresh5980 2 года назад

    One more con not mentioned here: Spo2 feature is not on demand, rather it measures only during sleep

  • @CiciMunchkinnXD
    @CiciMunchkinnXD 2 года назад

    Ive been on the fence of keeping my Apple Watch series 7 I just purchased, and the return window is coming soon. I have considered the Fitbit sense because you can find it for around $180 on ebay or mercari brand new in box, and the Apple watch was $360 USD not including tax- and I dont know I feel like its way too much smart watch when I can just use my phone for many of the capabilities. I really just want a good tracker, something that plays music and I can leave my phone in my bag and use the watch instead with bluetooth, respond to messages, etc. But now I am seeing that for the price, I might aswell just keep my Apple watch. Atleast it has a good resell value if I do decide to get rid of it

  • @moshet842
    @moshet842 2 года назад

    I don't listen to music when running because it can be disorienting and causes me to not pay attention to my surrounding. I also use Deezer and Tidal

  • @kaitee9020
    @kaitee9020 3 года назад

    Premium features man sounds so much like every company ever (apple, samsung, microsoft)

  • @skytechm07
    @skytechm07 3 года назад +1

    Great vid !Where can we get your table top desk and the light behind ?

  • @rohitravikumar1018
    @rohitravikumar1018 3 года назад +2

    Great review👏👏👏

  • @mason8997
    @mason8997 3 года назад +4

    Right on target! Had mine for a week. Not sure if I'll keep it.

  • @Toxicalll
    @Toxicalll 3 года назад

    I got the sense from outlet for -56%. So cheaper than the other watches. I think it's worth it now🤣

  • @facetime4me
    @facetime4me 3 года назад +1

    Superior review! Well done!

  • @rlei327
    @rlei327 2 года назад

    I can't agree more on your dislike point (4)!!! If I am paying a premium price for a watch, I would expect those feature are FOC. If it goes subscription model, then the watch should be sold much cheaper, isn't it? I have been using my Fitbit Ionic for almost 4 years, now I am thinking to switch to Apple Watch, really sick and tired of this 'salsy' tactic of Fitbit.

  • @tubarooney
    @tubarooney 3 года назад +1

    I wish I had seen this before buying a few months ago. (I watched loads of reviews but sadly yours didn't pop up.) I am now into fourth day with no syncing having tried everything recommended. So frustrating!!

    • @JacobConkin
      @JacobConkin 3 года назад

      Did you contact Fitbit Support?

  • @scornbro112
    @scornbro112 3 года назад +2

    its true.. might as well spend a bit more and get the apple watch 6 SE

    • @JATCHOYT
      @JATCHOYT  3 года назад

      my thoughts exactly

    • @mfaine
      @mfaine 3 года назад +1

      It doesn't work with android phones so that's not an option for many.

    • @captainsidewinder
      @captainsidewinder 3 года назад +1

      One day battery on the iwatch is a big no

  • @jasonscottish2824
    @jasonscottish2824 3 года назад +1

    Why do people keep comparing a fitness watch to a smart watch. People! fitbit and the Apple Watch are two different things stop comparing them. There are things the fitbit is dedicated for that the smart watch doesn’t have EX. a longer battery life, why? because if you are tracking your health with consistent accuracy you need a device thats going to run longer to give you consistent analytics, the apple watch only last 16-19hrs because it has other dedications outside of the health realm. Stop comparing them please.

    • @JATCHOYT
      @JATCHOYT  3 года назад +1

      Smart watches have features like built in mics for calls or voice assistants, NFC payments, music control, Bluetooth to connect with external speakers, an app store, and GPS tracking, all of which the Sense has. I would say the Sense was Fitbits attempt to break out of just being a fitness tracker and more of a smart watch, so I think it's totally fair to compare it to the apple watch. Also if we were to entertain the idea that the Sense is just a fitness tracker, then it's price is an even bigger problem.

    • @jasonscottish2824
      @jasonscottish2824 3 года назад

      @@JATCHOYT I can agree with that to some extent, the price is ridiculous yes, especially compared to other fitness watches, but if you really dive into a lot of the features and benefits it's pretty impressive compared to what other brands offer, especially having that data so accessible. They should keep the analytics simple and cut back on the premium features, I think that is a big turn off, consumers already pay $300+ for this watch then have to deal with a limited 6 months premium then no more analytics - unless you pay of course -. And obviously, it is a marketing strategy to add more smartwatch feature to the fitness band, if it's going to be on your hand for hours or days I think its only right to add a talk/call feature, app store to purchase fitness-related apps, etc, I don’t think it was them necessarily breaking into the smartwatch territory, they just wanted to offer their consumers more, especially for that $300 mark up price! They are just saying, Hey we will always be a dedicated fitness tracker BUT, we also want this device to fit into your everyday lifestyle

  • @MrPomo2
    @MrPomo2 2 года назад

    This watch is now selling for about $199 According to what I read, it seems it's going to be discontinued and replaced by the Pixel watch. Google owns fit bit. This seems about right, I bought a Garmin watch from Sam's club years ago. It died on me and Garmin set me a new one. At the time the Garmin watch was at a close out price of $185. We will see how well Goggle supports a discontinued product. So far so good with mine. the sleep tracking works, I didn't need the snoring thing because I already know... I snore lightly (ask the wife, she will tell you). As for the watch faces , hey when you buy an analog watch it only has one face, the one the manufacturer put on it. there are enough free faces available.

  • @kimchee94112
    @kimchee94112 2 года назад

    Reliability seems to be a major issue. Won't sync, won't charge, tech support verified its dead and could not be fixed.

  • @russelldawkins9094
    @russelldawkins9094 3 года назад +1

    Very helpful video. Thanks for your effort.

  • @nadanido
    @nadanido 2 года назад

    I strongly agree with Bluetooth and the money ,two out of five.

  • @staceyedwards654
    @staceyedwards654 2 года назад

    Mine only holds battery two days. Never get six days out of it.

  • @eBuddy1999
    @eBuddy1999 3 года назад +2

    If the ECG feature is ever available in Canada, I will buy the Fitbit Sense.

  • @charleswendt4868
    @charleswendt4868 3 года назад

    I agree, I have both the Apple and the Sense

  • @ZeusCR21
    @ZeusCR21 2 года назад

    Exactly, why add the GPS if we must take our phone to use Spotify. Deal breaker for me!

  • @glitterglam6441
    @glitterglam6441 2 года назад

    I want to return it too 🙃 its been 3- 5 days and I hate it already.

  • @aes1373
    @aes1373 3 года назад +2

    For the price, the lack of blood pressure monitoring is a huge miss.

  • @oldbloke135
    @oldbloke135 3 года назад +2

    An office full of Fitbit executives sat and discussed the pros and cons of allowing us to download our own music onto our own watches. They decided to prevent us from doing it. They made that decision for commercial reasons, not technical reasons. And that is why tens of thousands of these watches (including mine) will be returned on December 27th! They have made the mother of all stupid decisions.

  • @JATCHOYT
    @JATCHOYT  3 года назад +4

    What smart watch are you rocking?

  • @karotechyt
    @karotechyt 3 года назад

    do you know how to turn off fitbit sense after factory reset? all the time there is a screen where the download fitbit application is displayed. I do not know how to turn off the watch in this moment

  • @xiomara360
    @xiomara360 2 года назад

    Thank you!! Can the Fit Bit Sence be used with a IPhone??

  • @ErikMoody
    @ErikMoody 2 года назад

    I have never had a problem with my sense disconnecting from my phone. I use a Pixel 5 , Pixel 6 and LG V60 and no connection problems at all. Wonder why you're having issues?

  • @GeraldOng
    @GeraldOng 2 года назад

    "Who doesn't listen to music when they run" ... urrrrghhhh me? 😆

  • @Budget-Cars-And-Bikes
    @Budget-Cars-And-Bikes 2 года назад

    So what would you suggest? I need GPS, ability to load my own music, oxygen and heart sensor, etc etc, byt must be android as I don't own an iphone :)

  • @jockmiller3056
    @jockmiller3056 Год назад

    Great Video Ur right it’s over priced & not as good quality as apple I had a versa & just after warranty it fell apart then bought a sense it stopped working & was replaced under warranty when it stops working I will probably get a charge 5 as I need to monitor my heart & there app is great 😎

  • @moderndaypirate8931
    @moderndaypirate8931 3 года назад

    Have they done any updates which improved some of the issues?

  • @ThePixelbuilder
    @ThePixelbuilder 3 года назад +1

    Apple: Let's do something amazing, mindblowing to our watch... hey what about a compass?
    OK, it's your conclusing but I bet it is not representative. Why compare to a watch that is only avaiable in the Apple environment? If we would start with that, the Apple watch is the worst of all. They say it's because we car about our customers, I say it's because they are afraid of different platforms.

  • @KayQhosa
    @KayQhosa 3 года назад

    Great review. Thanks

  • @clarencewhite3126
    @clarencewhite3126 2 года назад

    Yes I have a Fitbit sensor

  • @stickyrice2141
    @stickyrice2141 2 года назад

    I don't listen to music while running...

  • @randomwicked9806
    @randomwicked9806 3 года назад +1

    Returned my Galaxy Watch 3 simply for horrible battery drain. Loved the watch but was useless for a tracker as I had to charge it every night. Just picked up the Sense today. I don't listen to much music so not an issue for me but I understand the concern. Not a fan of the haptic button but thinking that will just take some time to get used to, not a long term issue for me. The lack of good looking watch faces is mind boggling. They all look like they were done in the 90's at the first start of internet. Am I missing something that they cannot build quality looking faces?? Appreciate the video- thanks!

    • @shirleyfaucett4916
      @shirleyfaucett4916 3 года назад

      My watch sucks can get no help bought watch at BEST BUY.they are useless ,you have to pay to get help.do not support a business that you pay good money for a product and pay ro find how to get help.

  • @MaMart27
    @MaMart27 3 года назад

    Bonjour, merci pour cette revue complète. Je souhaite en prendre une pour noël pour madame mais elle est équipée d’un Huawei P20 pro. J’ai entendu parlé de problèmes avec cette marque mais je ne parviens pas à trouver comment m’assurer que tel ou tel modèle de téléphone fonctionne ou non. Aurais tu une idée ? Merci