Table 8.
Summary of pros and cons from reviewer opinions for the Fitbit Flex
| Reviewer Name | Article Name | Review Date | Reference Site | Advantages (Pros) | Disadvantages (Cons) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weebly | Fitbit Flex review | 10-Aug-14 | [27] | 1. Comfy wristband form factor | 1. Does not track flights of stairs (like the Fitbit One) |
| 2. Shower-safe water resistance | 2. Always visible if worn with short sleeves | ||||
| 3. Very adjustable wristband | 3. No screen on device to show detailed information on goal progress | ||||
| 4. Progress lights tell you how close you are to reaching your daily goal | 4. Very hard to attach to wrist and can pop off (while canoeing, for me) | ||||
| 5. Wireless syncing | 5. Have to tap band repeatedly to enter/exit sleep mode or stop the silent alarm | ||||
| 6. Great integration with existing fitness apps like MyFitnessPal | 6. Chopping veggies can trigger sleep mode | ||||
| 7. Strong social features including adding friends with a Fitbit device or other Fitbit users, a competition | – | ||||
| Ben Lippert | Fitbit Flex:Pros and Cons of the wearable activity tracker | 13-Aug-13 | [28] | 1. Best fit for running or walking | 1. Fitbit does not play well with bicycles |
| 2. Tracks everything relating to your activities and sleep, except for stair quantity | 2. It is good for any activities that involve free swinging the arms | ||||
| 3. Battery long last seven days on a single charge | 3. It is good when tracking sleep sessions, but sometime the Fitbit going into sleep mode from excessive vibration of the wrist. | ||||
| 4. Water resistance | – | ||||
| 5. Good alarm function | – | ||||
| 6. Calories features is smart | – | ||||
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| Articles by: Suzie | Fitbit Flex review | 15-Mar | [29] | 1. It is easy to wear all the time | 1. Can only charge the tracker with the USB cable |
| 2. Water resistant | 2. It takes a lot of work in the beginning to establish your food menu | ||||
| 3. Uploads status automatically through Bluetooth or dongle. | 3. Sometimes has trouble tapping the tracker into sleep mode | ||||
| 4. Notification alert to let me know when my battery is running low | – | ||||
| 5. Learning curve to get the most from it, the dashboard is a colorful and fun display of my activity | – | ||||
| Bethany Gordon | Fitbit Flex review | Only year mentioned (2015) | [30] | 1. Excellent interface | 1. This device does not have a screen |
| 2. Excellent app | 2. Only view your data from your computer or your phone |