Fitbit Flex 2, a small fitness tracker jam-packed with striking features is a much more affordable option for those who are new to fitness trackers.
Fitbit Flex 2 Review
Design
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The small one fits wrists that are 5.5” to 6.7” in circumference. The large size fits wrists that are 6.7” to 8.1” in circumference. Tracker weighs 0.83 ounces. The width of the band is .44 millimeters. It’s made of high-quality elastomer material.
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You can wear it in different ways for example as a “bangle,” or as a pendant. However, there is also a Fitbit’s “lookbook” guide which can help you find suitable styles. Purchase direct from Fitbit and you can select from four colors: black, lavender, magenta and navy blue. Fitbit gives bags of other strap colors too.
The Flex 2 uses LEDs to transmit information. There are five little LEDs on the brain of the Flex 2 that light up when you get certain notifications. One of them is a color LED that changes into blue for WhatsApp or SMS messages and yellow for calls. Just by activating the feature you can also track your swim workouts through Fitbit.
It comes with a vibration motor feature that buzzes when you get these notifications. It’s a waterproof device that can be worn in the shower, swimming pool or ocean. It is waterproof up to 50m.
However, there are lots of key features are missing in this water-resistant fitness tracker. There is no screen. The other main downside of the device is that it doesn’t track heart-rate data.
Battery & Connectivity
Battery life depends on how you use the tracker. As per the company claims it can stay on for up to five full days and nights after a full charge. However, Fitbit’s battery power is not quite satisfactory. The automatic swim workout detection feature drains the battery at high-speed. However, even after disabling this feature, we got about four days of battery life during our testing.
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On charging front you have to take out the tracker module and insert it into the USB charger. It takes about two hours to full charge. But you need to charge the Flex 2 at least three times in a two-week span.
Fitbit Flex 2 Review – Tech Specs:-
Operating System: Proprietary OS
Display: LED display with 5 indicator lights
RAM: 7 days of detailed motion data
Battery: 5 days of Battery life Lithium-polymer
Sensors: 3-axis accelerometer
Verdict
The Flex 2 is a definite fitness band for those who don’t like having a clunky thing on their wrist or those who want to trace their dives.
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