how does this tracker compare with the fitbit?
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I cannot answer regarding the fitbit, but in case you're interested, it is very inaccurate compared to an ordinary pedometer. My old pedometer matches up closely to the pedometer on my new ipod, and I take both with me when walking for comparison. The SP tracker is way behind. I've been a member of SP for years and love the site, but I was very disappointed in the tracker and am returning it. Hope this helps you.
330187
Sorry, I haven't used the Fitbit. But the Tracker is fun, especially seeing the lights build up over a day.
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Hi Janet, I don't know anything about the fitbit, but I'm very happy with my Spark Activity Tracker, it helps me a lot. I recommend it.
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I just bought a Fitbit One, and they are different. The Spark will detect cycling and elliptical, as well as running and walking, but not sleep. The Fitbit One tracks sleep, but I have read that it does not detect cycling. I have nothing concrete to back this up but my own intuition, but I think the Fitbit is more accurate with steps. I would come home tired after walking around at work all day, doing multiple shopping trips, and it would say something like 5,000 steps. I know that didn't seem right and I shouldn't be tired out by a mere 5,000. I worked and did one store yesterday with the Fitbit and it said 8,000 something which to me is more reasonable. I just bought a Fitbit One, and they are different. The Spark will detect cycling and elliptical, as well as running and walking, but not sleep. The Fitbit One tracks sleep, but I have read that it does not detect cycling. I have nothing concrete to back this up but my own intuition, but I think the Fitbit is more accurate with steps. I would come home tired after walking around at work all day, doing multiple shopping trips, and it would say something like 5,000 steps. I know that didn't seem right and I shouldn't be tired out by a mere 5,000. I worked and did one store yesterday with the... » Read More I just bought a Fitbit One, and they are different. The Spark will detect cycling and elliptical, as well as running and walking, but not sleep. The Fitbit One tracks sleep, but I have read that it does not detect cycling. I have nothing concrete to back this up but my own intuition, but I think the Fitbit is more accurate with steps. I would come home tired after walking around at work all day, doing multiple shopping trips, and it would say something like 5,000 steps. I know that didn't seem right and I shouldn't be tired out by a mere 5,000. I worked and did one store yesterday with the Fitbit and it said 8,000 something which to me is more reasonable. « Show Less
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Really don't know because I only own the SP tracker. So far it's been very good except one time that it wouldn't record my activities for the day. I just re-installed the program again and it's been great ever since. At least, it keeps me motivated to go out and do something.
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After losing my spark tracker, I purchased the fitbit one. I have since found the spark tracker and I have been wearing both. The information tracked by both are similar. The fitbit also tracks sleep which is not a deal breaker for me. Both seem accurate with similar results. For me personally, I like the fitbit better for a couple of reasons. The fitbit uses bluetooth to sync to smartphone. I can look at my phone and know my activity status at any time. With the spark tracker, you need to be close to your computer to sync activity. I find that I am much more motivated to get more steps when I can look at progress. (so for me both track activity but fitbit motivated me to do more). One more thing that I prefer on fitbit is the clip. The spark tracker clip did not stay clipped very well so I would just slip in my pocket. I misplaced it a few times. The fitbit one has a rubber casing and the clip really grips. I have not lost it once. The real question for you will be if the differences are worth the extra money. For me, the fitbit was worth the extra money but that is totally a personal choice.
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I had problems with mine so I returned my spark activity tracker. There are more trackers out there that work better and that are accurate. It was just a lot of trouble.
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I lost my fitbit so I got the vivofit to replace. I chose it because you can display the time, which I liked. Different from fitbit:1. more displays (time, heart rate, steps etc)2. can sync with a heart rate monitor3. doesn't have to be charged (replace the battery in a year?) so no constant popping in and out.4. is fine in shower/tub5. red line of laziness is a good motivator 5. no alarm, no vibrations at all. 6. syncing with app/ computer much clunkier and hard to do.For my needs, Garmin way better, not going back though I found my fitbit !! I lost my fitbit so I got the vivofit to replace. I chose it because you can display the time, which I liked. Different from fitbit:1. more displays (time, heart rate, steps etc)2. can sync with a heart rate monitor3. doesn't have to be charged (replace the battery in a year?) so no constant popping in and out.4. is fine in shower/tub5. red line of laziness is a good motivator 5. no alarm, no vibrations at all. 6. syncing with app/ computer much clunkier and hard to do.For my needs, Garmin way better, not going back though I found my... » Read More I lost my fitbit so I got the vivofit to replace. I chose it because you can display the time, which I liked. Different from fitbit:1. more displays (time, heart rate, steps etc)2. can sync with a heart rate monitor3. doesn't have to be charged (replace the battery in a year?) so no constant popping in and out.4. is fine in shower/tub5. red line of laziness is a good motivator 5. no alarm, no vibrations at all. 6. syncing with app/ computer much clunkier and hard to do.For my needs, Garmin way better, not going back though I found my fitbit !! « Show Less
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It is useless for this. I returned mine immediately. I suggest you do the same. My wife has a FitBit and I have a Vivio and both work well.
1002154
It tracks steps but not stairs (like climbed.) For stair climbing you'll want a Fitbit One. Fitbit Flex and Zip will just count those stairs as steps, which means if you are looking for calories burned it may not show as high as you really did since climbing stairs is harder than taking a level step.
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It tracks sleep a bit better than the FitBit. You push the button every night to enter sleep mode and then when you sync in the morning the chart on your phone shows the light and deep sleep cycles, with amount of time for each. It also tell you how long it took to fall asleep, and shows how many time you woke up in the middle of the night.
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The Fitbit Ultra is being phased out and has less attributes. The Ultra tracks Steps, distance, calories burned, floors climbed, Sleep (hours, # times woken, sleep efficiency) and Syncs wirelessly to Macs and PCs. The New Fitbit One tracks those same things in addition to Goal setting, has a Silent Wake Alarm (vibrates on your wrist), Syncs to select Bluetooth Smart/Bluetooth 4.0 devices (i.e. iPhone 4s, 5, iPod touch 5th, iPad 3rd gen, Samsung Galaxy S III & Galaxy Note II) Sweat, rain, splash-proof and Free online and mobile tools (set goals, track trends, log food and more).
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I have had several of the older model of this one over about 10 years. I purchased a Garmin Vivofit last fall. It doesn't count steps when you are pushing a grocery cart, etc. Bummer. Because my last Omron drowned in the washer when I forgot to take it out of my pocket, I bought this updated one. A little different than the originals but still tracks better than the Vivofit and more discreet in my pocket than on my wrist. It is definitely worth the money...a third less than the Vivofits, Fit Bits, etc. and does just as good a job.
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Yes. It tracks steps, active minutes, calories burned and distance. You can input a stair em tracker, but I haven't done so.
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It tracks steps, miles walked, and calories burned. Once you get your account set up on line you can track these items plus track your calorie intake (with a little effort on your part). The FitBit has helped me to lose 16 lbs so far and it keeps you "honest".
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It didn't help me. I lost zero pounds, no change in my face, hands, feet, toes, ears...absolutely nothing. Save your money and just make sure you are burning more calories than u are consuming. I use the Fitbit Force to track calories burned, keeps me focused, informed and moving.
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BamDoc, this is right from the Aria Manual~ http://help.fitbit.com/resource/manual_aria_en_US.
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Short answer: yes. It tracks your daily miles and there is an option to start tracking a "workout". It works like a stopwatch. You have to go through some menu functions to get to it but it doesn't take very long. You press the lower right button and the timer goes off. As you work out, you can check your HR, see how many calories you have currently lost, and the distance in miles and steps. You can even pause it for those bathroom breaks or extended water breaks and then press the lower right button to restart the workout. It won't save it so if you have another work out it will over ride it. It's quick and easy without complications of setting anything other than pressing a button to start tracking. I love this watch. Unfortunately, one downfall I started to notice was the clasp that kept the darn thing on your wrist became distrustful. First couple months were without issue and then I noticed after daily wear and removal, the clasp would easily unclasp and my watch would fly across the room or drop to the floor. Some causes were during aggressive movement as in a weight lifting workout or a run, but even during non aggressive movement (walking, dishes, picking things up) it would come off. So, with that said, I lost my favorite watch two weeks ago :-( be weary but don't lit hinder you. I would maybe buy another band and switch it every so often. I hope this helps some how...
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You download the FitBit App. and then just link the fit bit to your phone. It is very easy user friendly menu on the App.
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Still learning how to use it, but it tracks steps, miles, active minutes, calories burned and other things if you set them up. You put it on you somewhere (pocket, bra) and it will track this activity each day. I have already synched it to myfitnesspal and the new Aria scale that I just set up today. If you use myfitnesspal, it will add the calories burned from fitbit to your total calories allowed to give you a net consumption each day. I am still testing this all out, but I think it is a good way to track your activity, food and weight without having to enter information in multiple places. I like that the fitbit synchs to my computer and iphone via wifi. Still learning how to use it, but it tracks steps, miles, active minutes, calories burned and other things if you set them up. You put it on you somewhere (pocket, bra) and it will track this activity each day. I have already synched it to myfitnesspal and the new Aria scale that I just set up today. If you use myfitnesspal, it will add the calories burned from fitbit to your total calories allowed to give you a net consumption each day. I am still testing this all out, but I think it is a good way to track your activity, food and weight without having to enter information in multiple... » Read More Still learning how to use it, but it tracks steps, miles, active minutes, calories burned and other things if you set them up. You put it on you somewhere (pocket, bra) and it will track this activity each day. I have already synched it to myfitnesspal and the new Aria scale that I just set up today. If you use myfitnesspal, it will add the calories burned from fitbit to your total calories allowed to give you a net consumption each day. I am still testing this all out, but I think it is a good way to track your activity, food and weight without having to enter information in multiple places. I like that the fitbit synchs to my computer and iphone via wifi. « Show Less
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No subscription required. Just register online for free to start tracking. It only tracks steps, so for even my elliptical, I have to enter the activity and time I spent doing it. I have mine synced with My Fitness Pal, and it works awesome for tracking activity and food intake. Love the fitbit, it makes me think more about being active.
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I cannot answer the question because the band (along with my Fitbit) fell off my wrist the first day I had it in this replacement band. I lost both the band and the Fitbit. I would not recommend buying these replacement bands. When you buy your fitbit, you will get both size bands (at least that's what came with mine) and then you can determine which size band works best for you. I used the small band.