What is the difference between the FitBit Zip wireless Activity Tracker and the more expensive models ($150.00)
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If you mean the other FitBit branded items, the FitBit website has a nice comparison chart to show you.
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The Zip keeps track of steps, calories, and distance. If you move up to the One, you will know how many flights of stairs you ascend and, if you choose, how well you sleep (tracks hours asleep, restless, awake). The zip uses replacement batteries, the One can be recharged directly. Don't know about the other models.
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The more expensive models have a charging calble. The zip runs on battery I have had my zip since September and use it all the time. I still have a fiull battery. This is a great product. I don't need the charging cable. The zip provides steps and calories burned It also tracks sleep patterns when you enter sleep time. I hope his helps you!
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All the Fitbits will count your steps and are simple to use. It just depends how much you want to spend on it. I love mine! Good motivator to keep moving.
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I have tested it against the Withings Pulse O2 and the app Sleep Cycle and my conclusion is that it is rather poor in recording sleep. I have encountered several issues. The the fitbit App is minimal, you'll see a few thin lines to indicate that you were in light sleep or awake. There is no further detail as fitbit wants you to subscribe for more indepth analysis. And more than once the tracker does not really seem to record anything (once or twice per week). So overall I am rather disappointed about this beautifully shaped gadget.
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Yes you can. All you have to do is tap the face of the Zip. If you haven't purchased this yet, the One is worth the extra money. You don't have to sync it either, you can read the screen. I left a review of this product and I like the One better. The One has an altimeter to measure stairs or hiking and an accelerometer to measure multidirectional movements. The unit will record your calories expended in either case and the only thing you will lose is being able to see your 24 hour calorie expenditure unless you're awake at 11:59pm to tap the screen and see your cumulative numbers. Hope this helps :) Yes you can. All you have to do is tap the face of the Zip. If you haven't purchased this yet, the One is worth the extra money. You don't have to sync it either, you can read the screen. I left a review of this product and I like the One better. The One has an altimeter to measure stairs or hiking and an accelerometer to measure multidirectional movements. The unit will record your calories expended in either case and the only thing you will lose is being able to see your 24 hour calorie expenditure unless you're awake at 11:59pm to tap the screen and see your cumulative numbers. Hope this... » Read More Yes you can. All you have to do is tap the face of the Zip. If you haven't purchased this yet, the One is worth the extra money. You don't have to sync it either, you can read the screen. I left a review of this product and I like the One better. The One has an altimeter to measure stairs or hiking and an accelerometer to measure multidirectional movements. The unit will record your calories expended in either case and the only thing you will lose is being able to see your 24 hour calorie expenditure unless you're awake at 11:59pm to tap the screen and see your cumulative numbers. Hope this helps :) « Show Less
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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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Digifit is a good app. You are able to connect Digifit to the Health app on IOS. Digifit does cost about $8 to be able to connect this Bluetooth device. I have been using my monitor for the last year and I love it. Sometimes I have to switch arms for an accurate reading but that is just in the beginning of the workout. This is a great price even if you have to get the Fitbit app. I strongly recommend the monitor and the Fitbit app.
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When I bought the Garmin 110, the heart rate monitor was about $65 extra. I regret buying the monitor as I find it gives inaccurate calorie counts. I walk 4 miles one day and it says that I used 90 calories and the next day 4 miles and it says that I used 300 calories. I am only interested in the calorie count.
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I just bought one 19 september 2014.it has sleep app and it works great. i find it more accurate than fitbit flex and Jawbone
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hi! I'm fairly certain the elite has extra gadget options (you can hook up a heart rate monitor to the elite) and tracks more via the gps. Like altitude, etc. Check there to find the differences.
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Yes, in as much as the built in altimeter is accurate. This is old tech, newer companies offer better products an besides, much, much more importantly other companies may offer better support. From first hand experience, Fitbit customer service is atrocious, and that is very generous!!
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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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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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This particular Fitbit will not track calories when not moving. It is primarily a pedometer. Fitbit does have other gizmos that can measure you when you are sleeping.
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No, the zip does not track stairs. You would need one of the other Fitbits for that
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No, the Fitbit Zip does not. However you can sync it with MyFitness Pal for the food and it will show calories burned vs. calories eaten.
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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 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.