Dead Fitbit Sense 2

[Donald]

I have the PopGlory watch. I guess it's worth the $20 I paid. It's not the same functionality as a FitBit Sense 2.

I was thinking of a Quora Ring. Then I could wear the Seiko watch I love.

 

[alarmguy]

I have the PopGlory watch. I guess it's worth the $20 I paid. It's not the same functionality as a FitBit Sense 2.

I was thinking of a Quora Ring. Then I could wear the Seiko watch I love.

I like those rings and love the idea of wearing a normal watch.
However according to this seemingly well written review you would be better off buying a Fitbit every year or two and throwing the other away.
The Fitbit I will be way more accurate and a fraction of the cost.

The newest Quora Ring 3 cost up to $350 and in addition you have to pay a monthly subscription fee of $5.99 a month, almost $72 a year each and every year after buying it for up to $350 for a device that is less serious fitness device than a Fitbit .

I would think buying a new Fitbit every once in a while would not only be a better and more accurate device to use but at a fraction of the cost. The ring not to be taken as a serious fitness ring, unless you want to wear the watches you love.

https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a44110211/oura-ring-review/

(ps as you know I have an Apple Watch and I get it, I really miss my analog watches but pick your poison)

 

[Donald]

I like those rings and love the idea of wearing a normal watch.
However according to this seemingly well written review you would be better off buying a Fitbit every year or two and throwing the other away.
The Fitbit I will be way more accurate and a fraction of the cost.

The newest Quora Ring 3 cost up to $350 and in addition you have to pay a monthly subscription fee of $5.99 a month, almost $72 a year each and every year after buying it for up to $350 for a device that is less serious fitness device than a Fitbit .

I would think buying a new Fitbit every once in a while would not only be a better and more accurate device to use but at a fraction of the cost. The ring not to be taken as a serious fitness ring, unless you want to wear the watches you love.

https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a44110211/oura-ring-review/

(ps as you know I have an Apple Watch and I get it, I really miss my analog watches but pick your poison)

I have read that a ring measuring vitals may be more accurate than a watch. This was a general statement and not specific to any ring or watch.

If FitBit would come out with a Sense 3 I might be interested but I assume everything new will be a Pixel watch.

 

[tbm5690]

Have you considered Garmin's offerings?

 

[alarmguy]

Have you considered Garmin's offerings?

This is a great suggestion as the OP talks frequently about his desire for long battery life compared to an Apple Watch.
Garmin seems to have this covered in spades. I know nothing about the watches themselves except the link I posted below

@Donald
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/general/how-long-will-my-garmin-smartwatch-battery-last/

 

[vavavroom]

I'm not sure whether wearable fitness/health monitors promote a false sense of security or if they induce paranoia.

 

[alarmguy]

I'm not sure whether wearable fitness/health monitors promote a false sense of security or if they induce paranoia.

I think it’s up to the individual and that goes for anything in life. Using a watch as a fitness device keeps track of and measures heart rate, sleep, respiration, physical activity, distance traveled, steps walked, even ECG and a dozen (or more) other items. To me being proactive for people who are into taking care of themselves is people with goals in life as far as physical fitness, sports training, heck Olympic training.
It’s also for people with cardiac conditions where one prescription from a doctor will suggest one hour workouts multiple times a week to get your heart rate up in the 140 to 160 range. Watch measures all these things and more.

Does having your automobile, monitor engine oil pressure, tire pressure and water temperature seen as being paranoid?

There is no full sense of security if you’re actively aware and keep track of what’s going on with your body. It’s also useful information for a doctor to evaluate.

 

[SubieRubyRoo]

Why didn't they name it the iWatch?

Peeping toms

 

[vavavroom]

I think it’s up to the individual and that goes for anything in life. Using a watch as a fitness device keeps track of and measures heart rate, sleep, physical activity, distance traveled, steps walked, even ECG and a dozen other items. To me being proactive for people who are into taking care of themselves for people with goals in life as far as physical fitness, sports training, heck Olympic training.

First of all, what I posted was said in jest. But jest always contains a kernel of truth as one sees it, so I'll play.

I run, swim, surf, climb, kayak, and work out. I wear a watch not a wearable smart device. I can check my pulse, with my finger on my carotid or wrist over 15 seconds with the help of my watch. Multiply by 4. I run 5 miles. I see how long it's taken me. I know my O2 is fine because I'm not panting and I know my O2 is low if I get fuzzy-brained. The idea of exercising hooked up to a device just doesn't appeal to me at all.

Does having your automobile, monitor engine oil pressure, tire pressure and water temperature seen as being paranoid?

Good heavens, I drive "off-brand" European vehicles that could suffer a catastrophic failure any second. I need all the reassurance I can get.

There is no full sense of security if you’re actively aware and keep track of what’s going on with your body. It’s also useful information for a doctor to evaluate.

So then are the people who use smart wearables at least optimizing their fitness and health while reducing their chances of having some kind of health emergency when compared to people who do make use of these devices? Is there any data on this? No anecdotes, please. just data.

 

[vavavroom]

Haha, a movie clip just popped up in my mind. Rocky vs Ivan Drago training methods.

 

[#18FAN]

Haha, a movie clip just popped up in my mind. Rocky vs Ivan Drago training methods.

Wait till you see the new commercial for the apple 10 watch and quitters day I just about fell out of my chair..

 

[vavavroom]

Wait till you see the new commercial for the apple 10 watch and quitters day I just about fell out of my chair..

I'll have to look for it.

EDIT: Quit quitting? I just saw that.

 

[vavavroom]

I just put on my buddy's Fibbit Nonsense 3 and this is what it displayed:

 

[PhilloBeddow]

If you want to replace a Fitbit take a look at Withings. They have old school dials (with hands that move) and a small LCD screen for notifications. It has all the health data sensors (incl. AFIB) but you use the phone to analyze the data.

Not having a computer screen on my wrist is great and it goes 30 days between charges. If you go past that it will still tell time and count steps for 30 more days.

 

[alarmguy]

First of all, what I posted was said in jest. But jest always contains a kernel of truth as one sees it, so I'll play.

… idea of exercising hooked up to a device just doesn't appeal to me at all.
…

and that’s ok if you don’t want one.
I’m not here to sell or convince you of anything, people who use these devices enjoy them and are VERY useful. Including Donald the OP.
Choices are good !!!

Apple watches in particular provide an incredible amount of information and saved many lives. They also provide valuable information one can bring to your doctor which is an experience I had. I mention Apple Watch only because it’s the only one I use. We all know there are many brands with Fitbit, Samsung, Garmin among others.

This information is on the internet, you can read for days but your not interested and that is fine too.

If anyone is interested in the device I will post internet search links and they can click and read themselves. (I’ll even post a couple of the 2 dozen ECGs my Apple Watch recorded when I would wake up at night feeling sensations in my chest, the cardiac specialists loved all the printouts I brought to them.)

Even then it would be a tiny fraction of all the stories and uses. Lives saved too. (Over 500 million of these devices were sold world wide 2024) But might be an aid for those to read further.

I’m not here to convince or prove to anyone to buy or use a watch.

 

[alarmguy]

Another option the OP might want to check. I dont know anything about the brand but the reviews on Amazon seem very positive and VERY long battery life.

 

[Pablo]

If you want to replace a Fitbit take a look at Withings. They have old school dials (with hands that move) and a small LCD screen for notifications. It has all the health data sensors (incl. AFIB) but you use the phone to analyze the data.

Not having a computer screen on my wrist is great and it goes 30 days between charges. If you go past that it will still tell time and count steps for 30 more days.

Thanks. I might buy one of those. Pretty cool, lower key.

 

[mjk1967]

I went the cheap route-- wanted to monitor my HR while doing cardio. Wasn't really interested in much else, except steps.

Bought a Inspire 3 -- don't cheap out like I did. It's garbage. Should have spent a bit more, and bought an entry level Garmin.