I just want to say, thank you so much for taking the time to add SDH captions to your videos. Even the attention to detail with the KZfaq chapters. You are awesome.

great video and you capture the key points really well: 1. Its an incomplete product 2. user experience meta-navigation leaves you lost too often 3. data vs information balance is all over the place Overall, I am disappointed with it right now. Shame but hey there you go. Thanks again

Super awesome, thorough review. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

Thank you for an in-depth evaluation of the Fitbit Sense, it has been very helpful.

Thank you for the review! Excellent!

Great deep review. Incomparable with all other reviews on KZfaq for this "Sense". I had the intention to buy one for my daughter but looks like this first sense has way many problems.

Really great review thank you, as it helped in make a decision on my purchase.

First good review for Sense, the in-depth graphs are awesome, thx 👍😁

The lack of explanation on this watch is frustrating ! I’m new to this technology and it’s confusing and I feel for the price there should be a book with this watch giving clarity , explaining features and results . Thank you for your video , it’s helped me understand a little bit better

My versa stopped syncing with my phone recently and then found out that my phone is not officially compatible, despite it being a Pixel (3a)! I'm hoping that with the Google acquisition, we will be seeing more development resources that can work out some of the issues you mentioned as well as syncing issues that will at least allow for these to be deemed compatible by all android devices with a certain version of BT rather than specific phone models, which seems like a really sleazy way to get out of actually supporting issues inherent with their product. I mean come on, what other bluetooth devices out there state they are only compatible with a serious of 20 models of phone/table? Anyway thanks for the review.

Recommendation for a similar watch that is health oriented with stressmanagement and sleep recording?

Hey! Pleas make a video about the versa 3..

Nice review! Subscribed :)

For me great video as usual 👍👍

I just got it and I like it. You are right, however, the they need to explain better, clearer and simpler what the various metrics do, and what they recommend based on them.

Thank you for your very detailed review. I was hoping for a warning about my stress level: bp has changed enough to trigger an alert, or increase in heart rate, rise in temperature. Instead, it appears they have given a two minute mindfulness exercise that could calm you down. Your demonstration of the GSR was eye opening. Maybe what I need is coming in a year or two.

Hi, may I ask how would you comment on the on-screen workouts? It’s one of the features that made me settle for the Versa 3 (pre-ordered, yet to pick up) as opposed to Charge 4. But that was before I found out about the Garmin Venu, the animated workouts of which seem even better.

Thanks for this honest review

That button deserves a lot more credit.. If you wear your watch on the left hand, youre supposed to use your thumb. Its a rather smart placement, as using your thumb doesnt require you to turn/crank your wrist at all. Probably the most comfortable way to touch a watch button. And if you wear it on your right, you basically do the same motion, but use the side of your pointer finger, with the nail kind of rubbing against the skin on the top of your wrist. And you can use your thumb on the otherside to give the watch some stability

Great video! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the watch. I am currently looking into to replace my Versa 1 gen and this review definately helped me to form an opinion. Just one thing I found that wasn't so correct, is that the SpO2 sensor works, even if you don't have that specific watch face loaded. It is just really hidden deep in the metrics. You would have to navigate to your sleep tracking on the app, then go into a specific day and scroll all the way down. There too you can find the data. BUT: I think you are totaly right, that it is annoying, that it only measures SpO2 while sleeping. You can't turn it on manually and check during times where you would like to. It feels a little like "why even bother" but OK. The only good thing is, that the ECG feature is now cleared to be used in the EU. But still a huge price for something that other watches just do better and for a similar or even cheaper price.

DC Rainmaker Fitbit made some updates. Are u planning to do a new review with the updated vers?

Thank you so much for this review, it really helped me! I was really interested in the Fitbit Sense when I first heard about it. I am dealing with stress/anxiety so this was interesting to me. But now that I have more info about it, I know that I will just get the Fitbit Versa 3. Cause this will be my first fitbit and I also don’t want fitbit premium. Thankyou so much!

So... overall between this and the Apple series 6 as far as accuracy and execution, you’d go with the 6 right? Ty I keep going back and forth between the two.

Hi everyone. Does anyone know if you can do TIMED interval training? I know there's heartrate etc. My wife needs to run for 4mins, walk for two. Does this watch happen to have that capability?

i'm looking for watch which can play my own MP3 from watch without phone and built-in GPS will be good to have. may I have your recommendation? Thanks

Is there no way to test the watch without the premium subscription? I'm really curious on how it looks in standard mode

Thanks Ray! Accuracy issues are why I stop using my Fitbit Ionic. The floor data was off by a factor of 3 and heartrate was also wildly off. BTW-I just confirmed that on the DC Rainmaker Analyzer and ironically the Swim 2 heartrate data was no better when compared to a heartrate strap connected to a Wahoo Elemnt.

Just ordered mine the other day after I found out my health insurance gives us a 20% discount on Fitbits. Was torn between this and the Apple Watch 6. Figured I would give this a try, since I’m still a little salty since my series 3 apple just died unexpectedly a few weeks ago. Thanks for the review!!

features: missing accuracy: missing ergonomics: missing what did I miss? thank you Ray for unbiased review

Very good analysis ...I hope that James Spark (fitfit ceo) will listen to your video and improve the software and features ....there’s a lot of quick fixes that could be done. I just bought the Fitbit sense (an upgrade from my old Fitbit charge 3) and there was so many bugs and so many issues.... I had to contact their customer service many times and they always responded with irrelevant answers...I wasted so much time providing printscreen error messages ....I was so fed up after a while that I decided to buy an Apple Watch.... for the extra 200$, it’s really worth it ... too bad Fitbit can’t adapt and provide a quality watch ...

been looking for this from you! thank you for the detailed review!

How do you really know that the mic is really turned off?

during permanent afib my versa 2 does not give sleep data or health metrics so i need an android watch that works during afib any recommendations

My ionic died after only 2.5yrs!! Was looking at sense but think this has made me think it’s over priced for the features that it sounds like I’m not really going to get much use from! So think I may just go for the versa 3 as seems like this is closer to the ionic now it has built in GPS? Anyone thoughts on this? Thank you!

Garmin at heart but have been with Fitbit for almost 2 years now, and I am so relieved I waited with this one! Looking at my community feed I see the kind of user that Fitbit is presenting its data to though, and I mean absolutely no offense by saying this, but it does make a lot more sense (unintended..) looking at it that way. It's easy to use and understand and for those who aren't necessarily interested in tracking their cadence or nerding out on heatmaps, yet still creates a decent image of overall health and fitness. Personally, I'm out. Can't wait to see how I've been doing while not tracking my cadence lol

thank you for this review! have been debating on upgrading from my versa 2 into the sense or wahoo as I use all the wahoo products for cycling. This is a very thorough review of the fitbit watch.

Hey! how did you get your watch before Friday?

Can you lock the screen during workout mode?

Great review as always. Could you pair a chest strap with this to improve HR accuracy data ?

But does it track the stairs when you do the stair master. My Fitbit versa 2 doesn’t track any steps and you can’t edit the workout to put any flights of stairs 😒

Nice review and very specific details, yes, I subscribed. Are you going to swim with this watch?

I had all the fit bits now this sense. Was using the ionic the sense is reading everything heart rate and calories way less then ionic. Now I know when I do 1 .5 hours of legs that I burn more then 310 calories normally 500 min. Is the sense accurate?

I have been considering getting a smartwatch to monitor stress and heart rate. I'm 56, prior military and I have extreme stress at times(no reason why, just have extreme anxiety).. Hope they get one that is worthy, still waiting. Ty for the information

Thank you for the information, very informative! My charge 3 just broke so I am shopping around and after seeing this I will probably go for another type of smartwatch. I like the stats but am definitely not shelling out for both the sense and premium, and accuracy is a big factor for me.

I have bad asthma and heart problems. I need something that will help me track stuff like abnormalities and such but I'm torn between this and galaxy active watch 2. Which would you recommend most?

Thanks so much for the video!!! i really almost buy the fitbit sense. all i care is the accuracy of the heart rate tracking and thats the main reason why i wanna buy a smartwatch. Its so disappointed to see it failed every time in the accuracy test.

Thank you, I have had several fitbits over the years and the HRMs have been pitiful. Time to look for something other than a fitbit.

Hi, thank you for the great review, i hit the subscribe button! Has the sensor accuracy become any better? Has the watch received any software updates?

Great insights.

Great, in-depth review! Weird that a specific watch face is required to measure SpO2.

Thanks for the video info. My watch is finally on Fahrenheit

Super helpful review-thanks! Just got the Sense after having a Garmin 645 and I have a lot of the same feelings. Love the added features but I'm hoping for updates that include more robust insights from the data. Does anyone know if updates can increase HR accuracy or is this a hardware issue?

Love the intro music

Does the watch measure your hydration level? My doctor said I need to drink less coffee and soda and more water I saw a video comparing the fitbit and the apple watch and this one seems more useful but I don't know if it can measure hydration levels.

I'm here to find out if I *have* to have the undesirable SpO2 watch face to use the Breathing Rate, Health Rate Variability & Skin Temp functions. Disappointing to find out that not only is it *not* the watch face I want ~ it's laggy, doesn't work very well *and* is a battery hog. Also, I agree that it's just bizarre that to use certain health monitoring functions, I have to 1) give up the watch face I chose and 2) select one specific face. Every other Fitbit feature functions independently of the watch face. I could've selected any one and that wouldn't have removed or added basic features. It's weird, and, IMHO not a good idea. Having finished the video, I'm 80% (?) sure I need the undesirable watch face to use the new features... even though I've got "Premium." That's frustrating, too, that not only have I paid, I still can't use new features because I have to use the undesirable watch face. Oh, and today (9.25.20), I too got the Breathing Rate 'Learn More' explanation in Dutch when I clicked on the button, lol. It's in English now.

Hey, nice review. I am wondering if you had to choose between galaxy watch 3 and fitbit sense which you would choose? Do you think fitbit can address those problems with heart accuracy? Apple watch is not an option for me because I do not own an iphone and I do not want to own. I am about to buy a smartwatch and I am looking the best option for tracking mostly strength training and running on the treadmill but at the same time something that can track also my health (specifically reporting heart issues and have a very good sleep tracking. If it can help indicate a possibility of sleep apnea that would be perfect. Do you have any smartwatch on your mind to suggest? Thanks for the help

Thanks for your review. I just canceled my pre ordered sense. You saved my money. I just can’t believe they require monthly subscription for your data.

Has anyone else experienced the incorrect HR data? Is the watch sensitive to placement? I just purchased a Sense after purchasing a Galaxy Watch 4 only to realize it's impossible to get live HR updates on the Watch 4 main face. And the Watch 4 battery life is all of 6 hours maximum.

I just bought the sense for my hubby. He’s an android user, so iwatch is a no go. Battery life is supposed to last days vs my iwatch. Sometimes I don’t take it to work because I forgot to charge it the night before. And plenty of times has died on me during my work shift because charging for a few min before work is not enough. I almost want get one for myself tbh just for the battery life. It looks so damn good too and it seems to be thinner too, lays flatter and less bulky. Love it. And also you can get it for $199.

So glad I watched this before buying one. The is a new level of privacy concerns. I wish you good luck in the future if you give this company this much of your personal information. Remember you can't take this information back! They will have it forever!

your inspirational video inspires me to buy those products than it inspires me to buy products watching the official videos..... thanks for it....keep it up

Thanks for your great review. I canceled my order on Amazon. I am a Fitbit Ionic owner and will wait, provably try Garmin in the future. Let's wait and see. But by now your review was decisive for me ... Thanks again for your great work ...

Does this mean you prefer an AW 6 over a Fitbit Sense, or are there other competitors (eg Forerunner)? Would be nice to hear/see a comparison on what you consider the current top watches.

Wouldn't go running without being able to call for help if something happens. So I still need to bring the mobile.

Thank you!!

At this point I feel the versa 3 is better value foroney as it has 2 of the 3 sensors which seperate it from sense (except EDA) what do you think?

What is the best smartwatch or tracker with an always-on display currently on the market or coming soon? Will be used for moderate walking/running, but mostly while playing hockey.

Excellent review. I couldn't agree more there is a lot of data available but what do you do with it. I can't help but wonder ho accurate any of it is. I know number of floors is hopeless. I do a morning warm up walk every day. It should be ten floors for a hill on that walk. Sense varies between 7 and 14. This morning it counted 10 but has since invented another 6. It makes me wonder about the validity of the other data.

I have a Fitbit Sense and the face came off in August 2021, 10 months later the replacement did the same thing. I never get it wet, I do sleep with it on for sleep tracking and such. Fitbit said they will give me 35% off on a third watch, will not replace it. I have owned many watches from this company but I will never own another one again!! Starting my search for a new fitness tracker!

Yeah. I was looking for a "smart"watch. Mainly to be able to look at basics like notifications, perhaps weather, control music playback without having to take my phone out. I've tried cheap chinese smart watches but while the watches themselves do the job the apps are nasty power hungry beasts. Figured if I'm to pay a lot for a smart watch then I might just as well get a nice premium one with nice stainless case. Fitbit Sense looks great! Well... Quickly I realized that I just couldn't swap the strap for a standard stainless or cheap Chinese ceramic as it's proprietary. I also discovered about the premium stuff which to be honest has put me off if the band didn't. As you say it's impossible to find out what "premium" covers and what you can do with "free" vs "premium" - it's very muddy. I get the impression that once you're into their system they'll "force" you to pay quite a heavy subscription as if the watch itself wasn't expensive enough. So next thing I'll try the Amazfit Bip S (in the mail system right now). Not as flashy but on paper it'll do what I ask for and it's very reasonably priced. Now I just cross my fingers that the app is great and not a power hog. Should the app be great I might very well try out their Stratos 3 too. The kind of always on displays found on Bip and Stratos series is just appealing to me. While transflective screens are not as flashy they do allow for complex always on screens. No more awkvard gestures to wake it up and only needs power every two weeks or less.

@ 2:30 Why do you reach for the button with your index instead of your thumb? Don’t you use your thumb for the left-side buttons on your Polar/Garmin/etc. watches?

Hi, is it better than Garmin Venu..considering the price point and features..

Have you done a video on what specific data is included "without" the monthly premium fees on the newer Fitbits? In particular with regard to the sleep data? I'm kind of in the market to replace what I have and my better judgement is telling me go for what would be my first Apple watch but the sleep data seems more comprehensive on my old Fitbit app? Thanks for the time spent doing these videos.

Great video. EDA scan is cool feature. But y v need to kerp our palm every time. Fitbit sensors need to pick data say every 30 minutes n prepare report n notify if it alarmingly out of range Pl reply sir

Appreciate the very thorough review. Will you update your audience here on YT and your article with feedback from Fitbit on the HR accuracy and other issues you asked them about? Curious to know FitBit's response.

Do you think accuracy will change as it changed with software update which happened with Apple Watch series 5?

Can it wake you up during the optimal sleep phase? Does it automatically determine when you fall asleep and wake up? Can it automatically set the alarm as soon as you fall asleep?

2:38 The button Placement is maybe For the People Who wear it on The Right Hand And i Am loving that . 😁😁

You don't need the spo2 watch face for the spo2 function to work. I have a versa 2 and my nightly spo2 readings appeared in the sleep logs once I updated the OS. The readings even appeared retroactively in older sleep logs

Side note - me and my family all purchased the sense to compete with steps, etc., we found out at 22 months exactly, all of them stopped working - not sure if it was the battery or the internals. Luckily we each purchased the 2 year warranty, and were each able to get replacement watches - otherwise durable😊

11:21 Hey, Ray! Stop bothering my Alexa! 😋

Liked your review - good parts and bad parts of the sense - thanks

Have you tried withings scanwatch ?

So early haha. Activated notifications for this. Thinking about getting this over the Apple Watch series 6...

Is the heart rate accurate? How do u load music onto this phone ?

Does anyone know if it supports youtube music and downloaded songs?

Subscribed 👍

I hope Fitbit watches this and takes your advice !

Hey, Imagine I want to record a walk with my fitbit and then export it to strava. Do I need a phone for that? Thanks for helping.

The breathing rate HRV and skin temps are not new to this watch they are new to the fit bit OS and app because they have become avail on Versas too.

Something of lag on performances?

One thing you mention that is incorrect is loading music onto the Fitbit Sense or Versa 3. For some reason Fitbit removed this feature even thought the device still has to storage onboard. They also marked this reuquest on their forums as no plans to implement. So that is a drag for me as I used it on my Fitbit Versa until it was stolen a few month ago. I then got the Sense on sale right now for $249 only to discover the local storage for music is missing. Debating on if I want to return it or not as I also just purchased some new fabric watch bands, rubber gives me a rash! I have my phone on me when I run so I guess I may just deal with it but for $249 this feature should be there and is fixable with an OS update but nope Fitbit says no! I bet Google will change that with the next iteration of the Versa and Sense. I hope they don't mess this up as I really like the accuracy of the Fitbit.

Did you consider that the heart rate the other sensors provided might be off?

You should do a review of sense vs ionic. Would be more useful for us with ionics sir!

Please let me know where I can find a store to help me to adjust the right time and right date ? I am here a Fitbit office, but the front desk said that I need to call them. , but the contact. Phone number couldn’t went through….this watch can’t be used for a few month and nowhere to find a help from fitbit

The inductive button is easy to press for me on my Sense. I use my thumb not my pointer finger. Not an issue for me. For the stress score, you need to click on the “learn more” link to figure out why you got your score and what impacts it.

Thank you for the review always informative, can it compete with apple and Garmin? the good thing about Fitbit brand that’s wearable not bulky but the functionality of it needed some serious work. Hope they take notes from you.

When is the fitbit 2 coming out?

Paying so much for a watch and then you still need to pay for a subscription - for me an absolute no-go!👎👎👎👎

Fitbit should include the ability to pair with external HR straps. They have never done it before though.