Fitbit Charge 2

Big screen Comfortable strap Multi-sport tracking

Limited phone notifications No GPS Expensive straps

The Fitbit Charge 2 is an improvement in every way over the Charge HR, but you'll only want to get one if you're after more fitness tracking and a large display to see your results.

Great sound quality ; Ample battery life ; Charges devices ; Speakerphone capability

Bulky ; Slow to connect

With bonus features like device charging and speakerphone, the relatively compact JBL Charge 2 impresses as one of the best Bluetooth speakers we've come across.

Premium design, larger display, accurate step and sleep tracking, interchangeable straps, extensive features, great battery life, fantastic app interface

No waterproofing, smartphone notifications could be smarter, some data could be easier to find on app,

There's a lot to love about the Charge 2. It takes the best features from the Fitbit Charge HR and Alta, while adding a few more including VO2 Max and Guided Breathing. It also takes on Fitbit's new design ethos with interchangeable straps, solid build...

5-day battery life ; Comfy to wear ; Easy to use

No built-in GPS ; No ANT+ support

The Fitbit Charge 2 gets a lot right. You want a simple, hassle-free and long-lasting wearable? Then the Charge 2 ticks all the boxes. The lack of in-built GPS and compatibility with external ANT+ sensors might push some people towards pricier rivals...

Large display ; Heart rate sensor ; Feature-packed app

Accuracy issues ; Mocks your lazy ways

The Charge 2 is, like a lot of fitness trackers, a perfectly decent way of casually monitoring your daily activities. That good-sized display means you can quickly and easily check out your vitals without having to pull out your mobile, while the...

Won’t put a massive dent in your wallet ; Straightforward UI anyone can understand ; FitBit app still the best for fitness freshmen

Can be too simple for its own good ; Where’s the waterproofing? ; No on-board GPS tracking

A no-nonsense middle ground between smartwatch and fitness tracker, but even with new additions there’s not enough here for fitness freaks

Swappable bands. A multi-line OLED display that can show time and fitness data. Always-on heart rate. A great companion app. Affordable price. Five-day battery life.

Not water-resistant for swims or showers. Lacks GPS. Phone notifications on the Charge 2 display are limited and hard to read.

If you don't need water resistance and GPS, the Fitbit Charge 2 is the best overall fitness tracker you can buy.