Fitbug Orb

7 reviews

Nov, 2024

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usability (6)
price (4)
portability (4)
size (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 reviews of Fitbug Orb. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the comfort, but some have doubts about the size and usability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Fitbug Orb is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Brian Bennett (cnet.co.uk)

Fitbug Orb review

On the surface, the Fitbug Orb fitness tracker appears to be a pretty excellent deal. For just $49.95 the gadget promises to let users count their steps, and calculate both calories burned through exercise and consumed in their meals. Additionally the...

For $50, the Fitbug Orb counts steps, calories, and syncs data wirelessly to phones. The fitness tracker is also light, comfortable, and stays put on your wrist. You can also wear the Orb on a bundled clip.

The Fitbug Orb lacks a display, is complicated to set up, and its button is small and hard to press. You can’t use the Orb’s mobile app to log meals, and it has limited Android compatibility. Sleep mode is tricky to engage, and wireless PC syncing...

It’s hard to beat the Fitug Orb’s low price, but for $10 more, the Fitbit Zip has more features, is easier to use, and is ultimately a better buy.

Nov, 2013

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Expert review by : paul_smart (gadgetspeak.com)

Fitbug Orb

Christmas is past and no doubt we all feel those pre festivity clothes have shrunk – even sitting in the wardrobe – a check on the scales tells a different story and those extra puddings are now sitting around your waist and hips.

A visit to a health club or gym is a possible solution but it is expensive and at this time of year costs need to be cut not increased so why not try a device that can fit on your wrist or even not show at all. Perhaps best of all the cajoling is done...

Jan, 2014

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Expert review by : Brian Bennett (cnet.com)

The budget Fitbug Orb tracks fitness for less

Priced at a low $49.95, the Fitbug Orb tracks sleep, steps, and counts calories, but is tricky to operate.

For $50, the ; counts steps, calories, and syncs data wirelessly to phones. The fitness tracker is also light, comfortable, and stays put on your wrist. You can also wear the Orb on a bundled clip.

It’s hard to beat the Fitug Orb’s low price, but for $10 more, the Fitbit Zip has more features, is easier to use, and is ultimately a better buy.

Nov, 2013

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Expert review by : Brian Bennett (cnet.com)