I Replaced my Fitbit with an Apple Watch

[@EliMaRey]

Honestly the Fitbit sleep tracker is better than Apple’s. Fitbit automatically detects when you’re asleep even if you’re napping, with Apple you have to manually put in nap data AND it only calculates sleep during your sleep schedule you put in.

[@ardentlytech]

Yes! that was my favorite part of the sleep tracking of the fitbit. I would hope that would eventually come to the apple watch but I guess we will have to wait and see!

[@Daniela-2208]

Wow I didn’t know this about apples sleep tracking. I was starting to think about getting an Apple Watch over my Fitbit charge 6 but I think I’ll just stick with it. I charge it once a week and I love it!

[@rahulthakur322]

I have been telling people apple watch is inferior in comparison to Fitbit when it come to sleep since we have to do it manually log the time or schedule the sleep no body has time for that where in today's world everyone is providing then a autosleep recognition yet apple wants user to put it manual wtf

[@rahulthakur322]

Apple sells older hardware and fancy software

[@NN010]

Eh, personally I’ve been using a separate third-party app for sleep tracking with my Apple Watch for years now (specifically the Pillow app; it’s free with a sub free now, but it just had a one time purchase option when I started using it & I’ve never had to upgrade to the subscription). It automatically starts tracking your sleep when it detects you are asleep & just works without me having to really worry much about it. I’ve never used a FitBit before, so I can’t speak as to how it compares to FitBit’s sleep tracking & I do have to make sure my watch is charged before going to sleep every night, but overall it works for me.

[@marybethmoorlag2686]

Thank you for sharing I was thinking about getting an Apple Watch but after watching I realize I am only interested in using a fitness tracker so I’ll be staying with the Fitbit even though I’m not as happy with the changes google has made.

[@Chrishagen]

Good video. The Apple Watch is obviously superior, but daily charging really let’s it down. Even once a week charging for the fitbit can be a bummer when you are trekking in remote locations, but at least you get a week.

[@ardentlytech]

Yeah totally agree with you!

[@Daniela-2208]

I love my Fitbit charge 6. It’s small and I have tiny wrists, it lasts all week, it tracks my sleep automatically and sleep oxygen, I get notifications of calls and texts on my iPhone. Also, it’ll track when you’re in peak or breaking a sweat while doing any activity and then you have the option to manually edit and change the name of what the workout was. So, it is awesome

[@Frandaman84]

I’m looking for a watch now that the charge would fix, but, the charge 5 was such a dumpster fire with the bad hardware and the bad warranty to the bad customer support, I can only assume badly of Fitbit

[@imdcareys]

Thank you so much for this comparison. I am considering changing to the Apple watch and this is great information! Fitbit has completely changed the way sleep data is presented, so if you get time you might consider an updated comparison.

[@rollthers3157]

This video is well done. However, I would like to see you compare the FItBit Sense 2 or Versa 4 against the iWatch.

[@miyszie]

I was actually considering moving to fitbit from an apple watch series 6 as the battery lasts less than a day for me and thats without the always on display so my apple watch usually dies when im out. Thanks for this video as its helped me weigh up my options. I may just wait for the Charge 6 and the new major fitbit app update coming later this year :)

[@ardentlytech]

I just heard about the rumors of the new fibit charge 6! I hope it's get's even better! Glad you found this video helpful!

[@vickikgibson9470]

@@ardentlytech it's a bit better especially heart rate, but Google makes you pay up for other features on the watch! Again, just another rip off with manipulation on programing!

[@Emdennise]

Same I noticed I kept having to charge my Apple Watch everyday while with my Fitbit I would only charge it like once a week. I also realized I don’t really use many of the features on the Apple Watch. I had the Fitbit luxe before my Apple Watch and I really enjoyed it. I decided to upgrade this time so bought the charger 6 to replace my Apple Watch.

[@nyseldias]

@@Emdennisehow’s your experience on accuracy? Calorie tracking or heart rate is accurate? I was considering getting the charge 6 as I’m not really a smartwatch kinda guy (don’t like the bulky feel on wrist) and yeah heard Apple Watch batteries don’t even last a day with all features on I currently own the mi band 6.

[@snk8734]

@4:46 continous heart rate monitroring is not that of a bog deal? that's a deal breaker, that's the whole point of the damn tech

[@nrnoble]

Thanks for this video. It is becoming more and more rare to have a balanced comparison videos because many YT channels receive free products that are tied to specific agreement that require a list of promo talking points and restrict comments that might make other products appear to be better in certain areas... My 3 year old Fitbit just died so I am considering an Apple watch because I have an iPhone. For me, I don't want to be charging the watch every 48 hours or less. I am likely to buy another Fitbit and wait a few more generations before considering an Apple watch. Thumbsup and subscribing

[@ardentlytech]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Totally understand your comment about finding balanced comparison videos. I also understand your hesitation to getting an apple watch! I will say that I now have a Series 9 apple watch and fast charging has changed the game for me. While you still need to charge it almost every day or every two days. the fast charging makes that much more bearable than it was on my older SE. hope that helps, let me know what you decide to go with.

[@markdyck446]

Thank you for the honest review. I was struggling with replacing my FitBit, but I've been having some issues with it, so I was looking for options. My wife and daughter both have the iWatch and love it, but it helps to get another more objective view!

[@ardentlytech]

Glad this was helpful for you! what did you decide to do?

[@markdyck446]

@@ardentlytech I bought myself the Apple Watch 9 for Christmas. Still learning how to use it, first thing I did was install Voice in a Can so I can use Alexa. Alexa runs most of our plugs/lights in our house.

[@ardentlytech]

Oh I haven't tried that! I should because we use Alexa for all those things as well!

[@jimdye7431]

Wish Apple would just make a fitness tracker

[@ardentlytech]

That would be awesome

[@jafes3770]

Exactly! I agree

[@dkmontz]

I wear Fitbit Sense at night to track my sleep and Apple Watch the rest of the day. Fitbit sense gives a lot of health data and especially good with sleep data. If I'm traveling and don't have a charger - Fitbit Sense holds charge a lot longer than the Apple Watch too. Since I don't wear Fitbit during the day - on the rare days I take a quick nap - I am bummed didn't get to track how long I napped for and sleep stages.

[@bobhoman9410]

After having Fitbit for 10 years many models. I was frustrated with customer service with a Less then 1 year fail on lux3. I bought Apple series 9 . It’s more of a toy. There is no way it is close to fitbit. I can look back ten years on my history for info on fitbit. The Apple I don’t if I can go back more than a day or week without getting a headache. I like some of the safety features like man down ,auto accident will call 911 for you. Fitbit is a great tracker. Apple needs to do a lot more to come close to fitbit.

[@plan4life]

After you made the comment about the vibrating alarm only waking you up in the beginning I just had to say this. The reason it stopped waking you up is because you didn’t get up when it buzzed. You are basically telling your subconscious that it isn’t important. That is why people might sometimes sleep through their regular alarm. How to reverse it? Simply tell yourself before you go to sleep that it’s vital you wake up at that time. When the vibration goes off, your subconscious will remind you you really wanted to get up - then take action! It will work for you every time providing you have had a good night’s sleep and get up when it goes off. Case in point: I never hear my husbands alarm as he continually snoozes it, but I wake up (and get up) the second my watch vibrates.

[@gs04sp65]

Not really a fair comparison; look at the Fitbit Sense which is still half the price of an Apple Watch and you'll find it has pretty much everything the Apple Watch has - 3rd party apps, multiple faces, and of course battery life. I am considering an Apple Watch for othr reasons but battery life is the big drawback.

[@ardentlytech]

That’s fair these are just the ones I’ve used so that’s why I did this comparison. Newer Apple Watches have fast charging that makes the battery situation much more manageable

[@lp4342]

Te sense sensors are not accurate as Apple

[@datphoenix1972]

I was really thinking about jumping back to an apple watch with the series 9 but I think Fitbit is still the way to go for me. As someone who is mainly looking for a fitness tracker and really doesn't like all the smart features on a smart watch its the better way to go. Maybe apple will address that market with a tracker off their own? Maybe with a scale for body fat % and an all in one app? Until that day: fitbit. Sidenote: this wasn't a fair comparison since you compared a tracker with a smartwatch. The fitbit sense would have addressed all issues mentioned. That being said: as someone who is deep in the apple ecosystem as well i would also rather go towards the apple watch if i was looking for a smart watch in general and not only a tracker

[@ardentlytech]

Totally agree, def not apples to apples, just sharing what I used and why I switched. Now that I carry a google pixel as well I’m considering giving the 6th gen Fitbit charge a try.

[@AlphaGeekgirl]

I've watched a dozen of these comparison videos (mainly from prominent KZbinrs with 500k+ subscribers) and none of them match this review for unbiased, clear and factual information.

[@ardentlytech]

Thank you for that! That’s really appreciated!

[@lindseynicole5897]

I really like the calories in and out tracking on the Fitbit. Does the Apple Watch have a feature like this or an app that I can download? Fitbit keeps track of the calories I burn and I can log what food I eat using the search feature or scan the barcode on my food. This is the biggest thing stopping me from buying an Apple Watch. This helps me make sure I’m burning more calories than what I’m eating

[@ardentlytech]

The watch tracks your burned calories but for tracking calorie intake I personally have used the myfitnesspal app. If you download it on your phone you will also have an app for the watch where you can quick add calories, but in the app you can even scan your food, find popular food and thier macros, or even add your own food and macros. I think it'll be helpful for what you're looking for. hope that helps!

[@EmEs1018]

Good, clear, concise video. Nice work.

[@ardentlytech]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed this video

[@padraicley3265]

I am an Android user, so AW is out for me. Charge 5 strength is a health tracker minus the complexity of a watch. Since we always need to bring a smartphone anyway, why have a smartwatch which does less than a smartphone? With the battery life of Charge 5, that is more important in usability over features,.

[@ardentlytech]

I used to hate the idea of a smart watch tbh, If I wasnt gifted the og apple watch for christmas one year I prob wouldve never gotten one. that said, now that i have tried an apple watch it is more useful than I orginally thought so I have changed my mind about it. but still, it isnt for everyone and I lived just fine without one when I switched to fitbit. So it's really up to personal preference imo. As I believe most tech things are, find what works best for you and go with that option.

[@loralightwood8729]

great comparation with good arguments! I've heard there are problems with the phone calls on the fitbit: The vibration doesn't go away until you take the call or decline. So when I don't want either, what can I do? I don't want the watch to vibrate during classes and I don't want to take the call neither...

[@ardentlytech]

Great question! Honestly I usually just decline it but you might be able to toggle off notifications for phone calls specifically. I honestly can’t remember right now but I’ll look into it later and let you know if that’s an actual option if you’d like

[@glittergold6204]

It’s not even a big deal. The call will be over within 10 seconds

[@JohnSmith-tv2kb]

I barely used the sleep feature because the damn battery life is so short I usually just charge at night.

[@avauebelhor6722]

Same

[@padraicley3265]

I like the Apple Watch, the build the look. After further research, it can't record naps. As an older person, that becomes more important. In the recent version, accurate Heart Rate and Sleep tracking are excellent, two of the most essential parts of health. Sleep tracking is based on your set schedule; if I understand correctly, that can be fine for a regular night person. Otherwise, Fitbit Charge 5 will record any nap or sleep time. Garmin has the same issue. Google Pixel watch uses Fitbit tech. I assume it is like Fitbit, but the build can't match Garmin or Apple. I am trying Whoop and see the cost of a subscription worth changing bad habits.

[@ardentlytech]

Oh good to know, I definitely don’t take naps often and don’t look to track those but that’s good info for people who do! Thanks for sharing that!

[@vickikgibson9470]

@@ardentlytech the science guy tracked the heart rate and sleep and found the charge 6 to be very good, so something to considare:) I know I am! It's what I basically want it for anyway;)

[@williemclean3224]

I like fit bit watches but I’m hard on watch faces. I have cracked the face on my fit bit watches way before the watch quits working. How durable are Apple Watches?

[@ardentlytech]

I’m similar! I often bang my wrist accidentally on doorways and walls. You can get some nicks and scratches if you’re doing something similar. But you can also get third party bumpers to help with that. Honestly the newer ones are pretty durable as far as you’re not dropping it like I once did. My original Apple Watch screen cracked all the way around when I knocked it off the counter when I was getting out of the shower. So as long as you’re mindful of where it is they are pretty strong in my experience.

[@belovedcheryl]

Thank you for your honesty.

[@Larsbor]

Hi iwatch users pleace comment me, when do you charge your iwatch? (in the lunch break, in the evening, afternoon or morning, in the car? )

[@ardentlytech]

I would charge them before I go to bed during dinner so I could wear it at night. Or in the morning has I get ready for the day

[@X-7-JAMES]

Nice review, thank you.

[@ardentlytech]

Thanks glad you enjoyed!

[@kuleliggi]

Thank you this was very helpful!

[@ardentlytech]

Glad you found this helpful!

[@palkinivan]

I would say it’s not like-for-like comparison

[@JaXuun]

150 vs 800 $ . Why i switched from a mazda to an aston martin

[@ardentlytech]

😂 Well I didn't compare it to an Apple Watch Ultra lol and to be fair I bought my Apple Watch SE used for $100. So $220ish to $150 isn't as bad of a price difference lol.

[@Sldejo]

I work in food service. My Fitbit, "Hey, looks like you are swimming! I'll track this exercise for you." 😂😂😂 I really was moving but not in the water.

[@ardentlytech]

Haha I’ve gotten that too! I forgot what I was actually doing tho.

[@ElenaChepurchenko]

My Apple Watch annoyed the shit out of me and yesterday was the last straw when I decided to count my daily steps and without an external app you can’t add your step count on your watch screen. That’s so dumb. And the battery doesn’t even last the whole day if you’re using the workout mode. For such money that’s a joke 😩 not even worth keeping the “ecosystem”. About the accuracy? I doubt that Apple Watch can be more accurate considering that the FitBit was made solely for that purpose of tracking your activity. My friend has a FitBit and he showed me how it shows your step count in real time. My Apple Watch shows the count with such a long delay. Like 15-20 minutes…

[@Me-eb3wv]

Apple Watch is only worth it if you’re an apple ecosystem fanboy I’m not one of those so I prefer my Fitbit charge 6 1000% more than my old Apple Watch SE. Everything I need nothing I don’t absolutely 0 gimmicks unlike the Apple Watch that kinda tries to be an iPhone replacement but fails It may also have to do because I’m obsessed with micro machines, low spec computing and overall purpose built computers that have their own OS that are dedicated for one thing only that makes me find the Fitbit more fascinating over apple smart watches. My charge 6 is just a fitness tracker and it doesn’t try at all to compete in the MP3 sector or pretends to be a smartphone replacement

[@yolandatubin8126]

Apple Watch sleep doesn’t track well

[@christennant8690]

Trouble is that when you get an Apple watch you also need an iPhone. Double big $.

[@ardentlytech]

Very true! That's why I only recommend it for those who already have an iPhone.

[@george6252]

I have all the Fitbits with the exception of the Sense Series. With that said Charge 5 is THE WORST FITBIT OF ALL . Constantly loosing connectivity and had screen freeze. Others on websites have written in complaints also. I now use Apple 8 on wrist with Charge 4 above my ankle for steps and miles only. Apple is far superior than the Fitbits. Fitbit love affair dashed by Charge 5. Give your Charge 5 up to 6 months to a year before the bugs arrive. Keep your Charge 4.

[@ardentlytech]

So sad to hear about the charge 5 being the worst in your experience! I hope whenever the Charge 6 comes out, it'll be better. Luckily for me, I got my charge 5 used back in June of last year (2022) and even today it works fine and I haven't had any issues. But I have heard from many others with similar bad experiences like you shared. Hope mine continues to work well!

[@scootydub]

Yup. That’s how I ended up on this video. Mine lasted basically 1 year to the day before it started bugging out. I loved my charge 4. I wonder if I can find another one.

[@george6252]

I just checked Amazon for you. YES they listed from $ 99.00 to 149.00 dollars . I counted 5 of them. Very reliable watch.@@scootydub

[@ardentlytech]

I actually see a good amount of charge 4s on Mercari for a great price! Sorry to hear your charge 5 also bugged out!@@scootydub

[@GourSmith]

My charge 5 has literally no problems whatsoever and hasn’t for the year I’ve been using it. So that’s just either a straight up goofy lie, or just a specific problem with your specific watch 🤡 I will say that the Fitbit app has given me a few intense fits of annoyance and anger, but I can easily count on one hand the amount of times that’s happened-exactly 2. And the problems are fixed. Get over yourself, buddy.

[@Adam-rw4xk]

Hate that you have to buy an Apple phone to use their watch. Hard pass; phones are already overpriced without paying such a massive "brand tax"

[@ardentlytech]

100% but apple isn't the only one doing it. I want to try the pixel watch but have to have a pixel phone to use that too. It's an unfortunate reality

[@williemclean3224]

I’m going to pull the trigger on the 9. Thank you for the info.

[@ardentlytech]

I did too! Traded in my SE and I’m loving it so far!

[@vickikgibson9470]

On my Fitbit, you can't get any sleep record unless you get the Primium program. sigh...most of the good stuff is in premium. SO, as for affordability, I guess apple seems expensive, but add Fitbit costs, better off with Apple or another watch.

[@ardentlytech]

Really? I don’t pay for anything for Fitbit and get my sleep score and analytics. I know they offer some more info on premium but never heard Only being able to access that with premium

[@vickikgibson9470]

@@ardentlytech Yup. mine has never worked and was told it's a premium offering. Maybe mine just would not update to let it have that, as I have tried for 2 years to get that to work...nope. nothing. Or it has a glitch. Whatever the case, mine has never worked. I really hate the money factor on these watches...pay over 200 per year to use it? Like NO!

[@ardentlytech]

@@vickikgibson9470 yeah that’s totally frustrating! I’m hoping it’s a glitch that could be solved with an update. Regardless sorry you have had to deal with that

[@vickikgibson9470]

@@ardentlytech i would have thought of a cheaper apple watch but u have to have an apple phone too! Its just market run around to make us spend rediculiouse amounts of money every 2-3 years. If they don't wear out, they cut off the programing on devices. Sheesh! Talk about land waste!

[@ardentlytech]

@@vickikgibson9470 yeah it’s pretty annoying though Apple Watches have longer lives and longer support than most of its competitors it still annoying if you wanted to get one but don’t already have an iPhone

[@sandra-l3g]

No the Fitbit is much better. The sleep tracker is great. Tell you how long you sleep for it also tells you how many steps you do a day and how many calories you burn

[@floraz5179]

Apple does the exact same thing

[@Leo-fn6zj]

Charge 5 is the most unreliable product since its foundng. Brand new unit only lasted 4 months while new replacement only lasted 10 months. And the latest refurbished charge 5 lasted only 4 months. Upon returning the defective unit since 2 weeks ago i had yet received any replacement update. Online support simply not able to advise status, simply hopeless. Unreliable product and poor after sales support only turn customers off to other brands!😂

[@ardentlytech]

Saw your comment on our other video hope you find one you find more reliable

[@133taxi]

Great tutorial thank you 👍🏻 in my opinion an Apple Watch is far more superior than a fit bit . Yes Apple Watches are expensive if bought new but as you said some great 2nd hand ones to be bought in great condition. I have a se 2nd generation and love it . Still as the saying goes you get what you pay for !!!

[@ardentlytech]

Happy to hear your watch is still serving you well!

[@seemenowly]

How does he look like that with a fitbit

[@ardentlytech]

So everyone with a fitbit needs to look a certain way? I’m working on myself, you should do the same.

[@TomOnEverything]

I have an Apple Watch Ultra. Just picked up a Fitbit charge 6 to wear on my non dominant wrist so I can wear some of my regular watches. The Fitbit is showing 12-15k steps per day while the Apple Watch shows about 9-11k steps per day. 30% variance on the Fitbit is ridiculous

[@ardentlytech]

Wow that’s crazy! I was hearing that it got better with the charge 6 but maybe it’s still got some work you do.