Top positive review
5.0 out of 5 starsI like it almost as much as the Fitbit One
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2020
I'm a long-time Fitbit user. I started out with my all-time favorite, the One, which was totally accurate and counted stairs. I replaced it with a Zip, which was also totally accurate but didn't count stairs, and mine went through batteries fast. I owned a couple Altas, that weren't accurate at all and I hated the charging cable.
And that brings me to the Inspire, which I'm pretty happy with. I'm going to start with the things I like about it.
I like the face options and how easy they are to change, the touchscreen - once you get used to it, it's very informative and easy to use, and I like the build quality, which is much nicer than the Zip for the same price I paid for the Zip a few years ago. I guess I got lucky - the unit uses about 10% of the battery per day. I very much prefer the way the Inspire docks in its charging cable - such an improvement over the Alta clips cable! And I've always had good luck getting support from Fitbit - when I had questions about the Inspire, I used their live chat and the rep was helpful and took her time.
Now for a neutral. My Inspire is reasonably accurate but not dead on. If I take 50 steps, it'll count 54 or 47. I can live with that. My One and Zip spoiled me, but both Altas were WAY off, which made me stop using a Fitbit for a while - no sense in wearing one if the counts are off by 25% to 30% (which they were).
There are cons. My first one only applies if you're a long-time Fitbit user and are used to using the wireless dongle so your Fitbit can communite with your computer. You won't be able to use the dongle because the Inspire uses Bluetooth rather than wireless to connect. I liked syncing with my computer, but opted to just sync with my phone as you now have to create a Microsoft account in order to download Fitbit Connect.
I found the band impossible to put on, but I mostly wear it on a clip, and there are some much easier to close and more attractive third-party bands for it on Amazon. It didn't recognize me cycling, and while that didn't bother me, it's worth noting - it would have been cool if that feature had worked.
My Inspire has made me a happy camper. I like wearing a Fitbit, seeing my steps and active minutes - that's why I've owned them. I find the Fitbit dashboard info and the quick stats on the screen motivating, and while I loved my One, the display on the Inspire gives more info more easily thanks to the touchscreen. I like the menus on the Inspire itself, the touchscreen and the charger. Oh, and I think the price ($58 when I bought it) is quite reasonable and a good value. I'm glad I got it :)
