The Fitbit Blaze feels far more like a hybrid device than a dedicated sports tracker. My only serious criticism about the Blaze’s design is that it steps too far into smartwatch territory, and as a result makes a few too many compromises on the sports side. The 240 x 180-pixel resolution also ensures that icons and text are generally sharp enough to read comfortably. This is helped further by the fact that Blaze’s custom UI displays data in colour-coded segments, differentiating key bits of data such as your step count and heart rate. Although the Blaze doesn’t feature the stellar AMOLED screen tech seen on competing fitness-focused smartwatches – the Microsoft Band 2, for example – colours are suitably rich and make it easier to read information on the watch. The move to colour makes a big difference. Past and current Fitbit wearables, such as the Surge and Charge 2, have had basic monochrome displays that have at best proven functional. The colour screen, too, is a feature that differentiates the Blaze from Fitbit’s previous trackers. On one occasion, a non-tech-savvy friend even mistook it for an Apple Watch. However, on the rare occasion I switched this for the Luxe metal strap, I had numerous folk stop and comment on the watch’s looks. You can also choose from a variety of digital watch faces and metal cases for the central tracker unit.įor convenience, and the fact that I’m too lazy to switch straps, I spent the majority of my time using the classic band. For starters, you can choose from classic “Luxe leather” and “Luxe metal” strap types. Those who wish doll up the device can do so by taking advantage of the Blaze’s numerous customisation options. Like the Apple Watch, the 1.2-inch size of the Blaze means that it’s small enough to sit unassumingly on its user’s wrist, while being large enough to use without having to squint at on-screen text. The strap in particular will be familiar to owners of previous Fitbit devices. It has a 1.2-inch, detachable 240 x 180-pixel colour screen, metal frame and rubber textured strap. The Blaze looks more like a smartwatch than a fitness tracker. Related: Fitbit Ionic review Fitbit Blaze – Design This is smaller, more design=focussed watch that doesn’t boast GPS. Since launching the Blaze, Fitbit has also unveiled the Fitbit Versa. However, following a few weeks of having it wrapped around my wrist, I found plenty to like about the Blaze, and I can see that it could be a solid – albeit pricey – option for casual runners and those just getting into exercising. It’s a move that’s been embraced by many wearable manufacturers.Īt first glance, the Blaze looks like a not-so-attractive cross between the Apple Watch and Fitbit Surge. What that means in layman’s terms is that this is Fitbit’s attempt to create an all-in-one wearable that can offer robust fitness tracking, as well as basic smartwatch functionality. The Fitbit Blaze is being marketed as the ultimate “smart fitness watch”.
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