If you're looking to get more active or lead a healthier lifestyle, one of the first steps you can take is finding a fitness tracker that works for you.
So many fitness trackers have entered the market over the past few years that it's hard to know which one is right for you. There are several options for basic models that do minimal tracking, and it can be tempting to zero in on the lowest price point.
This is something you really need to know before you start shopping: you'll be addicted to your fitness tracker as soon as you start using it regularly.
More importantly, if you go with a basic model, you'll quickly want more and better features than the simple step-counting and sleep tracking that those models offer.
Because…
- If you start counting your steps soon you'll want to know how many floors you've climbed.
- If you start monitoring your sleep you'll soon wish it just sensed your sleep and wake times.
- If you like checking a display to see your steps you'll soon want to see all your stats on that screen.
- If you check your fitness tracker after a run, you'll want to see the impact to other workouts, like cycling, weightlifting, spinning and yoga.
The Fitbit Surge is a device that does everything you need a fitness tracker to do, plus so much more!
Before I get to the actual product description, I think the actual Fitbit Surge reviews say a lot more about how real people use — and love — this superwatch!
Fitbit Surge Reviews
“I have always been a fan of Fitbit and this Surge is amazing. It has all the features I would want in a super watch. I can read my texts, see my calls. Built in heart rate, floor/stair counter, optional workouts, GPS, everything!!”
“…as far of ease of use, compared to other fitness watches, this thing is a dream, fairly idiot-proof and for the price, probably the best bang for your buck.”
“I've had so many different HR monitors and trackers and [the Fitbit Surge] is, by far, the best. The screen is big enough so that I can see it without reading glasses, and I can see it in sunlight with sunglasses. It's easy to use, especially for a non-techie.”
“This is definitely well worth the investment. NOW, I've tried a few of these [fitness trackers], this one by far has been better at not only tracking my workouts and steps, but at motivating me to do more.”
About the Fitbit Surge:
Don't just start. Surge.
Train smarter and go farther with Surge – a sleek, fitness super watch that helps you reach your peak performance on the track, in the gym, and all day.
With integrated GPS and automatic, continuous, wrist-based heart rate tracking, Surge gives you real-time workout stats like pace, distance, calories burned, heart rate intensity and target zones to make the most of your training.
Designed for all day wear, this contoured watch tracks your steps, distance, calories burned, sleep and 24/7 heart rate trends for better fitness insights.
Stay connected on the move with advanced smartwatch features like call and text notifications and music control. Every moment counts when you're striving to be the best.
Built with eight-sensor technology and best-in-class battery life, Surge transitions seamlessly from work to workouts—tracking real-time stats like steps, distance, heart rate, active minutes, calories burned and more, to keep you in the know, on the go.
Surge also automatically monitors how long and how well you sleep, syncs those stats to your smartphone and computer, and displays your trends as detailed charts on the Fitbit dashboard. Plus, it has a silent alarm to make waking up easy—even if your training isn’t.
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Enter to win a Fitbit Surge!
One lucky reader will win a Fitbit Surge with a retail value of $249.99!
Only one person will win, but you have to enter before this giveaway closes to have a chance to win.
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Mike Teknikscian says
I’m on the fence between this in a Garmin Vivoactive.
Jorge Granados says
Amazing watch! I just love it!
Christina Moore says
My favorite thing is the wrist-based heart rate tracking, I would love to win this for my daughter
Ashley Busse says
I love the heart rate teaching feature! Always wanted a fit bit!!
ERICA WEAVER says
i love the continuous gps and heart rate tracking and the battery life and colors
Kristi Kellberg says
I love that the FitBit Surge because it can track the pace, distance, and elevation of my steps so I can adjust my exercise for maximum heart rate and calorie burn. The built in GPS is amazing!
Darlene Wright says
I like that it gives you the elevation reading too!
joe bond says
I like the sleep monitor
Gloria Luongo says
The gps.
Jennifer Ha says
like the heart rate monitor
Naomi says
The integrated GPS is fantastic and I love the ability to sync with other apps I already use.
dawn waddington says
Wow! I am so curious about this one. I love the heartbeat and pulse monitoring which is so cool.
Steve Weber says
I love that it monitors your sleep.
Carmen Henning says
i love the Get pace, distance, and elevation climbed with built-in GPS
Continuous, wrist-based heart rate monitoring with no uncomfortable chest straps
24/7 heart rate readings to optimize health with resting heart rate and all day trends
Devin Johns says
I have a Fitbit Charge HR but it’s getting scratched and the rubber is coming away from the screen. I’d love to replace it with this model which has GPS and is the one I really wanted from the beginning!
Barrie says
I love the ability to read my resting heart rate 24/7. I want to lower it and this will help see how I’m doing!
Julie says
I like that it tracks your heartbeat all day. I think it’s interesting to know that kind of info.
Kelli A. says
Heartbeat tracking is a great feature.
Lisa Gonzalez says
It’s kinda amazing that it tracks you sleep.
Jayci Sadio says
I like that you basically don’t have to ever take it off. Thanks for the giveaway!!!
Tammy Horn says
I like that it is water resistant. Fantastic giveaway!
Deanna Marissa says
I like sleep monitor.
nidhi chauhan says
I love heart monitor. Thanks for the awesome chance to win!
Sharon Rooney says
I like that it is water resistant and has GPS.
Holly Wright says
I love the GPS on the Surge. I have the Charge an love the sleep monitoring also.
Char says
I love the gps and the fact that it’s water resistant. So wonderful, thank you very much!
Gina Ferrell says
I love the continuous GPS and heart rate tracking and the battery life.
Teresa says
Trying to live a more healthy life and this will make this easier to do. Makes you accountable!
Leigh Anne Borders says
I love that this offers a heartbeat monitor.
Mike Teknikscian says
Need that heart monitor in my life
Chris Fleury says
GREAT giveaway……Thanks!
Jennifer Davis says
I need something to help motivate me again this would be amazing to get back on track again!
Sarah Robin Johnson says
I would love the Fitbit for the constant HR monitoring!
Russ M. says
I’ve been thinking about a Fitbit for a while. This might be the one.
Julie says
I also like that you can use MobileRun to track run stats and map routes.
Margaret Smith says
I love that it monitors the calories burned.
Natalie says
My favorite feature is that it tells you your pace and distance via GPS. I am a runner so this would be useful.
Cheryl B says
I like the heart rate tracking, this is perfect for monitoring it.
Barrie says
I love that you can see your texts! On a watch no less!
Debbie F says
My favorite feature is the heart rate monitoring… I run every morning and would love to keep track of that.
thanks!
Caitlin Dunn says
My favorite feature is the gps.
Liberty says
My favorite is the sleep monitoring and of course, the step tracking feature!
David Medlin says
I would love the smartwatch call and text features.
I.Blair says
I would love to own this to monitor my daily exercise.
shannon fowler says
i love that it has a heart rate monitor. my phone does some of these features, but it most definitely doesn’t do that
tami douglass says
interested in the sleep monitor
Deanna Marissa says
I need to have such smart device keep me motivated. Fitbit surge is perfect for me. I like its ability to monitor hear rate and sleep. Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
Julie says
I like that it has text and call notifications.
Cynthia C says
I like that it monitors calories burned. That would be a good motivator for me.
Samantha C. says
I love the heart rate tracking feature!
cole mckinnon says
Better features than the simple step-counting and sleep tracking that those models offer
vicki lorenz says
The heart beat tracking is amazing!
Holly C. says
my favorite feature is the GPS, I need this when hiking, also love the built in heart rate monitor!
Arie Kembario says
Nice
sarah stine says
i love that it can track your steps
Robert Shook says
I love that it has a GPS!
Tabitha622 says
I would love to win one of these I have been wanting one forever!!!
Kathleen Kelly says
I recently had heart surgery and having one of these would be perfect. I think the feature that counts steps and monitors heart would be very beneficial to me. Thank you!
Spammy says
Thanks
Sarah Robin Johnson says
Going on hikes and trail runs, I love that it tracks elevation!
Leanna Wallace says
Using it on walks, runs, hikes
Trisha Burgess says
I love that it has a heart rate monitor!
Valerie L says
wrist-based heart rate tracking
Trisha Burgess says
I love that it has GPS!
Charlotte Gerber says
HRM feature is my favorite, GPS is a close second!
Hania B. says
Fitbit Surge is what I dream about! Thanks!
Deanna Marissa says
One of my favorite feature is heart rate tracking.
Martha Payne Roberts says
I like the fact that it has GPS and it’s designed for all day wear. Thanks for the chance!
Martha Payne Roberts says
I like that it has GPS and is designed for all day wear.
Julie says
I like that it has an app you can use to view stats.
katherine says
I like the integrated GPS
Paula Newman says
wonderufl
Sarah Robin Johnson says
I’m stoked about the battery life!!
DJ says
I like that it can monitor how long and well I sleep.
Hania B. says
wrist-based heart rate monitoring is very good
Melissa C. says
I like the customizable watch faces!
Trisha Burgess says
I love the step counter!
Cathleen Clark says
I like all the features, but the GPS is probably the best feature! 🙂
dawn waddington says
Would love, love this FitBit. Walking and Hiking 4 -5 times a week and trying to get in better shape. This cure would be a nice way to stay focused.
Julie says
I like that you can monitor how long and how well you sleep.
Hania B. says
GPS is my favorite
Katie H says
Love how it tracks sleep as well as activity. That could be handy!
Jennifer S says
I love how it can detect elevation… among everything else it does! I would love love LOVE a FitBit!
Melissa Teears says
I like that you can track calories burned
Sarah Robin Johnson says
I like the sleep monitoring!
Julie says
I like that you can record different kinds of workouts.
katherine says
Love to keep track of my steps
Trisha Burgess says
I love that it monitors you sleep habits!
Hania B. says
heart rate tracking
Sharda says
I love the GPS feature. I had an older version of the Fit Bit and it recently broke, but this would definitely help me with training for races.
Cynthia C says
The GPS feature is cool!
Sarah Robin Johnson says
I like that it tracks steps! I’d have fitbit competitions with my fit friends.
Shelley says
Loving that it has a heart rate monitor and GPS. Hopefully I won’t get lost when hiking.
ERICA WEAVER says
Built with eight-sensor technology and best-in-class battery life, THATS GREAT
Jennifer Essad says
gotta say the integrated GPS and automatic, continuous, wrist-based heart rate tracking, is awesome features
Julie says
I like that you can sync your data with partner apps like MyFitnessPal.
Hania B. says
GPs is very important to me
Kathleen Kelly says
I use MyFitnessPal so it is important to me to be able to log my food and activity daily. Thank you!
Trisha Burgess says
I love that it counts how many flights of stairs you’ve climbed!
Kelster says
I like that it has text and call notifictions
Nanette~AMomBlog.com says
I like the hear rate monitoring!
Zoff says
I like GPS
Naomi says
Integrated GPS! Smart.
Melissa D says
I do a lot of outdoor training, and the integrated GPS is such a cool feature! I own an older Fitbit, and now I’m obsessing over the Surge!
ERICA WEAVER says
Stay connected on the move with advanced smartwatch features like call and text notifications and music control love that
cindy says
I love the heart rate tracking and the GPS! Great fitbit!
Deanna marissa says
I love that it monitor sleep. I really need this.
Karen Adams says
I love how it monitors your sleep and heart 🙂 This is so cool. Thanks for the chance to win and Good Luck to everyone
nidhi chauhan says
I love the GPS on the Surge!
Christy Caldwell says
I love that it monitors your sleep. I have such a crazy sleep pattern. It’d be awesome to have insight to help get it under control.
Allyson becker says
I love the 24/7 heart rate readings. I like knowing at night when I am asleep.
Mei says
The GPS is my favorite feature.
Sarah Cool says
i love the built in gps
Zoff says
GPS is the most important
Hania B. says
GPS is a must have
Melissa D says
I also appreciate the slip design of the Fitbit Surge– it would literally go with any outfit!
Melissa D says
I mean SLIM 🙂
MichelleS says
I like the sleep insights to see how your body acts during sleep.
Michael Woods says
I like the sleep monitor
Ivelisse says
The GPS
Jeremy says
All of the features are great, but I’d have to say the GPS feature is by far the best.
Trisha Burgess says
I love that it counts calories burned!
Jennifer S says
Love all the extra techy features, especially the heart rate monitoring on the wrist!
Lisa Coomer Queen says
I like that it is easy to see and easy to use for non-techies. This has everything! Even a GPS. I love it.
Deanna marissa says
I like that it is water resistant and has GPS.
Jenny w says
Would love to win one!!
stacy says
I like that it tracks your steps, distance, calories burned, sleep and 24/7 heart rate trends for better fitness insights.
nidhi chauhan says
I like GPS and hear rate monitor .
Jennifer Essad says
I especially like the gps, when I work out it’s on the trail and by myself it helps me feel secure
james jenkins says
I walk a lot every day and have always wondered how far and how many steps.
Mei says
Integrated HR monitor
Birdiebee says
My favorite feature is the sleep monitor as I have a lot of sleep issues to deal with.
Eivind DF says
Looks pretty sleek!
Allyson becker says
I love the built in GPS and the continuous heart rate monitoring.
Hania B. says
I like GPS
Melissa D says
The heart rate monitor feature is another thing I love about the Fitbit Surge! It would really help me at the gym.
Melissa Teears says
I Ike that it would track my sleep
Trisha Burgess says
I love that it is water resistant!
Christina A. says
I like that it senses sleep and wake times…my sleep patterns are not good and I would honestly love to improve them!
Jamie Martin says
Tracks sleep!
Barbara says
I like that it keeps track of heart rate trends since that’s something my doctor and I would find useful.
Amy Phillips Bruno says
Thank you for the chance to win, I’ve been wanting one of these!
Deborah Rosen says
My favorite feature is the Surge’s heart rate monitoring feature. I have a lot of “issues,” including a leaking heart valve, and my heart rate gets up there pretty quickly when I exercise. Since I don’t know what the actual rate is, I always feel like I back off or stop too soon. More exercise = better health, and I need all the help I can get! Thanks for the chance.
jody w says
The built in gps to track distance and elevation is my favorite feature!
Darla Peduzzi says
My favorite feature is the continuous heart monitor and the sleep monitor is pretty cool too.
Sarah Robin Johnson says
I’m stoked to sync it with myfitnesspal!
ERICA WEAVER says
Surge also automatically monitors how long and how well you sleep, syncs those stats to your smartphone and computer, and displays your trends as detailed charts on the Fitbit dashboard this is great love this
Kristin T says
I’m training for a big 3-day, 50 mile race and would love to have to help track not only my steps and mileage, but also my heartbeat. I’ve been a long-time fitbit user, but haven’t made the jump to this one yet…thanks for the giveaway!!!
Jennifer Reed says
My favorite feature of the Fitbit Surge Fitness Watch is that you can stay connected on the move with advanced smartwatch features like call and text notifications and music control.
Robin Servetter says
The built-in GPS is awesome! Thanks for the great giveaway, and the chance to win! <3
Donna Kozar says
I like that it is a watch.
Tina Bostick says
Sleep monitor is the very best thing about this, since most smart phones do a lot of these features, the sleep function lets you know what time you fell asleep and how long you were in deep sleep REM and when you started to wake up..Over the course of a few days you can see how beneficial this is.. what a great watch!!
Janelle says
I love that this has both heart rate monitor and gps! So awesome!!
Paol Trenny says
My favorite feature is that it has “Mobile music control keeps you moving”.
jane jakins says
love the heart rate technology
Emily Endrizzi says
I love that the Surge gives real-time workout stats. That’s awesome!
Tabitha Luczak says
Love that I can get an accurate read on my workouts with built in GPS and heart rate monitor 🙂
Candace Galan says
I love that it lets you know calories burned.