Which Fitbit Should You Get Yourself? We Compared Them All

Updated on 12/27/2016 at 4:20 PM

Are you getting a Fitbit for yourself to kick-start your New Year's resolutions? We love how these trackers all encourage you to move more — but they're all so different! Decide which features you need for your type of workouts and activity level (and preference for data). Do you need all the bells and whistles, or are you just looking for simple step and activity tracking?

We break down the major features, what each model does and doesn't have, and the price point so you can decide which one is for you (or whoever you're shopping for!).

Surge

Fitbit Surge

In sum: the fully-loaded Fitbit

Major features:

Heart rate monitor
Built-in GPS
Touchscreen display
Intuitive exercise tracking (automatic)
Sleep tracking
Smartphone notifications, calendar notifications, texts
Music control

What you don't get with this model:

No designer collaborations
Not waterproof
No guided breathing
No onscreen workouts

Price: $250

Best for: The serious athlete and data junkie; someone who loves running, cycling, weightlifting, and more and who doesn't mind the distinct look of a fitness tracker (no bells, whistles, or Vera Wang collaborations needed).

Blaze

Fitbit Blaze

In sum: the fitness smartwatch

Major features:

Heart rate monitor
Onscreen workouts
Intuitive exercise tracking (automatic)
Designer collaborations/interchangeable bands
Sleep tracking
Smartphone notifications, calendar notifications, texts
Music control

What you don't get with this model:

Not waterproof
No built-in GPS (you need your phone to use GPS)
No guided breathing

Price: $200 to $230

Best for: The fitness enthusiast who likes the idea and look of an Apple Watch or smartwatch but needs something more exercise-focused.

Charge 2

Fitbit Charge 2

In sum: the sleekest heart rate monitor

Major features:

Heart rate monitor
Intuitive exercise tracking (automatic)
Designer collaborations/interchangeable bands
Sleep tracking
Smartphone notifications, calendar notifications, texts
Guided breathing

What you don't get with this model:

Not waterproof
No built-in GPS (you need your phone to use GPS)
No music control
No onscreen workouts (like with the Blaze)

Price: $150 to $180

Best for: The versatile fitness addict who cares as much about style as she does about improving her workouts. A sleek way for her to get her stats without a bulky tracker, and she can wear it every day.

Alta

Fitbit Alta

In sum: the beautiful step tracker

Major features:

Step tracking
Intuitive exercise tracking (automatic)
Sleep tracking
Smartphone notifications, calendar notifications, texts
Designer collaborations/interchangeable bands
Shower-proof

What you don't get with this model:

No heart rate monitor
No guided breathing
No GPS
No onscreen workouts
No music control

Price: $130 to $150

Best for: The general fitness enthusiast or newbie who wants a little bit of data but doesn't need the intricate heart rate zone graphs, someone who loves workouts but not running, and anyone with a New Year's resolution to move more.