Fitbit Flex 2

The Fitbit Flex 2 is a solid upgrade over the original, but it’s still a rather basic activity tracker for the money.

Waterproof ; Swim tracking ; Automatic sleep tracking ; Affordable at $100 ; Good-looking jewelry style accessories available from both designers and Fitbit

Swimming and automatic activity tracking requires extra steps to activate ; Battery life isn’t great with things like Swim Tracking and Reminders to Move tracking on ; Does not fit original Fitbit Flex bands or accessories

Overall the Flex 2 is an elegant and impressive fitness tracker at a fantastic price point. You no longer have to worry about looking like you’re getting ready to compete in the Ironman with the new jewelry style options available for the Flex 2, and...

Comfortable and light ; Fun software ; Water resistant

Battery life not great ; Slow to charge ; Feature-light hardware

The Fitbit Flex 2 is a solid choice for those after something simple, as well as those who are in need of a water-resistant tracker. It's smaller and sleeker than the original, but at the cost of battery life.

Waterproof. LEDs indicate notifications. Interchangeable band, bangle, and pendant accessories. Comfortable, slim design. Accurate measurements.

No display. Lacks manual activity tracking.

Conclusions When it comes to $99 fitness trackers, it comes down to the Fitbit Flex 2 and the Misfit Ray. They each deliver accurate measurements, notifications from your phone, silent alarms, and they're both waterproof. The Flex 2 has more indicator...

Waterproof, slim and stylish design, interchangeable accessories, accurate basic tracking, good value, great app platform

No elevation data, no GPS tracking, basic features, battery life could be better still, no third-party notification support

The Fitbit Flex 2 is a simple yet effective tracker with a more exciting design than its predecessor. Not a great deal has changed in terms of looks, but Fitbit has done enough to ensure the new-generation model doesn't look like a boring rubber band....

Waterproofing and swim-tracking ; Easy to use ; Helpful app

No GPS or heart-rate monitoring

That being said, if you’re just trying to achieve a healthier lifestyle, you won’t be disappointed with the Fitbit Flex 2. It’s seriously easy to use, with a great app that offers a decent amount of helpful data to give you a leg-up when reaching for...

The Fitbit Flex 2 is a chic and slim, lightweight wristband (with bangle and pendant accessories) that tracks and monitors your daily activity and sleep patterns. You can compete with Fitbit-using friends. The waterproof Fitbit Flex 2 will give you...

Slim and light ; Water resistant ; Choice of bands

Basic tracking ; Short battery life

If all you want is a simple motion tracker that can measure your daily steps or swim sessions, the Flex 2 is perfectly fine. However, anyone who’s serious about their workouts or who demands a stronger set of features should definitely look elsewhere..