Expert review Fitbit Sense
New: Fitbit Sense 2
Fitbit has released the successor of the Sense: the Fitbit Sense 2. This model has more functions and a longer battery life. Due to this, the Fitbit Sense isn't available anymore.
First impression of Fitbit Sense
The packaging of the Fitbit Sense rolls open to reveal the white-gold Fitbit Sense. I notice the stainless steel bezel on the Sense right away. It gives the smartwatch a luxurious look. I take the watch out of the packaging, charge it, and put it on. I need to get used to the silicone strap with the button, but it stays firmly in place once I've put it on. I can hide the end behind the strap, so it doesn't stick out.
Your health first
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With the Fitbit Sense, you can make a cardiogram from your wrist.
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Put your fingers on the stainless steel bezels and your watch will measure your heart rhythm.
With the Fitbit Sense around your wrist, you can watch your health more closely. You can notice the signs of atrium fibrillation with the cardiograms of the ECG function. That can be a reason to have your heart checked. The Fitbit Sense measures your skin temperature at night. If you measure an increase over a couple of nights, it can be a sign of an upcoming cold. In addition, the watch measures your heart rate, burnt calories, and your steps continuously.
Measure and lower your stress level
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To make an EDA scan, open the EDA app on the Fitbit Sense and tap 'Quick scan'.
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Follow the instructions on the screen.
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Try to sit and relax.
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Put your hand on the display of the Fitbit Sense and let it rest until you feel a tap on your wrist.
The Fitbit Sense is the first Fitbit watch with an EDA sensor. This sensor measures the electrodermal activity of your skin. A change in electrodermal activity can be a sign of stress. If your stress level is too high, you can lower it with mindfulness or breathing exercises. You can simply do so with the Fitbit Sense 'Rest' app.
6 months Fitbit Premium for free
When you purchase the Fitbit Sense, you'll get 6 months of Fitbit Premium for free, which is a Fitbit health service. I can register for this in the Fitbit app, and I can request an extensive health report about my heart rate and sleep. In the Fitbit app, Fitbit Premium will offer fun challenges to stay active, like Fitbit bingo. I can invite my friends and try to be the first to fill in my bingo card by staying active.
Keep track of your workouts
The Fitbit Sense isn't necessarily a sports watch, but it does keep track of your workouts. The watch has various sports profiles and always keeps track of your heart rate when you exercise. Thanks to the built-in GPS receiver, I can leave my smartphone at home when I go for a run. The watch tracks my route. The Fitbit Sense also allows me to calculate my fitness age. This way, I'll know exactly if I'm healthy for my age or if I need to work on my fitness.
Long battery life and measure sleep
The Fitbit Sense has a good battery life. After fully charging it, it lasts about 6 days. I can easily wear it day and night. Especially at night, because the Sense also measures my sleep. In the Fitbit app, I can read exactly how long and deeply I slept the next morning.
Conclusion
The Fitbit Sense is an extensive health watch and smartwatch in 1. Thanks to the EDA sensor, I can also work on my mental health and lower my stress with mindfulness. In addition, the watch tracks all important health data, like my heart rate, the number of steps, and my burnt calories. The Fitbit Sense with 6 free months Fitbit Premium is a good choice if you want to actively work on your health.
