Fitbit Flex 2 Review
The Flex 2 ($99.95) is Fitbit's first fully waterproof fitness tracker, as well as its slimmest. It automatically tracks swimming, along with other activities like biking, running, and walking. There's no built-in GPS or heart rate monitoring, but that's no surprise at this price point. Instead of a display, there's a row of colorful lights that blink to indicate your progress and alert you of phone notifications. The Flex 2 is slim and modular, so you can place the tracker portion in a variety of different bands and bangles. It's a great entry-level tracker, though the Misfit Ray puts up a tough fight in the style department.
Design and FeaturesLike Fitbit's Alta and Charge 2 ($149.95 at Fitbit)(Opens in a new window) , the Flex 2 is essentially a tiny, rectangular module you can swap between various wearable accessories. Smaller than the original Flex, the tracker itself measures just 0.2 by 0.4 by 1.3 inches (HWD) and weighs so little it barely registered on our scale. When pl...
With the Flex 2, Fitbit upgrades its original entry-level fitness tracker with a fully waterproof design, color LEDs, automatic activity tracking, and a variety of ways to wear it.
Waterproof; LEDs indicate notifications; Interchangeable band, bangle, and pendant accessories; Comfortable, slim design; Accurate measurements
No display; Lacks manual activity tracking