Updated 18 Sep 2018
Fitbit
Zip
Snapshot: The Fitbit Zip is not waterproof and has no GPS. It works with both iOS and Android phones.
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Test results
Overall score
52
Fitness functions
?/10
Ease of use
?/10
Good points
- Good for fitness functions.
- Somewhat accurate fitness sensors.
- OK to use.
- OK for apps.
- Works with both iOS and Android.
But
- Has no smart functions.
- Poor features.
- Is not water resistant.
- Doesn't have GPS.
- No sleep tracker.
- No heart-rate monitor.
How we test
Overall score is based on:
Fitness functions (25%). Includes sleep tracking and assessments of fitness apps. Also includes Sensor accuracy which assesses the precision of sensors such as heart rate monitors and step counters.
Smart functions (25%). Includes phone functions, social media and voice recognition.
Ease of use (25%). Includes set-up, usability, and build quality.
Battery (15%). Includes battery life and recharge time.
App (5%). Assesses base app on phone.
Features (5%). Assesses available features.
Price is based on a September 2018 survey.
Key data
Model
Avg price
$100
Type
Fitness tracker
More test results (/10)
Apps
6.4
Features
2.8
Sensor accuracy
6.5
Heart rate accuracy
n/a
Brand survey results
Brand reliability (%)
73
Brand satisfaction (%)
51
Specifications
Weight (g)
8
Battery life (tested, hours)
No rechargeable battery
Time to fully charge from 0% (mins)
No rechargeable battery
Charge gained from 0% in 30 minutes (%)
No rechargeable battery
Features
Heart-rate monitor
No
Sleep tracker
No
Water resistant
No
Can swim with
No
Bluetooth
Yes
NFC
No
GPS
No
Works with iOS
Yes
Works with Android
Yes
Touchscreen
No
Clock display
Yes
Text message notification/read/reply
No / No / No
Make and receive calls
No
Music control
No
Navigation
No
Control phone camera
No
