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Suggestions for replacements for my Fitbit

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fridaynightzzz · 22/09/2026 15:52

This one did last me 4 years so maybe I can’t complain. It’s the plastic that has cracked. I’m not sure if I should buy another or is there something better.
I use it to record my stuff in the gym/steps/sleep/heart rate.
The main issue is I have very small wrists so Apple Watches etc are out. Is there an alternative?
I also need something where I can replace the strap, plastic ones give me dermatitis.

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Roomgigi · 22/09/2026 16:17

Do you want one with a screen? If no screen then the new fitbit air maybe?

fridaynightzzz · 22/09/2026 16:23

I do want a screen as I use it as a watch too. Otherwise that would have been good option.

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BlackboardMonitorVimes · 22/09/2026 19:01

I have small wrists and have the smallest screen version of the Apple Watch, I moved to it from a Fitbit and love it.

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BlackboardMonitorVimes · 22/09/2026 19:03

It’s the SE, which goes down to a 40mm size.

Heylittlesongbird · 22/09/2026 19:09

BlackboardMonitorVimes · 22/09/2026 19:01

I have small wrists and have the smallest screen version of the Apple Watch, I moved to it from a Fitbit and love it.

I'm following with interest as my fitbit is on its last legs.

I like the fitbit because its charge lasts a good few days.

My son had an apple watch and it seemed to need charging every night, but I really like the overnight sleep stats.

It would be really good to know how you've found the charge?

Needtosoundoffandbreathe · 22/09/2026 19:16

I have small wrists, hands and fingers. My ring finger is size I. I have Huawei watch I got from Currys for about £30. It will vibrate and let me know when a contact is ringing me, but I can't answer calls and message from it. It does everything you've said you use your Fitbit for.

BlackboardMonitorVimes · 22/09/2026 19:22

I can confirm that the Apple Watch needs charging every day. This doesn’t bother me too much as I can’t sleep with a watch on. The time taken to charge isn’t too long though so you could do it during the day if you want to sleep with it.

Needtosoundoffandbreathe · 22/09/2026 19:38

The Huawei one needs charging about once every ten days. I stick it in a USB port of my laptop and it's charged in around half an hour.

fridaynightzzz · 22/09/2026 19:52

I only charged my Fitbit about once a month!

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LittleGee69 · 22/09/2026 19:56

I bought the Xiaomi 10 for about £35. Battery lasts 10 days. Not sure about the sleep tracking though

i was so fed up of fitbits lasting 18 months or so but sounds like you’ve been luckier

Telecone · 22/09/2026 19:57

My son has a new Garmin with solar charging and a torch (white / red light). It's chunky and about £200 but that's what I'm getting when my fitbit gives up now that Google have ruined fitbit.

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