Fitbit Flex or Charge as a birthday gift for DH?

[mummybare]

As far as I can tell, the Flex is waterproof, but the Charge has a clock and a couple of other features, but I'm not sure how useful they are. Does anyone have either?

DH runs and swims, occasionally cycles. He's also calorie counting. Loves tracking stuff, total geek for data (I joke with him that the diet/training wouldn't stand a chance without his iPhone).

Any thoughts? Ta

Or any other recommendations?

Both dh and I have the fit bit. I calorie count and this does everything I could want of it. It really motivates you too as you want to reach your goals. I don't swim but keep it on in bath or shower. Dh swims a lot and always has his on.

Thanks hairypaws, is that the flex then? Great that he can keep it in while swimming. Sounds like that could be the one.

One of the pluses with the Charge is that you can view some stats on the gadget itself. The Flex only has a row of LEDs and (I think) a vibrate function, to give an indication of how you're doing.
Of course if you're welded to your smartphone, this distinction won't matter so much :)
I think the Charge counts floors climbed too, but the Flex doesn't.

Ooh, being able to look at stats on the go might be a bonus, trackrBird. I think you just blew this thing wide open...