Fitbit's third smartwatch struggles to find a reason to exist beyond fitness tracking and excellent battery life. It offers a tantalising glimpse into the future of Fitbit but, for now, the Ionic feels half baked...
Published: 2017-10-09, Author: Tim , review by: macrumors.com
Robust, swim-proof design, Intuitive iOS app and watch menus, 4+ day battery life, Integrated GPS,
Buggy sync process, Lack of apps, No workout audio cues, Music interfacing is flaky
There's no doubting the Ionic is Fitbit's most advanced wearable to date, marrying the best bits of the Blaze's software and the Surge's hardware while improving on both in the process. It's also solidly built and offers comprehensive fitness tracking fea...
Published: 2017-10-01, Author: Emil , review by: venturebeat.com
Abstract: Fitbit's first smartwatch, the Fitbit Ionic, goes on sale today for $300. I've been testing the watch over the past two weeks, and while that's not enough for an extensive review, my interest is definitely piqued.But first, it's worth noting that Fitbit...
Published: 2017-09-29, Author: Daniel , review by: imore.com
The truth is that Fitbit has a winner on its hands here, and that's despite the software shortcomings. As the company has done with its Charge, Flex, Blaze, and Alta trackers over the years, I have no doubt updates will improve the usability of Fitbit OS...
Abstract: Last month Fitbit unveiled its $300 Ionic smart watch based on its acquisition of Pebble, and today the company has announced the ship date for its Apple Watch competitor. Fitbit Ionic will hit stores on October 1 in plenty of time for the holidays (and j...
Published: 2017-09-25, Author: Ray , review by: dcrainmaker.com
All in all the Fitbit Ionic is without question Fitbit's most impressive offering to date. And in doing so they've got a very legit competitor to certain variants of the Apple Watch, as well as Garmin, on the fitness side. The addition/combination of musi...
Large screen, Good battery life for capabilities, Robust fitness and sleep tracking tools, Built-in GPS, Swim-proof, Inactivity reminders, Contact payment functionality, Guided breathing sessions
Limited app integration, Design can be somewhat polarizing
The Ionic is shaping up to be a a great fitness tracker with smartphone integrations, but for a dedicated smartwatch we still prefer the Apple Watch as the platform is more robust and integrates better with outside parties. The Ionic is available for pre...
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Published: 2017-09-19, Author: Raymond , review by: mashable.com
Super bright screen, Top-notching fitness-tracking modes, Days and days of battery life, Really comfy on wrist
Half-baked smartwatch features, Managing music is a nightmare, Very big if you have small wrists
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Published: 2017-09-19, Author: Michael , review by: macworld.com
Comfortable design that sports a pretty thin profile, Stellar battery life that pushes well into a fourth day, Advanced sensors and software deftly track your movements
Functionality as a smartwatch is severely limited, Nonexercise apps don't really do much
Fitbit has established itself as a leader in wearable fitness, and Ionic only solidifies that position. It has an excellent array of sensors for tracking your fitness and movements. It has Pandora integration and Bluetooth support for headphones. Its batt...
