Is the devil setting out to destroy the Fitbit? Maybe not the biblical devil, but some nefarious characters may be at work. In January, Fitbit was slapped with a class-action lawsuit. The lawsuit was on behalf of the Fitbit Charge HR and Surge devices. The lawsuit puts the accuracy of the Fitbit heart rate monitor into question. But as evidence shows, there may be a legal devil at work. In a world were lawsuits are as common as parking tickets, is the Fitbit device really a scam? A recent Consumer Reports study put Fitbit to the test. And the results were favorable. Will the same type of class-action lawsuit be next for the Apple Watch?
Does Fitbit Have Broken Heart?
The Fitbit found a place in the hearts of people everywhere. However, one of its features came into question this year. Allegedly after the lawsuit against Fitbit heart rate accuracy was questioned, a study surfaced supporting the lawsuit. The possibly biased findings of the first study found a 24.34 beats per minute variation. This is not a small variable when it comes to measuring heart rates. Fitbit has made it clear that the study was paid for by the plaintiffs in an attempt to hurry proceedings and settlements along. It also said that the study used a consumer-grade electrocardiogram. Which is not a true clinical device. However, a recent …show more content…
From a leisurely walk to a fast run, both devices tested with satisfaction. Fitbit uses optical heart rate monitoring. Which measures pulse through light refraction. The Consumer Reports study tested the Surge and Charge HR and compared the results to the Polar H7. The Polar H7 is a chest strap monitor with a proven track record for accuracy. In nearly every test, the Fitbit only had a maximum of three beats per minute variation. This is great news for Fitbit. And the new study puts the previous research into question. Was it the act of the
Does Fitbit Have Broken Heart?
The Fitbit found a place in the hearts of people everywhere. However, one of its features came into question this year. Allegedly after the lawsuit against Fitbit heart rate accuracy was questioned, a study surfaced supporting the lawsuit. The possibly biased findings of the first study found a 24.34 beats per minute variation. This is not a small variable when it comes to measuring heart rates. Fitbit has made it clear that the study was paid for by the plaintiffs in an attempt to hurry proceedings and settlements along. It also said that the study used a consumer-grade electrocardiogram. Which is not a true clinical device. However, a recent …show more content…
From a leisurely walk to a fast run, both devices tested with satisfaction. Fitbit uses optical heart rate monitoring. Which measures pulse through light refraction. The Consumer Reports study tested the Surge and Charge HR and compared the results to the Polar H7. The Polar H7 is a chest strap monitor with a proven track record for accuracy. In nearly every test, the Fitbit only had a maximum of three beats per minute variation. This is great news for Fitbit. And the new study puts the previous research into question. Was it the act of the