I initially opted for the Fitbit Charge5, but it was a disappointing experience. The band caused skin irritation, and the limited support for exercises, particularly indoor rowing and golf (my favorites), led me to return it after just a week.
In search of a better alternative, I purchased the Fitpolo ID205L. It was a marked improvement over the Fitbit, but it wasn’t without its flaws. Like the Fitbit, it didn’t support rowing or golf, and the touch screen in the lower right quadrant was unresponsive at times, requiring multiple presses.
Despite these issues, I decided to keep the Fitpolo due to its reasonable price. After returning the first watch and receiving a replacement with the same problem, the seller reached out to me. I expressed my dissatisfaction, and they generously offered to send me their newer model at no charge, in exchange for an honest review.
Now, having used the new model, I can confidently say that I LOVE THIS SMARTWATCH. It includes golf and rowing among its 100 built-in exercise options, and even allows for custom additions. The watch is packed with features, from standard fitness and health tracking (including sleep, spO2, and stress measurements) to unique functionalities like displaying local weather for three days and readable incoming text messages.
What truly amazed me was the watch’s ability to make and receive phone calls, thanks to its built-in microphone and speaker. I initially thought it would merely activate my phone, but the watch itself handles the calls, provided the phone is within range.
The app is user-friendly and offers incredible functionality at a surprisingly low cost. Reflecting on my journey, I find myself grateful to Fitbit for inadvertently leading me to this superior product. The initial setback with the Fitbit’s band turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as I ended up with a fantastic smartwatch that offers more features at less than half the price.
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