IFA 2017: We saw that from Fitbit
of David Haydl 
on September 03, 2017, 16:27 | Write a comment
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In my opinion, the Fitbit Ionic is not yet able to compete with Android and Watch OS. The reason for this is the lack of apps. But as we all know, what hasn't happened yet can still happen. As for the price: I would rather spend the €349 on the Gear Sport from Samsung, precisely because Fitbit has an operating system that is too immature. I would rather get the Fitbit Flyer, even if I find the ANC to be critical. All in all, both of the products that Fitbit has shown us here are very interesting.
Fitbit was represented at the technology fair in Berlin this year with two brand new products. They brought with them the Fitbit Ionic sports smartwatch, which was developed using the knowledge they bought from Pebble. And then there was the Fitbit Flyer, a Bluetooth headset that is also designed for sports. The devices can do that.
Fitbit Ionic: competitor to Watch OS and Android Wear?
In terms of design and weight, the Fitbit Ionic should be positioned exactly between an Apple Watch and a typical Android Wear watch. On the one hand we have the angular display from the Apple Watch, on the other hand the watch should be as heavy as an Android watch. The Ionic is made of aluminum and is waterproof up to 50 meters. Fitbit's own creations are available as wristbands.
This is what the new Fitbit smartwatch looks like. (Image: Fitbit)
Operating system
Fitbit OS with a pre-installed sports coach is used as the operating system. This is an OS with an open developer platform for app developers. Fitbit copied this system from Pebble. Fitness features have also been incorporated into the operating systemprogrammed.
Specs
Fitbit has built in 2,5GB of internal memory for its own music. Then Bluetooth, NFC, WLAN and GPS were installed. The Ionic's battery should last up to four days, depending on usage. With NFC you can even use the integrated Fitbit Pay.
The Fitbit Ionic will go on sale in October at an RRP of € 349.
Fitbit Flyer: Worthy Accessories?
The Fitbit Flyers are the company's first headphones. You can connect to any smartphone and the Ionic via Bluetooth. The two earbuds are connected by a cable with a control element. They also come with ANC, which I imagine a bit impractical when doing sports.
These are the first Fitbit headphones. (Image: Fitbit)
The Fitbit Flyer will appear on the market together with the Fitbit Ionic in October with an RRP of € 129.