

Swiping down from the top of the screen gets you to your notifications, exercise modes, the relaxation app, timers, alarms, and device settings. Tapping on the screen (or squeezing the sides) wakes the display, and swiping up from the bottom shows you basic metrics like battery life, your steps, active zone minutes, heart rate, calories, distance, sleep data, weight, water intake, and progress towards your weekly activity goals. I found the touchscreen much more fluid and responsive than the one on my Charge 3. Navigating the display is mostly an enjoyable experience as well. True, the screen is much smaller than even that on the Charge 3 and 4 trackers, but Fitbit did a good job with the text size and brightness so that I had no trouble seeing what was on the screen - pretty impressive for these degrading eyes.

The one area that I thought I would be complaining about here was the display, but I came away really enjoying it. Of course, there already is an entire ecosystem of third-party bands and accessories available to suit just about every need or desire, and the bands from the Inspire HR and Inspire will also fit the Inspire 2.Įven though the Inspire 2 has a small display, it's surprisingly readable. There is even a nifty clip that you can put your Inspire 2 watch case in if you're someone who doesn't like wearing a watch on their wrist all of the time or if you want to wear a fancier watch from time to time but still want to track your steps and activity discreetly. Fitbit offers other first-party bands, including premium Horween leather options, fancy stainless steel mesh options, and classic sport options. To be clear, the watch casing for all three is black it's just the bands that come in different colors. Speaking of the band, the Inspire 2 is available in three different colors, including Black, Lunar White, and Desert Rose. The size and weight are so slight that I can go for hours without even noticing the device on my wrist, and when I do, the soft silicone band feels very comfortable against my skin. The Inspire 2 is so lightweight and comfortable that you'll forget you're wearing it, which is kind of the point.Īlthough I regularly test smartwatches, I prefer the lighter feel and minimalistic approach of a traditional fitness tracker, and the Inspire 2 doesn't disappoint here.
