Amazon surprises with pre-order discount on the new Fitbit Charge 2: $115 (Reg. $150), Fitbit Flex 2 $82 (Reg. $100)

(Update 8/30 11:00am): Amazon also offers a pre-order discount for the all-new swim-proof Fitbit Flex fitness tracker: $81.32 (Reg. $100). Available in Lavender and Black.

In an unexpected move, Amazon is offering the new Fitbit Charge 2 Heart Rate + Fitness Wrist Band in all colors/sizes for $114.59 shipped as a pre-order ahead of its upcoming release. This newly upgraded model was just announced yesterday ahead of Apple Watch 2’s expected unveiling next month. Today’s deal is $35 savings off the pre-order price at every other online retailer.

The new Fitbit Charge 2 continues to offer heart rate monitoring but has added new features that are focused on improving cardio exercises. Particularly, simplified heart rate zones and the PurePulse feature helps users hit just the right beats per minute to ensure a quality workout. It also has iPhone and Android compatibility with call, text and calendar notifications on the OLED display plus sleep tracking. Additional data points include steps, distance, calories burned, floors climbed and active minutes. The previous generation model is the #1 fitness tracker at Amazon with a 3.8/5 star rating from over 31,000 reviewers.

Make every beat count with Fitbit Charge 2-the all-new heart rate and fitness wristband built for all-day, workouts and beyond. PurePulse continuous heart rate makes it easy to maximize workouts, better track calorie burn and get a snapshot of your cardio fitness level, while all-day activity and auto sleep tracking, lets you see how your whole routine adds up. Record your workouts with multi-sport modes to see real-time workout stats on screen, or rely on SmartTrack to automatically record select exercises for you. The large OLED display helps you stay connected with call, text and calendar alerts, stay active with Reminders to Move, and find moments of calm with personalized guided breathing sessions. Plus, you can find a look that fits your style with customizable clock faces and interchangeable bands. With more advanced features in a sleeker package, it’s the motivation you need to push yourself further-every step, every beat, every day