![]() ![]() – Still has all the usual Fitbit activity tracking (steps/sleep/24×7 HR/etc) – Still has built-in GPS workout tracking – Adding AFIB detection, PDF export for doctors (not available at launch) – Adds ECG sensors/functionality (not available till later this year) ![]() – Adds EDA (Electrodermal Activity) measurement for stress tracking – Adds high and low heart rate notifications (outside of workouts) – Adds workout & recovery recommendations based on daily readiness score (requires Fitbit Premium, not available till later this year) – Adds Daily Readiness score (requires Fitbit Premium, not available till later this year – not on-wrist) – Added an always-on display mode (both for daily use and workout only use) – New display is 2X brighter than Charge 4 display Here’s the simplified round-up of new features or changes coming to the Fitbit Charge 5: If you found this review useful, you can use the links at the bottom, or consider becoming a DCR Supporter which makes the site ad-free, while also getting access to a mostly weekly video series behind the scenes of the DCR Cave. I’ll go out and pick up my own to continue testing the new features once they arrive. Along with the second device they dropped off, after problems arose with the first device. As usual, I’ll get that back to them here shortly. For some folks, these tradeoffs might not matter – though I’d argue at this price point they absolutely should.įinally, note that Fitbit sent over a media loaner Charge 5 to test. The Charge 5 makes some painful tradeoffs I’ve not seen in over a decade of testing wearable devices. And while I’ll probably spoil this review somewhat, I’d very strongly encourage you to read the sport accuracy sections. Within this review I cover all the newness first, followed by basic usage – then athletic usage in sports. So we’ll set those features aside for later testing – as they’re arguably the most important new feature on not just the Charge 5, but across Fitbit’s lineup, once released. It’s not clear when they will be, other than “coming soon”. Though, some of the most widely anticipated features from Fitbit – the Daily Readiness Score & Workout/Recovery Suggestions – aren’t live yet. In using the Charge 5 for almost two weeks now, I’ve got a pretty strong grasp on where it works well, and where it (really) struggles. All while at the same time pulling in the majority of the Fitbit Versa 3 and Fitbit Sense advanced health metrics from those units released a year ago.Īnd in many ways, the company actually succeeds here. Speak to our team if you need any more help to find the right Fitbit activity tracker or Fitbit watch for you.Fitbit’s new Charge 5 aims to take their most well-known wearable series and catapult it forward with a revamped AMOLED display that doesn’t feel like a TI-82 graphing calculator that previous Fitbit Charge units have had, while still trying to maintain the comparatively long battery life that Fitbit units are well known for. The Fitbit Ace 2 and Fitbit Ace 3 kids activity trackers make fitness fun.Ĭlick on each of the Fitbit activity trackers above to find out more about each one. The lightweight Fitbit Sense watch looks great and has a heap of features. Including the Fitbit Versa 2 and Fitbit Versa 3. Our range includes the latest Fitbit Charge 5, and the Fitbit Charge 4. The popular Fitbit Inspire 2 activity trackers are top value online and instore. And that means the latest technology, quality designs, great value, and fitness trackers you can rely on. ![]() Fitbit products have been one of the leading brands of wearable fitness trackers and kids activity trackers for a long time. They’re perfect if you take your health and fitness seriously, or want to add activity tracking to track your regular day and monitor your health. Fitness trackers offer a lightweight and focused alternative to sports watches and smart watches. ![]()
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