Fitbit the Best “True” Fitness Tracker we’ve tried so Far

The Fitbit Charge 5 is an effective fitness tracker that incorporates the greatest features from all of Fitbit’s past products. It has the internal GPS of the Fitbit Versa 3, the sleek style and brilliant AMOLED screen of the Fitbit Luxe, as well as the stress-measuring software from the Fitbit Sense.

It’s a significant improvement over the Charge 4, and if you’re starting to take your exercise seriously (whether it be running, working out in the gym, or a combination of both), it’s a great option and a step up from the less sophisticated, more affordable Huawei Band 7 or Fitbit Inspire 3, both of which lack GPS. Anybody interested in HIIT or spinning will find the Charge 5 to have particularly outstanding heart rate monitoring.

You’ll benefit from smartphone call alerts so nothing vital ends up going to voicemail while you’re not working out, as well as notifications that can be read, viewed on your phone, or rejected with a single tap when you’re not working out. Fitbit Pay supports contactless transactions, and you’ll get regular prompts to get up, stretch, and take stock of your day’s accomplishments. It functions as a decent fitness watch that has been compressed into a band.

Fitbit Charge 5 specifications

• 7 day battery life
• 1.04″ always-on display
• 3-axis accelerometer
• Built-in GPS + GLONASS
• Red and infrared sensors for oxygen saturation (SpO2) monitoring
• Skin temperature sensor
• Vibration motor
• Ambient light sensor
• Radio transceiver: Bluetooth
• Multipurpose electrical sensors compatible with ECG app & EDA Scan app

Users of Fitbit Premium may assess their daily energy levels using the Daily Readiness Score and organize their days appropriately. Users of the ECG app can look for indications of cardiac arrhythmia that should be evaluated by a physician. These capabilities, however, require a Fitbit Premium subscription to use, although you may use them all during a six-month free trial of Fitbit Premium that comes with the band.

Similar to Garmin’s new Training Readiness capability, we really enjoy the Daily Readiness Score. It’s really straightforward: if your readiness reading is below 30, you should postpone your scheduled workout. You are prepared for a strenuous training session if your readiness score is high — over 70.

The absence of music playback features on the Charge 5 is its major flaw. We’re not shocked that the watch doesn’t have any built-in music storage, but there is absolutely no method to manage your music. It’s unfortunate because the Charge 4 gave users access to their Spotify music during workouts. Maybe a later update will expand the Charge 5’s already outstanding feature set by include a music app. It’s still one of the top Fitbits available.

What are the Pro and Cons

Pro

• The Charge 5 is specifically targeted at folks who like raising their heart rates, and each Fitbit product has a specialized market. It’s simple to suggest to anyone who is beginning to take working out seriously and wants a means to measure their speed and distance with a decent level of precision, even though it is not as feature-rich as a specialized running watch.
• Just the generic “indoor riding” setting is available on many fitness trackers. On the Charge 5, however, there is an option just for spin sessions that notifies you as you change heart rate zones. The Charge 5 is a fantastic training tool due to the Charge 5’s precise and responsive heart rate sensor.

Cons

• The Fitbit Charge 5 offers a lot for your money, but if money is limited, it’s worth looking at less expensive choices like the Amazfit Bip, which also has an excellent screen and built-in GPS.
• We valued the Charge 4’s Spotify connection since it gave us wrist-based playlist control. It’s unfortunate that this option has been removed for the Charge 5, and you can’t use it to adjust your phone’s default music player either.