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Optimize your workout routine with a Daily Readiness Score that reveals if you're ready to exercise or should focus on recovery (Requires Fitbit Premium membership).Band Size : Small: Fits wrist 5.1" - 6.7" in circumference. Large: Fits wrist 6.7" - 8.3" in circumference
Get a daily Stress Management Score showing your body's response to stress and take steps to improve your levels with an on-wrist EDA sensor mindfulness session
With the Health Metrics dashboard, track SpO2, heart rate variability, skin temperature variation and more (Not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition and should not be relied on for any medical purposes. It is intended to provide information that can help you manage your well-being)
See your real-time pace & distance without your phone using built-in GPS during outdoor activity, then see a map of your workout route in the Fitbit app
Includes a 6-month Premium membership complete with personalized insights, advanced analytics, guided programs and more (New & returning Premium users only. Valid payment method required. Content and features may change)
Your stats come to life on a new color touchscreen that's two times brighter than Charge 4 in daylight, all with up to 7-day battery (varies with use and other factors)
Track calorie burn and optimize workouts with 24/7 heart rate tracking and Active Zone Minutes, which guide you toward your desired intensity level
Get a better understanding of your sleep quality with a daily Sleep Score and graphs of your time in light, deep and REM sleep—then see how you can improve your sleep and wake up feeling energized
Use the 20 exercise modes to set personal goals for runs, rides, strength training and more, then get real-time stats to help you keep the pace or maintain your target heart rate zone
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Customer reviews:
★★★★★ / 30,432 global ratings
About this Item:
Optimize your workout routine with a Daily Readiness Score that reveals if you're ready to exercise or should focus on recovery (Requires Fitbit Premium membership).Band Size : Small: Fits wrist 5.1" - 6.7" in circumference. Large: Fits wrist 6.7" - 8.3" in circumference
Get a daily Stress Management Score showing your body's response to stress and take steps to improve your levels with an on-wrist EDA sensor mindfulness session
With the Health Metrics dashboard, track SpO2, heart rate variability, skin temperature variation and more (Not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition and should not be relied on for any medical purposes. It is intended to provide information that can help you manage your well-being)
See your real-time pace & distance without your phone using built-in GPS during outdoor activity, then see a map of your workout route in the Fitbit app
Includes a 6-month Premium membership complete with personalized insights, advanced analytics, guided programs and more (New & returning Premium users only. Valid payment method required. Content and features may change)
Your stats come to life on a new color touchscreen that's two times brighter than Charge 4 in daylight, all with up to 7-day battery (varies with use and other factors)
Track calorie burn and optimize workouts with 24/7 heart rate tracking and Active Zone Minutes, which guide you toward your desired intensity level
Get a better understanding of your sleep quality with a daily Sleep Score and graphs of your time in light, deep and REM sleep—then see how you can improve your sleep and wake up feeling energized
Use the 20 exercise modes to set personal goals for runs, rides, strength training and more, then get real-time stats to help you keep the pace or maintain your target heart rate zone
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I've owned the Charge 4 and 5 and both failed on me within a year. I generally don't encounter any issues with my devices so this really stands out to me.
Charge 4 flat out died in less than a year; upgraded to Charge 5 on sale and it would not hold a 'charge' for a whole day. Contacted support and they didn't offer any warranty service, only told me to wait for an update. That was last March.
This 79-page support thread should be enough evidence of the issue (it was already marked as solved when I first looked at it earlier this year, but maybe firmware updates have actually fixed the charging issue by now). However, the Charge 5 also stopped tracking my sleep after several months. No amount of resets fixed anything.
The Charge 4 bands were also low-quality and snapped within a few months of basic use. Charge 5 stock bands are better but I don't recommend the device.
Got the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 (first smart watch) and really appreciated the extra non-fitness functionality. Battery life was subpar. Upgraded a couple months ago to the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro (LTE as well) and the battery lasts me several days or more on one charge.
Apparently plenty of people are having okay experiences with the Charge 5, but I can't ever personally recommend a Fitbit.
Last edited by yksd November 11, 2022 at 02:15 PM.
My charge 4 I bought at Costco 2 years ago is still going strong. I'd easily get a week out of a charge when I first got it. Now Its down to about 5 days between charges. Not bad for 24/7 usage.
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The little bit of the reviews about this watch, made lead me think the battery life isn't that great. What are your thoughts on it
hey! battery life is great for regular use.
if you use the always-on display, it's going to deplete quickly. otherwise it's not an issue.
i usually can go a couple days before charging, but would rather just quick charge it while i shower.
i did have to return the first watch i got- its battery rapidly depleted within a few hours, was apart of a bad batch, maybe that's what some reviews could be referencing
The little bit of the reviews about this watch, made lead me think the battery life isn't that great. What are your thoughts on it
Battery life has been fine with mine, but it does depend on the mode you set it to--always on, screen sensitivity, gps mode, etc. For example, I use my linked phone for gps when I track bike rides, but if I used the built-in GPS, the battery would drain much quicker. I can wear mine for at least a few days between charges, but I usually charge it daily when I'm in the shower. Charges up very fast, too.
I've owned the Charge 4 and 5 and both failed on me within a year. I generally don't encounter any issues with my devices so this really stands out to me.
Charge 4 flat out died in less than a year; upgraded to Charge 5 on sale and it would not hold a 'charge' for a whole day. Contacted support and they didn't offer any warranty service, only told me to wait for an update. That was last March.
This 79-page support thread should be enough evidence of the issue (it was already marked as solved when I first looked at it earlier this year, but maybe firmware updates have actually fixed the charging issue by now). However, the Charge 5 also stopped tracking my sleep after several months. No amount of resets fixed anything.
The Charge 4 bands were also low-quality and snapped within a few months of basic use. Charge 5 stock bands are better but I don't recommend the device.
Got the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 (first smart watch) and really appreciated the extra non-fitness functionality. Battery life was subpar. Upgraded a couple months ago to the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro (LTE as well) and the battery lasts me several days or more on one charge.
Apparently plenty of people are having okay experiences with the Charge 5, but I can't ever personally recommend a Fitbit.
Not the Fitbit charge, but the versa that died on me. The version before Versa also did the same and then Versa 1 and Versa 2 both. I still have them in my drawer with charger and everything. They just don't work.
I've been happy with my Amazfit tracker. It tracks all the things Fitbit does, with better battery life and lower upfront cost. I also like the form factor better since it mimicks the apple watch.
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I've owned the Charge 4 and 5 and both failed on me within a year. I generally don't encounter any issues with my devices so this really stands out to me.
Charge 4 flat out died in less than a year; upgraded to Charge 5 on sale and it would not hold a 'charge' for a whole day. Contacted support and they didn't offer any warranty service, only told me to wait for an update. That was last March.
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This 79-page support thread should be enough evidence of the issue (it was already marked as solved when I first looked at it earlier this year, but maybe firmware updates have actually fixed the charging issue by now). However, the Charge 5 also stopped tracking my sleep after several months. No amount of resets fixed anything.
The Charge 4 bands were also low-quality and snapped within a few months of basic use. Charge 5 stock bands are better but I don't recommend the device.
Got the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 (first smart watch) and really appreciated the extra non-fitness functionality. Battery life was subpar. Upgraded a couple months ago to the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro (LTE as well) and the battery lasts me several days or more on one charge.
Apparently plenty of people are having okay experiences with the Charge 5, but I can't ever personally recommend a Fitbit.
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if you use the always-on display, it's going to deplete quickly. otherwise it's not an issue.
i usually can go a couple days before charging, but would rather just quick charge it while i shower.
i did have to return the first watch i got- its battery rapidly depleted within a few hours, was apart of a bad batch, maybe that's what some reviews could be referencing
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I've owned the Charge 4 and 5 and both failed on me within a year. I generally don't encounter any issues with my devices so this really stands out to me.
Charge 4 flat out died in less than a year; upgraded to Charge 5 on sale and it would not hold a 'charge' for a whole day. Contacted support and they didn't offer any warranty service, only told me to wait for an update. That was last March.
https://community.fitbi
This 79-page support thread should be enough evidence of the issue (it was already marked as solved when I first looked at it earlier this year, but maybe firmware updates have actually fixed the charging issue by now). However, the Charge 5 also stopped tracking my sleep after several months. No amount of resets fixed anything.
The Charge 4 bands were also low-quality and snapped within a few months of basic use. Charge 5 stock bands are better but I don't recommend the device.
Got the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 (first smart watch) and really appreciated the extra non-fitness functionality. Battery life was subpar. Upgraded a couple months ago to the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro (LTE as well) and the battery lasts me several days or more on one charge.
Apparently plenty of people are having okay experiences with the Charge 5, but I can't ever personally recommend a Fitbit.
I've been happy with my Amazfit tracker. It tracks all the things Fitbit does, with better battery life and lower upfront cost. I also like the form factor better since it mimicks the apple watch.
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