Fitbit Charge 5
Fitbit's latest tracker, the Charge 5, contains a lot of intriguing capabilities that are generally reserved for Fitbit's more expensive trackers, such as an ECG heart rate monitor. During their testing, they discovered that the bright, always-on color touch screen was a significant improvement over the Fitbit Charge 4 — it is easy to read in bright sunlight and is ideal for use during an HIIT workout or hike, though the lack of physical buttons made navigation a little fiddly when running.
The Fitbit Charge 5 will also be able to provide users with a "Daily Readiness Score," which is calculated using three metrics: fitness fatigue (activity), heart rate variability (HRV), and recent sleep. This is a good choice if you're seeking for a tracker that looks nice on your wrist, is simple to read in bright sunshine, and offers some great capabilities for the price. If you're using a Fitbit Charge 3 or older, the color screen alone is worth the investment.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Heart rate monitor: Yes
- GPS: Yes
- Water resistance: 50 meters
- Display: 0.86 X 0.58 inches AMOLED touchscreen
- On-board music: No
- Mobile payments: Yes
- Swim tracking: Yes
- Battery life: 7 days/5 hours with GPS
- ECG monitor: Yes
REASONS TO BUY
- Bright, always-on display
- Fast connecting GPS
- Addition of an ECG monitor
REASONS TO AVOID
- Daily readiness Score not ready yet
- Lack of buttons on the Fitbit makes usability frustrating
- No Spotify compatibility
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