Fitbit Charge 5 review: specs and price
Fitbit Charge 5
Why is Fitbit Charge 5 better than the average?
- Waterproof depth rating?
50 mvs41.81 m - Bluetooth version?
5vs4.3 - Pixel density?
326 ppivs257.15 ppi - Charge time?
2 hoursvs2.76 hours - Height?
36.7 mmvs41.54 mm - Volume?
9.33 cm³vs10.29 cm³
Price comparison
Fitbit Charge 5 Advanced Health & Fitness Tracker with Built-in GPS, Stress Management Tools, Sleep Track...Fitbit Charge 5 Advanced Health & Fitness Tracker with Built-in GPS, Stress Management Tools, Sleep Tracking, 24/7 Heart Rate and More, Lunar White/Soft Gold, One Size (S &L Bands Included)
Fitbit Charge 5 Advanced Health & Fitness Tracker with Built-in GPS, Stress Management Tools, Sleep Track...Fitbit Charge 5 Advanced Health & Fitness Tracker with Built-in GPS, Stress Management Tools, Sleep Tracking, 24/7 Heart Rate and More, Black/Graphite, One Size (S &L Bands Included)
Fitbit Charge 5 Advanced Fitness & Health Tracker with Built-in GPS, Stress Management Tools, Sleep Track...Fitbit Charge 5 Advanced Fitness & Health Tracker with Built-in GPS, Stress Management Tools, Sleep Tracking, 24/7 Heart Rate and More, Black/Graphite, One Size (S &L Bands Included) (Renewed)
User reviews
Overall rating
Features
Build quality
8.0/10
3 votes
Design
8.7/10
3 votes
Heart rate monitoring
7.0/10
4 votes
App
5.5/10
4 votes
Fitness features
6.3/10
3 votes
Design
screen size
1.04"
The size of the screen (measured diagonally).
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
The type of technology used in the display.
is dustproof and water-resistant
✔Fitbit Charge 5
The device is dustproof and water-resistant. Water-resistant devices can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, but not being submerged into water.
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
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The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
ATM rating
5 ATM
The ATM rating indicates how much water pressure a device can withstand. 3 ATM is one of the lowest ratings and means that the device can only withstand splashes of water, whereas 20 ATM is one of the highest ratings and means that the device can be used for snorkeling and water sports.
pixel density
326 ppi
Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
resolution
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Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
refresh rate
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The frequency at which the display is refreshed (1 Hz = once per second). A higher refresh rate results in smoother UI animations and video playback.
has branded damage-resistant glass
✔Fitbit Charge 5
Damage-resistant glass (such as Corning Gorilla Glass or Asahi Dragontrail Glass) is thin, lightweight, and can withstand high levels of force.
Sensors
has GPS
✔Fitbit Charge 5
GPS enables global positioning, useful in map, geo-tagging or navigation apps.
Has a heart rate monitor
✔Fitbit Charge 5
A heart rate monitor can help show your fitness levels, enabling you to calculate a suitable intensity of exercise.
Monitors blood oxygenation levels
✔Fitbit Charge 5
Your blood oxygen level is a measurement how much oxygen is reaching your muscles. It is important because low levels mean that you will become easily fatigued during exercise. The more exercise you do, the better your blood oxygen levels will become.
Has ECG technology
✔Fitbit Charge 5
ECG stands for electrocardiogram and measures the electrical activity of the heartbeat, which is a more in-depth reading of heart health than blood pressure alone. Note: This feature may not be available in all markets.
Has a temperature sensor
✔Fitbit Charge 5
With a temperature sensor you can monitor changes in temperature to measure your exertion levels and avoid hyperthermia.
Has a barometer
✔Fitbit Charge 5
This measures barometric air pressure. It can predict weather changes, for example a sudden drop in air pressure could mean a storm is coming. When calibrated correctly it can be used to determine altitude, which helps GPS devices to lock on quicker and with greater accuracy.
has a gyroscope
✔Fitbit Charge 5
A gyroscope is a sensor that tracks the orientation of a device, more specifically by measuring the angular rotational velocity. Initially, they were built using a spinning rotor to detect changes in orientation, like twisting or rotation.
Has a cadence sensor
✖Fitbit Charge 5
A cadence sensor measures the number of pedal revolutions per minute when you are cycling. It enables you to monitor how fast you are pedaling.
Monitors perspiration
✔Fitbit Charge 5
The device can measure the level of perspiration on your skin, indicating the level of intensity of your workouts.
Activity tracking
Detects activities automatically
✔Fitbit Charge 5
The device automatically detects when you start an activity such as jogging, saving you from entering it manually at a later time.
Has multi-sport mode
✔Fitbit Charge 5
A multi-sport mode allows you to easily switch between tracking different sports such as running, cycling, and swimming. This feature is ideal for those who need to change quickly between various activities (e.g., triathletes).
Has exercise tagging
✔Fitbit Charge 5
After exercising, you can add details about your workout (e.g., jogging, swimming, cycling). This enables the device to provide more accurate information, such as the number of calories burned.
Tracks elevation
✖Fitbit Charge 5
It can detect changes in elevation, such as when you are climbing stairs.
Tracks distance
✔Fitbit Charge 5
It tracks how far you travel.
Tracks steps taken
✔Fitbit Charge 5
It tracks how many steps you take throughout the day, allowing you to see how active you have been.
Has a route tracker
✔Fitbit Charge 5
With a route tracker you can add your route onto a map. It is helpful if you plan to do the same route again, or want to share it with your community.
Measures pace
✔Fitbit Charge 5
Measuring pace shows how much time it takes to travel one kilometer or one mile. For example, in running, a 4 minute kilometer would be a very good pace.
Tracks your sleep
✔Fitbit Charge 5
It can track your sleep, such as how long you sleep for and the quality.
Connectivity
supports Wi-Fi
✔Fitbit Charge 5
The device can connect to Wi-Fi.
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
has NFC
✔Fitbit Charge 5
NFC (near-field communication) allows a device to perform simple wireless transactions, such as mobile payments. Note: this feature may not be available in all markets.
Is compatible with Android
✔Fitbit Charge 5
It is compatible with a range of Android devices such as smartphones and tablets.
Is compatible with iOS
✔Fitbit Charge 5
It is compatible with a range of iOS devices such as iPhones, iPads and the iPod Touch.
supports Galileo
✖Fitbit Charge 5
Galileo is a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) that is similar to GPS. Supported devices can use a combination of Galileo and GPS for location-based services such as Google Maps, and tend to be around 30% more accurate than GPS-only devices.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
supports ANT+
✖Fitbit Charge 5
ANT+ is a wireless protocol similar to Bluetooth Smart, and is very power efficient. It is mainly used for fitness monitoring devices such as heart rate monitors and cadence sensors to connect to other devices (e.g., sports watches, smartphones, and cycling computers).
has a cellular module
✖Fitbit Charge 5
Devices that use cellular technology can connect to mobile networks. Cellular networks have much wider signal coverage than Wi-Fi.
Battery
battery life
7 days
With a longer battery life, you don’t have to worry about charging the device as often.
battery life with GPS on
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There is less chance that you will run out of battery during an adventure.
charge time
2 hours
The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
has wireless charging
✖Fitbit Charge 5
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
battery power
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Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
battery life in training mode
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With a long battery life, you can train for several hours a week and only have to recharge the device every few weeks.
battery life in power save mode
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In power save mode you can still check what time it is and other basic functions. A long battery life is good if you wear the device day to day.
Has a solar power battery
✖Fitbit Charge 5
A solar battery takes its energy from light, and stores it in a self-recharging battery which never needs to be changed.
has a rechargeable battery
✔Fitbit Charge 5
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
Features
has HRV tracking
✔Fitbit Charge 5
Heart rate variability (HRV) tracking measures fluctuations in the time between heart beats. These fluctuations can be an indication of health conditions (such as heart conditions or mental health issues). Note: This feature may not be available in all markets.
measures VO2 max
✔Fitbit Charge 5
VO2 max capacity is a measurement of the amount of oxygen your body can use during physical exercise. A high VO2 max capacity indicates good fitness levels.
measures resting heart rate
✔Fitbit Charge 5
This measurement is your heart rate per minute when you're at rest, such as when you're relaxed, sitting, or lying down. For adults, this is typically between 60–100.
has fast/slow heart rate notifications
✔Fitbit Charge 5
It can notify you when your resting heart rate is above or below the normal range.
shows readiness level
✔Fitbit Charge 5
This is based on various information, such as your previous workout, sleep quality, and stress levels. Taking everything into account, it will give you an idea of whether your body is ready for another workout or if you should focus on recovery.
Has smart alarm
✔Fitbit Charge 5
It determines when you are in a light state of sleep and wakes you up within a set period of time before your alarm. This can allow you to wake up feeling fresher and more alert.
Has silent alarm
✔Fitbit Charge 5
The device can wake you using vibration, so as not to disturb anyone else sleeping in the room.
Has call control
✔Fitbit Charge 5
The device alerts you to incoming calls on your smartphone, and allows you extra control such as muting or rejecting the call.
Locates your phone
✔Fitbit Charge 5
The device has a feature that allows you to find your smartphone if you have misplaced it.
App & Software
Counts how many calories you've burned
✔Fitbit Charge 5
This is useful if you are on a strict training diet or if you are trying to lose weight. It can also help to boost your motivation.
Provides activity reports
✔Fitbit Charge 5
Your activity data is analysed to give you reports, available to view through the app or website. This allows you to see how active you have been and to help you make improvements.
Has inactivity alerts
✔Fitbit Charge 5
The device detects when you have been idle for too long, and alerts you to encourage you to stay active.
Has goal setting
✔Fitbit Charge 5
Allows you to set your own goals, such as reaching 15,000 steps in a single day.
Has achievements
✔Fitbit Charge 5
You are awarded achievements for reaching goals, helping to encourage you and keep you motivated.
Supports routes
✖Fitbit Charge 5
You can create or find existing routes to sync to the app.
number of exercises
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The total number of fitness exercises the app supports. Fitness apps that offer more exercises enable you to increase the complexity of your workouts.
Has barcode scanner on app
✖Fitbit Charge 5
The app supports scanning food barcodes using the camera. It checks a food database and adds the item based on its barcode, allowing you to quickly and easily track your calorie intake.
Can be personalised
✔Fitbit Charge 5 (Fitbit App)
You can personalize the appearance of the app - for example, choosing a different theme or colors.
Miscellaneous
has a battery level indicator
✔Fitbit Charge 5
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
The device can connect at a greater distance via Bluetooth or infrared to another device.
has an ambient light sensor
✔Fitbit Charge 5
An ambient light sensor adjusts the luminance of the device according to the amount of natural light that surrounds it.
has an external memory slot
✖Fitbit Charge 5
The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
✖Fitbit Charge 5
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
Is compatible with Windows
✔Fitbit Charge 5
It is compatible with PCs and laptops running the Windows operating system.
Is compatible with Mac OS X
✔Fitbit Charge 5
It is compatible with Mac OS X devices such as MacBooks and iMacs.
Price comparison
Fitbit Charge 5 Advanced Health & Fitness Tracker with Built-in GPS, Stress Management Tools, Sleep Track...Fitbit Charge 5 Advanced Health & Fitness Tracker with Built-in GPS, Stress Management Tools, Sleep Tracking, 24/7 Heart Rate and More, Lunar White/Soft Gold, One Size (S &L Bands Included)
Fitbit Charge 5 Advanced Health & Fitness Tracker with Built-in GPS, Stress Management Tools, Sleep Track...Fitbit Charge 5 Advanced Health & Fitness Tracker with Built-in GPS, Stress Management Tools, Sleep Tracking, 24/7 Heart Rate and More, Black/Graphite, One Size (S &L Bands Included)
Fitbit Charge 5 Advanced Fitness & Health Tracker with Built-in GPS, Stress Management Tools, Sleep Track...Fitbit Charge 5 Advanced Fitness & Health Tracker with Built-in GPS, Stress Management Tools, Sleep Tracking, 24/7 Heart Rate and More, Black/Graphite, One Size (S &L Bands Included) (Renewed)
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Comments
Robert
2 years ago
4 / 10
Too expensive
Robert
2 years ago
4 / 10
The battery lasts 1 day (even with disabled GPS and Activity tracking and reduced brightness); The blood oxigen level is measured only during slee (no way for manual check); Does not measure blood pressure; Does not synchronise with GoogleFit; Some translations are wrong both on the watch and on the app;
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Ajay
1 year ago
7 / 10
Sensors & skin friendly
Ajay
1 year ago
7 / 10
Those sensors are far accurate. We can customize the bands.
Jutta
10 months ago
6 / 10
Uhr verspricht mehr als sie kann!
Jutta
10 months ago
6 / 10
Gutes Design, tolles Armband, das Ende des Armbandes wird nach innen geführt, darum steht nichts ab. Leider ist die Uhr in der Handhabung umständlich, die ist App unübersichtlich und nicht selbsterklärend! Beim Schwimmen wird die Anzahl der Bahnen schlecht erkannt, erkennt Schwimmstile nicht. Man kann nur 5 Sportarten direkt auf der Uhr starten. Schlafdaten kann man nicht auf der Uhr sehen, nur in der App. Höhenmeter wird auch nicht erkannt und die Hauttemperatur! Man wird zu einer Premienmitgliedschaft verführt!! Brauch man aber nicht!!
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