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Fitbit Charge

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User ratings:
38
4.3 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
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3 stars
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Consumer ratings:
3.9 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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3.9 out of 5
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5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Pros

  • it generally trends fairly well
  • it just automatically figures it out which is quite nice
  • it makes for a perfectly capable little activity tracker

Cons

  • plastic that wraps around the sides covers the back is falling off
  • Fitbit does not provide repair services or send replacement
  • Heart rate monitor is completely useless

Key specs

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  • Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Windows Phone
  • 10 day

Fitbit Charge - Pros & Cons

Fitbit Charge

Pros

  • it generally trends fairly well
  • it just automatically figures it out which is quite nice
  • it makes for a perfectly capable little activity tracker
  • the warranty and sent ANOTHER replacement
  • Backcountry & Competitive Cyclist offer free 2-day shipping
  • the screen is fine
  • simple and intuitive to use
  • it performs solidly enough
  • Super in-depth and really informative
  • heart rate is pretty good now
  • ability to add personal reflections for a more complete view of my current stress level

Cons

  • plastic that wraps around the sides covers the back is falling off
  • Fitbit does not provide repair services or send replacement
  • Heart rate monitor is completely useless
  • the charge falls off of a lot of peoples wrists
  • It was never dropped
  • washed
  • showered in
  • There is also no voice assistant
  • The touchscreen is unresponsive and annoying
  • no altimeter this time around
  • lack of compatibility with previous Charge bands and a lack of diversity in available bands

Fitbit - Video Reviews (9)

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Fitbit Charge - Full Specifications

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General
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Bracelet Width0.83 in
Clipsno
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Dimensions
Weight7.05 oz
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Features
Water resistantyes
Fully Waterproofno
Heart rate monitoryes
Caller IDyes
Calorie counteryes
Distance meteryes
Pedometeryes
Sleep readingyes
Stopwatchyes
Touchscreenno
Vibration alarmyes
Watchyes
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Compatibility
Compatible devices
  • Android
  • iPad
  • iPhone
  • iPod
  • Windows Phone
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Displayyes
Display typeOLED
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Grey
  • Purple
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Connectivity
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
GPSno
NFCno
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Power
Battery life10.0 day
Battery type
Lithium Polymer
Charging via USByes

Fitbit Charge - Q&A (16)

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    daron.upton
    about 2 years ago
    Can Fitbit Charge make calls?
    trevor.kihn
    almost 2 years ago
    No, you cannot make phone calls on Fitbit Charge.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    hal
    about 2 years ago
    Can Fitbit Charge play music?
    hal
    almost 2 years ago
    No, you can control your music. The Fitbit Charge does come built-in microphone and speakers.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    nathanael
    about 2 years ago
    Does The Fitbit Charge track steps?
    avery_kris
    almost 2 years ago
    Yes, The Fitbit Charge can track your steps, distance, calories burned, and floors climbed.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    ferdinand.parker
    about 2 years ago
    Does Fitbit Charge can detect AFib?
    elvina_rice
    almost 2 years ago
    Fitbit Charge ECG app records these electrical signals and looks for signs of atrial fibrillation. To perform a heart rhythm assessment.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    jaime.leannon
    about 2 years ago
    When Do I Charge My Fitbit Charge?
    linnie
    almost 2 years ago
    You should charge your Fitbit Charge when the battery is around 20%.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    karina
    about 2 years ago
    Does Fitbit Charge have built-in GPS?
    ambrose.runolfsson
    almost 2 years ago
    All model of Fitbit Charge does not come with built-in GPS. But Fitbit Charge 4 has come with built-in GPS sensors to track your route.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    jack
    about 2 years ago
    Does Fitbit Charge work well with iPhone?
    chelsey
    almost 2 years ago
    Yes, you can setup the Fitbit Charge with an iPhone.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    dwight
    about 2 years ago
    How long should the Fitbit Charge last?
    esteban_botsford
    almost 2 years ago
    Fitbit Charge is very durable. It may last about 2-3 years or more.
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  • 0
    Votes
    tommy
    about 2 years ago
    Does the Fitbit Charge come with charger?
    jeramy_stanton
    almost 2 years ago
    Yes, The Fitbit Charge has its own proprietary charger in the box.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    gabrielle
    about 2 years ago
    Can I change the battery on a Fitbit charge?
    dominick_jones
    almost 2 years ago
    Yes, you can change the battery of your Fitbit Charge. But you need to have some technical capability.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    ursula
    about 2 years ago
    Is The Fitbit Charge waterproof?
    nathanael.schroeder
    almost 2 years ago
    Yes, The Fitbit Charge is dustproof and water-resistant up to 50 meters.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    karly.heidenreich
    about 2 years ago
    Does Fitbit Charge Measure 100% accurate Blood Pressure?
    lyman.batz
    almost 2 years ago
    No, Fitbit Charge is not made to measure blood pressure. Because this technology is complex to implement in a smartwatche.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    dagmar
    about 2 years ago
    How Tight Should my Fitbit Charge Be?
    cora_wiza
    almost 2 years ago
    Wear Fitbit Charge loosely so that it moves back and forth on your wrist. During exercise, move the band higher on your wrist (2-3 finger widths above your wrist bone) for a better fit and not too tight.
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  • 0
    Votes
    coleman.langworth
    about 2 years ago
    Do the Fitbit Charge track calories burn?
    linnie
    almost 2 years ago
    Yes, Fitbit Charge can track the number of calories burned by combing various health data.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    teresa.kling
    about 2 years ago
    Does the Fitbit Charge track floors?
    jae.klocko
    almost 2 years ago
    No, The Fitbit Charge does not include the option to track floors.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    yolando
    about 2 years ago
    Does The Fitbit Charge track sleep?
    josiah
    almost 2 years ago
    Fitbit Charge just estimates your sleep stages using your movement and heart-rate patterns data.
    Helpful?
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Fitbit Charge Fitbit - Editorial Reviews (15)

3.9
Based on 15 reviews
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Fitbit Charge Fitbit Charge and Charge HR In-Depth Review
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DC Rainmaker
Published: 26.02.2015
Fitbit Charge and Charge HR In-Depth Review

It’s been a few months now since Fitbit announced and then subsequently released their Fitbit Charge and Charge HR units.  At the same time, they announced the Fitbit Surge GPS (which I’ve already reviewed here).  For this post though, we’ll

Fitbit Charge Fitbit Charge 5 Review - A great first device or mighty upgrade - Ausdroid
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Ausdroid
Published: 06.12.2021
Fitbit Charge 5 Review - A great first device or mighty upgrade - Ausdroid

Unfortunately due to work/life factors and balance, many of us live sedentary lifestyles these days. We work in front of computers, relax in front of screens and even our social — when we can have one — lives are largely seated. This is where the fitness tracking revolution took another leap forward and thankfully, manufacturers […]

Fitbit Charge Fitbit Charge 5 review: Big on features, low on utility | Finder
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finder.com.au
Published: 24.02.2022
Fitbit Charge 5 review: Big on features, low on utility | Finder
3.0

With the Fitbit Charge 5, the biggest name in wearable fitness trackers has upped the ante on features, but fumbles with functionality.

Fitbit Charge Fitbit Charge 5 review: A great fitness tracker but is it the best?
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Android Authority
Published: 21.03.2022
Fitbit Charge 5 review: A great fitness tracker but is it the best?

The Fitbit Charge 5 is a fitness tracker that costs a lot of money. Is it worth the price? Find out in this Fitbit Charge 5 review.

Fitbit Charge Fitbit Charge 4
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 15.06.2022
Fitbit Charge 4

Fitbit Charge 4 (Smart Watch / Fitness Tracker): 1.6 out of 5 stars from 19 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Fitbit Charge Fitbit Charge 5 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 21.09.2021
Fitbit Charge 5 Review
4.5

With an always-on color touch screen, a sleeker design, and new health tracking features, the Charge 5 is a significant upgrade over the previous model and Fitbit's best fitness tracker yet.

Fitbit Charge Fitbit Charge 5 In-Depth Review
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DC Rainmaker
Published: 24.09.2021
Fitbit Charge 5 In-Depth Review

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

Fitbit Charge Fitbit Charge 5 review
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TechRadar
Published: 01.10.2021
Fitbit Charge 5 review
4.0

The Fitbit Charge 5 is a feature-packed fitness tracker made with gym-goers in mind

Fitbit Charge Fitbit Charge 5 review
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Tom's Guide
Published: 30.11.2021
Fitbit Charge 5 review
4.5

The Fitbit Charge 5 is the best fitness tracker for more people.

Fitbit Charge Fitbit Charge 5 review: a great gift for the biohacker in your life
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Mashable
Published: 16.11.2021
Fitbit Charge 5 review: a great gift for the biohacker in your life
4.5

It'll overwhelm you with health data (in a good way).

Fitbit Charge Fitbit Charge 5 review: From basic band to pseudo smartwatch
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Android Central
Published: 21.12.2021
Fitbit Charge 5 review: From basic band to pseudo smartwatch
4.0

The Charge 5 is Fitbit's latest fitness tracker, and it's easily the company's best band yet. It's been updated to reflect Fitbit's new design language as seen on the Luxe, Versa 3, ...

Fitbit Charge Fitbit Charge 5 review: touchscreen fatigue
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The Verge
Published: 21.09.2021
Fitbit Charge 5 review: touchscreen fatigue
3.0

It really could use a button.

Fitbit Charge Fitbit Charge 5 review: handy AMOLED fitness tracker with ECG and stress tracking
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T3
Published: 30.10.2021
Fitbit Charge 5 review: handy AMOLED fitness tracker with ECG and stress tracking
4.0

The feature-rich Fitbit Charge 5 dazzles with its AMOLED screen but might be too expensive for most

Fitbit Charge FitBit Charge 5 fitness tracker – in living colour (review) - GadgetGuy
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Gadget Guy Australia
Published: 30.11.2021
FitBit Charge 5 fitness tracker – in living colour (review) - GadgetGuy
4.0

If you favour a fitness band over a smart watch, the FitBit Charge 5 is a very smart choice and a great motivator.

Fitbit Charge Fitbit Charge 5 video review: Affordable ECG health monitor or expensive fitness tracker?
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Fitbit Charge 5 video review: Affordable ECG health monitor or expensive fitness tracker?

Note: This video was first published on 23 December 2021. The Fitbit Charge 5 combines the company's best design and sensor technologies into a sleeker package. It's probably the most affordable health scanner around with working ECG functionality, but is it too basic for its own good? You can buy the Charge 5 for S$288 directly from Fitbit's webstore here.

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