Description
- 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)..Operating temperature : 14° to 113° F (-10° to 45° C)
- 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. Band Size:Sm: Fits wrist 5.1″- 6.7″ . Lrg: Fits wrist 6.7″ – 8.3″ in circumference
- Track your heart health with high & low heart rate notifications and a compatible ECG app (The Fitbit ECG app is available in select countries. Not intended for use by people under 22 years old.)
- 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.)
- 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
- 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
- Includes a 6-month Premium membership complete with personalized insights, advanced analytics, guided programs and more (New & returning Premium users only. Must activate trial within 60-days of device activation. Content and features may change)
Just_Me –
My first fitbit was an Inspire 2, which often stopped reminding me to exercise every hour. I had to reset it more than 4 times in the first year. This fit bit is slightly bigger and looks a lot nicer with its colorful displays. But the problem I have is that I need a horizontal, digital clock face and the only options have really annoying color schemes or there is one very plain one that looks too similar to what I used on the inspire. When I clicked on the clock faces from within the app (things you can buy or download), it shows some really amazing clock faces, an entire collection of Pride clocks that are gorgeous, animals, buildings, etc… the only problem is that none of them are compatible with the Charge 5. I don’t know if that’s just because it’s rectangle instead of square, or if it’s because you have to upgrade to the most expensive watch to have the luxury clock options. At this point, the Versa 2 is actually cheaper than what I paid for the Charge 5, so I may switch. As for functionality, the heart rate seems accurate, the stepcounter is large and I like that you can make the vibration stronger, and make the display brighter. I haven’t tried it outdoors yet to see if that’s helpful. I couldn’t see the inspire 2 outside at all. The display on this is really pretty and I do like the different colors that represent different aspects: purple is for sleep, red is for step count and heart… I would love a blue option but they don’t seem to use blue very much on this watch in the clock faces, or features. Blue would be beautiful against the black background. When I switched watches today, it downloaded my sleep history from last night onto the new watch so that was convenient. Overall, it’s a nice improvement over what I had but they need better/more clock options and also, I can’t seem to find the tile app, which saved my life a few times last year, in terms of finding the fitbit once my cats knocked it off the table or shelf and batted it around the house… tile also found my phone a couple of times. This is a must-have app for any smart watch so I hope they integrate it in the near future.
I have added several updates to this review but they aren’t posting. This is not a 4 star review. It is now a one star review because the battery drains daily. I do not use “always on” – I was promised 7 days. I use max brightness, but without touching the watch very much, it still is dead by the end of the night. I see other users are having the same problem. Also, there are no clock faces for this phone that are good for Generation X or higher. They are all weird, ugly, red/orange/yellow or lime green clocks with odd shapes that obscure the time, or they don’t show any of your stats on the main screen so you do have to scroll, which does use battery. I’m returning mine. I really loved the way the watch looked on my arm, but it’s not performing as expected. I love the features on this fitbit because they are perfect for people over 50, and the simplicity works for Gen X and Boomers as well, but they really dropped the ball on design and performance. The designs do not meet the best audience for this watch. Younger people would go for the smart watch features that come with the versa, older people don’t need them, We do need the health services tho. So give it to us in a more palatable, more reliable way and make sure you can deliver on your product claims or we will make sure everyone around us knows you didn’t.
Pat –
The charge 5 is a bit of an improvement over my last Fitbit with some added features – Luke the oxygen sensor.
The screen is larger so it’s easier to read. But there are times when I feel like a woodpecker… tapping on the screen to get it to light up. That could be better! The scrolling down and sideways screen sensitivity could be better too. I swipe and the screen either goes blank and I need to start from the Home Screen again or it doesn’t respond at all. I am really glad that I can get all my stats on my phone.
I find the wide plastic band rather sweaty. And the buckle is a pain to fasten. I plan on looking for another band asap.
anne sophie –
J’avais une fitbit 2 avec abonnement premium. J’ai acheté une fitbit charge 5 avec 6 mois d’abonnement gratuit à fitbit premium. Or, on vient de me prélever pour mon abonnement. Comment obtenir mes 6 mois gratuits?
Chor Seng Tan –
Been using this for about a month, helps me to track my steps, sleep, and workouts. I like that it is not too bulky and the battery life is pretty good, I charge it every 4-5 days and there’s usually about 50% battery life.
Bo –
I’ve used fitbit for many years starting from charge HR until this one. One of the best I’ve ever owned. Very nice on the wrist, amazingly comfortable straps, and batter life is very reasonable. I usually have to charge once a week if I walk everyday, otherwise, 10 day charge is very achievable. Great functions and interface. Love everything about this. It’s been over 2 years now and I still got it!
Stephanie –
Ik merk een duidelijk verschil met de Charge 3 en ben blij met de nieuwe functionaliteiten. Het bandje is stevig en wordt minder snel vies dan de vorige versies.
McNally16 –
I hated to part with my 4-year old FitBit, but the face had two big cracks. Many of the newer smart watches are so big and bulky, and I have very narrow wrists. The Charge 5 is comfortable, attractive and does all that I need it to do. I’ve checked the data when walking with friends, and it appears very accurate. Yes, you have to pay for the better features, but you get 6 months free, and to me (with minor heart concerns) the data is worth it. I’m very happy with it! My only concern is I got used to switching bands often to match my outfit/mood, and the band connector on the Charge 5 seems pretty fragile. I won’t be changing bands as often, just to be safe.
Kelly M –
I purchased my Fitbit Charge 5 in September 2022. I loved it immediately. I started with the Charge 4 and simply wore it out. Imagine my disappointment when, just two days ago, my just nine month old Charge 5 completely stopped working! It would not hold a charge. It would not connect. Nothing! I worked through all the troubleshooting ideas and even Googled how to solve issues with the Charge 5 and it simply died. I thought for sure I was done in. To my great and very pleasant surprise, I contacted Fitbit Support through the My Orders page on Amazon and not only was my Fitbit still under the manufacturers warranty, I immediately received a replacement offer email and ordered my replacement… all of this happened in less than 30 minutes. I love my Fitbit. I love Amazon. I love Fitbit Support. I HATE being without my Fitbit and I am very happy they were so incredibly professional and wonderful to remedy the problem. Well done Amazon. Well done Fitbit!
Ewa Birath –
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