The Fitbit Charge 5 comes up trumps with some new features and an AMOLED display. We’ll reveal whether it’s worth buying.
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Overall, the shape of the Fitbit Charge 5 appears a bit softer than that of its predecessor.
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Fitbit has given the Charge 5 a color display that you can use to fully operate the tracker. In addition to the usual fitness data, the device also records the “active minutes”, i.e. the time during which the heart rate is increased during training. One minute of fat burning equals one point, one minute of peak performance equals two points. The daily points goal can be adjusted.
The SpO2 sensor, which measures the oxygen content of the blood, is used during sleep analysis. You can find the results directly on the tracker and in the app. The skin temperature is also monitored at night, and those who are concerned about the health of the heart can, in addition to the pulse measurement, perform an EDA scan, which is supposed to detect stress based on electrodermal activity.
An ECG function and the daily form index have been upgradeable since the beginning of November. You hear about messages via vibration, to which you can react via the device with quick replies that can be configured in the app.
Fitbit Pay is also directly accessible. The Fitbit app provides a good overview of all the data collected and offers a unique selling point with “Health for Women”. Plus: Fitbit is now introducing standardized chargers.
The Charge 5’s magnetic charging cable is the same as the Luxe. And it seems as if the takeover of Fitbit by Google would result in another convenience: Our Google phone recognizes the Charge 5 when it is switched on and offers the coupling, which works via Bluetooth.
Conclusion
We like the first batch with a color display, it offers many new functions and is also comfortable to wear thanks to the well-designed interchangeable bracelet.
Overview: Fitbit Charge 5 | |
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Manufacturer: Fitbit | |
+ Pro | – Cons |
Color display | ECG not yet active |
Collects a lot of data | – |
Uniform charger | – |
Technical specifications | |
size | 23 x 35 x 10 millimeters |
display | Color display, always-on mode |
Weight (without bracelet) | 15 grams |
service | Touch display |
Measurement | Heart rate, Sp02, skin temperature, EDA, active minutes, steps, distance, calories consumed, floors, active minutes, sleep index, sleep duration |
Extras | Time, date, push notifications with quick answers, timer, alarm clock, breathing guide, weather report, training detection, GPS; Food intake and health surveys for women via Fitbit app; Interchangeable bracelets |
robustness | Waterproof up to 50 meters |
Price (manufacturer’s RRP) | From 179.95 euros |
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