Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker with Google apps, Heart Rate on Exercise Equipment, 6-Months Premium Membership Included, GPS, Health Tools and More, Obsidian/Black, One Size (S & L Bands Included).
Move more: Heart Rate on Equipment via Bluetooth, 40+ Exercise Modes, Built-in GPS, Active Zone Minutes, Daily Readiness Score, 24/7 Heart Rate, All-day Activity Tracking, Cardio Fitness Level, Automatic Exercise Tracking, Workout Intensity Map and Reminders to Move.Comfortably Connected: Youtube Music Controls, Google Maps, Google Wallet, Call, Text and Smartphone App Notifications, Vibrant Colour Touchscreen with Customizable Clock Faces, Timer and Stopwatch.Health: our most accurate heart rate yet, ECG and irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications, Oxygen saturation (SpO2) Monitoring, Resting Heart Rate and High/Low Heart Rate Notifications.7 days of battery and Water-resistant up to 50m.Stress Management Score, Nightly Sleep Score, On-wrist mindfulness session, Smart Wake alarm, Sleep and Do not disturb modes.Includes 6-month Premium membership for deeper insights & guidance, exclusive workouts, mindfulness sessions and more.Included in box: Fitbit Charge 6 Tracker (Size Small and Large Straps included). Wrist straps measure small 140 mm–180 mm with additional Large 180 mm–220 mm. Charger also included (Compatible with Fitbit Charge 5, not compatible with other models).Compatible with iOS 15 or higher & Android OS 9.0 or higher.
Brand Fitbit
Model Name Fitbit Charge 6
Style Modern
Color Black Case w/ Black Band
Screen Size 1.04
Special Feature Sleep Monitor, Multisport Tracker, ECG, Activity Tracker, GPS, Contactless Payments
Shape Rectangular
Target Audience Unisex Adults
Age Range (Description) Adult
Compatible Devices iOS 15 or higher and Android OS 9.0 or higher.
Give your routine a boost with Fitbit Charge 6 the only fitness tracker with Google built in. Charge 6 has your essentials—like YouTube Music, Google Maps and Google Wallet—plus the fitness tools you need to crush your goals. From staying motivated and tracking your daily progress to tuning in and taking care*, running your day and your routine has never been easier. *Google apps and services are not available in all countries or languages. Data rates may apply.Customers like the appearance of the wearable computer, mentioning it has a cool look and the color is reasonable. They also love the band design and the clock faces are cool. However, some customers have reported issues with bluetooth connectivity, saying it didn't have good connect to the tracker and the connectivity to the phone app was unreliable. Customers also differ on battery life, quality, ease of use, accuracy, value, and performance.I am a fan of Fitbit. This is probably my fifth or sixth and they all have been good. The Charge 6 GREATLY improves the screen brightness and utility.
My only complaint about Fitbits are:
The bands kinda suck. Not only are they unattractive, uncomfortable and clunky to use, they used to straight-up fail, unbuckle and just fall off. I've lost 2 Fitbits that way. (Hence I've had 5 :-) Where possible I replace them with 3rd-party bands.
They seem to not like the cold. I wear mine skiing, underneath both a jacket and glove, but I've had two batteries fail after exposure to cold from skiing. And this is not in the Artic; the temperatures were probably 10-20 degrees, tho warmer at my arm, of course.
But overall I recommend them.
Bought January 2024. So, I have had an Apple Watch since 2017. I LOVED it. But I didn’t love the battery time. The things I was interested in, like sleep tracking, I couldn’t do because it needed to charge or I couldn’t use it the next day. My mom has a Fitbit and for years was telling me to get one. After some health issues, I needed to start being more cognizant of my health. I didn’t want to spend another $5-600 on an Apple Watch that at most gets 2 days of battery now. I was interested in the Oura ring, but I have 60 lbs. to lose and those can’t be sized as you lose weight. So I researched and found the Fitbit Charge 6 was my best choice.
Mostly pro’s.
It is really comfortable. When I fell asleep accidentally with the Apple Watch my wrist was sore after. So far, I’m getting 6-7 days of charge out of it, which is a game changer. I now don’t miss days of tracking because I forgot to charge it.I feel like the screen size is appropriate and it’s well made. I’m not sure about the accuracy, but reviews I’ve watched where people test them they seem close enough. And that’s good enough for me, I want a baseline.You can adjust the haptics for notifications, I have it on the hardest vibration and it’s awesome. It’s easy to read the screen, just 2 taps. It says you can water lock it for swimming/shower but I haven’t utilized that yet.The app… okay so when I purchased this (January 2024) they offered the premium app for 6 months free, then $80 a year. I will be keeping the premium. It still can be used without, but I want ALL the metrics you can get as well as meditations and workouts. It has replaced MyFitnessPal because I can track everything in this app. It also links with my Bluetooth scale. You can track steps, miles, calories, exercise, activity minutes (150 minutes a week as recommended), standing activity by getting up every hour for 250 steps, (it reminds you). SpO2, HRV, skin temp., HR, sleep (including stages). I’m sure I’m forgetting something. I haven’t used the GPS function which I heard drains the battery significantly.
Somewhat cons, or things I would appreciate it having. This device is logged in through Google. I do see messages and notifications from my iPhone 13, but are unable to respond which is fine. You can control YouTube music, but not your Apple Music. It’s Just an adjustment from my Apple Watch. I’m also not able to sync it with Apple Maps because I hate Google maps. And I haven’t figured out how to use that between my phone and the Fitbit yet even after watching tutorials. I wish they had more watch faces to choose from, I think there was about 12?. I just felt like the one I picked was as close to what I wanted, but it wasn’t. The time takes up a large portion of the screen which I feel like is unnecessary. What I feel the app is lacking is something to track when you’ve taken your meds. If they did, this app would literally be a one stop shop for my health/fitness tracking. Note: a comment someone made about med tracking was just set an alarm. The problem is that if you are someone like me that is never at the same place everyday, you could turn the alarm off and then forget later whether or not you took them. It’s a really quick fix they could do.I HIGHLY recommend the Charge 6, I wish I had listened to my mom and got it a while ago. The few things I gave up by switching from my Apple Watch is minor. I’m not missing them other than Apple Maps and Music.App not the greatest. Minimal data when sharing info with friends. On my 2.5 mile walk, only get credit for 2.0 miles unless I change stride length to a ridiculously long length. No GPS unless you take a paired phone with you. Has some odd features like google maps, you tube music, but missing some I expected it to have. Fine product, but nothing special. I had been needing a new fitness tracker and after a lot of research decided on this model. I’m really happy with its size, screen shape and all of its features. I registered for the included 6 month free trial of FitBit Premium and am especially enjoying the sleep monitoring function. I’m not sure how accurate it is, but it’s definitely giving me insight into the things I can improve about my lifestyle to feel better in a day to day basis. The app is easy to use and easy to sync. It’s been a few months and I’ve had no issues. Been using the charge 6 daily for almost a month. Background: I exercise 5-6 times a week, 1-2.5 hrs a day. My main goal with the device is to track heart rate during exercise and to track sleep in order to gauge recovery.
The good:
Heart rate tracking. I didn't compare it to the better known heart rate devices like Whoop strap or Polar. But based on all the youtube comparison reviews, charge 6 is decent in this regard. I did compare it against another home heart rate monitor, the result is very similar. The app breaks down each exercise into heart rate zones. It's nice to know exactly how many minutes I was in fat burning zone vs cardio zone. You can also set customized heart rate zones. I've been trying to get into zone 2 cardio, so I find myself constantly checking heart rate during outdoor runs. The screen/display is bright and clear, even on super sunny days.
Sleep tracking. Good insights into how long I was in deep sleep vs. light vs. REM. I check it everyday first thing in the morning. And it doesn't always align with my own assessment. Some nights I get less than 6 hrs of sleep and wake up thinking I must be tired. However the app might show that I spent a good amount of time in deep sleep, which can have an instantly uplifting effect. I also feel extra motivated to do some breathing exercise before bedtime, knowing that it might promote better sleep and give me better stats.
Recovery estimation. For a week or so, my resting heart rate inched up everyday. Turned out I was doing too much, stacking weight training with core work and a 5-8k run. Once I slowed down, my RHR came down too. The whole time, I was feeling fine physically, so I wouldn't have caught this so early if it wasn't for Fitbit.
The bad:
Blood oxygen saturation is wildly inaccurate. If I take its number seriously, I'd be going to the ER twice a week. It's also way off when compared to a home blood oxygen device.
Bugs. First bug relates to exercise timing. One day I did weight training from 11:30 pm to just after midnight. Whenever I tried to view details of this exercise session, the app crashed. This has since become a replicable behavior. Second is double counting. There's a particular running coaching session I like on the Fitbit app. But whenever I use it during a run, it counts as a separate exercise in addition to my tracked run. I can delete the dup exercise but somehow it can't be deleted from active zone minute, not from the app or the web dashboard page.
Readiness score is a joke. Since this is a feature behind the Fitbit premium paywall, maybe its incompetency is a blessing so that no one should feel the need to pay for it. It works by collecting your sleep, heart rate and active zone stats for the first 1-2 weeks and then "personalize" it to fit you. So as expected, the first 2 weeks, my readiness score was constantly at 1 (out of 100) because without a baseline, it thought I exercised too much. Once baseline is established, the opposite happened. Now the score is constantly close to 100 because it took an average of my past active zone minutes and now tells me to go over that avg every single day. Now there're a few issues here. First, past average is inaccurate because of the double counting issue noted in #2. Secondly, it's inappropriate to tell people to go for such a high number everyday without recovery consideration. If someone were to follow this readiness score's advice, there's a very big chance that they will overtrain and result in injury. Thirdly, this is not some sophisticated algorithm. I write code for a living and I can almost guess how this readiness score is created. Since it's based on sleep score, heart rate variability number and past active zone minutes, someone probably wrote an IF statement breaking the score into the 3 buckets and calculating the exact number using basic formula involving average/percentage, nothing more than grade school math.I recently upgraded to the Fitbit Charge 6, and it has completely transformed my fitness journey. What sets this device apart is its seamless integration with my Peloton bike, creating a comprehensive workout experience like no other.
The Fitbit Charge 6 offers a multitude of features that have enhanced my daily fitness routine. From tracking my steps and heart rate to monitoring my sleep patterns, this device provides invaluable insights into my overall health and well-being. Its sleek design and comfortable fit make it easy to wear all day, ensuring that I never miss a beat in my quest for better health.One of the standout features of the Fitbit Charge 6 is its compatibility with my Peloton bike. By syncing the two devices, I can effortlessly track my indoor cycling workouts and seamlessly record my progress in the Fitbit app. This integration not only keeps me motivated but also allows me to see the bigger picture of my fitness journey.Overall, the Fitbit Charge 6 has exceeded my expectations in every way. Its intuitive features, combined with its ability to sync with my Peloton bike, have truly elevated my fitness experience. Whether I'm hitting the pavement or spinning in the saddle, this device is the perfect companion for achieving my health and fitness goals.