Fitbit Charge 6
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Fitbit’s No. 1 fitness tracker
- Built-in GPS
- Tracks exercise, sleep, stress, and heart rate
- 7-day battery life
- 3 colors available
Pros & Cons
What We Like...
- Built-in GPS for phone free workouts
- Features ECG app
- Tracks sleep
- 7 day battery life
- Heart rate appears on connected exercise equipment
What Needs Improvement...
- Google account required
- Reviews said watch disconnects sporadically
- Full functionality requires Fitbit premium
- Customer reviews frustrated with customer support
- Music controls only work with Youtube Music app
Specs
| Operating system | Android |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 1.45” (L) X .91” (W) X .44 (H), Rectangle Shape |
| GPS? | Yes, Built In |
| Sleep tracking | Yes, Get Sleep Score Every Night |
| Heart rate monitor | Yes, With High And Low Heart Rate Notifications |
| Waterproof | Water Resistant To 50 Meters |
| Battery life | Up To 7 Days |
| Color(s) | Obsidian/black Aluminum, Porcelain/ Silver Aluminum, And Coral/champagne Gold Aluminum |
Summary
The Fitbit Charge 6 is the newest version of Fitbit’s Charge series. It is an affordable fitness tracker with a lot of functionality like exercise, heart rate, and sleep tracking. It will work best if you are in the Google/Android ecosystem. Access to some data requires a Fitbit premium subscription. Customers generally liked the affordable watch, however, if they encountered an issue they were frustrated with the customer support.
