Fitbit Charge 6

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
Categories: Activity Trackers, Technology, Wearable Technology

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 systemAndroid
Dimensions1.45” (L) X .91” (W) X .44 (H), Rectangle Shape
GPS?Yes, Built In
Sleep trackingYes, Get Sleep Score Every Night
Heart rate monitorYes, With High And Low Heart Rate Notifications
WaterproofWater Resistant To 50 Meters
Battery lifeUp 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.