In the same review, I was slightly puzzled by the Charge 5 never picking up the GPS signal but showing my running route reasonably accurately in the Fitbit App afterwards. When worn like a typical fitness tracker, the heart rate sensor of the Charge 5 works perfectly fine. In my first review, I noted that the HR tracking accuracy of the Charge 5 was decent for running, and that statement still stands. (Image credit: Matt Kollat) Fitbit Charge 5 review: accuracy The new Infinity band is even more comfortable than before, and I really didn't mind wearing the Charge 5 24/7, which says a lot as I tend not to like wearing watches for sleep. This helps you from having to do twist the wrist or tap the screen to wake the screen and check your heart rate or the time. There is an option to have the screen always on during workouts which is a genuinely good idea. Should flicking the wrist not do the trick, you can tap the screen instead to wake it. It's too dim to be helpful, and frankly, flicking the wrist up works most of the time anyway. It's not anything to rave about and significantly impacts battery life, so I'd recommend not wasting precious battery power on it. Speaking of displays: the Charge 5 now has an always-on screen. For people with smaller hands than mine (99% of the population), the Charge 5 might feel okay, though. Sadly, it's on the small side, not just in general but also compared to other fitness trackers such as the Huawei Band 6. The display itself is vibrant and has a high contrast ratio, making it easy to read even in broad daylight.
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The AMOLED display is stunning and protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 lens, so it won't crack when you accidentally bump your wrist in the door handle. This means you might have to swipe more than once to arrive back on the home screen, but it's still a good trade if you ask me. Thankfully, Fitbit moved on from using that awful capacitive button the Charge 5 is now fully touch operated. One of the best things about the Fitbit Charge 5 is its physical design. (Image credit: Matt Kollat) Fitbit Charge 5 review: design and ergonomics It also inherited the built-in GPS, 20+ sport modes Menstrual Cycle Tracking, Stress Management Score and more from the Charge 4.
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The Charge 5 has a bunch of new features, too, including the Fitbit ECG App, the EDA Scan App, Reflections and Skin Temperature Tracking. This was first introduced in the Fitbit Versa 3 and the Sense models, and sure enough, the Charge 5 looks more sophisticated than its predecessor.
The sharp edges of the Charge 4 have been replaced with softer curves on the Charge 5, in line with the new Fitbit design philosophy. The physical design has been completely revamped, and the Charge 5 now includes an AMOLED screen that's twice as bright as the Charge 4, at least according to Fitbit. Fitbit Charge 5 review: Charge 5 vs Charge 4Ĭredit's where credit's due, Fitbit did introduce significant changes since the Charge 4. It's available in three colourways: Black / Graphite Stainless Steel, Lunar White / Soft Gold Stainless Steel and Steel Blue / Platinum Stainless Steel.