Up to 50m and sweat, rain, and splash-proofģ-axis accelerometer, optical heart rate monitor, vibration motor, relative SpO2 sensor, ECG sensor, EDA (electrodermal activity) sensorģ6.7mm x 22.7mm x 11.2mm (sensor unit, not including band length) 28g Stainless steel with smooth silicone band I've been using the Charge 5, which costs £169.99 in the UK ($179.95 in the US, A$269.95 in Australia), for four months and can add a long-term perspective.Īlthough my running days are over (I've put my knees through far too many miles of pounding tarmac, running up hill and down dale, squelching through bogs and clambering up crags), I still want to keep track of my general activity and the Charge 5 suits me well.ġ.04-inch AMOLED color touchscreen (326ppi) Closeīack in September 2021, ZDNet's Matthew Miller reviewed the Fitbit Charge 5 and pronounced it 'easily the best fitness band that Fitbit has ever released', giving it a 9.5 (Spectacular) rating. If you see inaccuracies in our content, please report the mistake via this form. If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article. Our editors thoroughly review and fact-check every article to ensure that our content meets the highest standards. Our goal is to deliver the most accurate information and the most knowledgeable advice possible in order to help you make smarter buying decisions on tech gear and a wide array of products and services.

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