Fitbit Charge 6 vs Charge 5 (10 Major Differences)
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- Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
- In this Fitbit Charge 6 vs Charge 5 comparison, I share 10 major differences between two of the best activity trackers offered by Fitbit, which is now owned by Google.
You'll learn how Fitbit Charge 6 accuracy (heart rate and built-in GPS) compares to the Fitbit Charge 5, based on my experience wearing both devices during the same workouts.
I cover differences in design, features, and accuracy and I also include two potential deal-breakers that might prevent you from being interested in either of these devices.
Ultimately, this Fitbit Charge 6 vs Charge 5 comparison video should help you:
- Decide whether to upgrade from the Fitbit Charge 5
- Decide which fitness tracker to choose between these two options
- Decide that neither of these is the best fitness tracker for you
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⏰ Chapters (click on a blue link below to jump to that point in the video):
0:00 - 1. Haptic Button
0:38 - 2. Zoom + Magnification
1:08 - 3. Contactless Payments
1:30 - 4. Google Maps
1:52 - 5. RUclips Music (controls)
2:20 - 6. Exercise Modes
3:19 - 7. Heart Rate Broadcasting
3:47 - 8. Heart Rate Accuracy
5:57 - 9. Clock Faces
6:38 - 10. Fitbit App Login Account
6:59 - Bonus: 2 Potential Deal-Breakers
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I always like the video first and then start watching it. Thats the amount of trust I have on this reviewer 💯 ❤
Thank you so much for this comment. You have no idea how much it means to me. I truly appreciate your support 🙏 😊
Me too! Short and to-the-point videos with a pleasant voice. That's what I like most.
Finally a video which explains the graph clearly and did not just run through it. Great Video!!!!
Thank you for the positive feedback 😊
You nailed it. Loved the graph accuracy you shared. Thank you
Great video, perfect quality of picture, voice, pedagogy, thanx! While watching it I paused the video, made adjustments to Fitbit pay, included a card, activated it, went down to the local market for required purchases, the payment went beautifully with my Charge 5 at the terminal, and here I am home again 15 min later - watching the end of your video. Nice! I also were not fully aware of all details of the activity (gym+running) functionality, look forward to trying these out the next few days. So far mainly used it for steps and sleep. Merci from Oslo, Norway
Thank you for the kind words 😊
Now that's an excellent comparison and review of the two products. 😁
Really helpful. In particular, the graphs and their clear explanations, many thanks.
GREAT JOB!! Really thorough & to the point.
this is SUPER helpful so that I understand the differences to expect. my charge 5 just recently died on me so I asked for the charge 6 for my birthday. this is a nice little video to help me learn more about the charge 6 :)
So thorough! Thank you for all your effort!
Great video, so much care and effort taken and really insightful. Thank you!
Thank you for the quick and detalied differences.
Thanks for the breakdown. A firmware update has expanded the charge 5 to have the full exercise list now as well.
This is another well executed video. Clear and concise. Well done.
Thank you for the kind words 😊
Great video with clear concise explanations!
Excellent review... covered everything of interest to me and then some..... Thank You.
This video was awesome! Just ordered the Charge 6!
This was almost the best video I’ve ever seen for comparison of the two watches. I am just buying a Fitbit charge 6 as a replacement for my Fitbit versa and Fitbit versa. The Fitbit versa 2 barely made a year and a half before it quit working. The Fitbit versa I have had for 5 to 6 years, and would not be buying a new watch if I could find my versa. I was looking for a smaller faced watch when my versa died so I’m just doing it earlier. My wrist is only 6 inches in diameter and I had a lot of negative comments concerning the size of the watch on my small wrist.
Thank you for the kind words 😊
Great video, thanks! Looks like the HR monitoring is finally where it needs to be. Being able to use with Peloton is huge for me. I also returned the Charge 5 because the battery would drain in under two days, but Charge 6 battery usage is only drawing down about 10% per day.
You’re welcome 😊
Wonderful video!
You definitely helped me make a choice for the Charge 6 with your in-depth research :)
Your video was well structured, educational and entertaining
Great run down...thank you!
Fantastic clear review. Super helpful
Rocking review, thank you so much!
You’re so welcome 😊
Excellent review. Thanks!
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This was very helpful...appreciate the information you shared!! Thanks!
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excellent video! great news on the HR monitoring. Been so wary of the accuracy
I’m glad my video helped you 😊
Great, clear video. Thank you. Wanted to know about charging capabilities though.
Awesome video! Thanks so much!
Very good video.. Didn't leave much unanswered..
Great and clear video!
Thank you for the kind words 😊
Amazing review!!!! Thank you!!!!
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Great review! Thanks
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Thank you ,very insightful
Very informative thank you 😊
Really a great video all around. Very informative. Spot on.
Too bad about the GPS & elevation.
I still have the charge 3. May just stick with it.
Thanks a lot! This helped me a lot in deciding whether or not to purchase a Charge 6
Very accurate review! Thanks!
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Thanks very informative!
Very informative!
Very thorough and useful review! Has really helped me with the decision to buy a Charge 6.
I’m so glad my video helped you! Thanks for letting me know 😊
very informative, thank you very much 👍
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Very helpful; thanks.
love this. i am getting the 6!
Very helpful!!
Your video helped me. Thanks.
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Great info.. 😊
Thank you ❤❤❤
super thorough review, i really appreciate the time you took to make this video. would you recommend this device for the smart awake feature? that's mainly my biggest want
Thank you for the kind words and for letting me know you appreciate my efforts 😊
I have personally found the smart wake feature to work to my satisfaction. I can’t guarantee it will for you, of course, but I can recommend it’s worth trying. As always, I would recommend buying from a store with a good return policy, just in case.
Thanks for the video and differences. I am happy with my Charge 5 and get all my more important information from the Fitbit App on my Android phone. I really don't need all that extra stuff the Charge 6 provides. I have no problems charging my Fitbit charge 5. I don't use or need the GPS information for what I do and heart rate info is good enough for me.
But thank you for the video and take care.
You're welcome 😊
Thank you!
Super helpful tysm
Excellent video, thank you! I bought a six after my 5 died from 1-2 minutes in the shower. Don’t know if this happens often, but it did happen to me
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Happen to my Charge 5 as well, died after exposed to water…
Mine just died after being in the water
Wow there not water resistant?... smh
Same here
Very good video, thank you 😎
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@@wearablewhisperer Gonna buy Fitbit 6, my date have 5 and she love it.
Awesome Video! I have commented before, but I haven’t got a reply. What watch face did you use in your Fitbit sense and versa 3? 😊
Excellent video
Thank you for the kind words 😊
Thank you.
Extremely helpful! I'm still not sure if it's right for me, but the 6 is clearly the better option.
Thank you so much
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Very informative and helpful. Thank you!
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thank you
Great video
Thank you for the kind words 😊
Thanks!
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Great video, very helpful and clear. I always learn something useful about my Charge 6 from your videos, thank you! I wish the step accuracy was a bit better, it seems to overestimate the steps I take during the day. Have you tested that on your device?
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I don’t test step count accuracy or pay too much attention to my step count (because not all of my activity is step-based and I focus on other metrics for my personal health and fitness habits/goals).
great video
Thank you for the kind words 😊
Hi! I love this video, but I have one question, all of this features are the same for iOS users? thank you!
Very well compared excellent
Thanks you for the kind words 😊
I have had most fitbits until the Charge 4. I went back to my Charge 2, which has an altimeter, is fully customizable (I see exactly the stats I want to see on my screen - Calories, floors, heartrate and date/time). It greets me when I put it on and has fun messages. I have an Apple Watch but really dislike their health app and it's not customizable in any way. When the Charge 2 gives up, I'll have to hope Google brings back what was good with the original Fitbits. If not, then it's the Apple watch.
My charge 2 screen stopped working, tho it did function as I could see everything on the app. I ended up getting the inspire 3 and I am really happy with it.
Thanks for such an informative video. Same case here. The Charge 5 get all the features that fits my daily use. The upgrade features…ummm it’s not worth it😂. Save my pocket while looking forwards the Charge 7 LOL.
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Gutted neither measures elevation; I want it to count stairs. Which (fitbit type) device does count stairs do you know?
Great video. Thanks.
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Just FYI, the Charge 5 also supports Google wallet. Not too long ago it asked me to switch over from Fitbit pay.
Great video. Having to make a Google account is a huge turn off to me. Not a fan. May look at your sense videos.
Is the sense 2 a good upgrade over the charge 5 or should I wait for the next smartwatch to release?
Wow. Great video. Very in debth. What the people need thank you. It’s embarrassing how lacking fit bit tech is. They should be able to have a way more functional interface. And compadble with any iPhone and iPhone apps and music
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Nice comparison but I think I'll hold on to my Charge 5 for awhile
Good comparison. 👍🏾
Thank you for the kind words 😊
excellent comparison.. I have a Charge 4 and often get HR double what it actually is with oximeter. I am thinking of Charge 6. but also saw that Charge 6 does not do stairs like my Charge 4 ..... hmmmm . Maybe Apple time?
I’m glad you found my video helpful. I personally love my Apple watch(es) 😉 But I do prefer the sleep tracking on my Fitbit(s) 🤷♀️😊
My dealbreaker is not being able to swim. I guess charge 6. I really want another 3 or 4 but the 4 doesn’t have many customizable scrunchie wristbands!
Do. A review on Mi Smart Band
Whoever subscribes you tube music, this guys are legend!
I like your presentation 👍
Thank you for the kind words 😊
Thank you so much for the information. My one critique, maybe there is a way for the mic to not pic up the stuffiness of your nose when you speak. I can hear it very clearly 😬. Otherwise, great video. Ty 👍
The charge 6 will allow you to control Spotify if you enable notifications for the app through your phone. You need to activate the app on the phone but it does open up the control of the app directly to the charge 6. It's not an app directly installed to the charge 6 but it is an option to control Spotify and if you are using earbuds it's a very nice ability to discard your phone and use your Fitbit as a controller. However it does require the phone to be close by but the charge 6 RUclips app is the same in regards to close by requirements to operate. Not much different if you understand how to load up the Spotify que to the charge 6 via notification controller and in regards to the controller feature for indirect access through the notifications you can actually connect and control alot of apps that nobody has been talking about in reviewing. It's just as good as any of the apps on the charge 6 just activate via notification app on the charge 6 and it does require a little bit of getting used to navigating and avoiding dismissing the controlling notification otherwise it will deny the control feature.
great video, can you change the language of the charge 6 ? like the date, day and month? thank you
The language of your Fitbit will match the language of your Fitbit App. To change the language, you need to turn off automatically detecting the country and then choose the country. Official Fitbit help article: help.fitbit.com/articles/en_US/Help_article/1536.htm#
So if i just want a tracker for my general health, not doing instense work outs and don't need the extra stuff like pay and music, i should go for the charge 5?
You’ve mentioned features you don’t need. What features do you need?
How is the vibration strength of the charge 6?
Strong enough to wake me up, but your mileage may vary of course.
Why haven't you posted
Why My Fitbit charge 5 not working and not start , what's remedy?
If you call the tech support line they will have you do a bunch of stuff to try to resync (it won’t work) but after they go through the process they will offer to send you a new one.
@@sabrinatedeschi2960 Thanks for your proper reply. 🙏🙏 Same happened with me.
Always A-1 with these videos. Thanks. That heart beat accuracy is crazy. That’s a problem people complain about and it looks like they really fixed it
Edit: as well as a change it is. I will always prefer a physical button
Thanks for the kind words 😊
i ve bought a fitbit charge 5 cos it was a good deal. 99$
Why do I watch this? Meanwhile I'm wearing charge 2 😢
How the f. Has your fitbit lasted that long??? Mine die after a year.
The Charge 2 and 4 are still superior
And they are waterproof
Why? I was looking to buy the 6.
I could care less about music, google pay(or any other pay), maps.
have been buying Google products the last 6 plus years and will tell everybody do not touch them. They are failing horribly and they're disconnecting from their users. I want to remove all the Google Smart devices from my home because even though I bought a Google exclusive fake premium phone which is called the pixel, I can't even play songs in the background but Samsung phones have a easy toggle on the settings to play RUclips songs in the background. Google your phone is trash. Make exclusive features. Embarrassing quality. I was a Google user since the Nexus phones do not touch a Google device.
Awesome Video! I have commented before, but I haven’t got a reply. What watch face did you use in your Fitbit sense and versa 3? 😊
Thank you.
Very good comparison video. Suggest not quite so fast speaking. I like a bit relaxed tone.