Fitbit Charge 5
Key Features of the Fitbit Charge 5 Fitness Tracker
🗓️ Release Year
2021
🏃 Activity
Tracks steps, distance, calories burned, floors climbed, and Active Zone Minutes, which measure the time spent in fat burn, cardio, and peak heart rate zones. Provides daily activity summaries and movement reminders to encourage an active lifestyle.
❤️ Health Monitoring
Monitors heart rate 24/7 with PurePulse technology, offering real-time heart rate zones and alerts for high and low readings. Tracks heart rate variability (HRV) and includes an electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor for stress level analysis.
🔋 Battery Life
Up to 7 days of battery life on a single charge, with around 5 hours of continuous GPS use. Fast charging allows for a full day’s charge in about 12 minutes.
😴 Sleep Tracking
Analyzes light, deep, and REM sleep stages, providing a Sleep Score and insights to help improve sleep quality. Includes Smart Wake, which gently wakes users at the optimal sleep stage for a more refreshed feeling.
📍 GPS Tracking
Built-in GPS provides accurate pace, distance, and route tracking for outdoor activities like running, cycling, and hiking. Syncs with the Fitbit app to display heat maps of workout intensity based on heart rate zones.
🏋️ Workout Modes
Supports over 20 exercise modes, including HIIT, strength training, yoga, swimming, and running. Offers real-time performance stats, including heart rate, pace, and calorie burn.
💫 Exercise Recognition
SmartTrack automatically detects and logs workouts such as running, walking, cycling, and swimming, ensuring activity tracking even when workouts aren’t started manually.
🍎 Compatibility
Compatible with both Android and iOS devices via Bluetooth. Offers Google Fast Pair for quick setup on Android smartphones.
📲 App Support
Syncs with the Fitbit app for in-depth activity tracking, heart health monitoring, and wellness insights. Works with third-party apps like Strava, MyFitnessPal, and Google Fit.
💡 Smart Features
Displays notifications for calls, texts, emails, and apps. Supports Fitbit Pay for contactless payments and includes a Do Not Disturb mode for minimizing distractions.
💦 Water Resistance
Water-resistant up to 50 meters (5 ATM), making it suitable for swimming, showering, and water-based activities. Tracks swim workouts, including lap count and duration.
⌚ Display Quality
Features a full-color AMOLED touchscreen with always-on display mode for quick access to stats. Provides excellent brightness and readability even in direct sunlight.
👌 Ease of Use
Intuitive swipe-based navigation with a touchscreen interface. Simple, user-friendly Fitbit app integration for seamless data tracking and goal setting.
✨ Design and Comfort
Slim, lightweight design with a soft silicone band and a stainless steel case for a sleek look. Interchangeable bands available in multiple styles and materials.
🩸 SpO2 Monitoring
Includes an SpO2 sensor for blood oxygen level tracking, particularly useful during sleep to detect potential breathing irregularities.
💖 ECG Functionality
Supports ECG (electrocardiogram) readings to detect signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib). Users can generate and share reports with healthcare providers.
🧘 Stress Tracking
Uses the EDA Scan app to measure electrodermal activity responses and track stress levels. Includes mindfulness and guided breathing exercises to promote relaxation.
🩹 Recovery Tracking
Daily Readiness Score analyzes sleep, activity, and heart rate variability to determine if the body is ready for intense exercise or needs more recovery time.
💳 Subscription
Basic features are free, while Fitbit Premium ($9.99/month or $79.99/year) unlocks advanced sleep analysis, wellness insights, and guided workout plans.
🏷️️ Price
$179.95
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