Fitbit Charge 6

Improved design with side button return ; Google services are welcome additions ; Sleep and health tracking both shine

GPS performance is very poor ; Sports tracking is basic ; Some features locked behind Fitbit Premium

The Fitbit Charge 6 is the go-to fitness tracker for those who want accurate daily tracking, rock-solid sleep monitoring, and advanced health features for a reasonable price, with Google integrations making the proposition more attractive than ever....

Feature-packed for a fitness band Decent battery life Can relay your heart rate to some gym equipment

Severely flaky GPS No altimeter Heart rate accuracy not the best

The Fitbit Charge 6 is an unobtrusive fitness band with a wide spread of features. It has an ECG heart health reader and full GPS, making it second only to the Fitbit Sense 2 in some ways. However, we can’t really recommend it to those looking for a...

Solid fitness and health tracking feature set It’s $20 cheaper! Adds more apps Can broadcast HR to fitness equipment The haptic button is better than the groove

YouTube Music is the only option and that’s $11 monthly The Fitbit-Google transition is a lil bumpy It’s not a physical side button

But aside from price, for the Charge 6 to make sense, you have be willing to bet that Google’s vision for wearables can succeed. So far, I’ve seen mixed signals. On the one hand, Google continues to invest in wearables, making small updates throughout...

Affordable 40 exercise modes (up from 20) Connects to exercise machines Google Maps, Google Wallet, and YouTube Music apps Helpful side button Excellent mobile app

No Spotify controls No app store Some metrics require a Premium subscription

With modest improvements over the last generation, including new Google lifestyle apps, Bluetooth integration with gym equipment, and a refreshed companion app, the affordable Fitbit Charge 6 remains the best fitness tracker on the market.

Long battery life. Affordable. Full suite of health metrics. Accurate heart rate tracking. New Google integrations! Directions with Google Maps. Contactless Pay with Google Wallet. YouTube music controls.

No fall detection. Bluetooth connection frequently glitched. Doesn't always automatically recognize exercise activities.

Up to 7 days of battery life ; Lightweight, sturdy, and comfortable ; Affordable price ; User-friendly ; Excellent fitness and health tracking

Limited to quick replies to texts

Sleek, stylish, ultra-lightweight, durable, and packed with so many health and fitness benefits, I barely remembered it’s also a good smartwatch.

Great battery life ; Heart rate broadcast support ; Google Maps turn-by-turn navigation ; The button is back!

No altimeter for elevation tracking ; Music controls need a subscription ; Biggest heart rate accuracy improvements only on 3 workout types

Affordable ; Very lightweight, comfortable to wear ; Longer battery life than a smartwatch ; Great for sleep tracking ; Improved heart rate sensor

GPS tracking has big issues ; Raise-to-wake gesture works only sometimes ; Charging cable uses older USB-A ; Some data hidden behind $10 monthly Fitbit Premium sub ; No weather info ; No offline music playback

Comes with Google Maps and Wallet Includes a physical side button Improve heart rate monitor accuracy Stream HR to Peloton, NordicTrack, and Tonal machines

Doesn't support Spotify Tracking still limited in certain sports modes

The Fitbit Charge 6 brings a physical side button and new exercise modes to the company's latest top-tier tracker. And, thanks to Google's acquisition of Fitbit, the tracker has Google Maps, Google Wallet, and YouTube Music built-in. It's a brilliant...

Nice design with a very good display ; Easy to wear and is comfortable ; Contains many fitness functions ; Finally able to pass vital data to third-party manufacturers

Battery life disappointed in the review ; Inaccurate GPS module with a 10% deviation ; Still too expensive and with a premium subscription ; Leaves "bite marks" on the wrist

Let's take a look back at the previous model: In Stefan's review, the Charge 5 revealed some weaknesses and only achieved a 3.5-star rating. He described it as a "fitness tracker that wanted too much". So this year, Google had the opportunity to...