In the UK, for example, Google and Apple’s payment services are the two big players. This is well supported in the US, where it works with dozens of banks, but less so in the rest of the world. Like the Charge 4, the Charge 5 offers contactless payments through Fitbit Pay. We also appreciated that menstrual cycle tracking is readily accessible rather than tucked away under a series of sub-menus. You can also accept or decline incoming calls with a quick tap of the screen – the interface is simple and intuitive. You’ll see a small snippet of text when you receive an SMS, WhatsApp message or other alert, which you can tap to read, open on your phone, or dismiss. The higher resolution color display means smartphone notifications are now much easier to read. The Charge 5 isn’t just comfortable to wear and much more attractive than the Charge 4, it’s more useful as well, giving you plenty of reason to strap it on each morning. The Fitbit Charge 5 has a magnetic charger with a USB-A cable (Image credit: Future) Everyday performanceĪ fitness tracker works best when it’s worn every day, allowing it to build up a complete picture of your health, sleep and activity patterns, and Fitbit has pretty much nailed the formula.
Unfortunately for Macbook users, it uses a USB-A cable. This is identical to the charger used by the Fitbit Luxe, and attaches to the Charge 5 magnetically. On the rear of the watch you’ll find the usual optical heart rate sensor, plus the contacts for the charger. The Fitbit Charge 5 has no physical buttons, but there’s an oval sensor on each side of the case for the watch’s ECG and EDA apps. There’s an always-on option that makes it easier to see the screen at a glance, but we found in unnecessary in everyday use unlike some fitness trackers we’ve tested, the Charge 5’s display woke reliably whenever we raised our wrist to check the time. It’s crisp and bright, with smooth scrolling and animations, and one of the biggest differences between this tracker and the Fitbit Inspire 3.
FITBIT INSPIRE CHARGER FULL
Rather than the monochrome memory-in-pixel screen of the Charge 4, the new watch has a full color AMOLED display, just like that of the Fitbit Luxe.
FITBIT INSPIRE CHARGER UPGRADE
These are big changes, but the Charge 5’s most noticeable upgrade is its display. The Fitbit Charge 5's display is a big upgrade from the Charge 4's monochrome screen (Image credit: Future) Additional bands are sold separately, including a perforated strap designed for better breathability during sports. It’s available in three colorways: black with graphite stainless steel, lunar white with soft gold stainless steel, and steel blue with platinum stainless steel (pictured here). The Charge 5 also looks more luxurious than its predecessor thanks to its stainless steel case, which replaces the Charge 4’s plastic shell. It’s a big departure from the Charge 4, which had a much more angular design. The Fitbit Charge 5 follows the same Biologic Industrial Design language as the Sense, Versa 3, and Inspire 2, with smooth lines ‘inspired by the human body’ and soft colors.
FITBIT INSPIRE CHARGER TRIAL
The price includes a six-month trial of Fitbit Premium, which usually costs $9.99 / £7.99 / AU$14.99 per month. The Fitbit Luxe was unveiled in September 2021, and went on sale a few weeks later.
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