Customer Ratings & Reviews

My bad. I admit it... See, my current FitBit 4's screen had died and I was in a hurry to get a replacement. Didn't even think to check. Understand, this is my third Fitbit Charge... and I made the (incorrect) assumption that this natural progression in the Charge series (3, 4, [I never got a 5 or you might be reading this same kind of review earlier...]) would be *about* the same as the earlier ones I owned. Maybe some improvements because that's the way this stuff used to work, right? WRONG! I never even considered the possibility that they would take away what I had considered to be the only thing that set it apart from other 'step counter' and heartbeat monitor devices... The ability to track elevation ('floors') and still keep the same "Charge" name. Good job, Google... You got me. <sigh> In a world where companies actually cared about customers, they might give a model with a radical change in functions a different name. Even something as simple as "Charge X Lite" ... well, not that exactly but something along those lines "Charge 6 Budget" "Charge 6 Econ" something to alert people that these new and (not) improved) Charge-s, while seemingly in the same lineage (3, 4, ...) are different. But that would probably hurt sales, right? Who knows, maybe it would have helped sales of a more expensive version with the 'floors' feature. I hope you don't think I'll buy another one with an altimeter/barometer. Not going to happen. In fact, this will be the last Fitbit/Google tracking product that I purchase. New brand in 3 years (or am I dreaming that a Google product could possibly last that long.... After all, planned obsolence is good for Google ... And what's good for Google is good for...well, if not America, then at least our digital overlords, I guess). As for the alleged 'improvements,' the watch GPS is cludgy, an energy hog, and overly complicated. I quickly discovered it is best to default to using the phone GPS... The EDA scan is a truly useless gimmick, there, I suspect, solely as ploy to try to upsell you to premium 'breathing exercises' content (Spoiler alert... Don't do it... they suck... Want breathing exercises? get a dedicated meditation app!). I would gladly sacrifice the gimmick eda-scan-upsell silliness for an altimeter, however (below) average it may perform. On the plus side, the screen is bright and readable in any light. After years of learning to give up on trying to see anything on the Charge 4 screen, I have to remind myself that this screen is actually acceptable. And the "Find Phone" function is useful. Every week seems to be a new problem... As reported elsewhere, the app would sometimes crash when attempting to view (post-workout) the map of a walk tracked on the app ... On more than one morning, I have encountered grossly inaccurate (too high) heart rate. I wear a second tracker for accurate altitude (suunto) on my right wrist. So when fitbit reported a heart rate at double the actual rate, I knew the Fitbit had problems. Searched on-line and sure enough, a known issue. I had to reboot multiple times to get it right. (and the reboot via charging cable is stunningly user-unfriendly... Do you people even know how the average person charges things... You place the button in an almost impossible to reach position unless it is alone in a USB port/jack. Really dumb). The Out of Control Heart Rate Issue started when I was (foolishly) trying to use the EDA scan (my bad... Seriously, we should be given the option to disable the Useless EDA Scan). Suspect the heart rate reading fail is related to stunningly cheap/inadequate hardware design and production issues. And finally, after all these years, you'd think somebody there could fix the app so that it stops announcing the average and split pace as the same for each 'lap' (Average Pace AND Split Pace are generally NOT the same thing!... Sheeesh).

Fitbit is the only smart watch i use... much more slim and sleek than any other brand.

I really needed a tracker to help my watch a bit more accurately my daily steps, burned calories and sleep patterns. I love my Fitbit Charge 6. It does everything I needed.

This is a great upgrade from my previous Fitbit!!!

Purchased it for my 72-year old mom and she absolutely loves it. She has a heart condition, so she loves that she can track her heart rate, oxygen levels, etc. Plus, it encourages her to exercise. She loves the motivation alerts when she hits new walking milestones!

Fitbit excellent watch it was well worth buying it it’s best watch so far, this watch have several different features that I need because I’m on my school track team and it keeps me on track for my class and my athletics team.

Bought for my partner who broke his Inspire 2. He is very happy with the new Charge 6. Likes longer battery life and larger display so he can check stats on his own.

Great motivation to keep moving easy to set up long lasting charge

Easy purchase. Great battery life, the screen hasn't taken any scratches despite being bumped around, the features work well. I was having a hard time deciding between all the different fitness trackers out there, but I'm glad I went with this one. It's reliable and helps me have more productive workouts - the phone notifications are a nice added bonus!

Bought for my dad for Christmas and he loves it!! Simple to use and accurate readings.

I love these little things. The track what I want, tell me when I have a call, tell me how long I sleep.

Great product for fair price. If you care about your health I would buy this item

My son goes to the gym when I ask what kinda watch you want his choice was fit but he loves it does track his work out and it’s small it does no interfere with his work out

Fitbit Charge 6 is all I was hoping it would be. a really nice upgrade.

Came on time and my wife is thrilled with all the features.

Very good heart rate tracking and excellent battery life of 5 to 6 days for the first half year. After 6 months, the battery only lasts a day with 2 hours of workouts (without GPS) and no always on display.

I've worn a Charge 4 for a few years, and really loved it. Unfortunately, the watch broke where the band would connect to it, so, I figured it was time for a new one. I tried to get another Charge 4, but couldn't find one. I didn't like the display on the Charge 6, but that was what was available, so I went with it. I've gotten used to it, but still don't like it. Also, the band is annoying to connect. The Charge 6 has the basic functions that I need, but most of the rest are irrevelant to me. So, in my book it's just "okay".

Having heart problems and it helps me keep track of heart rate. also keeps track of my sleep.

This was purchased for a fund raiser. I hope the winner loves it.

Good to get in a bind. Easy to setup and use, pick up where I left off.