I will keep this section short and highlight the features users will love the most. It weighs 28 grams, just 2 grams lighter than the Fitbit Charge 3 (by 2 grams) that I dearly and regularly used for three years. That does not mean the band looks unattractive by any metric. The fitness tracker looks like an enlarged version of Fitbit Luxe that debuted in April this year. As I mentioned, there are no buttons, and instead, we get metal plates on the sides that help in Electrocardiography (ECG), and EDA scans to detect electrodermal activity. In case you’re wondering what’s so special about this band and whether you should consider buying it, here’s a breakdown.ĭesign: It is clear that Fitbit is taking a leap of faith with the design of the Fitbit Charge 5. And quite honestly, the band has been glued to my wrist ever since. This is why I have taken so long to write this review, as I received this unit nearly two months ago. It gets the work done and is perfect as a no-frills device, especially in this day and age where your gadgets are abuzz with notifications and adverts. It still offers nearly five days of battery backup without taking too much time to charge. However, I want to add that I’ve used the old-gen Fitbit Charge 2 for over three years, and there’s something special about the device. It costs Rs 14,999 in India, way costlier than fitness trackers like Mi Smart Band 6 (Rs 3,499), Huawei Band 6 (Rs 4,490), and OnePlus Smart Band / Realme Band 2 (Rs 2,499 and Rs 2,999, respectively). Now, the Fitbit Charge 5, by no means, is cheap. All that in the past, and now we finally have is the Fitbit Charge 5 - offering a large, coloured display without any physical buttons on the sides and noticeable features like ECG and blood oxygen monitors - typically present on smartwatches, including those from the Google-owned Fitbit. Several companies have launched smart-bands in the last three years, but the first reaction many unfailingly have is, “Is that a Fitbit?' However, brands like Xiaomi and Huawei have taken the game to the next level and started offering features that even Fitbit bands lacked. When it comes to smart wearables, Fitbit bands are easily the most recognisable and reliable devices in the market.

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