This is a bit bigger than the inspire HR i had before and around the same size as the fitbit charge 5, which has color but no physical buttons. You'll be asked to select a plan (either monthly or annual) and enter payment details before you can get started, but you won’t be charged until the initial three months are up. The tracker will measure the time you spend in target heart rate zones, and track your progress toward the goal of 150 minutes per week. The Charge 4 is water resistant to 164 feet; I wore it in the shower several times without incident.

Note that you must have a Spotify Premium subscription to use the music streaming service on Fitbit. Based on activity recommendations from the American Heart Association (AHA) and World Health Organization (WHO), everyone should be getting 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity per week. The Forerunner reported 140bpm during the first dip, while the Charge 4 reported 146bpm; the Forerunner reported 135bpm during the second dip, while the Charge 4 reported 139bpm. i recently bought this Charge 4 and am determined to use it, not because i need or want so many of the features which are of no value to me, but because of the high ratings i see from other reviews about its accuracy which is my top priority.It has a lot of stuff to it and can send all kinds of notifications to your charge 4 thats really cool of course it uses more of your battery with the more notifications you give it. To me, it makes much more sense to target your Active Zone Minutes goal than it does to focus on a daily or weekly step goal. That means you can’t go back to the Spotify app to control your music, or even the clock face to see the time, unless you end your workout. Customizable watch face and interchangeable straps with 140-180 mm(small size) and 180-220 mm (large size) .

The display of third-party trademarks and trade names on this site does not necessarily indicate any affiliation or the endorsement of PCMag. The Fitbit Charge 4 can track six activities, but you can only create shortcuts for four on the device itself so you’ll need to pick and choose the ones you use more frequently. There are six preinstalled Exercise Shortcuts on the Charge 4, including run, bike, swim, walk, treadmill, and outdoor workout, but if those aren’t your favorite activities, you can easily customize the list.You can also request a Wellness Report, which provides a visualization of your health trends over the last month. If you're a Fitbit Premium subscriber, the Fitbit Charge 5 will also give you a daily a Readiness Score. This can be tricky to read in bright sunshine, although it’s considerably easier to view in other conditions, and to navigate, than the display on other wristbands I’ve used. Featuring built-in GPS, the Charge 4 lets you see your pace and distance when exercising outside, along with a map of your workout. Its successful and sophisticated design will make it your perfect ally to complete your daily looks and, in addition, it will allow you to stay connected at all times!

The only things I’d be concerned about is that, first, Active Zone Minutes as a concept is a lot less simple to comprehend than a step count. We advise that if you are unsure of the condition or specification of your device, please contact us. The Charge 4’s touchscreen was easy to read in all but bright sunlight, and responded quickly to swipes, except when my finger was sweaty; then, it didn’t work at all.When it comes to tracking your actual workouts both watches are equal, you have the option to switch between heart rate, calories burned, heart rate zone (cardio or fat burn), time, and distance/steps depending on your workout. Excellent value really pleased as was able to set up replacement fitbit with all my previous information. It's considerably less expensive than the Fitbit Versa 2, which offers Alexa connectivity for voice commands (something the Charge 4 lack), but offers neither GPS nor a music app. If you are trying to purchase a membership for another account, please sign in with that account before making a purchase. The Fitbit Charge 4 is a real evolution from its predecessor, and GPS is an excellent addition that helps bridge the gap between fitness bands and fully-fledged sports watches.

You can customize the tracker with different watch faces, depending on your mood or the look you’re going for that day. The Fitbit Charge 4 doesn’t look like a big update on the outside, but GPS is a welcome addition and it’s good to see Fitbit continuing to innovate with the introduction of Active Zone Minutes – an interesting new take on an existing way of tracking workout intensity over time. why doesnt Fitbit try to provide a tracker or two geared to Seniors which is simpler and easier to operate? It didn’t hug corners particularly well and compared quite poorly with the ageing Garmin Forerunner 630 I had on my other wrist, and this, on average, led to slightly longer distances being recorded. On the one hand, this is a tad boring; on the other, it means existing Charge 3 accessories and wristbands remain compatible with the new device.I upgraded from a charge 2 and its a big difference and it has so much more and the display is bigger.