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Fitbit Charge 6

Google · device

What this product is

Fitbit Charge 6 is a device sold by Google.

From the maker's page. See the maker's page ↗ We don't repeat the maker's health claims.

What it measures

A reviewer says the app shows daily heart rate, sleep, steps, stress score, sleep score and SpO2, plus simple GPS tracking. outdoorgearlab.com ↗

How well it works in independent tests

A reviewer's tests found heart rate off by about 3 BPM against a chest strap, and distance off by 0.86 miles on a steep hill test. outdoorgearlab.com ↗

Subscription

A reviewer says the app gives access to Fitbit's subscription service, which adds workouts and mental well-being exercises. outdoorgearlab.com ↗

Battery life

A reviewer measured about 8 hours of GPS tracking and just under seven days of continuous smartwatch use. outdoorgearlab.com ↗

What the maker offers

A reviewer says it comes with removable straps in two sizes, S/M and M/L. outdoorgearlab.com ↗

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About this kind of device

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Fitness trackers: watches, bands and rings

Smartwatches and fitness trackers are wrist-worn monitors that people commonly use to count their steps each day.

Main risk: The pages stress that wrist-worn monitors may not count steps as accurately as hip-worn pedometers.

Research stage 2: small studies in people. What it measures and the research →

This is research on this kind of device in general, not proof that this model is accurate or right for you.

Outside reviews

No independent reviews of this product found yet.

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