@@michaeljames4904 Only makes sense for services like spotify, Netflix, HBO max etc. where the service brings a lot to the table and consumers benefit for paying it rather than alternatives. The monthly subscription for a fitness tracker is the biggest ripoff I have seen because other fitness trackers dont charge anything. Apple watches fitness classes or Apple Fitness is much better to pay for as you get a training coach on TV.
I agree but all your data that’s used for future metrics has to be stored somewhere and that isn’t free. Now whether or not its a fair price? I guess that’s up for debate
Bought a new garage door opener and not only does it only allow recording of events if you pay, it also has advertisements in the app. Plus it likes to show notification ads.
Got mine for Christmas and can't say enough positive things about it - outstanding! Features, performance, ease of operation, etc. It adds to the fun of anything like this to have just a bit of awe and wonderment re the current stage of technology and the Fitbit Charge 5 is in the forefront!
This seals my confidence in my purchase of the charge 5. Now I just have to wait for its arrival!! Thanks CNet for the review can always count on you!!
@@Trespasser17 I ordered the blue and will order another band probably the one with the holes think it's called athletic . I'm happy with my choice just want it to get here. Being without a fitbit this long is driving me crazy!!
@@Ubekulgirl I can see that you are a true fitbit fan;) This athletic stripe actually looks great. Remember that the blue version has a silver bezel and the black one has a graphite frame. What fitbit model have you used before?
Finally, the Fitbit line makes sense. This will make it so much easier to sell to customers. The Versa Sense in a nut shell can be described as charge 5 with a bigger screen - then it will just be easier to explain the benefits of the screen and smart watch functions.
@@spritemonkkey9611 So far so good. I find the gps/miles a little higher than my phone has but I didn't get premium so just using basic things now. Sleep is accurate and it does motivate me to move more. ; )
I heard reviewers talk about only getting a few days with their Charge 5 (not even the promised 5 days). I can speak from experience: If you turn off GPS and the Always On Screen, you could possibly get over a week like me. I've used the Exercise app everyday. I don't need GPS because my phone is always on me (not a runner), but it's a nice option to have. You're results may vary, but as of taking off my Charge to charge this morning, I still had 31% juice. This was the same time I took the Charge off the charger last week at 100%, and only took it off for maybe an hour total each day (during my 30 min of showering and getting myself together). I am so very pleased with my results. This has far exceeded my expectations.
So I was replacing my Ionic Fitbit which was an amazing watch until it finally kicked the bucket. So I wanted something similar but with a smaller screen. & the charge 5 kept popping up. But the reviews kept me away from it for awhile because I kept reading how it still had bugs they yneeded to fix. But Black Friday came & the price dropped to a one day deal of 99.99 so I went ahead & bought it. Going on almost a month with it & so far no complaints. Does what it’s suppose to do, love the color screen. Accurate on the steps & super comfortable on the wrist. Also I keep this on 24/7 & I do NOT use the GPS function so it’s lasted me 8 days in a row before charge is needed. Only complaint is when I’m in the shower & the water hits it, it goes crazy with opening up different things up, but every Fitbit does that I believe. Would definitely recommend if your replacing an old Fitbit or wanting a new upgrade.
@All-Out Soccer 🤣 man I wish you would have commented months ago. My slow self finally found this feature about 2 weeks before I hopped in the shower one day. Blew my mind. Lol!
Thank you CNET for the amazing review. I was about to buy one but the $10/month subscription for the extra features just made me never look at the products of this company again. Maybe it's worth for somebody, but not for me.
Yeah, wtf... I'm not paying for a subscription service just to use the watch. The galaxy watch 4 looks fantastic. They finally made it slimmer and are finally getting Google voice assistant
The service is free and it keeps up with with a week's worth of info but if you want deeper info then you can pay for it and it's 80 bucks a year for it not 120.
Thank you for such a good video review. I appreciate your very professional, detailed presentation. I found it really helpful. This might just tip me into the Charge 5
Thank you for this review video. I am looking to replace my Versa 2 with a tracker that has built-in GPS and that feature along with other features you reviewed have really helped me with my decision. Very well done review!
All I wanted was an upgrade for my Versa 1 which is still kicking butt and taking names. This looks to be it. Scary though: Versa 1 has every feature that was removed for all FitBit watches after the Versa 2. So it has find my phone, spotify, on device storage, 4 day battery life, great screen, SP02, temp, Altimeter. Crazy that they just keep removing features from newer items.
That's probably because fitbit was bought by Google in order to eliminate the company. I don't see any other reason to remove features on every newer model..
I'm getting ticked off at Fitbit in general for their horrible band mounting designs that break within a year. My Charge 2 lasted 3 years with 4 bands until water got inside the unit. I bought a Charge 4 since it was more water resistant and it broke on me after 13 months of ownership. The cheap plastic mount on the body that slips inside the band broke off the body, so the unit is essentially junk. I could JB Weld it, but that might buy me a month or two until it breaks again. You'd think Fitbit would be able to make a band mount that works. If Timex can do it, why can't fitbit?
Lmao I've had 3 different Charge 4 units and ALL of them broke at that EXACT. SAME. SPOT. - and ALL broke around 12-15 months after acquiring them. Planned obsolescence very much???? 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
@@zaneverovati I JB Welded (epoxy) my old Charge 4 a couple of times and extended its life til the electronics eventually died, even after the band cracked in half. So far, the band on the Charge 5 has held up better than the 4.
I am having a hard time finding specifics about what information is locked behind the premium subscription. I want to get something that tracks sleep better than my mifit and this looks promising but not if I have to pay $10 a month for that sleep data. Is there a resource that breaks down specifically what you get with the watch and what is locked behind the premium membership?
Galaxy 4 is a million times better than this tracker. Also it works with all androids now that it has google wearOS, not sure what you are talking about.
I'm still using the Charge 2 so this would be a good upgrade. However, would I prefer a proper smartwatch? This the overall question. I'm pretty used to just having a basic health tracker on my wrist so perhaps I don't need to splash out on one which has features I probably wouldn't use? Time to do some more research!
Honestly that’s all on if it would be put to use in your personal life. I’ve been rocking Fitbit products going on 6+ years & I’m simple to the point of, I just want something to track my sleep, count my steps & make sure my BPS is in check. I actually got an Apple Watch 2 as a hand me down, so I switched it up & used it for about a month & it had its benefits but I didn’t use it near as much as other people do. I used it to sync my music to my speaker for work & the occasional text. Also the battery life on smart watches are god awful, literally have to charge every night (I wear my Fitbit 7 days a week until charge) all & all I went back to the Fitbit life, but if you feel you would use it’s features a lot more then I’d also do the research & see what you would like
Thinking of getting this or an apple watch. One thing that turns me off is the fitbit premium tho. I don’t wanna pay a subscription to unlock the full benefits
I pre-ordered the Charge 5 . It worked for two weeks and then it died and even though I have an extended warranty I cannot get Fitbit to stand behind their product. The customer service representative told me he recommended I put it in the drawer until they figure out what’s wrong with it that it has a problem with the design. It is TOTALLY WORTHLESS. won’t even load the software.
Wow that's crazy. Maybe you should call back again because whatever customer service rep told you that doesn't know what they're talking about. If you have a warranty service plan they would send you an email to get in touch with them and then they would open a case for you and take care of it.
The only weird thing I’ve noticed is the last percentage from 99 to 100 takes a long time. Charge time from about 10% to 99% was about an hour and a half. Then that last percent took a good 40 minutes. Other than that everything else is great!
@@SchwiftyThoughts Thanks. Yeah I have noticed most devices take a little longer as it gets closer to 100%. Just didn’t think it would take 40 minutes to do 1%, lol
All I really want in a tracker is sleep score, current heart rate (recorded for long-term) the and the date. along with a way of telling me something is wrong with my health so I don't feel like a hypochondriac when I feel a little off so it can confirm it's not just a feeling. Other than that I just want them to get everything running efficiently and increase the battery energy density (or maybe transparent solar?) so I don't have to worry about charging (the magnate have enough force that they broke half the charging surface and it's supper finicky) TLDR: tell me if I'm dying and battery life that never dies
I believe you said you now need a monthly subscription to get the sleep cycles charted (REM, deep, light, etc.) This was available without subscription for previous models. So this is a downgrade then because you get less, right?
Well, my charge 5 died a month short of turning 1 year old. It stopped charging...the battery would act like it was charging but once it was off the charger, it was back to 0-1% battery status and wouldn't turn on. I tried cleaning the already clean contacts and pressing the charge cable button 3x for a reset and still nothing. I filed a warranty claim for a replacement unit. The fitbits in general are junk. They are designed to break within a year. With my old ones, it was always the bands or the body mounts for the bands that broke within a year. On this model 5, at least the band system stayed intact for once. But the power system failed. I only like fitbit for their app. Steps, heart rate, and sleep monitoring due to apnea. The other functions are just Foo Foo $h!+ I don't mess with since the screen is too small and it's hard to navigate.
@@george6252 since it died less than a year into its life, I called Fitbit for a warranty replacement. They sent a new inner module, and I had to reuse my original band. So far, it's working.
I use my Oura ring for my sleep schedule and for all the stuff Fitbit wants me to pay for. I just stay with Fitbit, due to their app. It’s better than Apple or any other fitness device out there. I have used and own a ton of them! I pre ordered the charge 5, as my Ionic is dying and well I didn’t like the Versa 3 or Sense..as their heart rate during exercise sucked and didn’t let me get above 120bpm..
So is the daily readiness score still unavailable? Its the main selling point for this watch, and if there's no due date for it I don't want to risk getting this watch and not getting the only feature that really draws me to it.
Fitbit Charge 5 stopped working after two hours out of the box. Software failed and bricked the device. I wouldn't recommend purchasing a Fitbit device without some form of insurance on it.
Not sure about the design of the Charge 5, which looks like a larger Luxe; I think the Charge 4 was more masculine and premium looking, despite the absence of the metal bit that the Charge 5 has.
I'm so excited for my fitbit!! it's coming in the mail today, the only thing I don't like is how some of the features are locked behind the subscription now :/
Thinking about replacing my Inspire 2, this seems to basically not do much more but just with a color screen. 🤔 can’t really tell if this one’s much of an upgrade, any thoughts?
$180 is not a bargain for this type of fitness trackers. I have owned and returned a lot of Fitbit charge 2, 3 and 4. Mainly due to lack of apps, supports and especially tiny display. Even this Charge 5, I wonder why they are making the display so tiny. There is space in that size to make the display as big as possible, but still it is as small as charge 4. Honestly, I rather buy Amazfit products rather than Fitbit products which are grossly over priced with lack of features. Also if you guys prefer a narrow and smaller fitness tracker, Xiaomi mi band 6 has similar (or bit narrower) size with much bigger and better display (does not come with built in GPS, but since almost everyone carry their phones, it is not as important as other features, IMO) with 1/4 of price tag. I feel that Amazfit & Xiaomi mi band offer way better value proposition than any of Fitbit products.
I have a charge 3 and my pet peeve is that my workout inadvertently shuts down when I do certain yoga poses when my arm is under my body. Does the 5 do the same?
Why Charge 4 Is Better: The menus are so much better, you scroll less can more can be seen at once. Also the screen covers the watch more unlike the Charge 5 where the screen has super thick bezels. Charge 3 and 4 bands work on the charge 4. Why Charge 5 Is Better: The color screen is nice (even though it doesn't add much). The design of the watch looks clean. And that's everything lol. Charge 4 is cheaper, it has all the features that the Charge 5 has. The only new thing is that there is a color screen and there is a new watch design but this "upgrade" is pointless unless you really, really need a color screen.
To get 6 days of battery life with normal use, do we have to charge it to 100% or 99% is enough? I have been getting 2.5 days after charging it to 99%.
Hi there. Nothing about payment feature and it's actually confusing. Pin code needs to be used. If transactions are small, say public transport travelling. I personally found inconvenient to use pin code.
ok review, but i am missing a bit of skeptisim/analysis toward the "health"-measurements like sleep-tracking, rest-heartrate. ... or at least a comparision with e.g. Garmin side-by side
I have used the HR inspire and the versa 3, both lasted a little over a year and literally DIED right after. I have gotten accustomed to wearing trackers, I want a replacement but I am really scared to purchase yet another fitbit device
Does it store your last workout on the watch? I have a Charge HR 2 and it annoys me after a run that if you don't look at your stats quickly they time out and you need your app to look at them. Thanks
Informative video; with the annoying bursts of loud music between segments, and the beat heavy music while the presenter is trying to talk about the device, weren't included.
I have a Apple Watch 6th generation but my mom got the fit bit charge 5 today and I wanted to do my research and see if it has any cool things that I don’t know about
how well does it calculate distance when on the treadmill? ive found the charge 4 tends to shorten my distance on the treadmill. also are we still able to disable "zones"?
All fitness trackers have a calibration mechanism with the treadmill. Usually after you finish your exercise, will ask you to enter some data from treadmill.
Hi , thank you for your tutorial video of the Fitbit 5. I have just one question , I have the Fitbit 4, if I switch to the Fitbit charger 5, will I lose all my data history from my phone if I switch ?
Hope it does not have the same band issue for the charge 4 had mine for a year and the frame got broken and call for support was told it was out of warranty
@@DK-ox7ze as far as I’m aware all the Fitbits only measure spo2 during rest/sleep. The sense and versa watches have a spo2 face but I’m fairly sure that shows your nightly reading only.
The FitBit Charge5 Will Not Work if you're on Night Shift. I bought one around launch, HRV, Daily Readiness, and stress management ONLY show when I am on day shift. I have been asking fitbit for months now to add it, but their customer service bites.
I wish she clarified if the subscript is a requirement after the free trail period. I imagine it is. So many Amazon 1 star reviews keep talking about a mandatory $80 membership for their new features. Is that true?
A year later, both the price and the subscription were lower. Looking at the comments below, people are comparing apples to oranges. Tracking vs. Smart Watch are different enough in detail. After a year of release, updates, and fixes, you can find the pros and cons of each model's strengths and weaknesses on the internet. It depends on what is most important to you. Smart Watch is better in replacing the phone, but they can't track health like a tracker. So far, Fitbit Charge 5 is still the best in Sleep tracking and if sleep is essential for you.
I have the Charge 4, but one day it just stopped working! It kept freezing, it wouldn't save any of my data, and it stopped connecting to my phone. I didn't have it for the long, but just never got around to sending it back? I'm v/ hesitant ab buying another FitBit as I don't want to waste the money again. Did anybody else have that problem?
Hey! I have a question. Is the fitbit charge 5 waterproof? I don't mean in rain - say for an hour long swim? Could I wear my charge 5 without it being damaged?
Tired of companies charging money to use a product you paid for! Subscriptions need to go
I agree makes no sense
@@jysnax it makes total sense… to them; everyone wants monthly access to your bank account it’s free money as far a they’re concerned
@@michaeljames4904 Only makes sense for services like spotify, Netflix, HBO max etc. where the service brings a lot to the table and consumers benefit for paying it rather than alternatives. The monthly subscription for a fitness tracker is the biggest ripoff I have seen because other fitness trackers dont charge anything. Apple watches fitness classes or Apple Fitness is much better to pay for as you get a training coach on TV.
I agree but all your data that’s used for future metrics has to be stored somewhere and that isn’t free.
Now whether or not its a fair price? I guess that’s up for debate
Bought a new garage door opener and not only does it only allow recording of events if you pay, it also has advertisements in the app. Plus it likes to show notification ads.
Got mine for Christmas and can't say enough positive things about it - outstanding! Features, performance, ease of operation, etc. It adds to the fun of anything like this to have just a bit of awe and wonderment re the current stage of technology and the Fitbit Charge 5 is in the forefront!
Can you get the alarms to work? Mine doesn't do anything. The step counter is wildly off and the alarms never go off.
You must be one of the lucky ones. Mine sucked! Support was abysmal too.
Have now just had to accept that it was a waste of a gift
So a year down the line , how do you feel about it now ?
This seals my confidence in my purchase of the charge 5. Now I just have to wait for its arrival!! Thanks CNet for the review can always count on you!!
Have you chosen a color? I already ordered with a blue stripe and a silver frame, now I'm wondering if black with graphite would not be better;)
@@Trespasser17 I ordered the blue and will order another band probably the one with the holes think it's called athletic . I'm happy with my choice just want it to get here. Being without a fitbit this long is driving me crazy!!
@@Ubekulgirl I can see that you are a true fitbit fan;) This athletic stripe actually looks great. Remember that the blue version has a silver bezel and the black one has a graphite frame. What fitbit model have you used before?
@@Trespasser17 my last was 3 before 2 I've had four total. I'm cool with silver. Goes with most of my jewelry
@@Ubekulgirl I had versa 3 but after two weeks I gave it back, I was annoyed by this non-physical, haptic button
Finally, the Fitbit line makes sense. This will make it so much easier to sell to customers.
The Versa Sense in a nut shell can be described as charge 5 with a bigger screen - then it will just be easier to explain the benefits of the screen and smart watch functions.
+ music playback which the charge 5 is missing
Just ordered on Amazon for 129. I hope I like it as much as you did.
How is it?
@@spritemonkkey9611 So far so good. I find the gps/miles a little higher than my phone has but I didn't get premium so just using basic things now. Sleep is accurate and it does motivate me to move more. ; )
@@deb9806 great thanks! I’m going to get one for christmas
I heard reviewers talk about only getting a few days with their Charge 5 (not even the promised 5 days). I can speak from experience: If you turn off GPS and the Always On Screen, you could possibly get over a week like me.
I've used the Exercise app everyday. I don't need GPS because my phone is always on me (not a runner), but it's a nice option to have. You're results may vary, but as of taking off my Charge to charge this morning, I still had 31% juice. This was the same time I took the Charge off the charger last week at 100%, and only took it off for maybe an hour total each day (during my 30 min of showering and getting myself together).
I am so very pleased with my results. This has far exceeded my expectations.
I figured you could just turn those features off to save battery thanks for this
So I was replacing my Ionic Fitbit which was an amazing watch until it finally kicked the bucket. So I wanted something similar but with a smaller screen. & the charge 5 kept popping up. But the reviews kept me away from it for awhile because I kept reading how it still had bugs they yneeded to fix. But Black Friday came & the price dropped to a one day deal of 99.99 so I went ahead & bought it. Going on almost a month with it & so far no complaints. Does what it’s suppose to do, love the color screen. Accurate on the steps & super comfortable on the wrist. Also I keep this on 24/7 & I do NOT use the GPS function so it’s lasted me 8 days in a row before charge is needed. Only complaint is when I’m in the shower & the water hits it, it goes crazy with opening up different things up, but every Fitbit does that I believe. Would definitely recommend if your replacing an old Fitbit or wanting a new upgrade.
@All-Out Soccer 🤣 man I wish you would have commented months ago. My slow self finally found this feature about 2 weeks before I hopped in the shower one day. Blew my mind. Lol!
Came to this video because my Ionic crapped out too. Your comment was the final convincing I needed. Thanks!
@@WheresPoochie that’s awesome! Over a year has passed & I still rock this thing everyday. Worth every Penny.
The only drawback with the charge 5 is the lack of an altimeter, meaning it will no longer track how many flights of stairs you've gone up.
Bro bust count them. You walk up and down starts every hour of the day?
Thank you CNET for the amazing review. I was about to buy one but the $10/month subscription for the extra features just made me never look at the products of this company again. Maybe it's worth for somebody, but not for me.
So …. $120 a year on top of the cost of the device. That doesn’t sound cheaper than the Apple watch anymore.
Yeah, wtf... I'm not paying for a subscription service just to use the watch. The galaxy watch 4 looks fantastic. They finally made it slimmer and are finally getting Google voice assistant
@@YuhNinja well then just don't pay it?
@@bloodhoug82 Am I not allowed to talk about something? I'm not going to pay for the watch, or the service.
@@YuhNinja well yes but you're acting as if one has to pay for the premium service
The service is free and it keeps up with with a week's worth of info but if you want deeper info then you can pay for it and it's 80 bucks a year for it not 120.
Thank you for such a good video review. I appreciate your very professional, detailed presentation. I found it really helpful. This might just tip me into the Charge 5
I bought it without knowing that it DOES NOT HAVE ALTIMETER, I might return it since I really wanted that feature that cheaper devices have.
4:00 So, the device already collects the data but I need to pay $10/month to view them? Thanks.
Collecting your personal data and making you pay for it. Yikes.
An extra $10/month after plunking down almost $200. There goes its affordability when compared to Garmin or Apple Watch.
Thank you for this review video. I am looking to replace my Versa 2 with a tracker that has built-in GPS and that feature along with other features you reviewed have really helped me with my decision. Very well done review!
Are yo happy with the charge 5?
@@maxarix Yes ... very happy. It does all I want/need it to do.
Soon you'll find out if you're still happy.
All I wanted was an upgrade for my Versa 1 which is still kicking butt and taking names. This looks to be it.
Scary though: Versa 1 has every feature that was removed for all FitBit watches after the Versa 2. So it has find my phone, spotify, on device storage, 4 day battery life, great screen, SP02, temp, Altimeter. Crazy that they just keep removing features from newer items.
always on display, GPS, stress tracking, ECG
That's probably because fitbit was bought by Google in order to eliminate the company. I don't see any other reason to remove features on every newer model..
I have the versa 3 and I have all those features. For some you have to download certain apps but they are free so idm
@@sebastiaankrul2403 yeah, the versa series has always had more features than the charge series, it's nice to see almost all of them ported
@@Thegreekgeekss they started removing things before Google bought them! Do research before you say something. SMH
Hopefully the 5 watch bands are more durable than the previous models that are constantly breaking off.
I'm getting ticked off at Fitbit in general for their horrible band mounting designs that break within a year. My Charge 2 lasted 3 years with 4 bands until water got inside the unit. I bought a Charge 4 since it was more water resistant and it broke on me after 13 months of ownership. The cheap plastic mount on the body that slips inside the band broke off the body, so the unit is essentially junk. I could JB Weld it, but that might buy me a month or two until it breaks again. You'd think Fitbit would be able to make a band mount that works. If Timex can do it, why can't fitbit?
Lmao I've had 3 different Charge 4 units and ALL of them broke at that EXACT. SAME. SPOT. - and ALL broke around 12-15 months after acquiring them. Planned obsolescence very much???? 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
@@zaneverovati I JB Welded (epoxy) my old Charge 4 a couple of times and extended its life til the electronics eventually died, even after the band cracked in half. So far, the band on the Charge 5 has held up better than the 4.
I am having a hard time finding specifics about what information is locked behind the premium subscription. I want to get something that tracks sleep better than my mifit and this looks promising but not if I have to pay $10 a month for that sleep data. Is there a resource that breaks down specifically what you get with the watch and what is locked behind the premium membership?
Missing the altimeter too. So no more floors tracking
Oof
If I don't purchase the premium service will this watch be worth it? Will I get any fitness service?
Looking to pick this up next! Wanted the Galaxy 4, but the issues with non Galaxy phones is a huge deal breaker for me.
Galaxy 4 is a million times better than this tracker. Also it works with all androids now that it has google wearOS, not sure what you are talking about.
I'm still using the Charge 2 so this would be a good upgrade. However, would I prefer a proper smartwatch? This the overall question. I'm pretty used to just having a basic health tracker on my wrist so perhaps I don't need to splash out on one which has features I probably wouldn't use? Time to do some more research!
Honestly that’s all on if it would be put to use in your personal life. I’ve been rocking Fitbit products going on 6+ years & I’m simple to the point of, I just want something to track my sleep, count my steps & make sure my BPS is in check. I actually got an Apple Watch 2 as a hand me down, so I switched it up & used it for about a month & it had its benefits but I didn’t use it near as much as other people do. I used it to sync my music to my speaker for work & the occasional text. Also the battery life on smart watches are god awful, literally have to charge every night (I wear my Fitbit 7 days a week until charge) all & all I went back to the Fitbit life, but if you feel you would use it’s features a lot more then I’d also do the research & see what you would like
I think the display can be a litter bigger. Bezel is pretty big.
Mine is coming today. I'm not active or into fitness but I like it tracks your heart rate and sleep
Thinking of getting this or an apple watch. One thing that turns me off is the fitbit premium tho. I don’t wanna pay a subscription to unlock the full benefits
10:16 Sunset Resevoir Park! Great workout spot.
I pre-ordered the Charge 5 . It worked for two weeks and then it died and even though I have an extended warranty I cannot get Fitbit to stand behind their product. The customer service representative told me he recommended I put it in the drawer until they figure out what’s wrong with it that it has a problem with the design. It is TOTALLY WORTHLESS. won’t even load the software.
Wow that's crazy. Maybe you should call back again because whatever customer service rep told you that doesn't know what they're talking about. If you have a warranty service plan they would send you an email to get in touch with them and then they would open a case for you and take care of it.
The only weird thing I’ve noticed is the last percentage from 99 to 100 takes a long time. Charge time from about 10% to 99% was about an hour and a half. Then that last percent took a good 40 minutes. Other than that everything else is great!
This is for battery longevity/health. Most modern electronics should be doing this now. The rate of charge reduces the closer it gets to 100%
@@SchwiftyThoughts Thanks. Yeah I have noticed most devices take a little longer as it gets closer to 100%. Just didn’t think it would take 40 minutes to do 1%, lol
Try a fast charger block, that might help speed tings up.
@@tamianderson1721 it’s not a big deal. Plus a full charge will last 8 days usually so I can wait the 40 minutes, lol
I'm excited. I pre-ordered one today. Yippeeer!
All I really want in a tracker is sleep score, current heart rate (recorded for long-term) the and the date.
along with a way of telling me something is wrong with my health so I don't feel like a hypochondriac when I feel a little off so it can confirm it's not just a feeling.
Other than that I just want them to get everything running efficiently and increase the battery energy density (or maybe transparent solar?) so I don't have to worry about charging (the magnate have enough force that they broke half the charging surface and it's supper finicky)
TLDR: tell me if I'm dying and battery life that never dies
I believe you said you now need a monthly subscription to get the sleep cycles charted (REM, deep, light, etc.) This was available without subscription for previous models. So this is a downgrade then because you get less, right?
So the fit costs $150 + ($120 a year) to use? Hard Pass
Well, my charge 5 died a month short of turning 1 year old. It stopped charging...the battery would act like it was charging but once it was off the charger, it was back to 0-1% battery status and wouldn't turn on. I tried cleaning the already clean contacts and pressing the charge cable button 3x for a reset and still nothing. I filed a warranty claim for a replacement unit.
The fitbits in general are junk. They are designed to break within a year. With my old ones, it was always the bands or the body mounts for the bands that broke within a year. On this model 5, at least the band system stayed intact for once. But the power system failed.
I only like fitbit for their app. Steps, heart rate, and sleep monitoring due to apnea. The other functions are just Foo Foo $h!+ I don't mess with since the screen is too small and it's hard to navigate.
Love the app also, go to charge 4 if you want to stay fitbit. I just bought Apple 8 and love
it.
@@george6252 since it died less than a year into its life, I called Fitbit for a warranty replacement. They sent a new inner module, and I had to reuse my original band. So far, it's working.
I use my Oura ring for my sleep schedule and for all the stuff Fitbit wants me to pay for. I just stay with Fitbit, due to their app. It’s better than Apple or any other fitness device out there. I have used and own a ton of them! I pre ordered the charge 5, as my Ionic is dying and well I didn’t like the Versa 3 or Sense..as their heart rate during exercise sucked and didn’t let me get above 120bpm..
Samsung health is better imo
Fitbit has the most accurate hear rate sensor, as per one of the reviews i saw.
Thank you for your informative review. Are you wearing a small or large band?
So is the daily readiness score still unavailable? Its the main selling point for this watch, and if there's no due date for it I don't want to risk getting this watch and not getting the only feature that really draws me to it.
It rolled out at the start of November!
@@LexySavvides Thank you for the update!
Prior buying Fitbit Charge 5 search for the reports with the black screen. That issue seems to be not fixable.
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Fitbit Charge 5 stopped working after two hours out of the box. Software failed and bricked the device. I wouldn't recommend purchasing a Fitbit device without some form of insurance on it.
Not sure about the design of the Charge 5, which looks like a larger Luxe; I think the Charge 4 was more masculine and premium looking, despite the absence of the metal bit that the Charge 5 has.
I have the charge 4 and iam happy that its all plastic. Its light and i dont feel bad if it bumps into things while i work out.
I'm so excited for my fitbit!! it's coming in the mail today, the only thing I don't like is how some of the features are locked behind the subscription now :/
I'm in love with the purple theme throughout this video! I haven't made up my mind if I miss your bangs though. Stay safe!
I really appreciate this wonderful review. You helped to make a choice. Thank you
According to a message board, this fitbit does not feature an altimeter. I hope that is something fitbit can incorporate later on.
It does not. It uses GPS to calculate elevation. I go over that in my text review linked in description.
Thinking about replacing my Inspire 2, this seems to basically not do much more but just with a color screen. 🤔 can’t really tell if this one’s much of an upgrade, any thoughts?
Thinking to update my dads fitbit. He has a pacemaker and wondering if he could use this watch.
Thanks for the review again, u r always the best keep it up.
Just watched DC Rainmakers in depth review. Ouch! It's either GPS or Heart Rate, not both unless you run with your phone.
Awesome review. I learned a few things today. Thanks!!!!
To James Park, my ex, remember all the hair I left on the carpet, you didn't buy a vacuum.
I had one for a few days. It measures many things but does not show them well to the user. You need very good eyes to read your own SpO2 and ECG.
Thanks for a nice video but why the old model Charge 4 have a Spotify but not in Charge 5?
$180 is not a bargain for this type of fitness trackers. I have owned and returned a lot of Fitbit charge 2, 3 and 4. Mainly due to lack of apps, supports and especially tiny display. Even this Charge 5, I wonder why they are making the display so tiny. There is space in that size to make the display as big as possible, but still it is as small as charge 4. Honestly, I rather buy Amazfit products rather than Fitbit products which are grossly over priced with lack of features. Also if you guys prefer a narrow and smaller fitness tracker, Xiaomi mi band 6 has similar (or bit narrower) size with much bigger and better display (does not come with built in GPS, but since almost everyone carry their phones, it is not as important as other features, IMO) with 1/4 of price tag. I feel that Amazfit & Xiaomi mi band offer way better value proposition than any of Fitbit products.
It's not as accurate as a fitbit though
Thanks for uploading this. By the way, what is it's screen size when measured diagonally?
Can't wait to see daily readiness it compares to a Whoop strap
That’s easy- the whoop strap is garbage
I have a charge 3 and my pet peeve is that my workout inadvertently shuts down when I do certain yoga poses when my arm is under my body. Does the 5 do the same?
Nice review 👍. Just one question as i recently purchased one but i cant find a way to shut it down! 😜Any leads?
Why Charge 4 Is Better: The menus are so much better, you scroll less can more can be seen at once. Also the screen covers the watch more unlike the Charge 5 where the screen has super thick bezels. Charge 3 and 4 bands work on the charge 4.
Why Charge 5 Is Better: The color screen is nice (even though it doesn't add much). The design of the watch looks clean. And that's everything lol. Charge 4 is cheaper, it has all the features that the Charge 5 has. The only new thing is that there is a color screen and there is a new watch design but this "upgrade" is pointless unless you really, really need a color screen.
The 5 also two new sensors the ECG and EDA and now the 5 is only $130. I can't really see a reason to get the 4.
To get 6 days of battery life with normal use, do we have to charge it to 100% or 99% is enough?
I have been getting 2.5 days after charging it to 99%.
I also read it can make a big difference going from 99 to 100% (and in fact it takes longer) so I'd say wait for 100%
Thanks for a good review, very comprehensive.
Hi there. Nothing about payment feature and it's actually confusing. Pin code needs to be used. If transactions are small, say public transport travelling. I personally found inconvenient to use pin code.
ok review, but i am missing a bit of skeptisim/analysis toward the "health"-measurements like sleep-tracking, rest-heartrate.
... or at least a comparision with e.g. Garmin side-by side
Using this for my pixel 4XL. For the free sleep track, free blood oxygen level. Time. And notifications. Win win
Thanks for the review, very helpful
I'm going through my fourth one😂. They only last about two months and then the battery dies
I have used the HR inspire and the versa 3, both lasted a little over a year and literally DIED right after. I have gotten accustomed to wearing trackers, I want a replacement but I am really scared to purchase yet another fitbit device
does it count calories burned during activity?
Does it store your last workout on the watch? I have a Charge HR 2 and it annoys me after a run that if you don't look at your stats quickly they time out and you need your app to look at them. Thanks
unfortunately no music storage. that would've made this the perfect fitness tracker
It's a fitness tracker!!!
There has never been one with music storage...ever.
@@Kayzef2003 hahaha maybe do your research first
Informative video; with the annoying bursts of loud music between segments, and the beat heavy music while the presenter is trying to talk about the device, weren't included.
Hello! One quick question. Would you need to pay premium to be able to perform a ECG measure?
I used ECG without premium
I agree with those who say that a subscription to get some information is ridiculous.
Can this be used to track blood glucose levels? or help monitor diabetes?
I have a Apple Watch 6th generation but my mom got the fit bit charge 5 today and I wanted to do my research and see if it has any cool things that I don’t know about
how well does it calculate distance when on the treadmill? ive found the charge 4 tends to shorten my distance on the treadmill. also are we still able to disable "zones"?
All fitness trackers have a calibration mechanism with the treadmill. Usually after you finish your exercise, will ask you to enter some data from treadmill.
Can I control the music player on my phone using the watch? At least the play-pause, next-prev, and the volume up and down features?
❤ my bf got me this for Valentine’s Day and I love it ive been needing something to keep up with my progress and health ❤
So after 2 yrs of usage with subscription it will cost same as Garmin venu 2.. which one shud I choose ? Why?
Garmin Venu 2
Hi , thank you for your tutorial video of the Fitbit 5. I have just one question , I have the Fitbit 4, if I switch to the Fitbit charger 5, will I lose all my data history from my phone if I switch ?
I don't think so. I have fitbit charge 2 and 3,now using 4, all data still on server never missed.
You will not lose your data if you switch fitbits as long as the new fitbit is hooked up to the same account your old one was hooked up to.
I can see my parent’s house in this video. It was filmed at the sunset reservoir in SF 😊
I have a charge 3. Has fit bit fixed the issue with counting steps while driving?
I monthly rotate (2,3 and 4) under sock above ankle for accurate steps. Use it for steps only.
Apple 8 on my wrist.
I can’t even get 2 days and I barely use it. I just got it so I’m hoping it will get better. Did that happen for you?
Hope it does not have the same band issue for the charge 4 had mine for a year and the frame got broken and call for support was told it was out of warranty
Geat review! Thanks!
I was all in and ready to purchase, then I saw they locked more features behind a Subscription service.
How many charges dose the battery last for ..Pls
Where are you buying it for $180? It seems to be $269 everywhere I look, that's kind of a big difference..
Does it allow you to take SpO2 measurements at any time you want? I believe the Fitbit Luxe only took SpO2 measurements when sleeping..
Same as the Luxe it’s only during sleep, not spot.
@@LexySavvides Oh didn't expect that. I guess I will skip fitbit. Is it the same for fitbit watches as well?
@@DK-ox7ze as far as I’m aware all the Fitbits only measure spo2 during rest/sleep. The sense and versa watches have a spo2 face but I’m fairly sure that shows your nightly reading only.
@@LexySavvides That's wierd. Do you know of any other fitness band/watch that has sleep tracking as good as the Fitbits?
@@DK-ox7ze whoop is fantastic at sleep tracking, but the monthly subscription is $30 Usd.
Don't forget to mention that the altimeter has been removed from the Charge 5. So no more height data...
No home button also.
The FitBit Charge5 Will Not Work if you're on Night Shift. I bought one around launch, HRV, Daily Readiness, and stress management ONLY show when I am on day shift. I have been asking fitbit for months now to add it, but their customer service bites.
Is it a big enough jump to upgrade ur fitbit charge 4
I have a charge 3
Is it worth it if i buy the 5 by the end pf 2022 ???
Great review but can anyone tell me how many minutes power you'd get on a GPS enabled run say an ultra marathon pleasem
I wish she clarified if the subscript is a requirement after the free trail period. I imagine it is. So many Amazon 1 star reviews keep talking about a mandatory $80 membership for their new features. Is that true?
It is not required to have the subscription after the trial is up
Do you like this better than the Samsung watch 4?
Google,
Please add “find my fitbit” feature.
A year later, both the price and the subscription were lower. Looking at the comments below, people are comparing apples to oranges. Tracking vs. Smart Watch are different enough in detail. After a year of release, updates, and fixes, you can find the pros and cons of each model's strengths and weaknesses on the internet. It depends on what is most important to you. Smart Watch is better in replacing the phone, but they can't track health like a tracker. So far, Fitbit Charge 5 is still the best in Sleep tracking and if sleep is essential for you.
I have the Charge 4, but one day it just stopped working! It kept freezing, it wouldn't save any of my data, and it stopped connecting to my phone. I didn't have it for the long, but just never got around to sending it back? I'm v/ hesitant ab buying another FitBit as I don't want to waste the money again. Did anybody else have that problem?
Hey! I have a question. Is the fitbit charge 5 waterproof? I don't mean in rain - say for an hour long swim? Could I wear my charge 5 without it being damaged?
It is waterproof. But you might as well watch the video one more time.
I just wish you could pause the step counter. I'm getting sick of it counting steps. I had over 2500 steps in an hour sitting at my desk.