Is Fitbit Charge 6 the BEST Fitness Tracker?

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In this video I try to find out if the Fitbit Charge 6 is still the BEST Fitness Tracker!
0:00 Intro
0:28 Design
3:07 User Experience
3:52 Smart Functions
4:52 Activities/Exercise Modes
5:30 SpO2 Monitoring
6:21 Skin Temperature Sensor
6:42 HR Sensor Accuracy
9:58 Sleep Tracking
11:25 GPS Accuracy
12:48 Battery
14:25 Fitbit App Experience
16:40 Annoying Things!
18:47 Cool Features!
21:55 Verdict
Link to another premium fitness tracker WITHOUT a PAYWALL: • Is the Garmin Vivosmar...
Link to another fitness tracker with large colour display (and costs HALF the cost of Charge 6!): • Is Amazfit Bip 5 the U...
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  • @thewearableist
    @thewearableistАй бұрын

    Have you owned a Fitbit before? What are your thoughts on all those paywalls in the app? Let me know in the comments section below 👇🏻

  • @lhzsdgsfbvv

    @lhzsdgsfbvv

    18 күн бұрын

    Paywalls are stupid, and they break down all the time

  • @rohithvenkatesan509
    @rohithvenkatesan509Ай бұрын

    Great review. Could you comment on accuracy of step tracking of the charge 6 as well as miscounting steps in day to day activities while moving around the house. I tried the latest Samsung Galaxy Fit3 and found that aside from the range of sync issues in that watch it also terribly miscounted steps in day to day activities. Also is there any other budget fitness tracker you would recommend that is accurate esp with step tracking

  • @thewearableist

    @thewearableist

    Ай бұрын

    Hello 👋🏻 Almost all wearables will under or overestimate steps to an extent due to false hand movements and shorter movements around the house. In my experience the Charge 6 overestimated steps by around 300-500 steps compared to the Garmin Vivosmart 5 and Garmin Venu 2, both of which I wore at the same time as the Charge 6. With that said, I tried the Amazfit Bip 5 recently (almost half the price of Charge 6) but it underestimated steps by around 700-800 steps compared to the two Garmins. Overall the Charge 6 is not that far off and sufficiently reliable. Ultimately, the steps are only a rough estimate whichever wearable you buy, I wouldn't worry a lot about the steps accuracy. Hope that helps 😀

  • @rohithvenkatesan509

    @rohithvenkatesan509

    Ай бұрын

    It does, thanks ​@@thewearableist

  • @JetPanda
    @JetPanda20 күн бұрын

    Hi, How add wallet to charge 6, lemme know step by step and what's the button on the charge 6 charger USB cable?

  • @thewearableist

    @thewearableist

    20 күн бұрын

    Hello 👋🏻 thanks for watching! You can find all the info on using Googe Wallet on the Charge 6 here: support.google.com/fitbit/answer/14236521?hl=en#zippy=%2Cwhy-dont-i-see-the-google-wallet-tile%2Chow-do-i-set-up-contactless-payments You need to make sure your card is supported first, use this link to check: www.fitbit.com/global/us/technology/google-apps/banks Here are the steps once you've confirmed your card/bank is supported: To start, add at least 1 credit or debit card from a participating bank in the Fitbit app: -With your device nearby, from the Today tab in the Fitbit app, and tap the devices icon . -Tap your device, then tap the Google Wallet tile. -Follow the on-screen instructions to add a payment card. In some cases, your bank may require additional verification. -If you’re setting up contactless payments for the first time, you may be prompted to set a 4-digit PIN code for your device. Note that you also need passcode protection enabled for your phone. -After you add a card, follow the on-screen instructions to turn on notifications for your phone (if you haven’t already done so) to complete the setup. -You can add additional cards and choose which card to set as the default payment option on your device from the Google Wallet tile. Hope that helps 😀

  • @JetPanda

    @JetPanda

    20 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the info and what's the button on the charge 6 charger USB cable?

  • @thewearableist

    @thewearableist

    20 күн бұрын

    Hello. There isn't any button on the cable as far as I know and seen when I tested it. If you're referring to the golden pins, those are the magnetic charging pins that latch onto the Charge 6 when you charge it. The circular thing on the USB-A side is not a button, it just glows when the fitbit is charging. All I got was a standard USB-A to Magnetic charging cable. For info, this is the charging cable I got: www.fitbit.com/global/uk/products/accessories/charge6-charging-cable The circular thing on the USB-A side is not a button, just glows I think when you charge it. Hope that helps 😀

  • @mysticsspath5017
    @mysticsspath50179 күн бұрын

    Hi, Should i go for inspire 3 or charge 6 (I need a good sleep tracker) because charge 6 is double the price of inspire 3. Is it worth paying twice the amount for charge 6?

  • @thewearableist

    @thewearableist

    7 күн бұрын

    Hi. I've had a quick look at both Inspire 3 and Charge 6. If its sleep tracking you're mainly after rather than all the other bells and whistes like ECG, Google Maps etc., then it makes sense to go for the slightly cheaper Inspire 3 (both do sleep tracking). You can also answer a couple of questions on this link and let Fitbit recommend you a tracker: www.fitbit.com/global/uk/products/find-your-fit Although I haven't tested Inspire 3 on this channel, I've done a quick comparison against Charge 6, here are the main features you won't get with Inspire 3 (but available on Charge 6): In-built GPS, Google Wallet, ECG sensor, EDA app, KZread Music controls, Google Maps. So if the above features are not important to you then I'd agree with your decision on Inspire 3. Hope that helps 😀

  • @edword7195

    @edword7195

    6 күн бұрын

    I was looking for a good sleep tracker and was going to get the inspire 3 and made the mistake of getting the charge 6. Firstly the charge 6 has a bit uncomfortable strap that folds under not over like normal watch straps I replaced the strap after 4 days. The charge 6 has GPS that does not work. The youtube music control requires a youtube fee of 10 a month. The google maps is not full maps just telling you when to turn. 3 weeks ago with in an hour of buying I new I hade made the wrong choice. You could not try them on properly in the shop , When I tried it on and then went to use you tube and found have to pay I realised this was not so good,

  • @thewearableist

    @thewearableist

    5 күн бұрын

    Hi, thanks for watching! Yep, fully agree with you and these were exactly the annoying things for me too...the biggest one for me was the paywall in the Fitbit app. Having said that, it still did the fundamentals of fitness tracking (really) well. But yeah there are some cons to the Charge 6.

  • @FrankDirk-zq4db
    @FrankDirk-zq4dbАй бұрын

    Hi, I like this good review. Still, it shows still the appealing, friendly and easy to consume look and feel of the old application. Meanwhile Fitbit updated this to a rather unappealing, gray-green one with fat icons, messed up the easy usability of the sleep statistics, removed the possibility to change the recorded sport category, and some more strange design decisions. A pity as the app was before reeeeally good. Now many users are pretty annoyed and angry in the community. Would love to see Fitbit going back to the good design before.

  • @thewearableist

    @thewearableist

    Ай бұрын

    Hello! Yes I agree, the Fitbit app updated very recently after filming this to a colour scheme that isn't really intuitive unfortunately! Other apps like Garmin Connect have a much better UI.

  • @abdullaomar4958
    @abdullaomar495826 күн бұрын

    What about the battery life please?

  • @thewearableist

    @thewearableist

    26 күн бұрын

    Hi, thanks for watching! Skip to 12:50 for battery life test Hope that helps 😀

  • @arulkumaranp75
    @arulkumaranp75Ай бұрын

    What chest strap

  • @thewearableist

    @thewearableist

    Ай бұрын

    Hi 👋🏻 I use the Polar H10 chest strap which uses Electro-cardiogram (ECG) to gather HR data (instead of optical sensors like on the Charge 6 and most other wrist-based wearables). Polar H10 is one of the most accurate ones out there, used commonly by athletes and is often considered the gold standard for HR measurements. Link here: www.polar.com/uk-en/sensors/h10-heart-rate-sensor Hope that helps 😀

  • @mrsyndicate4837
    @mrsyndicate483718 күн бұрын

    Review samsung fit 3

  • @thewearableist

    @thewearableist

    18 күн бұрын

    Hello 👋🏻 thanks for watching Yeah the Fit 3 is on my list and coming up soon. Make sure you hit that Subscribe button so you don't miss the video when its out 😀

  • @lisasavage6527
    @lisasavage6527Ай бұрын

    I want is a Apple Watch SE

  • @thewearableist

    @thewearableist

    Ай бұрын

    The Apple Watch SE is on my list to review! Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss out on my full in-depth review :-)

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