Fitbit Charge 5 seeks to compete with smartwatches

The manufacturer is renewing its catalog with the Fitbit Charge 5. A high-performance connected bracelet multiplying the functions and is a little closer to connected watches. What to seduce a wider audience.

The American company joined the Google ecosystem a year ago but continues to release its products. After the Charge 4, the manufacturer has just unveiled the Fitbit Charge 5, a bracelet designed to offer more features to its user. These put in place by the manufacturer tend to be closer to connected watches but in a compact format. The bracelet has an AMOLED display and premium health tracking.

Fitbit Charge 5 incorporates AED scan for the first time

The product from Fitbit is once again focused on activity tracking with several elements for sport. Whether it’s the GPS, the heart rate sensor or even the SpO2 sensor. It offers you the possibility of monitoring about twenty different sports. As usual, the company makes its bracelet work in harmony with its mobile application. In terms of autonomy, the Fitbit Charge 5 promises a lifespan of 7 days. The product is priced at 179 euros and its release date is expected in the fall of this year.

In addition to its sporting aspect, the American company emphasizes the well-being aspect of its product. The presence of an AED scan measures the reactions of your nervous system at the skin level. This is a great first for the manufacturer. This would help you lower your general stress level. The problem being that to take full advantage of this Fitbit Charge 5, the American company advises you to subscribe to the Premium subscription. When you purchase the bracelet, this subscription is offered to you for six months. Then, the Premium plan is billed to you at the price of 8.99 euros per month.

Source: Fitbit