Fitbit Charge 5 test: manage your stress from your wrist

With this Fitbit Charge 5, the manufacturer pushes the versatility of a connected bracelet a little further. The various features put in place by the manufacturer allow you to better monitor your daily activity. MeilleurMobile was able to test the smartphone and gives you its verdict.

Design: a much more refined profile for everyday life

The range of Charge at Fitbit first presented a profile oriented for athletes. With the Charge 5, the manufacturer is remedying this problem. The bracelet comes in the form of a fairly versatile product in its black color. This is largely inspired by a device from the Fitbit range: the Luxe.

The highlighted case presents a more rounded format giving the bracelet almost the appearance of a jewel. It should also be noted the absence of tactile buttons on the sides of the product. The bracelet also makes it possible to adapt to any type of wrist. For its part, the screen fits perfectly into the case for a high-quality user experience.

On the back of the sensor, you will also find Fitbit’s proprietary connector for recharging the device. There is also the ECD module and the AED. The set is certified to go in the shower or even during your swimming sessions. In short, you can bring it with you at any time without any problem.

Screen: color but above all versatility

With its connected bracelet, the manufacturer also wants to implement performance already available throughout the high-end segment. No more monochrome interfaces in favor of AMOLED. This technology allows the Charge 5’s screen to be 50% brighter compared to the previous model. However, the screen size is over an inch but does not take full advantage of the screen. We can notice the presence of some borders.

Among the features in place, the Always On mode allows you to display the time without ever activating your bracelet. Be careful, however, since this feature is very resource-intensive for your Fitbit Charge 5. The brightness adapts to your activity and when the desired information is displayed, the interface turns off immediately. In order to activate it, you just need to wiggle your wrist.

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Daily use: a bracelet designed for all situations

In our test, affected models were given a six-month trial for the Fitbit Premium subscription. Navigation is done via the use of the touchscreen interface. You can configure it for contactless payment, but not only that. The various sensors put in place make it possible to monitor your body’s indicators. The great strength of this Charge 5 is the addition of a new AED sensor to manage your stress.

To perform this operation, the bracelet has two contact points on the sides. You can place your index finger and thumb there while doing breathing exercises. The sensors in place are able to detect your perspiration. This will allow you to take some quiet time.

In terms of relationship with the smartphone, the Fitbit Charge 5 is able to receive notifications such as SMS, MMS or even messages on WhatsApp. However, it is no longer possible to control the Spotify application from your connected bracelet. Finally a last point to take into account: the application.

Fitbit app: premium version offers better tracking quality

The life of such a connected bracelet is also to be related to the application and the smartphone. To do this, you need to download the compatible Fitbit app from both the Play Store and the App Store. Here, it is mainly a question of tackling the ergonomics of the software on a daily basis.

This is uncluttered with an easy-to-read display. You need to enter important data such as a weight loss goal. Your heartbeat, the number of calories expended, the amount of water absorbed or the quality of your sleep. This allows you to quickly consult all the information available. Thanks to the Premium version, you even have a complete detail via a graph.

When it comes to real-time tracking of your heart rate, the app displays the measurements in real time, averaging. If your beats are racing, an alert is sent to your bracelet to try to make you aware of it. To have a summary of your day, you will have to go directly to the application.

However, despite these good basic provisions, the application also has a Premium version. At a rate of 8.99 euros per month, it offers you some additional features such as detailed sleep monitoring or sports sessions designed by professionals. Here again, the idea is to support you in the best possible way in weight loss but also in your daily life. With the purchase of the Fitbit Charge 5, the brand offers you 6 months of subscription for premium access.

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Autonomy: activate or not the Always on Display

The last important point to experience on this connected bracelet is its endurance. On its site, the manufacturer announces an autonomy of a full week. It appears that this information needs to be qualified depending on your type of use. As mentioned above, the Fitbit Charge 5 has an Always on mode for its touch interface. If this is very practical, it tends to drain the battery, shortening its life to three days.

Normally, the bracelet oscillates between 5 and 7 days, depending on your use and the frequency of your sports sessions. It is still comfortable for such an object. In the load section, you will have to wait two hours for the product to reach 100%.

Conclusion: what to remember from this Fitbit Charge 5?

With this new version of the connected bracelet, Fitbit wishes to support your daily life as well as possible. This starts with a quality design that fits into everyday life. Thanks to this, the Charge 5 can be placed on your wrist without the slightest problem. The interchangeable strap can adapt to your own style. Versatility is essential even in the services offered.

However, it is regrettable that all the services put forward for a successful experience are hidden in the Premium version of the application. At a rate of 8.99 euros per month, the software offers fairly complete functions. It is harmful to deprive its customers of measures relevant to such a high subscription. In terms of price, the Fitbit Charge 5 undergoes a slight increase to the price of 179 euros. An increase of around thirty euros compared to the previous model.

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