Top Fitbit Models Compared: An In-Depth Analysis
Fitbit, an American company known for producing activity monitoring devices, offers a range of models designed to cater to various fitness and health needs. Here's a roundup of some of the top Fitbit models for 2022, their key features, and approximate prices at release.
Fitbit Charge 5
The Fitbit Charge 5, released in September 2021, is the main flagship model for 2022. It boasts a colour AMOLED touchscreen, heart rate monitor, waterproof design, built-in GPS, an ECG sensor, and stress and sleep tracking capabilities. Additionally, it offers advanced health metrics such as skin temperature, oxygen levels, irregular heart rhythm alerts, and a 7-day battery life. The Fitbit Charge 5 retailed for around $179.95.
Fitbit Charge 4
The Fitbit Charge 4, released in April 2020, is a slightly older but still strong model. It features an OLED touchscreen, heart rate monitor, waterproof design, built-in GPS, NFC for payments, Spotify support, Active Zone Minutes, and a 7-day battery life. The Fitbit Charge 4 was priced similarly to $150-$170.
Fitbit Charge 6
The Fitbit Charge 6, released after 2022, is a hybrid fitness tracker/smartwatch. It offers lightweight design, built-in GPS, advanced health metrics (heart rate, VO2 max, SpO2, heart rate variability, sleep, stress, ECG), Google apps (Maps, YouTube Music, Wallet), and Google Pay. Although it was not a 2022 release, it is worth mentioning due to its versatility and anticipated price drop by 2025.
Fitbit Luxe
The Fitbit Luxe, while not a 2022 release, is a slim, stylish tracker aimed at users wanting essential health monitoring. It features heart rate, sleep, distance, and calorie tracking. The Fitbit Luxe has a 6-day battery life and comes with a 6-month Fitbit Premium included. It retails at a mid-range price, around $150.
Fitbit Inspire 2
The Fitbit Inspire 2, with its slim, streamlined design and monochrome display, is best for those seeking long battery life, with a 10-day battery life. It allows users to count their steps and track their heart and breathing rate during exercise. However, it lacks some smartwatch features available on other Fitbit models, such as call and text notification capabilities, and its small display may be difficult for some users to navigate. The Fitbit Inspire 2 costs $99.95.
Fitbit Ace 3
The Fitbit Ace 3 is best for kids, offering a range of features designed to encourage children to engage in physical activities.
Fitbit Sense
The Fitbit Sense is best for heart health tracking, offering advanced health and fitness features such as an EDA scan app, skin temperature sensor, and electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor.
Fitbit Versa 3
The Fitbit Versa 3 is best for smart features, offering a range of apps, music storage, and call and text notification capabilities.
In summary, Fitbits are wearable devices that people wear on their wrists to track their daily steps and exercise achievements. Depending on the specific model, a person may also use it for tracking sleeping patterns, monitoring heart rate, keeping track of the level of oxygen in their blood, GPS tracking during exercise, storing and listening to music, receiving call and text notifications, paying for items when out and about. Fitbits motivate people by measuring their progress towards their health and fitness goals.
[1] Fitbit Charge 5
[2] Fitbit Charge 6
[3] Fitbit Luxe
[4] Fitbit Charge 6 price drop
- The Fitbit Charge 5 includes predictive health metrics such as skin temperature and oxygen levels, making it a suitable device for monitoring overall health beyond just fitness.
- The Fitbit Luxe, although not a 2022 release, offers essential health monitoring features like heart rate tracking, making it an option for individuals managing conditions like depression and bipolar.
- Wearables like the Fitbit Versa 3 not only help track fitness but also provide smart features, allowing users to get notifications for calls and texts, making them ideal gadgets for daily use.
- By 2025, the Fitbit Charge 6, a hybrid fitness tracker/smartwatch, might experience a price drop, making it an affordable choice for individuals seeking a device with advanced health metrics and Google apps.
- The Fitbit Ace 3 is designed specifically for kids, with features aimed at promoting physical activities and encouraging a healthy, active lifestyle.
