Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest
Full details →| Fitbit Charge | Fitbit Sense | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $120★ | $199 |
| Subscription | ℹ️ Optional — $79/yr | ℹ️ Optional — $79/yr |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 15g★ | 26g |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m |
| Battery | 7 days★ | 6 days |
| Always-on display | ❌ | ❌ |
| GPS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ❌ | ❌ |
| Platform | iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
| Tier | Fitness Tracker | Smartwatch |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Sep 28, 2023 | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Cycle advice | bad | bad |
| Deals advice | great★ | good |
| Next model | Fitbit Charge 7 (Expected 2026) | — |
Full ECG, electrodermal activity stress sensing, SpO2, and continuous heart rate in a tracker thinner than most smartwatches.
Google Maps navigation, Google Wallet NFC payments, and YouTube Music controls — more useful on-device apps than any previous Charge.
7 days of typical use, dropping to around 30 minutes per GPS workout session before needing a charge.
The EDA (electrodermal activity) sensor tracks physiological stress throughout the day — a feature absent from most competitors at this price.
Comes with Fitbit Premium for advanced sleep analysis, HRV trends, stress management scores, and personalised health insights.
Unlike Apple Watch or Galaxy Watch, Sense 2 pairs with any smartphone and runs 6 days before charging.
The right pick depends on what you optimize for.
$357 vs $436 over 3 years · no required subscription.
7 days vs 6 days battery.
6 sensors.
15g · no required subscription.
Anyone who wants serious health and fitness tracking without the bulk or cost of a full smartwatch. Works with both Android and iPhone, making it the most accessible Fitbit tracker in the lineup.
Full details →Health-conscious users on any platform who want continuous stress monitoring (EDA sensor), ECG, and Fitbit's deep wellness coaching — without paying Galaxy Watch or Apple Watch prices. Particularly strong for iPhone users who want serious health tracking at under $250.
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