This model is no longer sold new. It has been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 570.
Full details →| Fitbit Charge | Garmin Forerunner 265 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $120★ | $449 |
| Subscription | ℹ️ Optional — $79/yr | ℹ️ Optional — $70/yr |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 15g★ | 47g |
| Water resistance | 50m | 5ATM |
| Battery | 7 days | 13 days★ |
| Always-on display | ❌ | ❌ |
| GPS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ❌ | ❌ |
| Platform | iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
| Tier | Fitness Tracker | Sports GPS |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Sep 28, 2023 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Cycle advice | bad | superseded |
| Deals advice | great | clearance |
| 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.
L1+L5 multi-band GPS reduces position drift in urban canyons and dense forest.
Daily score combining HRV status, sleep, acute load, and recovery time.
Estimates finish time for 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and marathon based on current fitness.
The right pick depends on what you optimize for.
$357 vs $659 over 3 years · no required subscription.
13 days vs 7 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 →Regular runners who race 5K to marathon distances and want accurate GPS and detailed training load management.
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