This model is no longer sold new. It has been replaced by the Fitbit Edge.
Full details →| Fitbit Charge | Google Pixel Watch | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $120★ | $399 |
| Subscription | ℹ️ Optional — $79/yr | ℹ️ Optional — $99/yr |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 15g★ | 31g |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m |
| Battery | 7 days★ | 1.25 days |
| Always-on display | ❌ | ✅★ |
| GPS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ❌ | ✅★ |
| Platform | iOS & Android | Android only |
| Tier | Fitness Tracker | Smartwatch |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Sep 28, 2023 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Cycle advice | superseded | good |
| Deals advice | clearance | good |
| Next model | — | — |
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.
Pixel Watch 5 can detect when your heart stops and automatically call emergency services — a safety feature not found on Galaxy Watch or Apple Watch.
Three months of Google Health Premium comes with the watch, alongside a Readiness Score, HRV analysis, and blood pressure pattern tracking.
Google's cleanest Wear OS implementation with fast updates, Gemini on the wrist, Google Maps, and Google Wallet built in.
The right pick depends on what you optimize for.
$357 vs $696 over 3 years.
7 days vs 1.25 days battery.
10 sensors.
15g.
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 →Pixel phone owners and Android users who want clean Wear OS integration, Google Health (formerly Fitbit) tracking, and safety-focused features. Ideal for fitness-focused users who prefer Google's approach over Samsung's more feature-packed ecosystem.
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