This model is no longer sold new. It has been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 570.
Full details →| Garmin Forerunner 265 | Fitbit Charge | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $449 | $120★ |
| Subscription | ℹ️ Optional — $70/yr | ℹ️ Optional — $79/yr |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 47g | 15g★ |
| Water resistance | 5ATM | 50m |
| Battery | 13 days★ | 7 days |
| Always-on display | ❌ | ❌ |
| GPS | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ❌ | ❌ |
| Platform | iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
| Tier | Sports GPS | Fitness Tracker |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Mar 1, 2023 | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Cycle advice | superseded | bad |
| Deals advice | clearance | great |
| Next model | — | Fitbit Charge 7 (Expected 2026) |
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.
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 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.
Regular runners who race 5K to marathon distances and want accurate GPS and detailed training load management.
Full details →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.
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