Google unveiled its latest fitness bracelet today (25). Fitbit Charge 5 arrives with a very interesting set of sensors and features, but it will have to face fierce competition from Xiaomi Mi Band 6.
We can say that Fitbit Charge 5 is the alternative cousin to Xiaomi smart band. Although they compete in the same market segment, Google’s new wristband is more expensive and has more features.
In terms of design, the Fitbit Charge 5 is 10% thinner than its predecessor. Their bracelets were revised, now using Infinity Bands which, according to Google, will be more comfortable during physical activity.
Fitbit Charge 5 stands out for the presence of ECG
In fact, it is in the health features where the Fitbit Charge 5 stands out from its great rival, the Mi Band 6. The new Google bracelet supports the functionality ECG, which will allow users to perform an electrocardiogram directly on the wrist.
To do this, the user will only have to touch the metal structure of the Fitbit Charge 5 for 30 seconds. However, please note that this feature will not be available immediately once you purchase this fitness bracelet.
Other relief functions include measuring the stress levels of the user. There will also be the possibility of measuring the skin temperature which became quite fashionable with the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fitbit Charge 5 does not neglect other features that are very popular in smart wristbands. In fact, we have the usual heart rate sensor that will be able to measure the variation of the heartbeat and its levels at rest. Don’t forget the sensor SpO2 to measure oxygen levels in the blood,
Regarding sports, the Fitbit Charge 5 has a connection Gps GLONASS that will help you monitor your activities more accurately. To keep you motivated, the companion app will suggest some exercises based on your activities.
Please note that this bracelet can be used in swimming, taking into account its resistance to immersion up to 50 meters. It also has native support for high intensity exercise (HIIT).
Comes with AMOLED screen and always-on screen
All of the above-mentioned metrics can be viewed through its AMOLED display. 1.04 “inches. It will be protected by Gorilla Glass 3 for greater resistance to adversity.
With functionality Always-on display you are guaranteed that the most important information will always be visible on the Fitbit Charge 5 screen. However, it should be noted that this will affect the autonomy of the bracelet.
No always-on display and constant SpO2 monitoring, even 7 days of use continuous. Values ​​that slide for the 5 days of use if you have the GPS always active.
Fitbit Charge 5 is already in the pre-sale stage with a price of € 180. It is, in fact, a higher price and much more expensive than what Xiaomi Mi Band 6 asks for, which attests to its status. cousin.