I've worn the Google Fitbit Charge 6 for 9 months — and it's on sale for under $160 during Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Is the Google Fitbit Charge 6 worth it? Here's my honest review.
Over the last few years, fitness trackers have become all the rage in the health and wellness space, thanks to the ultra-personalized biometric data they can provide. Fitness smartwatches have always intrigued me, but sticker shock — and, oftentimes, their bulky designs — have always scared me off. That's why when I came across the Google Fitbit Charge 6, I was intrigued. The health and fitness tracker has a sleek, minimal design, and thanks to Amazon's Big Spring Sale, it's on sale for $160 — far less expensive than many similar smartwatches. Could this health tracker help me stay motivated and reach my fitness goals? Would it teach me something new about my body? To read my full review of the Google Fitbit Charge 6 Advanced Health and Fitness Tracker with Built-in GPS, scroll below.
I tried the Google Fitbit Charge 6 — read my honest review.
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What is it?
The Google Fitbit Charge 6 is a wearable fitness tracker that tracks your heart rate, exercise and movements, thanks to its built-in GPS. This device is worn on your wrist like a regular watch and automatically keeps track of your daily physical activity. From daily step count to heart rate, calories burned, distance travelled and a sleep log, the watch can provide health data at a glance and give reminders to help you meet your goals.
The Google Fitbit Charge 6 also comes with a free app that provides more thorough data about your physical health and habits. The app tracks your route on bike rides or runs through a built-in GPS, provides sleep insights like how much REM sleep you got, and records how much time you spend engaging in heart-pumping activities.
Unlike many other fitness trackers, the Google Fitbit Charge 6 is quite small, so it's discreet and easier to blend in with my daily wardrobe. It’s also lightweight and can be worn comfortably 24/7. It’s even waterproof, so you can wear it in the shower or in the pool.
What I like about it
It's easy to set up: The first thing you need to do is charge your watch, which takes about an hour. While it charges, you can download the app onto your smartphone and create your profile. You’ll be asked to provide personal details like your height, weight and gender so the watch can better track you. When your watch is fully charged, all you need to do is put it on, and you’re all set. I can typically go 6-7 days before I need to charge the watch, so the battery life is awesome.
Intuitive user interface: I am not a tech-savvy person, so if I’m going to invest in a piece of tech, it’s got to be simple to use. I was pleasantly surprised by just how intuitive the watch and app are. The watch is perfect for at-a-glance data detailing your daily physical activity. Simply tap the screen and scroll down to see how many steps you’ve taken, how many calories you’ve burned and how far you’ve travelled that day. You can log an exercise on the watch or in the app by choosing from a menu of 40 exercises ranging from aerobics, golfing, CrossFit and dancing.
In-depth insight: The app provides insights into my health and habits that I would not know otherwise, like a stress management score based on your body’s signs of stress, insights into your sleep cycle, and heartbeats per minute. It presents the data in a way that is easily digestible and identifies trends in your habits so you know if you're making progress in reaching your goals.
Records activity automatically: My favourite feature of the Google Fitbit Charge 6 is that it records your activity automatically, so even if you forget to begin a workout on the device (which I often do), it still tracks it. The watch will vibrate and let you know when it detects that you’ve started an exercise like biking, running or walking. From there, you just click YES, and it logs your workout data.
Look and feel: One of the biggest factors that has stopped me from getting into fitness trackers is their physical appearance. I’m not a fan of the bulky metal frame and big watch face strapped to your wrist. I appreciate how small and subtle the Google Fitbit Charge 6 is, and because of its size, it’s so lightweight to the point that I forget that I'm wearing it. You can buy additional bands that can be swapped out, which is also a plus.
Room for improvement
The only thing that really irks me about this watch is the charger. It’s bulky and unlike any other charger I have, meaning if I misplace it (which I have been known to do) or it breaks, I have to order another one. If you misplace things often like I do, you might want to order a backup charger so you're never left with a dead Fitbit.
Google Fitbit Charge 6
$160$210Save $50
What other people say
⭐️ 4.2 stars
💬 6,800+ reviews
🏆 “Perfect for both beginners and fitness enthusiasts”
One user on Amazon said the Fitbit went “above and beyond expectations in terms of bio-feedback” and was particularly impressed by the detailed breakdown of their sleep cycle every night.
It's “perfect for both beginners and fitness enthusiasts,” wrote another shopper. “The Google Fitbit Charge 6 is an outstanding fitness tracker, offering accurate heart rate monitoring, advanced sleep tracking, and built-in GPS. With a sleek design, longer battery life, and enhanced health features, it provides everything needed for a comprehensive fitness journey.”
However, one user wrote that their touch screen stopped working after two years of use, while another commented that the Charge 6 was not different enough from that last model to warrant buying this new version.
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Do you need one?
If you’re looking for a user-friendly fitness tracker that will help you keep motivated and provide in-depth insights into your health and habits, the Google Fitbit Charge 6 will give you all that and more. It provides all the basic health metrics, automatically tracks activity, and sends reminders to move your body throughout the day. For more in-depth data, download the app to see things like your running route, your sleep cycle or your body’s stress management score.
In my experience, I think the Google Fitbit Charge 6 is worth it — especially at its Big Spring Sale deal price —especially if you don't love the look of bulky smartwatches. It's been a total game-changer for me and has helped me crush my fitness goals.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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