Fitbit Charge 4 Review | 171 Data compared

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£130
  • Avg. price in US: ~$110
  • Form factor: wristband
  • Battery life: 7 days
  • Screen size: 1 inch

Fitbit Charge 4 review. Compare 171 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among fitness trackers and if it is worth buying.

8.0

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the fitness tracker's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best fitness trackers on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

7.7

Technical Score

20.0%

9.3

User score

Excellent
7.7

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the fitness tracker's technical performance, covering eight key areas: health tracking, sports features, connectivity, display, battery, smart features, design, and app support.

When it matters: When you want to compare fitness trackers based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

20.0%

9.1

Sports & Navigation

20.0%

4.1

Battery

18.0%

9.7

Health

18.0%

6.6

Display

8.0%

8.6

Smart Features

8.0%

9.7

App & Wellness

4.0%

7.9

Connectivity

4.0%

8.2

Design & Durability

Very good
9.3

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.

When it matters: When you want to know how a fitness tracker performs in daily use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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4.5
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4.4
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3.6
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3.7
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4.4
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(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

Exceptional
  • 7.5
    Swimming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    ATM rating

    24.0%

    4.0

    Open-water swim mode

    18.0%

    10

    Waterproof depth rating

    15.0%

    10

    GPS

    15.0%

    3.0

    Battery life

  • 6.2
    Kids

    Score components:

    30.0%

    3.0

    Battery life

    25.0%

    6.2

    Weight

    20.0%

    10

    ATM rating

    15.0%

    5.3

    Screen size

    10.0%

    9.8

    Price

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Verdict

The Fitbit Charge 4 is a lightweight, water-resistant fitness tracker (up to 50m) featuring a 1-inch monochrome OLED touchscreen, built-in GPS for phone-free activity tracking, and an altimeter for measuring floors climbed. Key characteristics include 24/7 heart rate monitoring, SpO2 sensors for blood oxygen tracking, and the Active Zone Minutes metric to optimize workout intensity. Main pros include its slim design, built-in GPS, Fitbit Pay for contactless payments, and a battery life of up to 7 days (though this drops to approximately 5 hours with continuous GPS use). Major cons include a basic grayscale display that can be difficult to read in direct sunlight, the lack of an always-on display, and no onboard music storage beyond basic Spotify playback controls.

Technical Specifications of Fitbit Charge 4

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the fitness tracker's technical performance, covering eight key areas: health tracking, sports features, connectivity, display, battery, smart features, design, and app support.

When it matters: When you want to compare fitness trackers based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

20.0%

9.1

Sports & Navigation

20.0%

4.1

Battery

18.0%

9.7

Health

18.0%

6.6

Display

8.0%

8.6

Smart Features

8.0%

9.7

App & Wellness

4.0%

7.9

Connectivity

4.0%

8.2

Design & Durability

7.7
Fitbit Charge 4 has a technical score of 7.69 points, which is higher than 73.7% of fitness trackers.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.

When it matters: When you want to know how a fitness tracker performs in daily use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.5
(47436)
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4.4
(3622)
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3.6
(307)
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3.7
(121)
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4.4
(22)

(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

9.3
Fitbit Charge 4 has a user score of 9.28 points, which is higher than 95.8% of fitness trackers.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.
When it matters: When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
10
Fitbit Charge 4 has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 60.1% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the fitness tracker's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a fitness tracker with a good balance between quality and price.

Score components:

60.0%

8.0

Overall score

40.0%

9.8

Price

8.6
Fitbit Charge 4 has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.6 points, which is higher than 78.4% of products in this category.
Heart rate monitor
What it is: Sensor that measures heart rate in real time.
When it matters: When you care about live heart-rate feedback during training or resting trends outside of workouts.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Fitbit Charge 4 supports heart rate monitoring. 40.2% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
Resting heart rate
What it is: Measures heart rate while resting.
When it matters: When deeper insight into sleep quality, recovery, or overall readiness matters more than raw numbers alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Fitbit Charge 4 supports Resting heart rate. 52% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
Tracks resting heart rate.
Fast/slow heart rate alerts
What it is: Alerts for heart rates that are too fast or too slow.
When it matters: When you want the tracker to warn you about unusual changes instead of only logging them.

Importance: LOW

yes
Fitbit Charge 4 supports high and low heart rate alerts. 66.8% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
High and low resting heart rate alerts.
Irregular heart rate alerts
What it is: Warns of irregular or abnormal heart rhythms.
When it matters: When you want the tracker to warn you about unusual changes instead of only logging them.

Importance: LOW

yes
Fitbit Charge 4 supports irregular heart rate alerts. 89% of fitness trackers support irregular heart rate alerts.
Irregular rhythm alerts.
Blood oxygen sensor
What it is: Sensor that measures blood oxygen saturation.
When it matters: When blood oxygen readings are part of the health picture you want from the device instead of relying on heart rate and step count alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Fitbit Charge 4 has a blood oxygen sensor. 74.4% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
Sleep oxygen monitoring.
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GPS
What it is: Satellite navigation capability for positioning and tracking.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want pace, distance, and route tracking without depending completely on your phone.

Importance: LOW

yes
Fitbit Charge 4 has GPS. 89.5% of fitness trackers have GPS.
Satellite systems supported
What it is: States which satellite navigation systems the device can use for positioning.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

GPS + GLONASS
Fitbit Charge 4 supports GPS + GLONASS satellite systems which is more versatile than that of 89.3% of fitness trackers and the same as that of 5.1% of fitness trackers.
Multi-GNSS support.
GNSS bands supported
What it is: Number and type of GNSS frequency bands supported.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

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Galileo support
What it is: Supports Galileo satellite system.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Fitbit Charge 4 does not support Galileo. 4.9% of fitness trackers support Galileo.
Acquires GPS faster
What it is: Shows whether the tracker includes features that help it lock onto satellite positioning more quickly at the start of an outdoor activity.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

yes
Fitbit Charge 4 supports faster GPS acquisition. 93.3% of fitness trackers support faster GPS acquisition.
Faster satellite lock claimed.
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Notifications
What it is: Delivers smartphone notifications on the watch.
When it matters: When getting calls, messages, and app alerts on your wrist saves you from checking your phone constantly.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Fitbit Charge 4 supports notifications. 27.5% of fitness trackers support notifications.
Vibrating alerts
What it is: Provides vibration-based notifications and alerts.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

yes
Fitbit Charge 4 supports vibration alerts. 16.3% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
Call control
What it is: Allows control of phone calls from the device.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

yes
Fitbit Charge 4 supports call controls. 59.4% of fitness trackers support call controls.
Accept/reject on the tracker; audio stays on the phone.
Call answering
What it is: Allows answering calls directly from the device.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

no
Fitbit Charge 4 does not support call answering. 1% of fitness trackers support call answering.
Calendar sync
What it is: Syncs calendar events with the connected device.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

yes
Fitbit Charge 4 supports calendar sync. 80.6% of fitness trackers support calendar sync.
Uses an agenda app for on-device event viewing.
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Activity reports
What it is: Generates summaries and insights from activity data.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

yes
Fitbit Charge 4 supports activity reports. 5.7% of fitness trackers support activity reports.
via Fitbit app
Goal setting
What it is: Allows setting personal fitness or activity goals.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

yes
Fitbit Charge 4 supports goal setting. 2.4% of fitness trackers support goal setting.
Achievements
What it is: Rewards progress and completed milestones.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

yes
Fitbit Charge 4 supports achievements. 24.3% of fitness trackers support achievements.
Includes milestone trophies.
Inactivity alerts
What it is: Alerts when the user has been inactive for too long.
When it matters: When account rules, app costs, exports, or software flexibility affect whether the ecosystem suits you long term.

Importance: LOW

yes
Fitbit Charge 4 supports inactivity alerts. 23.7% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
Move reminders supported.
Coaching
What it is: Provides guided training and workout advice.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

yes
Fitbit Charge 4 supports coaching. 67.5% of fitness trackers support coaching.
Via Fitbit Premium in the Fitbit app.
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Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth supported by the device.
When it matters: When wireless stability, pairing quality, and long-term phone compatibility matter more than Bluetooth being a simple checkbox.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5.0

4.0
Fitbit Charge 4 supports Bluetooth 4.0 which is newer than in 5.1% of fitness trackers and equal to that in 51.5% of fitness trackers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: States the maximum Bluetooth connection range supported under normal conditions.
When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

30 m
Fitbit Charge 4 offers a Bluetooth range of 30 m which is higher than that of 90.8% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 6.2% of fitness trackers.
NFC
What it is: Supports near-field communication for contactless features.
When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

yes
Fitbit Charge 4 has NFC. 90.5% of fitness trackers have NFC.
Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Connects to wireless internet networks.
When it matters: When the tracker should sync, update, or download data directly without always routing everything through the phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Fitbit Charge 4 does not support Wi-Fi. 1.8% of fitness trackers support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: Version of Wi-Fi standard supported.
When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

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Battery life
What it is: Total time the battery lasts on a full charge.
When it matters: When the tracker needs to last through travel, sleep tracking, long workouts, or several days between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >5 days

7 days
Fitbit Charge 4 offers a battery life of 7 days which is shorter than that of 53.5% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 22.8% of fitness trackers.
Shorter with GPS
Battery life with GPS on
What it is: Battery duration when GPS tracking is active.
When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=8 hours

5 h
Fitbit Charge 4 offers a GPS-on battery life of 5 h which is shorter than that of 60% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 33.3% of fitness trackers.
Battery life in training mode
What it is: Battery duration during active training sessions.
When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

5 h
Fitbit Charge 4 offers a training-mode battery life of 5 h which is shorter than that of 74.1% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 22.2% of fitness trackers.
Using built-in GPS.
Battery life in power-saving mode
What it is: Battery duration when using power-saving mode.
When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Battery capacity
What it is: Energy storage capacity of the battery.
When it matters: When you want rough battery context behind the runtime claim instead of trusting the advertised hours alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=100 mAh

71 mAh
Fitbit Charge 4 has a battery capacity of 71 mAh which is lower than that of 73.9% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 0.7% of fitness trackers.
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Display
What it is: Main interface showing information and metrics.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: LOW

yes
Fitbit Charge 4 has a display. 24.1% of fitness trackers have a display.
Built-in touch display.
Screen size
What it is: Physical size of the device’s display measured diagonally.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

1 inch
Fitbit Charge 4 has a screen size of 1 inch which is smaller than that of 51.1% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 2.1% of fitness trackers.
Display type
What it is: Technology used for the screen, such as AMOLED or LCD.
When it matters: When display technology affects contrast, color quality, power efficiency, or how premium the screen feels.

Importance: MEDIUM

PMOLED
Fitbit Charge 4 uses PMOLED display technology which is less advanced than that of 53.5% of fitness trackers and the same as that of 7.4% of fitness trackers.
Screen resolution
What it is: Total number of pixels displayed on the screen.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

100 x 160
Fitbit Charge 4 has a screen resolution of 100x160 which is higher than that of 67.6% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 0.6% of fitness trackers.
Pixel density
What it is: Number of pixels per inch determining screen sharpness.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=280 ppi

189 ppi
Fitbit Charge 4 has a pixel density of 189 ppi which is lower than that of 71.6% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 1% of fitness trackers.
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Form factor
What it is: Overall physical design and shape.
When it matters: When materials, shape, and build details affect comfort, durability, or how discreet the device feels.

Importance: LOW

wristband
Hybrid design
What it is: Combines analog and digital display elements.
When it matters: When materials, shape, and build details affect comfort, durability, or how discreet the device feels.

Importance: LOW

no
Fitbit Charge 4 does not support Hybrid design. 2.4% of fitness trackers support Hybrid design.
Designed for kids
What it is: Indicates whether the fitness tracker is explicitly designed for children, with child-focused sizing, branding, safety limits, or kid-oriented activity features.
When it matters: This matters when you want a tracker that is genuinely child-focused rather than just a smaller adult model.

Importance: LOW

no
Fitbit Charge 4 is not designed for kids. 2.4% of fitness trackers are designed for kids.
No child-specific positioning found.
Replaceable watch band
What it is: Ability to replace the wristband with other styles.
When it matters: When strap comfort, fit, or the ability to swap bands matters for sport, style, or replacement.

Importance: LOW

yes
Fitbit Charge 4 has a replaceable watch band. 24.4% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
Band width
What it is: Width of the strap where it connects to the watch.
When it matters: When strap comfort, fit, or the ability to swap bands matters for sport, style, or replacement.

Importance: LOW

22.7 mm
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Fitbit Charge 4 vs the average fitness tracker

  • Blood oxygen monitoring
    Fitbit Charge 4 has a blood oxygen sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 26% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
    Sleep oxygen monitoring.
    What it is: Sensor that measures blood oxygen saturation.
    When it matters: When blood oxygen readings are part of the health picture you want from the device instead of relying on heart rate and step count alone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Fitbit Charge 4 has a blood oxygen sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 26% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
  • Built-in GPS
    Fitbit Charge 4 has GPS, while the average fitness tracker does not. 11% of fitness trackers have GPS.
    What it is: Satellite navigation capability for positioning and tracking.
    When it matters: When you train outdoors and want pace, distance, and route tracking without depending completely on your phone.

    Importance: LOW

    Fitbit Charge 4 has GPS, while the average fitness tracker does not. 11% of fitness trackers have GPS.
  • Tracks HRV
    Fitbit Charge 4 supports HRV tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 9.1% of fitness trackers support HRV tracking.
    Sleep only.
    What it is: Tracks heart rate variability over time.
    When it matters: When recovery, stress, or readiness trends matter and you want more than just simple heart-rate readings.

    Importance: LOW

    Fitbit Charge 4 supports HRV tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 9.1% of fitness trackers support HRV tracking.
  • Measures VO2 max
    Fitbit Charge 4 supports VO2 max tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.5% of fitness trackers support VO2 max tracking.
    Cardio Fitness Score.
    What it is: Measures maximum oxygen uptake during exercise.
    When it matters: When deeper insight into sleep quality, recovery, or overall readiness matters more than raw numbers alone.

    Importance: LOW

    Fitbit Charge 4 supports VO2 max tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.5% of fitness trackers support VO2 max tracking.
  • Lower resting heart rate
    Fitbit Charge 4 supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
    Tracks resting heart rate.
    What it is: Measures heart rate while resting.
    When it matters: When deeper insight into sleep quality, recovery, or overall readiness matters more than raw numbers alone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Fitbit Charge 4 supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
  • Touchscreen
    Fitbit Charge 4 has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 43.8% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
    Supports swipe/touch gesture navigation.
    What it is: Ability of the display to recognize touch input.
    When it matters: When smooth touch response and quicker on-screen interaction matter during workouts or daily use.

    Importance: LOW

    Fitbit Charge 4 has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 43.8% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
  • Smart alarm
    Fitbit Charge 4 supports a smart alarm, while the average fitness tracker does not. 28.1% of fitness trackers support a smart alarm.
    Smart Wake added via firmware update 1.96.29.
    What it is: Alarm that adjusts wake-up time based on sleep cycle.
    When it matters: When you want more discreet or more context-aware alerts than a standard alarm gives you.

    Importance: LOW

    Fitbit Charge 4 supports a smart alarm, while the average fitness tracker does not. 28.1% of fitness trackers support a smart alarm.
  • Auto pause
    Fitbit Charge 4 supports auto pause, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.9% of fitness trackers support auto pause.
    Running only.
    What it is: Pauses activity tracking automatically when stopped.
    When it matters: When you want the tracker to capture more workouts and training details with less manual effort.

    Importance: LOW

    Fitbit Charge 4 supports auto pause, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.9% of fitness trackers support auto pause.
  • Blood oxygen monitoring
    Fitbit Charge 4 has a blood oxygen sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 26% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
  • Tracks HRV
    Fitbit Charge 4 supports HRV tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 9.1% of fitness trackers support HRV tracking.
  • Measures VO2 max
    Fitbit Charge 4 supports VO2 max tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.5% of fitness trackers support VO2 max tracking.
  • Lower resting heart rate
    Fitbit Charge 4 supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
  • Heart rate alerts
    Fitbit Charge 4 supports high and low heart rate alerts, while the average fitness tracker does not. 33.5% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
  • Tracks respiration rate
    Fitbit Charge 4 supports respiratory rate tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 13.2% of fitness trackers support respiratory rate tracking.
  • Built-in temperature sensor
    Fitbit Charge 4 has a temperature sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 10.2% of fitness trackers have a temperature sensor.
  • Irregular heart rate alerts
    Fitbit Charge 4 supports irregular heart rate alerts, while the average fitness tracker does not. 11.5% of fitness trackers support irregular heart rate alerts.
  • Tracks menstrual cycle
    Fitbit Charge 4 supports menstrual cycle tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.7% of fitness trackers support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • Tracks skin temperature
    Fitbit Charge 4 supports skin temperature tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 11.3% of fitness trackers support skin temperature tracking.
  • Period notifications
    Fitbit Charge 4 has period notifications, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32% of fitness trackers have period notifications.
  • Fertile window notifications
    Fitbit Charge 4 displays fertile window notifications, while the average fitness tracker does not. 24.4% of fitness trackers display fertile window notifications.
  • Ovulation prediction
    Fitbit Charge 4 predicts ovulation, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.4% of fitness trackers predict ovulation.
  • Cycle start prediction
    Fitbit Charge 4 predicts the start date, while the average fitness tracker does not. 42.2% of fitness trackers predict the start date.
  • Built-in GPS
    Fitbit Charge 4 has GPS, while the average fitness tracker does not. 11% of fitness trackers have GPS.
  • Auto pause
    Fitbit Charge 4 supports auto pause, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.9% of fitness trackers support auto pause.
  • Tracks elevation
    Fitbit Charge 4 supports elevation tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 27.2% of fitness trackers support elevation tracking.
  • Built-in barometer
    Fitbit Charge 4 has a barometer, while the average fitness tracker does not. 10.7% of fitness trackers have a barometer.
  • Built-in route tracker
    Fitbit Charge 4 supports route tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.8% of fitness trackers support route tracking.
  • Fast GPS lock
    Fitbit Charge 4 supports faster GPS acquisition, while the average fitness tracker does not. 7.1% of fitness trackers support faster GPS acquisition.
  • Broad satellite support
    Fitbit Charge 4 supports more satellite systems than the average fitness tracker (GPS + GLONASS vs no). The average fitness tracker supports no satellite systems.
  • Touchscreen
    Fitbit Charge 4 has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 43.8% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
  • Branded damage-resistant glass
    Fitbit Charge 4 uses branded damage-resistant glass, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.2% of fitness trackers use branded damage-resistant glass.
  • Ambient light sensor
    Fitbit Charge 4 has an ambient light sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 15.8% of fitness trackers have an ambient light sensor.
  • Durable display glass
    Fitbit Charge 4 uses more durable display glass than the average fitness tracker (Gorilla Glass 3 vs glass). The average fitness tracker uses glass display glass.
  • 20 m longer Bluetooth range
    Fitbit Charge 4 has a longer Bluetooth range than the average fitness tracker (30 m vs 10 m). The average fitness tracker offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
  • NFC
    Fitbit Charge 4 has NFC, while the average fitness tracker does not. 10.1% of fitness trackers have NFC.
  • Smart alarm
    Fitbit Charge 4 supports a smart alarm, while the average fitness tracker does not. 28.1% of fitness trackers support a smart alarm.
  • Passcode protection
    Fitbit Charge 4 supports passcode protection, while the average fitness tracker does not. 17.2% of fitness trackers support passcode protection.
  • Call control
    Fitbit Charge 4 supports call controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.9% of fitness trackers support call controls.
  • Calendar sync
    Fitbit Charge 4 supports calendar sync, while the average fitness tracker does not. 19.8% of fitness trackers support calendar sync.
  • Gesture control
    Fitbit Charge 4 supports gesture controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.8% of fitness trackers support gesture controls.
  • Coaching features
    Fitbit Charge 4 supports coaching, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32.8% of fitness trackers support coaching.
  • Tracks calorie intake
    Fitbit Charge 4 supports calorie intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.3% of fitness trackers support calorie intake tracking.
  • Water intake tracking
    Fitbit Charge 4 supports water intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 47% of fitness trackers support water intake tracking.
  • Tracks temperature
    Fitbit Charge 4 supports temperature tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 12.9% of fitness trackers support temperature tracking.
  • Points-based system
    Fitbit Charge 4 supports a points-based system, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.1% of fitness trackers support a points-based system.
  • 3 days shorter battery life
    Fitbit Charge 4 has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (7 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
    Shorter with GPS
  • 35.5% smaller battery capacity
    Fitbit Charge 4 has a lower battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (71 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.
  • 2 h shorter GPS battery life
    Fitbit Charge 4 has a lower battery life with GPS on than the average fitness tracker (5 h vs 7 h). The average fitness tracker has 7 h of battery life with GPS on.
  • 3.5 h shorter training-mode battery life
    Fitbit Charge 4 has a lower battery life in training mode than the average fitness tracker (5 h vs 8.5 h). The average fitness tracker has 8.5 h of battery life in training mode.
    Using built-in GPS.
  • Lower screen resolution
    Fitbit Charge 4 has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (100x160 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.
  • 23.5% lower pixel density
    Fitbit Charge 4 has a lower pixel density than the average fitness tracker (189 ppi vs 247 ppi). The average fitness tracker has a pixel density of 247 ppi.
  • 20% heavier
    Fitbit Charge 4 is heavier than the average fitness tracker (30 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
  • 1.5 mm thicker design
    Fitbit Charge 4 is thicker than the average fitness tracker (12.5 mm vs 11 mm). The average fitness tracker has a thickness of 11 mm.
  • 10 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Fitbit Charge 4 has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average fitness tracker (-10 °C vs 0 °C). The average fitness tracker supports a minimum operating temperature of 0 °C.
  • 3 days shorter battery life
    Fitbit Charge 4 has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (7 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
    Shorter with GPS
    What it is: Total time the battery lasts on a full charge.
    When it matters: When the tracker needs to last through travel, sleep tracking, long workouts, or several days between charges.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >5 days

    Fitbit Charge 4 has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (7 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.7 days vs 10 days
  • Lower screen resolution
    Fitbit Charge 4 has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (100x160 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.
    What it is: Total number of pixels displayed on the screen.
    When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Fitbit Charge 4 has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (100x160 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.100x160 vs 194x368
  • 35.5% smaller battery capacity
    Fitbit Charge 4 has a lower battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (71 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.
    What it is: Energy storage capacity of the battery.
    When it matters: When you want rough battery context behind the runtime claim instead of trusting the advertised hours alone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=100 mAh

    Fitbit Charge 4 has a lower battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (71 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.71 mAh vs 110 mAh
  • 2 h shorter GPS battery life
    Fitbit Charge 4 has a lower battery life with GPS on than the average fitness tracker (5 h vs 7 h). The average fitness tracker has 7 h of battery life with GPS on.
    What it is: Battery duration when GPS tracking is active.
    When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=8 hours

    Fitbit Charge 4 has a lower battery life with GPS on than the average fitness tracker (5 h vs 7 h). The average fitness tracker has 7 h of battery life with GPS on.5 h vs 7 h
  • 23.5% lower pixel density
    Fitbit Charge 4 has a lower pixel density than the average fitness tracker (189 ppi vs 247 ppi). The average fitness tracker has a pixel density of 247 ppi.
    What it is: Number of pixels per inch determining screen sharpness.
    When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=280 ppi

    Fitbit Charge 4 has a lower pixel density than the average fitness tracker (189 ppi vs 247 ppi). The average fitness tracker has a pixel density of 247 ppi.189 ppi vs 247 ppi
  • 20% heavier
    Fitbit Charge 4 is heavier than the average fitness tracker (30 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
    What it is: Weight of the device including strap.
    When it matters: When overall size, thickness, or weight affects comfort during all-day wear, sleep, or exercise.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <25 g

    Fitbit Charge 4 is heavier than the average fitness tracker (30 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.30 g vs 25 g
  • 3.5 h shorter training-mode battery life
    Fitbit Charge 4 has a lower battery life in training mode than the average fitness tracker (5 h vs 8.5 h). The average fitness tracker has 8.5 h of battery life in training mode.
    Using built-in GPS.
    What it is: Battery duration during active training sessions.
    When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

    Importance: LOW

    Fitbit Charge 4 has a lower battery life in training mode than the average fitness tracker (5 h vs 8.5 h). The average fitness tracker has 8.5 h of battery life in training mode.5 h vs 8.5 h
  • 85.7% more expensive
    Fitbit Charge 4 is more expensive than the average fitness tracker (£130 vs £70).
    Fitbit Charge 4 is more expensive than the average fitness tracker (£130 vs £70).£130 vs £70

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What customers like about Fitbit Charge 4?

  • Integrated GPS allows for tracking outdoor activities without carrying a smartphone
  • Best-in-class sleep tracking providing detailed insights into sleep stages and overall sleep score
  • Active Zone Minutes feature helps users track workout intensity and reach fitness goals
  • Contactless payments are supported across all models via Fitbit Pay
  • Slim, lightweight design makes it comfortable for all-day wear and sleeping
  • Excellent battery life of up to 7 days when not using GPS

What customers dislike about Fitbit Charge 4?

  • Grayscale/monochromatic display is considered dated and difficult to read in direct sunlight
  • Battery life drops significantly to approximately 5 hours when GPS is active
  • Lack of advanced smartwatch features such as a voice assistant or on-device music storage
  • Proprietary charging cable is required and is incompatible with other Fitbit models
  • Some long-term users reported durability issues with the strap clasp and screen after a year of use
  • Spotify controls require a Premium subscription and the phone to be nearby

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gadgetmatch.com
06/10/2020

Fitbit Charge 4 Review Summary The Fitbit Charge 4 serves as an excellent, personalized fitness companion that effectively guides users toward a healthier lifestyle through features like Active Zone Minutes and real-time heart rate alerts. The reviewer highlighted its seamless connection to the Fitbit app and the helpfulness of its automatic hourly move reminders, which encouraged...Read more

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wired.com
21/04/2020

The Fitbit Charge 4 is a highly effective, value-oriented fitness tracker that stands out primarily for its built-in GPS and exceptional battery life. The reviewer praises its 5-to-7-day battery life, which allows users to track daily activities and wear the device overnight without needing a nightly charge. Its advanced sleep-tracking software is highlighted as the best on the...Read more

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macworld.com
14/04/2020

Fitbit Charge 4 Review Summary The Fitbit Charge 4 is a top-tier, lightweight fitness tracker that prioritises health functionality over flashy aesthetics, making it a highly dependable option for fitness enthusiasts. On the positive side, it delivers top-notch health, sleep, and fitness tracking enhanced by a new "Active Zone Minutes" feature that gamifies and rewards heart-rate...Read more

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trustedreviews.com
15/04/2020

The Trusted Reviews evaluation of the Fitbit Charge 4 highlights it as a top-tier tracker, balancing features like built-in GPS, Active Zone Minutes, and expanded Fitbit Pay with a comfortable, familiar design. However, the review identifies limitations, including a lack of local music storage, only basic Spotify controls, and a dated monochrome screen with poor sunlight visibility.

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dcrainmaker.com
15/04/2020

The Fitbit Charge 4 is a highly competitive activity tracker that bridges the gap between basic fitness bands and expensive sports watches by introducing built-in GPS and Fitbit Pay contactless payments at a accessible sub-$150 price point. It retains the lightweight, discrete form factor of its predecessor while adding useful features like Sleep Mode, an Agenda app, and Active Zone...Read more

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garagegymreviews.com
20/11/2024

The Fitbit Charge 4 is a sleek, budget-friendly fitness tracker praised for its built-in GPS, which allows users to track outdoor routes without needing a smartphone. It tracks a wide array of health metrics, including 24/7 heart rate, SpO2 (oxygen saturation), sleep stages, and active zone minutes, which gamify intensity levels during workouts. Key technical additions include...Read more

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expertreviews.co.uk
01/12/2021

The Fitbit Charge 4 builds directly upon the design of its predecessor, introducing highly anticipated features like built-in GPS, Fitbit Pay, and Spotify playback controls, alongside its 50m water resistance for swim tracking. A major addition is the "Active Zone Minutes" metric, which enhances general fitness tracking by rewarding users based on the time spent in specific...Read more

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fitandwell.com
09/06/2021

The Fitbit Charge 4 is a comfortable, lightweight fitness tracker best suited for casual users and daily step-counting rather than hardcore athletic training. Released as an upgrade to the Charge 3, it introduces built-in GPS for mapping outdoor workouts without a phone and an "Active Zone Minutes" feature to track time spent in specific heart rate zones. The tracker excels at daily...Read more

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androidcentral.com
23/04/2021

Fitbit Charge 4 Review Summary The Fitbit Charge 4 is a highly effective, dedicated fitness tracker that prioritizes robust health logging over smartwatch gimmicks. Retaining the lightweight, comfortable, and swim-proof design of its predecessor, it introduces built-in GPS for phone-free workout tracking and standardizes Fitbit Pay across all models. It features an impressive...Read more

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cnet.com
12/02/2021

The Fitbit Charge 4 is a sleek, minimalistic fitness tracker that delivers robust activity and health features without the bulky form factor of a traditional smartwatch. A major upgrade for athletes is the inclusion of built-in GPS, which allows users to map outdoor runs, walks, and bike rides without carrying a phone. The tracker also introduces "Active Zone Minutes" alongside...Read more

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techgearlab.com
14/09/2020

The Fitbit Charge 4 earned one of the highest overall scores in testing by TechGearLab, proving to be a top-performing and highly user-friendly fitness tracker. It excels in core fitness metrics, delivering an incredibly accurate step counter that matched true counts almost perfectly, alongside a reliable distance estimator and decent stair-climbing tracking. Its extensive tracking...Read more

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techradar.com
28/09/2020

The TechRadar Fitbit Charge 4 review highlights this wearable as a highly capable evolution from its predecessor, keeping the same launch price while adding premium hardware upgrades. The standout improvement is built-in GPS tracking, which frees casual athletes from carrying a smartphone on outdoor runs, cycles, or swims. Other major feature additions include Fitbit Pay for NFC...Read more

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pocket-lint.com
13/04/2020

The Fitbit Charge 4 bridges the gap between simple fitness bands and advanced sports watches by introducing built-in GPS and NFC for Fitbit Pay. Its lightweight, slim, and water-resistant (up to 50m) design makes it highly comfortable for daily wear and sleep tracking. The user-friendly Fitbit app clearly displays comprehensive metrics like Sleep Scores and the new Active Zone...Read more

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wareable.com
15/04/2020

The Wareable review praises the Fitbit Charge 4 as a top-tier fitness tracker, highlighting key upgrades including built-in GPS for independent workout mapping, Active Zone Minutes, and superior sleep tracking. Pros include its comfortable, swim-proof design and improved, data-rich activity tracking, making it an excellent, feature-packed choice for active users. However, the review...Read more

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runningxpert.com
22/10/2021

The Fitbit Charge 4 is a highly advanced, lightweight activity tracker designed for individuals focused on health and lifestyle metrics. It is roughly half the size of a standard GPS watch, making it a sleek, functional accessory that features an easy setup process and a seven-day battery life when GPS is turned off. Notable upgrades from its predecessor include a built-in GPS that...Read more

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self.com
21/06/2021

The Fitbit Charge 4 is a lightweight, user-friendly fitness tracker that successfully bridges the gap between traditional trackers and smartwatches for a retail price of $149. It excels in health and activity tracking, offering robust features such as heart rate monitoring, sleep scoring, water resistance up to 50 meters, and a helpful "zone minutes" metric that alerts users when...Read more

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tomsguide.com
28/01/2021

Fitbit Charge 4 Review Summary The Fitbit Charge 4 is a highly capable, slim fitness tracker that stands out as a top choice for most users due to its built-in GPS and advanced health monitoring metrics. Released at $149.95, it maintains a lightweight, rectangular design with a grayscale OLED touchscreen and a touch-sensitive back button, similar to its predecessor, the Charge 3. A...Read more

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heise.de
11. Mai 2020

The Heise Online review highlights the Fitbit Charge 4 as a major upgrade featuring integrated GPS for standalone tracking and comprehensive health monitoring, including sleep tracking and Active Zone Minutes. Key benefits include Fitbit Pay and seven-day battery life for standard use, although the design shifts to plastic, reducing the premium feel. Conversely, active GPS usage...Read more

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chip.de
03/04/2021

The CHIP review, based on a practical test by FIT FOR FUN, highlights the Fitbit Charge 4 as a highly competent and versatile all-rounder in the fitness tracker market. A standout feature of this model is the integration of built-in GPS, which represents a major upgrade from its predecessor and allows users to track their outdoor workouts phone-free. The tracker excels by...Read more

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runningxpert.com
28/10/2021

However, the tracker has several notable limitations, particularly regarding battery performance and user interface controls during high-intensity training. While the device boasts a solid 7-day battery life under normal activity tracking, heavy GPS usage drains the power dramatically, depleting the battery fully after roughly 4 to 5 hours. Additionally, its side sensor button and...Read more

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haus.de
15/03/2022

Despite its excellent overall package, the reviewer notes a few notable drawbacks. The OLED touch display is described as slightly sluggish and turns off a bit too quickly, making it difficult to read at times. While the silicone strap provides good wearing comfort, a physical gap exists between the tracker housing and the band where dirt easily accumulates. Battery life lasts up to...Read more

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galaxus.de
26/05/2020

The Galaxus review identifies the Fitbit Charge 4 as a top-tier tracker for casual training, largely due to its built-in GPS for phone-free tracking and useful auto-pause functionality. Key benefits include a slim design, reliable sleep tracking, and NFC mobile payments, with GPS allowing for detailed pace mapping during short workouts. However, a major drawback is the rapid 30% per...Read more

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notebookcheck.com
16/06/2020

This review highlights the Fitbit Charge 4 as a highly capable daily fitness analyzer whose standout feature is its comprehensive evaluation of overall physical activity. It continuously tracks your steps, floors climbed, and calories burned, using its newly introduced Active Zone Minutes to gauge workout intensities based on personal biometrics. The tracker includes built-in GPS...Read more

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fitforfun.de
15/02/2021

The Fitbit Charge 4 is a highly functional fitness tracker that introduces built-in GPS, Spotify connectivity, and contactless payments via Fitbit Pay, all while maintaining a familiar design and a competitive price of around €150. Key performance advantages include its exceptional automatic exercise recognition, highly accurate heart-rate-based sleep tracking, and a SpO2 sensor...Read more

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computerbild.de
30/11/2020

The Fitbit Charge 4 is a tracking band tailored for outdoor athletes, scoring a "satisfactory" 2.5 rating from Computer Bild due to its built-in GPS sensor. This critical addition allows joggers and cyclists to accurately track routes, speeds, and distances without needing a connected smartphone. However, to accommodate the GPS signal and cut costs, Fitbit swapped the previous...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
03/07/2020

The Fitbit Charge 4 marks a significant upgrade in Fitbit's activity tracker lineup, primarily through the addition of integrated GPS, allowing users to track outdoor activities like running and cycling without needing their smartphone. Despite maintaining a design nearly identical to the Charge 3, it features a high-quality steel casing that is waterproof up to 50 metres, making it...Read more

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leclaireur.fnac.com
09/06/2020

The Fitbit Charge 4 review on LeEclaireur Fnac highlights it as a highly capable, entry-to-mid-level tracker designed for everyday users looking to stay motivated rather than hardcore athletes. The standout feature of this generation is the integration of an independent built-in GPS, which allows local route tracking and real-time pace data for outdoor activities like running,...Read more

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cnetfrance.fr
07/06/2020

The CNET France review of the Fitbit Charge 4 highlights the wearable as a highly competitive tracker that successfully balances premium sports features with an affordable price point. A major pro emphasized in the review is the addition of built-in GPS, allowing users to track outdoor runs and cycling routes accurately without needing a companion smartphone. The device also boasts...Read more

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smarthealth.live
29/04/2021

Fitbit Charge 4 Review Summary The Fitbit Charge 4 is a highly complete, premium activity tracker priced at 149 euros that targets users who prefer a dedicated fitness band over a complex smartwatch. A major highlight of this model is its new built-in GPS sensor, allowing users to accurately track real-time route positioning and average speed during outdoor runs or bike rides...Read more

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protegez-vous.ca
23/07/2020

Frédéric Perron’s review for Protégez-Vous identifies the Fitbit Charge 4 as a market leader, largely due to the integration of built-in GPS for independent route tracking and "Active Zone Minutes" for tracking heart rate intensity. The tracker offers a strong seven-day battery life for daily use, but activating the GPS significantly reduces this, lasting less than five hours....Read more

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notebookcheck.biz
25/07/2020

The Notebookcheck review of the Fitbit Charge 4 highlights the tracker as a strong daily activity companion, though it struggles to justify its €149 price tag when compared directly to the significantly cheaper €79 Huawei Band 4 Pro. A major pro of the Charge 4 is its addition of integrated GPS and a SpO2 sensor, building heavily upon the foundation of its predecessor. Furthermore,...Read more

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vonguru.fr
18/05/2020

The Fitbit Charge 4 is a lightweight and discreet fitness tracker that stands out as Fitbit's most accomplished sports band due to its new features and strong performance. The reviewer notes that it feels much lighter on the wrist than a smartwatch, making it incredibly comfortable to wear continuously, including overnight. Key strengths include the long-awaited integration of a...Read more

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montre-cardio-gps.fr
04/08/2020

The Montre Cardio GPS review highlights the Fitbit Charge 4 as a highly capable evolution of its predecessor, largely driven by the major addition of a built-in GPS. On the positive side (pros), the integrated GPS allows fitness enthusiasts to track outdoor workouts like running and cycling without needing a smartphone nearby. The review praises its solid standalone battery life,...Read more

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tomsguide.fr
23/06/2020

The Fitbit Charge 4 bridges the gap between basic fitness trackers and smartwatches by introducing a built-in, autonomous GPS, which allows users to accurately track outdoor workouts like running, cycling, or hiking without carrying a smartphone. Weighing only 28 grams, the device features a slim, lightweight design with a practical interchangeable strap system and a comfortable...Read more

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global.techradar.com
08/07/2021

The Fitbit Charge 4 retains a nearly identical slim, lightweight design and monochrome OLED touchscreen as its predecessor, but it introduces three major feature upgrades: integrated GPS, Spotify controls, and contactless payments via Fitbit Pay. Released at a launching price of €149.95, it tracks comprehensive daily health metrics like steps, distance, calories, and detailed sleep...Read more

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global.techradar.com
29/04/2020

The Fitbit Charge 4 marks a significant evolution over its predecessor by integrating a built-in GPS, allowing users to track outdoor runs, cycling, and swimming without carrying a smartphone. Retaining the exact same launch price as the Charge 3 (€149.00), this lightweight tracker measures 35.8mm x 22.7mm x 12.5mm and features an optical heart rate sensor that updates every second...Read more

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recensioniorologi.it
22/06/2020

The Fitbit Charge 4 is a highly efficient fitness tracker and smartwatch featuring a minimal, square-shaped design that measures 42mm in length and 12mm in thickness, making it versatile and comfortable for daily wear and workouts. Key technical upgrades over its predecessor include the integration of built-in GPS for precise distance and route tracking, Active Zone Minutes, a...Read more

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robadainformatici.it
28/10/2020

Fitbit Charge 4 Review Summary The Fitbit Charge 4 is a lightweight and comfortable mid-range smartband that stands out from competitors by packing premium features into a compact, ergonomically designed body. Its standout features include a high-quality 1.57-inch touch OLED display with automatic brightness, built-in GPS for phone-free tracking, an NFC module for contactless...Read more

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corriere.it
29/09/2020

The Fitbit Charge 4 review by Corriere della Sera highlights the integration of an independent GPS as a major advantage, allowing precise, standalone tracking for runners and cyclists. It also features universal Fitbit Pay for contactless payments and holds a market price of €149.99 for the standard version. Corriere della Sera Conversely, the review notes drawbacks, specifically...Read more

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tomshw.it
07/08/2020

The Fitbit Charge 4 is a lightweight and slim fitness tracker that bridges the gap between basic wearables and advanced sports watches by introducing integrated GPS, Spotify controls, and contactless payments via Fitbit Pay. Priced at €149.99, it offers 50-metre water resistance and tracks optical heart rate, sleep data, and a health metric called "Active Zone Minutes". Its...Read more

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macitynet.it
10/05/2020

The Fitbit Charge 4 maintains the exact same aesthetic design as its predecessor, the Charge 3, but introduces critical internal upgrades, most notably a built-in GPS that allows for accurate route tracking without needing a connected smartphone. It features a monochrome display optimized for high contrast and readability, though it shows some limitations under direct sunlight....Read more

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andreagaleazzi.com
04/05/2020

Fitbit Charge 4 Review Summary The Fitbit Charge 4 is essentially a replica of its predecessor, the Charge 3, but with the major addition of built-in GPS. This hardware upgrade allows for faster, highly accurate outdoor route tracking and precise workout statistics directly from the wrist without relying on a smartphone. The wearable is lightweight, waterproof up to 50 meters, and...Read more

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global.techradar.com
27/04/2020

The Fitbit Charge 4 bridges the gap between basic fitness trackers and premium sports watches by introducing highly requested upgrades like a built-in GPS, Fitbit Pay, and Spotify controls, all while maintaining the exact same €149.95 launch price as its predecessor. It features a lightweight, slim rectangular design that is comfortable enough for 24/7 wear and tracking. The tracker...Read more

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techgirl.nl
13/01/2021

The TechGirl review of the Fitbit Charge 4 highlights it as a highly useful wearable for tracking daily steps, health metrics, and overall fitness levels. The reviewer notes several prominent pros, including its sleek and lightweight design—especially the Special Edition variant which packages both a comfortable woven fabric strap and a standard plastic-style band. Key functional...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
20/06/2020

Based on the Notebookcheck review, the Fitbit Charge 4 serves as an informative day-to-day fitness monitor, though it faces stiff competition from more affordable alternatives like the Huawei Band 4 Pro. A major strength of the tracker lies in its comprehensive all-day health and fitness analysis. It introduces useful features such as built-in GPS, SpO2 tracking, and customized...Read more

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ct.nl
07/07/2020

The c't magazine review highlights the Fitbit Charge 4 (€150) as a surprisingly innovative fitness tracker released after Google's acquisition, moving beyond a simple reuse of old hardware parts. A major positive feature is the integration of a built-in GPS chip, which allows users to log location data during workouts without needing a smartphone nearby. Additional pros include an...Read more

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techtesters.eu
10/09/2020

The Techtesters review highlights the Fitbit Charge 4 as an exceptionally complete fitness tracker available at a reasonable price point (originally 149 euros, with a street price around 130 euros). The main upgrades over its predecessor are the addition of built-in GPS—allowing users to track outdoor routes without carrying a smartphone—and Fitbit Pay for contactless payments. On...Read more

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androidworld.nl
21/04/2020

The Androidworld Fitbit Charge 4 review highlights it as an excellent fitness tracker for everyday users looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle, retailing between €149.95 and €169.95. A major upgrade is the addition of built-in GPS, which delivers accurate route tracking and works alongside a precise heart rate monitor that performs on par with dedicated chest straps. The tracker...Read more

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deargoodmorning.com
15/04/2020

The review highlights a strong balance of pros and cons for this device. On the positive side, it offers a great price-to-quality ratio, an impressive battery life that lasts up to seven days with moderate GPS use, and water resistance suitable for showering or swimming. However, notable drawbacks include its lack of a vibrant color display like the Fitbit Versa 2, and the fact that...Read more

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iphoned.nl
15/04/2020

The iPhoned review highlights the Fitbit Charge 4 as an excellent, budget-friendly fitness tracker that bridges the gap toward becoming a legitimate smartwatch alternative. The primary upgrade is the inclusion of built-in GPS, allowing users to accurately track running or walking routes without carrying their iPhone. Additionally, the review praises the new "Active Zone Minutes"...Read more

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smarthealth.live
17/04/2020

The Fitbit Charge 4 review highlights a highly complete activity tracker priced at 149 euros. It is designed primarily for consumers who want advanced health features without the bulk or daily charging demands of a traditional smartwatch. On the positive side, the tracker features a built-in GPS sensor, allowing users to leave their smartphones at home while accurately mapping...Read more

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iculture.nl
20/04/2020

The Fitbit Charge 4 is highlighted as a significant upgrade over its predecessor, primarily due to the addition of built-in GPS, which allows users to track outdoor workouts like running or cycling without carrying a smartphone. This model introduces "Active Zone Minutes," a feature that tracks time spent in specific heart rate zones to help users meet weekly exercise goals. It...Read more

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