Google Fitbit Charge 5 review: This tracker is just fit to be bought

Google-owned wearables company Fitbit has launched its latest fitness tracker in India – Fitbit Charge 5 – which features a bigger, coloured touchscreen with an alwayson display. Fitbit Charge 5 has a 1.04-inch screen, slightly bigger than the Charge 4’s 1-inch version. The OLED screen has good brightness levels, though touch responsiveness is a little disappointing. The screen feels too small, limiting the actions that can be performed.

There is no physical button either. Fitbit Charge 5 has an aluminium-glass body with a silicone band. The stainless-steel rails on the sides work as sensors. The tracker is lightweight and causes no discomfort. The device can be paired with a smartphone using the Fitbit app.

The fitness tracker displays step count, calories burned and active zone minutes on the home screen. It has a basic UI. One can swipe back and forth to scroll through settings, daily statistics and other health features. Heart rate and blood oxygen levels can also be monitored.


Fitbit Charge 5 offers sleep tracking and gives a quality of sleep score. It can also be used to track menstrual cycles. Users can log cycles and record symptoms on the Fitbit app. It is water-resistant up to 50 metres.

Along with the ability to show notifications for calls and messages, the Fitbit Charge 5 also offers a quick reply feature. The device can easily last a week on a single charge. At Rs 14,999, the fitness tracker manages to stand out from the crowd.