80
Adrienne So
Wired
“It’s attractive and simple and has all the features you need and none you don’t.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- On‑board GPS
- Attractive unobtrusive design
- Affordable price under $200
- Bright AMOLED touchscreen
- Comprehensive health sensor suite
- Dual GPS functionality
Points of Contention
- Requires Premium subscription
- Faster battery drain with always‑on
- Slow Swipe Input
- Missing Basic Wellness Tools
- Feature Gaps
- No music controls
Professional Reviews
4 reviews from 4 critics80
Yoona Wagener
Digital Trends
“Yes, this is one of the best fitness trackers from a brand specializing in fitness and wellness.”
80
Cat Ellis
TechRadar
“The Fitbit Charge 5 is a really comprehensive fitness tracker, and perhaps the best “true” fitness tracker we’ved tried so far.”
60
Jay Peters
The Verge
“Overall, it’s hard for me to recommend the Charge 5.”
