However, I was in parks in New York City (not exactly a remote place), including ones where I had no issues with Fitbit GPS previously. If I was a regular runner, I imagine it would be even more frustrating.Īfter some investigating, I think the issue was due to an inconsistent GPS signal cutting in and out throughout the walks. Seeing the map in the app has become one of my favorite things about tracking those workouts and this isn’t an issue I had at all with my Versa 2, so it was disappointing that I couldn’t get this feature to work for me. But after four attempts at multiple local parks, I was still unable to make the map feature work. I also made sure that the app had permission to track my location on my phone, waited for the device to tell me it was connected before I started walking, and double-checked to make sure I always selected GPS tracking for my walks (and even brought my phone with me). I did some troubleshooting using guidelines on the Fitbit site and made sure my device was charged to at least 80%. That wasn’t the only issue I had with GPS tracking: During my walks, it tracked how far I went, but never showed me the map of my route, which the Fitbit app normally displays. During my walks, I also compared the step counts to those in my Apple Health app and they were always very close to each other. The number of steps was almost identical to previous readings, however. I did my usual loop in the park with GPS tracking turned on, but the Charge 5 measured about half a mile less compared to the previous readings with the Versa 2 on the exact same path. However, I did notice some differences when working with the GPS tracking outdoors.
I did the same cycling workouts that I usually do with my Versa 2 and noticed no major discrepancies in heart rate activity or other metrics, like calorie count or the amount of time I spent in different heart rate zones. When it came to heart rate tracking, the tracker was accurate here as well.
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I tested this by counting out 50 steps manually around my apartment to see how many the Fitbit would track. In terms of individual steps, the Charge 5 was mostly accurate. I used SELF’s criteria for fitness tracker testing and also compared the Charge 5’s readings to those already in my app from years of using my Versas. I’m not a runner, but I tested the GPS tracking on a few two-to-three-mile walks around the park near my apartment. I wore the tracker all day, including to bed and during workouts-mainly indoor cycling, yoga, and Pilates classes.
I essentially replaced my current Versa 2 with the Charge 5 for three weeks and went about my usual business. How I Testedīecause I’ve been a Versa (and, more recently, Versa 2) user for the past few years, I wanted to see how well the Charge 5 would compare to those smartwatches both in terms of the usual Fitbit tracking features and the added features designed to help the new model directly compete with smartwatches. The Charge 5 has all the bits of the Fitbit tracker and app that I’ve grown accustomed to-daily step count, sleep tracking, and heart rate zone information during workouts-in addition to some welcome hardware upgrades and less necessary (for me!) app features. So I was excited to put the Charge 5, which purports to have some smartwatch-like bells and whistles, to the test. Since then I’ve gravitated toward the Fitbit Versa line because I appreciate having a larger display and some smartwatch features, like text message notifications. They’ve also just generally given me a better understanding of how my body works and what it’s up to.Īnd I’ve specifically been a Fitbit user since about 2015, when I finally replaced my beloved Jawbone (RIP) for a Charge HR. Trackers have helped me keep tabs on my migraine triggers and learn to pace myself during intense workouts. I’ve been a fitness tracker person for many years now because I genuinely appreciate having a record of my activity and sleep from day to day.
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