All you need to KNOW BEFORE BUYING the Fitbit Charge 5!

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JSyntax

JSyntax

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@gretchenschuch1824
@gretchenschuch1824 2 жыл бұрын
This guy really cares that we get what we can out of this fit bit and I am thankful for this video
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 2 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed thank you for your kind words
@Daniela-2208
@Daniela-2208 Жыл бұрын
I love this watch. I’ve had no issues that some people have been complaining about. I opted out of getting an Apple Watch because I didn’t want the “smart features” and only the fitness & health benefits
@dathyr1
@dathyr1 2 жыл бұрын
Another reviewer gave a pretty good analysis of the GPS tracker with the Charge 5. He found in order for the GPS tracker to work properly during his runs, the wrist band has to be worn loose. By doing that though, the heart rate monitoring did not work. When he tightened the wrist band back up, the heart rate monitor worked great, but then the GPS stopped working. he could never find a wrist band setting to get both working at the same time. The reviewer talked to support about that, the problem was never solved. I dont have a fitbit charge 5, but it is on sale now and plan to get one. People say the Apple watch series 7 (400 dollars) is better, but I found out that you also need a 1000 dollar Iphone to make it work properly. Apple sucks far as not letting their devices not work with non-apple type devices. So their watch would not work with my android phones or PC laptops even though they both have bluetooth. thanks for your video and take care, learning allot about these devices.
@metamorphiccrystals8161
@metamorphiccrystals8161 3 жыл бұрын
Great review! I had battery issues the 1st few days and was about to return it. But I finally figured out what the issue is. It'll go to 99% rather fast when charging. Everyone naturally assumes it'll go up 1% in 5 mins to hit 100% and will take it off the charger. However, this isn't the case. It'll have to stay on the charger for close to 2 hours before it switches by 1% to 100%. Since then, its gone 5 + days. No issues. Happy camper. Thank goodness.
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 3 жыл бұрын
Wow that's odd! Glad it worked out
@Iwasonceanonionwithnolayers
@Iwasonceanonionwithnolayers 3 жыл бұрын
Ah, the stay in the car I'm just running in for a minute trick. 40 minutes later hauling a full cart over to the car.
@paolovaralda6797
@paolovaralda6797 3 жыл бұрын
Yep battery issues for me too at the First charge...then After the update i restarted the tracker and booom 7 days battery.The battery Is Great! And the tracker too!
@susanweber6861
@susanweber6861 2 жыл бұрын
Does it drop pairing often like the luxe?
@scoobydan1585
@scoobydan1585 2 жыл бұрын
Good point thanks
@WrenchingwithWoody
@WrenchingwithWoody 2 жыл бұрын
Checking out your other videos on this now, but I wanted to say I love this review. Thank you for all the effort and time you put into being thorough on this. Great job! I was hoping you would address the missing altimeter piece(maybe you did and I blinked). I'm on the charge 3 now and want a GPS watch to track obstacle course events where I can't have my phone on me, but the missing altimeter is the biggest hesitation I'm having, cause I love tracking stair sets through my everyday life. Hate the idea of having 2 watches for a "daily" tracker and an "event/exercise" tracker and it feels like the Sense is too bulky and awkward to be comfortable in an obstacle course race. If charge 5 didn't have the brighter display and aluminum case I'd just get a charge 4, but I do love the idea of being able to read the display more easily on a sunny day. Anyway, love the work you put into this video to be as comprehensive as possible! Thank you!!!
@sin0suke
@sin0suke Жыл бұрын
Thanks for an awesome review. I appreciate you explaining the features and how well they work/ how useful you find them/ how they stack up to competitors in the market. By far the best Charge 5 video I've seen.
@JSyntax
@JSyntax Жыл бұрын
thank you so much for your kind words
@thatswhatcheesehead
@thatswhatcheesehead 3 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your detailed review, best, most thorough review I've probably ever seen!
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@paulkline3011
@paulkline3011 Жыл бұрын
I bought this new today. 8/27/23 and it does have a Find Phone option. I'm looking at it right now. Also I always have my phone with me in my pocket so I have a weather app with me at all times so that doesn't bother me it's not on the fitbit.
@aap524
@aap524 Жыл бұрын
You can change out. Defective watches under warranty or if functions fail
@maxkrug2000
@maxkrug2000 Жыл бұрын
I think having a readiness score is actually bad because it guides one into thinking that he or she should not exercise on certain days. From my experience I can tell that my best workouts were on the days where I didn't want to go to the gym initially, was tired and so on but still went working out.
@aap524
@aap524 Жыл бұрын
How to correct time &date
@RobSomeone
@RobSomeone 3 жыл бұрын
Waiting for your channel to take off. Such great quality vids man.
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@mscargill1
@mscargill1 3 жыл бұрын
I agree. Your channel is one of the most interesting out there covering a much broader range of devices than many others, plus you always home in on the practical issues. Always great to follow what a young smart watch reviewing, gaming professional, pc building, skate boarding as well as app building star is doing! Please keep these reviews coming and your channel growing! Thank you.
@HarryBunnGRVOTV
@HarryBunnGRVOTV 3 жыл бұрын
I’m still using a charge 2 & love the completely passive nature, I really don’t want to interact with it so i like the lack of smart features. I’m impressed with the auto workout sensing & think perhaps it’s time for an upgrade. Thanks.
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@lvickers966
@lvickers966 3 жыл бұрын
I still have my charge 2 as Well! Definitely tempted to upgrade by the additional health tracking benefits.
@Daniela-2208
@Daniela-2208 Жыл бұрын
This is exactly why I switched out my galaxy watch 4 for this one. Also, I switched to iPhone and the galaxy watch 4 wasn’t compatible. How are you liking it?
@vinvenus4581
@vinvenus4581 3 жыл бұрын
I love that you bring up The Quantified Scientist! It's the best reviewer regarding testing the sensors of fitness trackers/smart watches. Your test is really good too. Also, you are a sympathetic person :-) Subscribed!
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@nikhilmutha76
@nikhilmutha76 Жыл бұрын
Nice review but would’ve been nice if you could share your experience regarding the functionality of the watch while swimming as only smart watches are doing well with swimming. Really not found a single health band where swimming tracking is upto the mark. Most bands screen just doesn’t operate nicely.
@1Tomrider
@1Tomrider Жыл бұрын
I've found GPS to be accurate pretty much to the inch, steps fine, calories too, heart rate inconsistent (which I don't use anyway), and the only nit I'd pick is that it's often slow to connect to GPS!
@lisawomyn21
@lisawomyn21 Жыл бұрын
My charge 5 does have a find your phone but it can’t find my iPhone. I even tried opening the Fitbit app to see if that helps. I’m right by the phone but no. I’ll research if I need more setup
@moslimislam5714
@moslimislam5714 3 жыл бұрын
Maaaaaan I love the time stamps so much
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah ty!
@The20jjquick
@The20jjquick 3 жыл бұрын
This is a very helpful review. I was looking at this watch and another brand. The premium subscription was something I don't want to commit to. Thanks for helping me make an informed decision!
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! :)
@donnachurch4603
@donnachurch4603 Жыл бұрын
Hi. I tap on hear trate and it tells me to open the fitbit mobile app, which is open. the phone says we're synced, but the info isn't goint to the phone. How do I get the charge 5 to talk to my android?
@IlanMuskat
@IlanMuskat 2 жыл бұрын
Great in-depth review, and particularly appreciate the deep Toronto content in the video. Thanks!
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Жыл бұрын
How do I get back to my original screen? I want the easiest possible screen to read.
@joseeduardotschen9186
@joseeduardotschen9186 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the honest review! I have had Fitbits since the Charge 1 up to the Ionic. Unfortunately I had a bike fall and haven’t been able to update to this Charge. Now using Garmin 245, where the sleep tracking is terrible and the app not very friendly. Can’t wait to get the C5 next month!
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 3 жыл бұрын
I'm really excited for you as well
@mariozamora9684
@mariozamora9684 3 жыл бұрын
There is a discount at the moment!
@RaleX89
@RaleX89 3 жыл бұрын
The thing is that this is a fitness band and not a smart watch. People tend to confuse this two. You need all those info get a smart watch. For me it’s moore than ok with the C5. Overall good review!!
@abdozagloul
@abdozagloul 2 жыл бұрын
Great video Could you please do a video about the devices you use for monitoring and treating the sleep apnoea I was diagnosed with sleep apnoea and it would help me alot
@AnneReutimann
@AnneReutimann Жыл бұрын
Great review, I had a 2HR for many years until the display went black. Purchased the Charge 5, which I really liked, only to have the band brake in less than a year. Purchased another charge 5, the problem I have with this one is that "Reminders to move" doesn't work. I have it set in my app, however the tracker doesn't remind me. The display on the app shows the description fainted. Do you have any idea as to why this may be? Thank you.
@curbsidetech
@curbsidetech 2 жыл бұрын
awesome review i loved my charge 4 then got versa 2 for larger color screen
@mmcinva
@mmcinva 2 жыл бұрын
My charge 5 died after less than 4 months. Lots of other charge 5 owners have had similar 'bricking' issues. You can find more info about this on other KZbin vids.
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 2 жыл бұрын
You're still under the warranty so you can get an exchange I have had no issues so far and it's been more than 4 months
@strangetml
@strangetml Жыл бұрын
there are other comments about the device died after 1x months / becomes problematic in other youtube videos. hmmm, something to watch out for
@ciachef32347
@ciachef32347 2 жыл бұрын
There was a 20 minute update yesterday. Everything wors much better.
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 2 жыл бұрын
Really? What's it have
@kaidenjones2696
@kaidenjones2696 2 жыл бұрын
@JSyntax I just got mine today. It has a find my phone feature. So mabey that was in the update.
@szczypiorek
@szczypiorek 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this review. I'm going to buy Fitbit Charge 5
@scottyg5403
@scottyg5403 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Excellent review! I just bought one a few days ago and I'm still checking it out. I use it mainly to track workouts because I do a lot of cross-training. Everything from weight training to martial arts to running and even calisthenics. I use this to replace the Samsung Galaxy Fit and it seems like the tracking on this one is a little more on point. Thanks for the review!
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 2 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear!
@jakerusty123
@jakerusty123 3 жыл бұрын
Does anyone have issues with the responsiveness of the screen when swiping? I feel like it’s very laggy. And I do miss the button
@kathyphelan2184
@kathyphelan2184 2 жыл бұрын
Great review. I just purchased the fitbit charge 5. The only problem I'm having is, I cannot get notifications for text messages.
@MrRando
@MrRando 2 жыл бұрын
has the heartrate been accurate? ive been looking to get one but it seems like a lot of people are having issues with the heartrate accuracy by as much as 20 bpm, which is a definite dealbreaker
@mikecartwrightbeach
@mikecartwrightbeach 3 жыл бұрын
Just ordered this since $50.00 off at Amazon today. But like you I NEED better info on the SP 02 Since my obstructive sleep Apnea converted to CENTRAL Sleep Apnea dice needing 5 major surgeries that have required my using extremely high dose Opioid Pain medication for what life is now left for me. This also required the new purchase of an ASV Ventilator instead of the vastly cheaper CPAP device. I’ve literally nearly died now countless times when falling asleep watching TV in a recliner to wake only thanks to my wife SCREAMING for me to wake up and then freaking out saying I am literally blue from not breathing. I formally rigged a Chinese SP 02 Finger monitoring device that DID have an alarm I could set to wake me but taping the damned thing to my finger all the time and the too weak beeping of the alarm if my O2 or pulse went through my alarms I set often failed anyway… scary stuff that BETTER tools need to be built for! Another NICE review especially for we who have major medical reasons for this search for device’s just to stay alive….
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@megatronking6064
@megatronking6064 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, would you be willing to share how your experience with wearable tracking of spO2 levels with different devices has been? Which ones you have tried seemed to work best for you, and which ones were quite useless in your opinion? Regards
@janarthanansubramanian5004
@janarthanansubramanian5004 Жыл бұрын
phenomenal review..... take a bow.....helped me take an informed decision of not buying charge 5..... Thank you.... I will probably move on to Garmin Venu 2 plus.... DO you have any idea on this gadget?
@JSyntax
@JSyntax Жыл бұрын
thank you for your kind words 👌
@george6252
@george6252 11 ай бұрын
There is a FIRMWARE UPDATE dated Dec 2023. This finally fixed connectivity issues with my Charge 5. I had previously gone back to my Charge 4 (very reliable). Ch 5 no longer mothballed. Prefer having a home button which Charge 6 went to.
@machinized
@machinized 3 жыл бұрын
Own it and it is great. Owned garmin and it is way worse then fitbit in data tracking. I dont actually like interacting with a band itself, but IMO phone app is good as well as web panel. It is just mind blowing how much fitbit is better in tracking than garmin - you wear it and forget it. It auto-detects everything without a problem. With garmin, even if you specify exact hours you go to sleep, it still will detect that you are sleeping when watching movie on a couch - fitbit only detect actual sleep.
@mary_mdo
@mary_mdo 2 жыл бұрын
I have have an Apple Watch and I’m so over it. Thanks for your review 😃
@SuperNova-py1ec
@SuperNova-py1ec 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve come from a charge 2 and I am currently enjoying the charge 5. I s ask not worried about smart features like calendar and weather. Interesting to hear about premium is not worth it. I may give the 6 month a go but good to know what to expect.
@dathyr1
@dathyr1 2 жыл бұрын
I do have a question for you. How good is the oxygen level monitoring on the Fitbit charge 5? I was initially going to get a finger type device, then found out about the fitbit products. thank you for any info. Added note: your cons at the end of the video may be nice to have, but they are not the most important to me. I have a laptop and a Motorola smartphone that tells me all those utilities, plus a much bigger display to see them on.
@Points-Guy
@Points-Guy Жыл бұрын
How's the band clip-on? I had fitbit 1 or 2, it would break every other month..
@monikarathbone3478
@monikarathbone3478 2 жыл бұрын
my charge 3 was doing fine for 2 years but is now failing in the heart sensor function - how long should you expect the charge 5 to last/perform accurately?
@ArthurSutherland
@ArthurSutherland Жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation!
@JSyntax
@JSyntax Жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@edcarpenter7706
@edcarpenter7706 Жыл бұрын
Can it be set up on a computer?
@hln1969
@hln1969 2 жыл бұрын
Is it constantly counting steps or do I have to tell it when I'm walking ?
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 2 жыл бұрын
It's always counting steps
@thisispw
@thisispw Жыл бұрын
It’s a fitness tracker, not a smart watch, but very good indeed. Battery life excellent, 7 days no problem, why would you want it on all the time? If you do, switch that on. Good review.
@kelliegbert2053
@kelliegbert2053 2 жыл бұрын
How do I get the premium off ? And what does the auto wake off mean , with a line through it?
@divyakollu8942
@divyakollu8942 2 жыл бұрын
I am getting active call notifications on my Fitbit charge 5 when I make an outgoing call ? Can you please help me to receive just an incoming call and also what’s app incoming calls.Please help me.
@sweetiepienumber1
@sweetiepienumber1 2 жыл бұрын
I must have missed the HR section. Looking to find for HR accuracy maybe more importantly consistency. Thank you for the video.
@WanderingNature
@WanderingNature Жыл бұрын
💜Awesome, and detailed review, thank you so much🌸💜
@qazwsx80
@qazwsx80 3 жыл бұрын
Im new to fitbit. Just bought the charge 5 today. I didnt realize there are no controls for music. Seems a bit crazy that a fitness device wouldnt have that. I hope that could possibly be added in a future update.
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 3 жыл бұрын
Forgot to mention that!
@Chippylala
@Chippylala 3 жыл бұрын
I thought there was controls for music. I think of its a notification on your phone (usually currently playing) and can pause/play that way
@RobertJory10
@RobertJory10 2 жыл бұрын
Good review but there is one very annoying thing with the charger. The cord is only 20 inches long from the magnetic connector to the USB plug which has to be plugged into a charger. Since it is so short you can only charge it in certain places like your kitchen counter. I can't charge it on my desk, night stand, side table, in bed, sitting in a chair or a couch, because the wall plugs are too far away or behind furniture. If the cord was 6 feet, I could charge it in most of those places.
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 2 жыл бұрын
I totally feel your pain
@billymarkwell1105
@billymarkwell1105 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you...........I've been searching for info on the premium feature and you gave me the info I needed to decide to purchase or not to purchase this tracker.........
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 2 жыл бұрын
Did u end up getting it?
@onlineservices2050
@onlineservices2050 2 жыл бұрын
Is the spo2 relative range tracking useful for you and do you think it’s useful for those with sleep apnea like me? I use an oral appliance and not a cpap or apap.
@MrGerrymagic
@MrGerrymagic 2 жыл бұрын
I had an O2 measurement at hospital of 100% and charge 5 said 97. It is not actually measured but the figure given is not too bad. It's the trend that is important
@mikafoxx2717
@mikafoxx2717 Жыл бұрын
@@MrGerrymagic I've heard that because of the S curve of oxygen saturation, anything above 95 is almost exactly the same, it's when it gets lower than that when you need it to work.
@simplifywme6152
@simplifywme6152 2 жыл бұрын
I have the 3 and I’m satisfied with it. Have thought of getting the 4 but nothing new. Waited for 5. And nope for sure. I don’t like when I have to change the accessories. I don’t want to have to buy new bands. Or can’t use my old charger. My 3 still does what I want it to do.
@slavbarbie
@slavbarbie 2 жыл бұрын
I bought mine recently and "find my phone" is available and also the clock face is different. I'm in EU, though.
@francesherman9083
@francesherman9083 2 жыл бұрын
Can you choose your type of exercises if you choose. How many inches is your band? It looks wider than my Lutz.
@ABUSHfan
@ABUSHfan 3 жыл бұрын
Solid review man. Lot of good information
@GuitarType01
@GuitarType01 Жыл бұрын
What features do you have access to without premium?
@wayneduthie5940
@wayneduthie5940 3 жыл бұрын
Great review, thank you. My biggest complaint is the lack of auto pause on exercises. I would have thought that was so basic it would be essential. Manual pausing while riding is a pain.
@Aylaman
@Aylaman 2 жыл бұрын
Which functions on the Charge 5 are not supported by the IPHONE? I need the ecg and heart rate reports to my phone
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 2 жыл бұрын
I think there are limited notification actions
@robg3545
@robg3545 3 жыл бұрын
Just wish you had an option to switch off the Charge. I work where you have to switch off bluetooth enabled items and cannot take my Charge 3. I like the small form factor and dont need too many bells and whistles, but this wont shut down on command.
@NicksStuff
@NicksStuff Жыл бұрын
You never made a video with the added features that were activated after the launch
@JSyntax
@JSyntax Жыл бұрын
my apologies! been busy but would like to as they made a good amount of software updates!
@Brandon-fp1vw
@Brandon-fp1vw 2 жыл бұрын
Fitbit does not read HR or track sleep if the optical sensor is in a heavily tattooed area. Unfortunately for myself I have both of my arms sleeved.
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 2 жыл бұрын
That's terrible! Damn
@seymore1532
@seymore1532 3 жыл бұрын
Great review, I have a Fitbit charge 3 and am overall happy with it except for one thing, the fact that the screen is impossible to read outside or in a bright indoor location, this is why I was thinking of upgrading to the charge 5, is the charge 5 screen easy to view outside? Btw I also use the weather on my charge 3 everyday so I'd really miss that too but would give it up to be able to read my screen outdoors. Is the sleep information the same on the charge 5 as the charge 3? Thanks
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 3 жыл бұрын
Yes outdoors it's no issue at all!
@dblandon01
@dblandon01 2 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking about upgrading my fitbit charge 3 because of the same reason, I even thought that It was because of programmed obsolescence, it so hard to read in medium light conditions
@jai3673
@jai3673 2 жыл бұрын
That is exactly what happened to my charge 3. Dim was so low. I couldn't read at all. I did have it for a couple years tho...but was a bit disappointed. I just ordered charge 5.
@windowshopper2374
@windowshopper2374 8 күн бұрын
Charge 5 vs Inspire 3?
@jad8174
@jad8174 2 жыл бұрын
Is this the cheapest fitbit I can get that actually shows distance , not steps, my friend has an older Alta
@gregphilipmusic
@gregphilipmusic 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Great review!
@csyd22
@csyd22 2 жыл бұрын
Hey man. Is been diagnosed with sleep apnea. Does this go away after losing weight
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 2 жыл бұрын
no unfortunately. I lost 30 lbs and still the same. Maybe slightly better.
@huntii
@huntii 2 жыл бұрын
Fitbit pay, according to their list of supported banks, doesn't list my bank. Is there still a way around to use Fitbit pay ?
@markdavidson9085
@markdavidson9085 2 жыл бұрын
If you're in the UK sign up for a Curve card/Account, check it out. That can be added to fitbit pay and is what I use on mine.
@suepooh2571
@suepooh2571 3 жыл бұрын
Best review on here! Thanks for sharing
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@trdi
@trdi 3 жыл бұрын
Does the smart alarm allow waking up later if you are in deep sleep phase? I think postponing waking up by 15 minutes max could be more useful.
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 3 жыл бұрын
No, it's time you set minus 30 minutes! Very simple.
@ciachef32347
@ciachef32347 2 жыл бұрын
Yes it does...
@richlaue
@richlaue 3 жыл бұрын
I have found on most of fitbit's the quick view, when raising my arm or rotation of wrist, so quick that I'm rarely able to see the akways on display. Therefore I find AOD being a useless option
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 3 жыл бұрын
Fair enough!
@singtay7738
@singtay7738 2 жыл бұрын
Always On Display - Can read the display at ALL times when it's on. That's why to me the AOD is essential (like JSyntax); I always consider battery life with AOD on. With AOD it's like wearing a regular watch - don't need to manipulate the wrist to see the watch/tracker face and don't have to worry about the display switching off before I can read the face.
@richlaue
@richlaue 2 жыл бұрын
@@singtay7738 I don't manipulate my wrist, I simply rotate and move the tracker where I can see the face. And of course the face lights up and without AOD.
@mikafoxx2717
@mikafoxx2717 Жыл бұрын
@@richlaue for me, it's when you're laying in bed and it won't turn on for you
@richlaue
@richlaue Жыл бұрын
@@mikafoxx2717 yup because you're arm, when the wrist rotates, is not horizontal, IE parallel with the earth
@lucynielson2386
@lucynielson2386 2 жыл бұрын
You mentioned a charge or subscription for the sleep data was that right ? Does that mean you don’t get to see the sleep data/ scale on you phone without subscription?
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 2 жыл бұрын
You still most of the data without a subscription of course!
@arnabbiswas7258
@arnabbiswas7258 2 жыл бұрын
Vivosmart5 review? Accuracy test please
@nathanbraga3179
@nathanbraga3179 3 жыл бұрын
Great review! Can you review the Galaxy Watch4? Compare it to the Fitbit Charge 5 maybe?
@megatronking1386
@megatronking1386 2 жыл бұрын
Have you ever tried an Amazfit wearable? I am divided between the Fitbits Inspire3/Charge 5 and Amazfit GTS 4 Mini. GTS 4 mini tracks SpO2 every 5 minutes, and displays the readings, but I don't know if its sufficiently accurate or not.
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 2 жыл бұрын
I'm a sucker for brand names and accuracy and reliability from Fitbit and Google
@mikafoxx2717
@mikafoxx2717 Жыл бұрын
TheQualifiedScientist on KZbin has done some scientific testing of various devices and amazfit scored among the worst for heart rate and sleep accuracy
@dga223
@dga223 2 жыл бұрын
Really good and thorough review.
@birdieh1716
@birdieh1716 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, can you tell me if the alarm and timer vibration is strong enough to be felt during sleep time? I had to return my Sense because the vibration was so soft that I often missed the alarm when I was asleep. I had no problems with the Versa and Versa 2 that I had before. I would switch to a Charge 5 if I know that the vibration for the alarm and timer is as good as that on the Versa. Thank you.
@MrGerrymagic
@MrGerrymagic 2 жыл бұрын
I detect the vibration every time whereas I could miss it on earlier models.
@edhdezC
@edhdezC 2 жыл бұрын
I was specifically interested in details about the GPS, was kind of disappointed the superficial mention (and makes me think what other people's say is right).
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 2 жыл бұрын
Had no issues! Not sure what else more I could say
@LA-bp3dp
@LA-bp3dp 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, I know the ECG wasn't available at the time but can someone share if that is usable only with premium or is that part of the basic health and fitness stats that are free with it?
@bossgobbler226
@bossgobbler226 2 жыл бұрын
I just got the Charge 5 with a premium package; the ecg dies not want to connect to the phone app. Very frustrating! the wrist band keeps telling me to check my phone.
@s.y926
@s.y926 2 жыл бұрын
ECG feature is free with the fitbit charge 5, you won't need premium to use it and see/download results. I love using it!
@spincube5734
@spincube5734 Жыл бұрын
Comprehensive review, thanx !!!!!
@JSyntax
@JSyntax Жыл бұрын
thank you!
@agnesyll
@agnesyll Жыл бұрын
I've never owned a fitness tracker or smartwatch before, so I'm a little confused. Does this show only your heart rate history? Or does it also give an alarm as an alert if your heart rate is too high/low? I'm hoping to find something that will warn me about my heart rate so I know I need to find a seat before I blackout. I'm an android phone user. A heart rate alarm is really the only feature I need at the moment.
@Juanjo191
@Juanjo191 2 жыл бұрын
That post workout display is available without the monthly fee?
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@hamzaharraz2287
@hamzaharraz2287 Жыл бұрын
Its an amazing tracker but 8 months after I got it, a metal sheet around the sensors fell off. It was an amazing tracker but its unfortunately not very durable
@JSyntax
@JSyntax Жыл бұрын
Warranty?
@JB-zj1ik
@JB-zj1ik 2 жыл бұрын
I mainly care about steps. Will it save the steps display if I chose steps for the different display options?
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 2 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@thequack5929
@thequack5929 2 жыл бұрын
You don’t want to tap the watch or rotate your wrist to see the time…?
@ryleighcampbell6722
@ryleighcampbell6722 3 жыл бұрын
Can’t download the weather app for the charge 5😩
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 3 жыл бұрын
Still not available?!
@karenmcculloch5292
@karenmcculloch5292 2 жыл бұрын
I have been in a different time zone and my charge 5 will not return to this time zone
@Rodz1874
@Rodz1874 2 жыл бұрын
Does this really monitor your blood glucose? I'm a type 2 diabetic. And I hate having to prick my fingers half a dozen times a day
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 2 жыл бұрын
No it doesn't
@Rodz1874
@Rodz1874 2 жыл бұрын
@@JSyntax and yet it says it does
@savoryseaweed495
@savoryseaweed495 2 жыл бұрын
Monitors blood oxygen level to see if your sexy
@kelvin-cf1rp
@kelvin-cf1rp 2 жыл бұрын
Do you need premium subscription to use the ECG function?
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 2 жыл бұрын
No!
@brucemoose926
@brucemoose926 2 жыл бұрын
Was the ECG stuff covered? Maybe I missed it. Wait, this review was from 2021. Maybe ECG wasn't a feature then.
@bloodrises3874
@bloodrises3874 2 жыл бұрын
for the watch I have no complains, its good reliable. App on the other hand... most of the features works great - food log for example sometimes get so buggy... right now its bugged for almost a month now and in the forums they just say we work on it ...
@timothyknudsen6351
@timothyknudsen6351 2 жыл бұрын
Try looking for an update for the app. Have an inspire at the moment looking for charge as Xmas gift. Have had a Fitbit n the app for years.
@tuannacarpo2399
@tuannacarpo2399 2 жыл бұрын
Do you have to pay to use the watch
@trackernyc8691
@trackernyc8691 3 жыл бұрын
I have two problems with my Charge 5 and I hope you can help. The step counting seems to be way off relative to my Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and other devices. It seems to give me 10% more steps over the course of the day (a reading of 11,000 steps instead of 10,000 on other devices). Second, I only get a sleep reading one out of three nights on average - it just shows no data. Do you have any idea how to fix these issues. Also, this is my second Charge 5 as I returned a previous one for these problems. Thanks for your help!
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 3 жыл бұрын
i think fitbit is like that! it has the best sleep tracking tho
@mackyjack3929
@mackyjack3929 2 жыл бұрын
I have the same problem the heart rate monitor was keep stopping when sleeping or exercising if this happens I will not record your sleep i returned it and got a replacement the second one was no better i would not recommend buying a charge 5 🥺
@harryettejohnson593
@harryettejohnson593 2 жыл бұрын
@@mackyjack3929 I
@harryettejohnson593
@harryettejohnson593 2 жыл бұрын
I have had the same problem and finally I got a big circle with an X in the middle. I've returned it twice and I keep getting the same results. I would not recommend it. I have had the 3 and the 4 and did not have these problems. I got this as a Christmas gift, so I haven't had it more than 3 months. I can return it again or get 50% off a new watch. I'm not happy because I've gotten about 2 weeks total from the product.
@mikafoxx2717
@mikafoxx2717 Жыл бұрын
Set sleep to sensitive - it's so it doesn't accidentally track movies or such as sleep accidentally. Fitbit also just likes to overcount steps.
@suecone2198
@suecone2198 3 жыл бұрын
Can you really swim with this? I have another fir it they is supposed to go in the water but when I do it dies!
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 3 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed
@ZeroLagGaming
@ZeroLagGaming 2 жыл бұрын
Im about to buy the Charge 5 and i dont wanna pay the Premium for the Detailed Sleep tracking, can i see on the Web browser or I still need premium to do it ?
@JSyntax
@JSyntax 2 жыл бұрын
You'll have access
@MrGerrymagic
@MrGerrymagic 2 жыл бұрын
Free for 6 months, then cancel.
@xHotCollectionx
@xHotCollectionx 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! Do you have a recommendation between the charge 5 and Garmin vivosmart 4? I’m looking for a fitness tracker to track sleeping and workouts.
@hafidmohadi8811
@hafidmohadi8811 2 жыл бұрын
F
@kian3275
@kian3275 2 жыл бұрын
Also interested in this
@THD360
@THD360 2 жыл бұрын
For Garmin, you must set sleep hours to be able to track sleeping. I like Fitbit is able to track sleeping automatically anytime.
@yannaminecraft
@yannaminecraft Жыл бұрын
Buying it next week. Cant wiat!!!
@debbiechapa6810
@debbiechapa6810 2 жыл бұрын
Great review, well done
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