Fitbit Charge 6 is the latest addition in the Google wearables division bringing improved health tracking and even deeper integration with Google apps like YouTube Music, Google Pay and Google Maps. Charge 6 features a 1.04-inch color AMOLED display with Always-On Display (AOD) functionality. The tracker features an aluminum, glass and resin build with a haptic side button for controls.
Heart rate tracking seems to be the Charge
6’s forte thanks to an updated optical sensor paired with new electrical
sensors and machine learning algorithms developed by Google. Charge 6 should
offer “60% more accurate” heart rate results than its predecessor. You’ll also
be able to pair the tracker to exercise machines and get real-time heart rate
data during your workouts.
Charge 6 also tracks blood oxygen (SpO2)
levels and ECG for any atrial fibrillation on your heart rate rhythm. You can
get sleep, stress, skin temperature and breathing rate tracking. In terms of
exercise, Fitbit is offering 40+ exercise modes with support for VO2 max
readings. Charge 6 is also 5 ATM water-proof so you can go for swims and you
get built-in GPS and GLONASS tracking on the device.
Google also added support for YouTube
Music controls and Google Maps with turn-by-turn directions on the screen. The
NFC receiver also allows for Google Wallet payments. Battery life is rated at 7
days with normal use. Fitbit Charge 6 comes in Obsidian, Coral and Porcelain
colors. Pricing is set at US$ 160/€ 160/£ 140 and you can pre-order the band from
the official Fitbit website. The tracker is also listed as coming soon on
Fitbit India.