Fitbit Charge 6 review

The Charge 6 fits the brief of this list better than anything else we compared: it does almost everything a smartwatch does for health and exercise, in a band that weighs 30 grams. It tracks steps, distance, calories and Active Zone Minutes all day, scores sleep, and includes an ECG app that checks for signs of atrial fibrillation, along with SpO2 and skin temperature variation. Built-in GPS records pace and distance on runs without a phone, and the band can show your heart rate on compatible treadmills, ellipticals, rowers and bikes. Google adds Google Maps directions, Google Wallet payments and YouTube Music controls. The tradeoffs are mostly about Google's plans. The Daily Readiness Score and most guided workouts need Google Health Premium, and you need a Google Account to set it up. Google rates the battery at up to 7 days, less with the always-on display or SpO2 on. At $129.95 on sale, it is strong value for the feature set.

Who it is for

People who want a slim band with a screen that covers steps, sleep, heart rate and workouts without a full smartwatch.

Price

$129.95 on sale at the Google Store when checked, $159.95 regular.

Fitbit Charge 6 Tracker $129.95 $159.95
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

• 24/7 tracking of steps, distance, calories burned and Active Zone Minutes
• Built-in GPS for pace and distance without a phone
• ECG app for atrial fibrillation checks, plus SpO2 and skin temperature variation
• Real-time heart rate shown on compatible treadmills, rowers and exercise bikes
• Google Maps directions, Google Wallet and YouTube Music controls

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: The only tracker here with built-in GPS and a tap-to-pay wallet
• Strength: Water resistant to 50m
• Strength: Works with Android 11 or iOS 16.4 and newer
• Weakness: Daily Readiness Score needs a Google Health Premium plan
• Weakness: Up to 7 days of battery drops with the always-on display and SpO2 features
• Weakness: Requires a Google Account

Key facts

• Price: $129.95 on sale, $159.95 regular
• Display: Color touchscreen
• Battery: Up to 7 days
• GPS: Built in
• Water: Water resistant to 50m

Where it ranks

Fitbit Charge 6 is No. 1 in our Best Fitness Trackers verdict and No. 4 in Best Sleep Trackers.