Fitbit's popular Charge sports bracelet series has recently ushered in the latest generation of Fitbit Charge 5. The interface part is equipped with an AMOLED full-color touch screen for the first time, and integrates all-weather heart rate tracking, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) and EDA. In the post-epidemic era, such as pressure sensing, various health detection systems that consumers value The changes show Fitbit's sincerity in designing sports smart bracelets.

Not only is the built-in technology or the appearance greatly optimized, but the charging system has also changed from the original clip-on charging to a magnetic charging hole that is more in line with today's needs, which completely improves the unstable charging process of the previous generation.

Fitbit Charge 5 sports bracelet details introduction and wear sharing

The biggest difference between the appearance of the Charge 5 and the previous generation of Charge 4 is that the screen has been upgraded to an AMOLED full-color screen. With the blessing of the full-color touch screen, the color matching of the interface design can be more lively, and the operation is more convenient. It is flexible, and a dynamic teaching interface is specially added this time, which will be shared with you in the subsequent introduction to technology.

The interface itself has a richer color scheme. The style of the main information interface of BU99901GUZ-WE2 is still based on simplicity, showing important information such as time and date through different colors. In addition, although the size of the mirror surface of the bracelet has not changed, and the scratch-resistant material is also maintained, including the use of more impact-resistant silver metal on the outer ring, or the more rounded corners, the texture of the Charge 5 is significantly improved compared to the previous generation. There is more than one grade, and there is already a scaled down version of the smart sports watch.

This time, the Charge 5 completely canceled the configuration of the induction buttons and changed it to a full-touch design. The two metal-like areas on the long sides are designed using the unique induction metal frame design of the Fitbit brand, which is the flagship introduced some time ago. The bezel of the watch model Fitbit Sense, the main function of this metal frame is to cooperate with EDA skin electric induction technology, using the sweat layer to detect the body's stress and health.

The heart rate sensing system on the back has also been updated simultaneously, and the sensing range is significantly wider than the previous generation, and not only is the center of the sensor added with metal to increase durability and anti-collision, but the outer layer is also added with mirror material to add texture.

The strap part is changed from the traditional buckle strap hole of the previous generation to the same silicone strap hole design as the flagship model Fitbit Sense, which is not only firm and compliant, but also easy to operate. More importantly, the wrist has almost no restraint. This design for the strap is indeed quite flattering.

Next, I will share the actual feeling of wearing it recently. The most impressive part of the Charge 5 is the sense of docility. Thanks to the newly designed strap, with silicone material with moderate softness and elasticity, as well as the unique lightness and friendly size of this series, the Charge 5 can be said to be more comprehensive than the previous Charge 4 for the comfort of sports today. Sexual upgrade.

The user experience part of the operation is relatively smooth, similar to the convex mirror screen, and the touch and sliding are also smoother than the previous generation, and I personally think that the biggest difference is the technology of the AMOLED full-color screen, saturation, The colorful information improves the recognition degree in the sun, and also makes the watch itself have a texture above the level. Although the technical level is still relatively simple, in terms of comfort and smoothness of use, it has almost reached the experience of smart watches such as Sense.

Next, enter the technology introduction and experience link, first of all, let's talk about the most important innovation project of this Charge 5 - the health function. The basic 24-hour uninterrupted heart rate still has the function of real-time viewing. In addition, sleep scores, calories, water intake and stress index can be directly viewed on the watch. Another part that I like very much is that the system will sort out a health data The overview of the scale is convenient for users to observe their physical and mental state in real time on the day.

In the past, the very convenient daily functions of the Charge series are also included in the Charge 5. The left swipe function can see the timer, alarm clock and sports mode, etc., which is more special in the notification item, not only can See the complete source and content of the message, and make a simple reply.

In terms of sports categories, the Charge 5 is equipped with more than 20 sports modes. As an ultimate sports-oriented bracelet, the sports preferred by urban sportsmen, from basic running, swimming, cycling to advanced yoga and the recently very popular sports. Indoor categories such as interval sports are almost covered.

Let me share with you the running interface that is most commonly used by most urban athletes as a reference. How to judge whether the exercise mode of a smart wearable device is complete can be seen at a glance by viewing the setting interface of the exercise. For the Charge 5 sports bracelet reviewed in this article, the details of the settings have reached the level of sports watches. Many sports bracelets do not have GPS systems. This series continues from the previous generation of Charge 4. So far, advanced running posture detection and interval notification have also been covered, especially the interval notification part itself is a function that Xiaobian has turned on. You can use the system to capture data statistics for a period of time to understand yourself. Whether the athletic performance declines or increases gradually.

The data that the running system can provide is also one of the aspects that runners attach great importance to. In the past, when I measured the Charge 4, the editor believed that compared with the mid-to-high-end smart watches at this level, the sports bracelet is limited by the system and hardware, which is indeed one of the obvious shortcomings. However, the Charge 5 has full color through AMOLED. The screen, as well as the way of up and down touch, presents a wealth of real-time data, and the operating experience will not lose to the first-line sports smart watches on the market.

The rich color matching and clear icon aids allow a light-oriented, small-screen sports bracelet to provide an operating experience that does not fall into the sports watch at all, which is the most impressive in the process of evaluating the Charge 5 sports bracelet. part.

After the exercise is over, press Finish, and the system will display the data accumulated by the Charge 5 sports bracelet during the exercise. In addition to the basic time, mileage and pace, it also covers calories and steps. In addition, there are also three types of heart rate performance at the health level, including the maximum heart rate in the interval, the maximum heart rate in the mileage, and the average heart rate, so that runners can not only use the standard of exercise intensity, but also pay attention to their own health performance.

Another core optimization of the Charge 5 sports bracelet is to incorporate the unique EDA skin-sensing function on the flagship Sense frame. Set as three minutes), get your own heart rate and stress and other health data.

Although the interface and screen size ratio are completely different, the functions and operations of skin electrokinesis are still familiar compared to the actual measurement process of Sense. Induction, and the importance of using this function regularly, and implement the teaching link with pictures and texts.

The difference compared with Sense is that due to the screen size, the metal frame equipped with EDA sensing technology is changed from directly covering the surface of Sense with one hand to pressing the length of the bracelet with the thumb and index finger of one hand. At the same time, during the period, the system will emit a voice to express the segment and gradually guide the user's breathing status. After three minutes, the EDA system will analyze the sweat on the finger and give the user's various health data reports.

After the galvanic skin induction is completed, the system will ask the user's subjective emotions during the process as one of the references for the data report, and then the Charge 5 sports bracelet will gradually display health data such as heart rate changes, which are especially updated items. One of them is to integrate the pressure index. In the process of repeatedly sliding up and down to view the data, the editor also found that due to the small screen of the Charge 5, the display area of each page is almost fully utilized. Let the process of sliding each page to view the information will not affect the user experience because of the slightly smaller screen.

The mobile payment part enriches the functions of daily life. In addition to binding Fitbit Pay with a credit card, it can also be linked with an all-in-one card. It is a pity that it is not linked to the EasyCard in the Greater Taipei area. I look forward to future support in this regard. more complete.

Another part of the Charge 5 sports bracelet that makes people feel the progress is that there are more contextual adjustments, such as sleep mode, DND do not disturb mode, and the design of the screen automatically adjusts the brightness according to the situation, which not only improves the user The operating experience also adds an insurance to the battery life. Although there is no design equipped with a power saving mode, the Charge 5 sports bracelet itself has a battery life of up to seven days. above-level ability.

Compared with most mid-to-high-end sports watches, the Charge 5 sports bracelet can be adjusted and the opening and closing functions are quite complete. Health items including heart rate and other health items have the flexibility to allow users to adjust the switch by themselves. More function switches The choice also allows users to better utilize the power of the Charge 5 sports bracelet itself in different usage scenarios.

Summarize

To sum up, Fitbit's recently launched Charge 5 sports bracelet has been significantly upgraded in all aspects, from more diverse and rich built-in technology to the arrival of AMOLED full-color screen, in terms of personal experience , it is indeed quite close to the feeling of using high-end smart watches such as Sense. At the same time, Charge 5 also maintains the light and easy-to-carry characteristics of sports bracelets. The matching has not increased with the optimization of technology, and it is still relatively affordable. , Personally think that in terms of CP performance, Charge 5 is definitely a highly competitive choice.

If you are looking for a smart wearable device that is light and convenient, does not have too much weight and burden to wear, and is less difficult to operate, or is a smart bracelet or watch that has only recently come into contact with the sports category, the Fitbit Charge 5 sports bracelet Equipped with basic and appropriate advanced functions, it may be very suitable as a close partner in your daily life and sports!