Charge 5

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Charge 5

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What’s a brand you’ll never trust again and why?

I've had my Garmin Instinct 2 for about a year now. It's almost comical how much more data I get from my swims compared to the Fitbit Charge 5 I had. Fitbit basically had like duration and extrapolated number of laps from motion. That was it. It was also wrong on even that one metric more often than

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DarthWoo in r/AskReddit

July 2, 2025 1:31 AM

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Does anyone still love their fitbit?

I just replaced my Fitbit Charge 5 with a Charge 6. It's a data thing too for me. Ten years worth of step data and earned badges give me a strange sense of comfort. The product reliability was fine too. I feel like I did everything I could do to stay healthy. 🤞

baczyns in r/fitbit

July 15, 2025 8:57 AM

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Fitbit Inspire 3 vs Xiaomi Smart Band 9

I used Fitbit for 12 years, mostly the Charge line, and I've used Xiaomi Band 9 for 1 year. As a new user, ignore complaints by old users. People like me complaining about Fitbit, and Xiaomi people that were using Bands under 6 complaining about Xiaomi ... A lot of that is because stuff changes. Xia

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KotoDawn in r/FitnessTrackers

October 7, 2025 1:51 PM

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Why is my HRV so low?

Im glad you mentioned this as my Fitbit charge 5 is recorded my HRV between 20- 28. I recently purchased the Polo strap which is accurate for HRV and which other devices are bench marked against. On the polar app my HRV is consistently the 50's! My partner is in the 50's on his new Amazfit device an

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RevolutionaryLaw4140 in r/fitbit

April 26, 2026 8:44 AM

2

Small afib detecting watch?

I learned I had afib from Fitbit Charge 5 after several warnings and diagnostic work up. I bought an Apple 9 Watch which does ECGs to track afib. AN EP/cardiologist diagnosed afib from an ECG on my IPhone taken on Apple Watch 9. You need a device that takes ECGs that can be viewed by physician———sin

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WrongBoysenberry528 in r/AFIB

April 15, 2026 1:52 PM

2

Charge 5 replacement

When my Charge 5 died the exchange rate was bad. So I bought a Xiaomi Band 9, for 1/5th the price of the Charge 6. I was with Fitbit for 12 years and I'm glad I tried something else. My Fitbit's usually lasted 3 years / 3 typhoon seasons. So for the price difference I figured even if it only lasted

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KotoDawn in r/fitbit

March 30, 2026 6:11 PM

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Should I be eating the calories burned from walking?

I've used a Fitbit charge 5 that just died after 3 years. That specific model was notorious for faults, but for $100 to $160 you can get a low-end Fitbit charge 6/inspire3 or Garmin vivosmart 5 that'll work great. GarmIn's are less flashy but more reliable based on reviews. They are not as good for

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kalechipsaregood in r/CICO

May 13, 2025 11:36 AM

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Pixel Watch 2 HR Monitor Has Stopped Working

I gave up trying to make it work consistently and just ended up buying a Garmin. Google/Fitbit have screwed me over enough with devices that have just stopped functioning (RIP to my Charge 5), and the monthly cost to get the most out of my smart watches.

EclecticAdventures in r/PixelWatch

April 24, 2026 5:42 PM

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Fitness tracker for someone who doesnt want a fitness tracker

This is an old photo I made of some of the more bracelet style wristbands I've bought for my tracker. (I was price checking Japan vs USA Amazon, before visiting the USA. Gotta buy the stuff that costs less in the USA.) So regardless of whatever you might buy, make sure it has a removable strap, and

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KotoDawn in r/FitnessTrackers

March 24, 2026 10:24 AM

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Bip 6 steps way inaccurate

ngas r/amazfit Bip 6 steps way inaccurate Device Support ⌚️ I've had the Bip 6 for almost 2 weeks now. I have worn it dominant and non dominant. I have worn it next to and opposite a Fitbit Charge 5 I also own. Been through all suggested online (AND via the so far OUTSTANDING Amazfit CS!!). The step

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Organic_Sun_8306 in r/amazfit

September 5, 2025 4:03 PM

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