Charge 5

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

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

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

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.

Fitbit Charge 5 does all of that (there is a newer one, dunno about that one) for free. There is a subscription of course but you don’t have to buy it to get the features you listed.

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

When my Charge 5 died the Charge 6 cost $300 due to the exchange rate. The price is better now. But the difference between my Xiaomi Band 9 and Fitbit Charge 5 is NOT worth over $150 to me. Especially since the Xiaomi exercise tracking screen is much better than tapping through various screens on th