Google says under 1% of Charge 6 owners paid by wrist, so the Fitbit Edge has no NFC
If you use Google Wallet on your wrist, the $124 Charge 6 is the better buy, since the $179 Edge can't pay at all.
Fitbit Charge 6Price, Battery Life, Specs & Built-in GPS
On salePrice$159.95
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The Charge 6 is Fitbit's top tracker: a slim band with a color AMOLED screen, built-in GPS for runs and rides without your phone, and an ECG app that checks your heart rhythm for AFib. It can also show your live heart rate on compatible gym machines, give Google Maps directions and pay with Google Wallet. Google rates the battery at up to 7 days, and it costs $159.95 at the Google Store.
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Cost over 3 years
$159.95
Device price plus three years of subscription, where one applies.
Weight
30g
Grams on your wrist. Lower is lighter.
Battery life
~7 days
How long it lasts on its own, away from a charger.
Cost over 3 years
Fitbit AirGoogle Health Premium costs $9.99 a month. It is optional. Over 3 years that is $360.
A Gemini health coach, training plans that adjust as you go, and deeper sleep analysis. It is included if you already pay for Google AI Pro.
Amazfit Helio Strap$99.99
Garmin CirqaGarmin Connect+ costs $5.83 a month, billed $69.99 a year. It is optional. Over 3 years that is $210.
Daily AI suggestions built from your own data, coaching videos, live workout stats on your phone, and more detailed dashboards.
Whoop 5.0WHOOP One costs $16.58 a month, billed $199 a year. It is required. The band is not sold on its own. The membership is the purchase. Over 3 years that is $597.
Everything. The membership is how you get the band, and the app is the only place your data appears. Peak costs $239 a year and adds the stress and health monitors.
Weight
Battery life
DeviceSubscription
The tracker as worn, without a charger.
Battery life can vary based on usage, settings and firmware version.
If not this one
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Lasts longer: 14+ day battery, against up to 7 days here.
Quick answers
All FAQsQuick answers
How much does the Fitbit Charge 6 cost?
The Google Store lists the Charge 6 at $159.95, the same price Google opened pre-orders at on Sep 28, 2023.
Should I buy the Fitbit Charge 6?
No need to rush. Nothing about the price makes today the day to buy. It is $159.95 at Google Store, price checked Oct. 21, 2026. See the full answer on the Google Fitbit Charge 6
How long does the Fitbit Charge 6 battery last?
Google rates it at up to 7 days. Using the always-on display or blood oxygen tracking means charging more often.
Aug 25, 2021 · Announced
Fitbit announces the Charge 5
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From $99.99
Ongoing cost
Some products need a membership after you buy the hardware.
Heart rate
Continuous heart rate is the base for sleep, recovery and strain scores.
Ecg
Continuous heart rate is the base for sleep, recovery and strain scores.
No on-device ECG establishedAir uses optical sensing for irregular-rhythm notifications
Afib alerts
Continuous heart rate is the base for sleep, recovery and strain scores.
Irregular Rhythm Notifications supporteduses optical pulse data, not ECG
Gps
Continuous heart rate is the base for sleep, recovery and strain scores.
Connected GPS via phoneno on-device GPS listed
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Connectivity
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and other connections determine what the device can work with.
Charging
A proprietary cable is one more thing to lose; a case or puck changes the routine.
Included USB-C charging cable0–100% in about 90 minutes; about one day of battery from 5 minutes
Blood oxygen
Continuous heart rate is the base for sleep, recovery and strain scores.
Yes, red and infrared sensorsovernight SpO2 estimates
Skin temperature
Continuous heart rate is the base for sleep, recovery and strain scores.
Sleep staging
Continuous heart rate is the base for sleep, recovery and strain scores.
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Frequently asked questions
Questions about Fitbit Charge 6
Top questions
How much does the Fitbit Charge 6 cost?
The Google Store lists the Charge 6 at $159.95, the same price Google opened pre-orders at on Sep 28, 2023.
Should I buy the Fitbit Charge 6?
No need to rush. Nothing about the price makes today the day to buy. It is $159.95 at Google Store, price checked Oct. 21, 2026. See the full answer on the Google Fitbit Charge 6
How long does the Fitbit Charge 6 battery last?
Google rates it at up to 7 days. Using the always-on display or blood oxygen tracking means charging more often.
How long does the Charge 6 take to charge?
About two hours from empty to full, with the charging cable that comes in the box.
Does the Fitbit Charge 6 have GPS?
Yes. It has built-in GPS, so it can show your pace and distance on a run or ride without your phone.
Is the Fitbit Charge 6 waterproof?
It is water resistant to 50 meters, rated 5 ATM, but Google says it is not waterproof. It is made for shallow water, not for water at high speed or high temperature.
Does the Fitbit Charge 6 need a subscription?
Some features need Google Health Premium, a paid membership, such as the Daily Readiness Score. The Charge 6 comes with 3 months of Premium.
Can the Fitbit Charge 6 check for AFib?
Yes. The ECG app checks your heart rhythm for atrial fibrillation, and irregular heart rhythm notifications watch for possible signs of AFib. The ECG app is only in select countries and is not meant for people under 22.
Can the Charge 6 show my heart rate on gym equipment?
Yes. It shares your live heart rate with compatible treadmills, ellipticals, rowers and exercise bikes that support the Bluetooth Heart Rate Profile.
Does the Charge 6 work with Google Maps and Google Wallet?
Yes. It shows turn-by-turn directions from Google Maps and pays with Google Wallet. Google apps on the tracker need your phone within Bluetooth range.
Can the Fitbit Charge 6 control music?
It controls YouTube Music from your wrist. That needs a paid YouTube Music Premium subscription and your phone within Bluetooth range.
How does the Fitbit Charge 6 track sleep?
It tracks how long you sleep and your time in light, deep and REM sleep, and gives you a Sleep Score each morning. A Smart Wake alarm vibrates to wake you in a good sleep stage.
What sizes does the Fitbit Charge 6 band come in?
Both sizes come in the box. Small fits wrists 5.1 to 6.7 inches around and large fits 6.7 to 8.3 inches.
What comes in the box with the Fitbit Charge 6?
The Charge 6 tracker, an Infinity band in small and large, and a charging cable.
Using it
Do I need a subscription?
A subscription is optional. The hardware works without one.
What does it cost?
It costs $159.95. That is the list price.
Does it have GPS?
Yes, it has its own GPS. It works without your phone.
Does it work with my phone?
Yes, it works with an iPhone or an Android phone.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 30g.
How does it connect?
It connects over Bluetooth.
Where do I wear it?
You wear it on your wrist.
Does it take an ECG?
Yes, it takes an ECG. It is a regulated feature, so availability varies by country.
Does it measure blood oxygen?
Yes, it measures your blood oxygen.
Does it track heart rate?
Yes, it tracks your heart rate.
Does it track HRV?
Yes, it tracks your HRV.
Does it track sleep stages?
Yes, it tracks your sleep stages.
Does it read skin temperature?
Yes, it reads your skin temperature.
Will it warn me about an irregular rhythm?
Yes, it warns you about an irregular rhythm.
Does it count steps?
Yes, it counts your steps.
Does it have a screen?
Yes, it has a screen.
Battery and charging
How fast does it charge?
It charges in 120 minutes, to 100%. That is wired, with a fast charger.
Water
Can it get wet (shower, pool, swimming)?
Yes, you can shower and swim in it. It is rated to 50m, and for snorkelling.
Price and models
Is there a newer one?
No. The Fitbit Charge 6 is the current model.
Returns and warranty
In the box
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