However, Fitbit is still using a pin charger rather than the Inspire’s inductive one, so you might struggle to line it up (as I did). Battery life is still excellent as well, easily logging a week with normal use.

I didn’t experience any of the lag that plagued earlier devices, and swipes and taps felt downright snappy. Michael Simon/IDGĪ new Spotify app on the Charge 4 lets you control the songs playing on your phone.įitbit doesn’t officially divulge what kind of processor powers its smartwatches and trackers, but the Charge 4 feels noticeably faster than the Charge 3. Notifications, too, seem improved, with alerts opening and clearing instantly on my phone when the respective action is taken on my watch, a hit-or-miss affair on the Charge 3. Setup as always is a breeze, with my phone automatically recognizing the Charge 4 (like Apple does with AirPods) before I even opened the Fitbit app. The nicest option is the versatile graphite reflective woven band that you can only get on the SE edition (which also comes with a classic black band for an extra $20), but the lack of an exclusive partnership like the PH5 knitwear bands for the Versa is a bummer. Some new ones are available at the usual price points ($30 to $50), including several rosewood options to match the new case color. The band system is the same as well, so all of the Charge 3 straps work with the Charge 4. The OLED display and dark UI do an admirable job of hiding it, but it’s distractingly apparent when using one of the analog faces. The screen is essentially the same as it was on the Charge 3, meaning it has pretty thick bezels and a prominent Fitbit logo beneath the display.

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