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Fitbit Charge 6 vs. Sense 2: The best fitness tracker or its deluxe sibling?


The Charge 6 costs half as much as the Sense 2 with most of the same tools — but each has its strengths and exclusives.

The Fitbit Charge 6 gives you heart rate algorithms stolen from the Pixel Watch, YouTube Music controls, Peloton connectivity, and a more comfortable design if you care about sleep tracking. CategoryFitbit Charge 6Fitbit Sense 2Display1.04-inch AMOLED (326 ppi); 450 nits brightness; Gorilla Glass1.58-inch AMOLED (300ppi); 1,000 nits brightness; Gorilla Glass 3MaterialsRecycled aluminum case; silicone band with aluminum buckleAluminum case; silicone band with aluminum buckleBattery life7 days; about 5–6 hours GPS6 days; about 5 hours continuous GPSCharge time2 hours (proprietary cable)2 hours (proprietary cable)Health sensorsHRM, SpO2, ECG, EDA, skin temperatureHRM, SpO2, ECG, cEDA, skin temperature, ambient light, accelerometer, vibration, NFCOther sensors and trackingAccelerometer, ambient light, GPS + GLONASS, vibration motorAccelerometer, altimeter, ambient light, GPS + GLONASS, gyroscope, microphone, speaker, vibration motorConnectivityBluetooth 5.0; NFC; HR broadcast on gym equipmentBluetooth 5.0; NFCTap-to-payGoogle WalletGoogle WalletMusic playbackYouTube Music only (w/ sub)NoneNavigationGoogle Maps (w/ connected phone)Google Maps (w/ connected phone)Sports modes4040Water resistanceUp to 50 metersUp to 50 metersDimensions1.52 x 0.73 x 0.46 inches1.50 x 1.50 x 0.45 inchesWeight30g 37.6g (Image credit: Michael Hicks / Android Central)As for Charge 6 exclusives, only the fitness tracker has a YouTube Music widget for controlling your playlists.

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