Fitbit has launched its latest health and fitness tracker called the Charge 5 in Indian market. However, the official sale date is yet to be revealed. The wearable can detect stress, measure SpO2, heart-rate variability as well as skin temperature. It also provides a Daily Readiness score, Active Zone minutes, and up to seven days of battery life.
The Fitbit Charge 5 sports a rectangular dial with curved edges and a slightly slimmer body than the Fitbit Charge 4. The wearable bears a 1.04-inch AMOLED color touchscreen with Gorilla Glass 3 protection and Always-on Display (AOD) support. It comes with a metal case, Infinity bands, up to 50 meters of water resistance, and is offered in three color options.
The Fitbit Charge 5 has "multipurpose electrical sensors" that allow the ECG app to monitor a user's heart rhythm for atrial fibrillation (AFib) - a common heart condition affecting millions of people. The wearable even packs a skin temperature sensor as well as an SpO2 sensor. It also has an EDA (Electrodermal activity) sensor that detects the body's reaction to stress.
Apart from the health-related features, the Fitbit Charge 5 is also equipped with a GPS receiver for tracking outdoor activities. Further, in addition to several sports and activity modes, it provides pre-programmed High-Intensity Interval Training workout modes and features like Fitbit Pay. The wearable is claimed to last up to seven days, however, with continuous GPS on, it may drain within five hours.
As for the pricing and availability In India, the Fitbit Charge 5 carries a price-tag of Rs. 14,999 and is slated to go on sale later this year. However, the official sale date is yet to be announced. Fitbit will also provide six months of Premium membership for free.
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