Fitbit Charge 5 vs Fitbit Inspire 2
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| FitbitCharge 5 | FitbitInspire 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | September 2021 | September 2020 |
| Display | ||
| Case sizes | 36.7 mm | 37 mm |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Always-on display | Yes | No |
| Display detail | 1.04-inch colour AMOLED touchscreen; optional always-on display | Greyscale PMOLED touchscreen; no always-on mode |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | – |
| Health and fitness | ||
| ECG | Yes | No |
| Blood oxygen | Yes | No |
| Skin temperature | Yes | No |
| Sleep apnoea alerts | No | No |
| High blood pressure alerts | No | No |
| Body composition | No | No |
| Fall detection | No | No |
| Crash detection | No | No |
| GPS | Single-band | None |
| Water resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Sensors | 3-axis accelerometer; built-in GPS receiver with GLONASS; optical heart-rate tracker; multipurpose electrical sensors for EDA Scan and ECG; ambient light sensor; vibration motor | 3-axis accelerometer; multipath optical heart-rate tracker; vibration motor |
| Health features | EDA Scan for electrodermal activity; ECG app and irregular heart rhythm notifications in supported regions; blood oxygen and skin-temperature trends through Fitbit health metrics; sleep tracking and high/low heart-rate alerts. Availability varies by region and some insights require Premium. | 24/7 heart-rate tracking, sleep stages and sleep score; menstrual-health tracking through the Fitbit app. |
| Fitness features | 20 exercise modes; built-in GPS; Active Zone Minutes; automatic exercise recognition; heart-rate and sleep tracking. | More than 20 exercise types; Active Zone Minutes; connected GPS uses a paired phone; automatic activity tracking. |
| Battery and connections | ||
| Battery life (maker's claim) | Up to 7 days | Up to 10 days |
| Mobile data option | No | No |
| Works with | iPhone and Android | iPhone and Android |
| Battery life detail | Up to 7 days; regular built-in GPS use reduces this to about 4 days. Actual battery life varies with settings and use. | Up to 10 days; actual battery life varies with use and settings. |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC; built-in GPS and GLONASS. Phone setup and sync use the Google Health app; current phone requirements are Android 11+ or iOS 16.4+. | Bluetooth 4.0; connected GPS through a compatible phone. Phone setup and sync use the Google Health app; current phone requirements are Android 11+ or iOS 16.4+. |
| Design | ||
| Software | Other | Other |
| Case materials | Anodized aluminium and surgical-grade stainless steel housing; silicone band. | Plastic housing and buckle; flexible elastomer band. |
| Size | 36.7 × 22.7 × 11.2 mm; 28 g (Wareable). | 37 × 16.8 × 12.9 mm; about 20 g with band. |
| Bands | Small band fits 140–180 mm wrists; large band fits 180–220 mm wrists. | Small band fits 140–180 mm wrists; large band fits 180–220 mm wrists; compatible with an optional accessory clip. |
| Colours | Black/Graphite; Lunar White/Soft Gold; Steel Blue/Platinum. | Black; Lunar White; Desert Rose. |
