They both have optical heart rate monitors for 24/7 heart rate monitoring and for measuring effort levels during exercise. Tracking is what Fitbit does best, and the experience is pretty consistent across its devices.īoth have 3-axis accelerometer to track steps, activity and detect sleep. It can be given a more formal look, if you're willing to invest in the special edition or some additional bands.įitbit Luxe v Fitbit Charge 4: Fitness and sports tracking features The larger case will naturally suit bigger wrists, and on slim arms it can look a little bulky. The Charge 4 has a more sports-focused look, and it's undoubtedly male orientated. It's far more elegant, and let's be real, focused on women. If you want a sleek, stylish feel and a color display, the Luxe is the one you want. It's the first time Fitbit has put a color touchscreen display on one of its fitness trackers, so it's a pretty big deal, even if its competitors have been putting color screens on their trackers for a while now. The Charge 4 uses a 1-inch greyscale OLED touchscreen display while the Luxe uses a smaller 0.76-inch, 124x206 resolution AMOLED touchscreen display.

The Luxe also comes in four looks and a special edition that wraps the tracker in soft gold stainless steel and a link bracelet.įitbit describes the Luxe as 'jewelry like' and while the Charge 4 certainly has a more sporty feel to it, you can dress it up with smarter looking accessory bands too.Ī big differentiator between the two are the screens. The Charge 4 comes in four different colors and a special edition, which uses a nylon band.

Both offer the same 5ATM water resistance rating up to 50 metres. The Luxe's housing is made from stainless steel partnered up with a silicone strap, while the Charge 4 offers a plastic resin case and a sports watch-style band. The Charge 4 is a little bigger in places, with the Luxe the slimmer of the two devices. On the Luxe, you're getting something that measures in 36.30mm x 17.62mm x 10.05mm compared to the Charge 4, which measures in at 35.8mm x 22.7mm x 12.5mm.

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