That sleep monitoring on the Charge 4 though offers richer insights thanks to that skin temperature sensor. You're getting the same daily activity tracking support, Active Zone minutes, inactivity alerts and automatic sleep monitoring. The Luxe offers connected GPS support, which means you'll need you phone to match that tracking accuracy outside. It offers built-in GPS to track outdoor activities more accurately. However, the Charge 4 has some additional sensors at its disposal that mean it can offer a little more than the new Luxe. You're also getting red and infrared sensors to deliver SpO2 monitoring support during sleep, but there's only an altimeter to measure elevation on the Charge 4.Īnd both devices use s a temperature sensor to measure skin temperature during sleep, which adds another data point to the Health Metrics screen. 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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