The Fitbit Charge 4 gains GPS, Fitbit Pay and Spotify controls and it's a much better tracker for it

Easy to use; Active Zone Minutes works nicely; Waterproof to 50m;

Pricey; GPS not the most accurate;

Still the best fitness tracking band for the active person, the Fitbit Charge 4 adds accurate GPS tracking to its roster of good heart rate insights, best-in-class sleep tracking and Active Zone Minutes. With this mix of features, it’s now pretty unique on the fitness tracker market.

GPS on board; Comfortable design; Accurate

The Fitbit Charge 4 gains GPS, Fitbit Pay and Spotify controls and it's a much better tracker for it

Easy to use; Active Zone Minutes works nicely; Waterproof to 50m;

Pricey; GPS not the most accurate;

The Fitbit Charge 4 gains GPS, Fitbit Pay and Spotify controls and it's a much better tracker for it

Easy to use; Active Zone Minutes works nicely; Waterproof to 50m;

Pricey; GPS not the most accurate;

Fitbit is one of the companies that have made fitness trackers famous and a name that is popularly associated with lifestyle accessories. This expertise can be seen in many aspects of the Fitbit Charge 4.

Long battery life (almost 7 days); Discreet and light; Precise heart rate sensor; GPS and Fitbit Pay on board

Full range of functions available only with a paid subscription; GPS not very accurate; Music control is available exclusively for Spotify; Fitbit Pay accessible only via credit card in Europe

The Good Housekeeping Wellness Lab regularly tests the best fitness trackers , and the Charge 4 is an all-around great pick. It can last a week on a single charge, is designed for use while swimming, and has an integrated heart rate monitor.

Fitbit Charge 4 is a great option for casual runners looking to get the most out of their workouts, with an accessible interface for those who may not be as tech-savvy – and the cost isn’t too prohibitive either.

The Fitbit Charge 4 is made for a purpose, and you’ll buy it for a purpose. And that is to stay fit, without the complications some fitness bands end up introducing into the experience.

The Charge 4 is a clever, compact motivational fitness tool with plenty to offer anyone looking for some basic tracking and support. If you won’t want a watch, it’s among the best fitness trackers you can buy. It offers a big range of insights and paints a digestible picture of your overall health and fitness. And the Active Zone Minutes concept is hugely addictive. It’s incredibly easy to use and syncs seamlessly with the well-presented app. However, it’s let down badly by a sub-standard screen, some accuracy issues and a few own goals – like Spotify controls that don’t work during a workout. And those undermine what otherwise is a pretty decent tracker.

Easy to use ; Good for motivation; Built-in GPS; Best app for beginners;

Poor screen; No mid-workout Spotify controls; Hit and miss accuracy; Short GPS battery life; Quite pricey;

The Fitbit Charge 4 looks almost identical to its predecessor, including the grayscale touchscreen, but the addition of built-in GPS makes a huge difference, and helps make it a viable alternative to fully-fledged running watches if you enjoy working out for fun and health, but don't need a torrent of data on splits, cadence and elevation.

No price increase from Charge 3; Built-in GPS; Heart rate zone tracking;

Monochrome display; No design update