Fitbit Charge 6 vs Amazfit Band 7

Amazfit Band 7 wins — Amazfit Band 7 wins on value for basic fitness tracking

Scores: Fitbit Charge 6 6.7/10 · Amazfit Band 7 7.9/10

Amazfit Band 7 wins on value for basic fitness tracking. Fitbit Charge 6 wins if you're in Google's ecosystem and the health analytics justify the subscription.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Fitbit Charge 6Amazfit Band 7
Price$159$50
Subscription$9.99/month (Premium)None
Battery Life5-6 days (real-world)12-15 days (real-world)
ECGYes (FDA-cleared)No
Built-in GPSYesNo (phone-dependent)
Display Size1.0 inch AMOLED1.47 inch AMOLED

Fitbit Charge 6

What works

  • ECG (FDA-cleared for AFib) and EDA stress sensor
  • Google Maps, Google Wallet, YouTube Music on Android
  • Built-in GPS (no phone required for route tracking)

What doesn't

  • $9.99/month Fitbit Premium required to unlock meaningful health analytics
  • 5-6 day battery life in practice
  • GPS drains battery to ~3 days when used

Amazfit Band 7

What works

  • $50 vs $159 — no subscription cost
  • 18-day battery life vs Charge 6's 5-6 days
  • 1.47-inch AMOLED display is larger than Charge 6

What doesn't

  • No ECG — no irregular rhythm detection
  • No built-in GPS — outdoor routes require phone
  • Plastic build reflects the $50 price

Bottom line

Our pick: Amazfit Band 7.

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