Update, March 27, 2020 (01:00 PM ET): The latest rumors suggest the Fitbit Charge 4 will tout one key feature its predecessor did not: built-in GPS tracking. Read on for more details!
Original, March 19, 2020 (2:58 AM ET): Fitbit is one of the most well-known names in the fitness tracker industry. Last year, Google offered to buy Fitbit in a whopping $2.1 billion all-cash deal. While that acquisition is still not set in stone, Fitbit seems to be charging ahead with its first wearable launch of the year. Thanks to a few rumors that recently surfaced online, we are almost certain that new Fitbit Charge 4 fitness trackers are on their way.
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There’s no official word from Fitbit on an upcoming Charge 4. However, it’s been two years since the Charge series was updated, so it’s only a matter of time before Fitbit releases a new entry. For now, this is everything we expect from Fitbit’s upcoming wearable.
Fitbit Charge 4 design and specs
We first caught wind of the Fitbit Charge 4 when UK-based accessories store MobileFun listed two models of the device on its platform. It has also separately listed two silicone strap options for the new tracker. The listings detail all the features of the alleged Charge 4 as well as pricing for its different variants.
The two models listed on MobileFun include a vanilla Fitbit Charge 4 and a Fitbit Charge 4 Special Edition. The standard Charge 4 lists Black, Rosewood, and Storm Blue/Black colorways. Meanwhile, the Fitbit Charge 4 Special Edition features a Granite colorway with an optional silicone strap in a Frost White color.
Not 24 hours later, the folks at 9to5Google got their hands on a few renders of the device (pictured above) via a trusted source. These supposed Fitbit Charge 4 renders revealed the Black and Rosewood variants, and they look nigh identical to the Fitbit Charge 3. They also reveal one button on the side of the device with the sensor stack and charging pins around back.
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Not only do we expect the Charge 4 to look a lot like its predecessor, but some of the features listed on MobileFun’s website reveal a similar feature set. This includes a 24/7 pedometer, a heart rate sensor, sleep tracking, and IP68 water resistance.
We also expect the Fitbit Charge 4 to see a few additions the older model doesn’t have. A Dutch promo video recently surfaced on Twitter revealing the Charge 4 could feature one particularly exciting new feature: built-in GPS.
Fitbit Charge 4 pic.twitter.com/TaJGV2otkp
— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) March 27, 2020
The video also claims the Fitbit Charge 4 will see new training intensity tracking. This would be able to show the user how many minutes they spent in particularly active intervals called “Pulse Zones” and display high-intensity training areas on a post-workout map.
It also reiterates the previous rumor that both standard and special edition variants will support NFC for Fitbit Pay this time around. While 2018’s Fitbit Charge 3 was also sold in regular and special edition variants, only the pricier special edition had NFC for around $20 more.
Fitbit Charge 4 pricing and availability
The standard Fitbit Charge 4 is listed on MobileFun with a price tag of £139.99 (~$160). The Fitbit Charge 4 Special Edition is listed at £159.99 (~$183) with a Granite colorway, and its optional strap comes in at £29 (~$33). This is not official, but the price range seems reasonable.
Interestingly, the new fitness band has also appeared in an FCC listing with the same model number as the one mentioned in the retail listing. This tells us that the company might be on the verge of launching the new Charge 4 trackers. We don’t know exactly when they will launch, but we expect it will be sooner than later.
That’s all we know about the Fitbit Charge 4 so far. Be sure to bookmark this page and check back often as we will update it with new information as we get our hands on it.
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