Fitbit Charge 6 falls to £79 with GPS, Google Wallet and seven-day battery

Amazon has cut the Google Fitbit Charge 6 to £79, bringing the popular activity tracker down from its £139.99 recommended retail price.

The 44% saving applies to the Obsidian band with Black Aluminium case, while the Coral and Champagne Gold version is also available for £79. Anyone preferring the Porcelain and Silver Aluminium model will pay slightly more at £84.

Amazon says more than 3,000 units have been bought in the past month and currently labels the Fitbit Charge 6 deal as selling fast. The tracker has an average rating of 4.2 out of five from more than 5,300 customer reviews.

At £79, the Charge 6 sits in the middle ground between a basic fitness band and a more expensive smartwatch. It has a 1.04-inch colour touchscreen, built-in GPS and more than 40 exercise modes, allowing users to track outdoor runs and walks without relying entirely on a connected phone.

The Fitbit fitness tracker also records daily steps, calories, Active Zone Minutes and all-day activity. Automatic exercise recognition can identify certain workouts, while the workout intensity map shows how effort changed across a GPS-tracked route.

Continuous heart-rate monitoring is included, alongside cardio fitness estimates and reminders to move. The Charge 6 can also share heart-rate information with compatible exercise equipment over Bluetooth, which could be handy for people using connected treadmills, exercise bikes or rowing machines.

Google services are one of the Charge 6’s biggest differences compared with cheaper activity bands. Google Maps on the Fitbit Charge 6 can provide turn-by-turn directions from the wrist, while Google Wallet allows supported contactless payments without reaching for a phone or bank card.

Users can also control YouTube Music, receive call and text notifications and choose from a selection of customisable clock faces. A timer, stopwatch and vibrating alarm are built in for everyday use.

Battery life is listed at up to seven days, although actual endurance will vary depending on features, settings and GPS use. The Fitbit Charge 6 is water-resistant to 50 metres, making it suitable for swimming, showers and exercise in wet weather.

Sleep features include automatic tracking, a daily sleep score and a Smart Wake alarm designed to vibrate during a lighter stage of sleep. Fitbit also offers personalised sleep profiles, although access to some detailed health and fitness insights may depend on the included membership or a continuing subscription.

This Amazon bundle includes three months of Google Health membership, giving new users access to personalised coaching that adapts using activity and health data gathered by the tracker. Customers should check the membership eligibility and renewal terms before activating it, particularly if they have previously used Fitbit Premium or another introductory offer.

Compatibility is listed for phones running iOS 15 or later and Android 9.0 or later. Bluetooth is required for syncing, notifications and connected features, while a Google account may also be needed during setup.

Anyone comparing fitness wearables can view the £79 Fitbit Charge 6 deal on Amazon and check the latest price for each colour.

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