I test wearable tech for a living — and my favorite fitness tracker is nearly 40% off right now

Close-up of the Fitbit Charge 6 on an orange strap next to a Tom's Guide deals badge — (Image credit: Dan Bracaglia/Tom's Guide)

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Why the Charge 6?

The new Fitbit Air may be the talk of the town, but the Fitbit Charge 6 is actually a more competent health and fitness tracker thanks to onboard GPS and support for ECG readings. Better yet, it’s currently selling for the same price as the Fitbit Air.

The Fitbit Charge 6 is roughly the same size as the Fitbit Air but features a small AMOLED touchscreen. Normally priced at $159, you can score the Fitbit Charge 6 for just $99 via Amazon right now. That’s nearly 40% off retail and one of my favorite early Prime Day deals.

Epic Fitbit Charge 6 deal

One of the best Fitness trackers I've tested

The Fitbit Charge 6 may have arrived in late 2023, but it remains one of the best fitness trackers you can buy in 2026.

I frequently recommend it because it’s lightweight and comfortable, offers accurate health and fitness tracking insights, lasts nearly a week on a single charge, and has just the right amount of non-holistic smart features. These include support for Google Maps, Google Wallet, and mirrored smartphone notifications.

Plus, onboard GPS means you don’t need to carry a paired smartphone for location-based data when logging an outdoor workout.

How accurate is the Fitbit Charge 6’s fitness tracking performance? When I tested it versus the Apple Watch 10, a much pricier wearable, it proved nearly as precise. And versus the Pixel Watch 3, the Charge 6 bested its Google-built sibling. So, yeah, I’d say it’s pretty darn accurate.

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Dan Bracaglia is the Tom’s Guide editorial lead for all things smartwatches, fitness trackers and outdoor gear. With 15 years of experience as a consumer technology journalist testing everything from Oura Rings to instant cameras, Dan is deeply passionate about helping readers save money and make informed purchasing decisions. In the past year alone, Dan has assessed major product releases from the likes of Apple, Garmin, Google, Samsung, Polar and many others.

An avid outdoor adventurer, Dan is based in the U.S. Pacific Northwest where he takes advantage of the beautiful surroundings every chance he gets. A lover of kayaking, hiking, swimming, biking, snowboarding and exploring, he also makes every effort to combine his day job with his passions. When not assessing the sleep tracking and heart rate accuracy of the latest tach gadgets, you can find him photographing Seattle’s vibrant underground music community.