Huawei Band 4 Pro (2020) with GPS

 The Fitbit Charge 5 has more pleasant features compared to its predecessor: The display now lights up in color and permanently shows the time, the tape has learned to record an electrocardiogram via update. Tried and tested functions such as sport detection, route recording via GPS, and precise heart and sleep analysis are retained in the Charge 5 . But Fitbit steals the floor counter as well as the music remote control from the new tracker and a button on the side is missing, which makes the operation feel unusual - and the Charge 5 "only" pulls on the same note as the Charge 4 .

Record routes thanks to GPS

A GPS sensor is required to record the route while running or cycling. The delivers exact pace values and shows the distance covered. Some tapes document the route independently, others use the GPS of the connected smartphone. Fitbit Charge 5 , Fitbit Charge 4 , Huawei Watch Fit as well as Huawei Band 3 Pro and its successor Huawei Band 4 Pro have a built-in GPS receiver . So if you want to go jogging without lugging your phone with you, these straps are the right choice.

Huawei Band 4 Pro (2020) with GPS

 TEST GRADE

• With GPS for route recording

• Measures heart rate reliably

• Slightly small display

• Plastic housing not very scratch-resistant

to offer

The Huawei Band 4 Pro feeds fitness fans with the most important data from everyday life and sports. The built-in GPS sensor is a special feature of such a cheap bracelet. It records the route while running, walking, cycling, swimming, even if the cell phone does not come along. If the (Android) smartphone is included, music playback can be remotely controlled from the tape. The setup via Android remains a bit complicated, as Huawei Health can be installed via the Huawei App Gallery .

 Fitness bracelet: check compatibility

Every fitness tracker requires a compatible smartphone to set up and use. When buying, make sure that your smartphone goes with the bracelet of your choice. The following applies to Android phones: If in doubt, also check with the manufacturer to see whether they list your smartphone model in the appropriate place. The following table gives a rough overview.

Conclusion from the fitness tracker test

Recording sleep and counting steps - all of the fitness trackers in the test can do that. At most, Fitbit excels here with a somewhat nicer and more detailed sleep analysis. The second important point, heart rate measurement, is first of all a good grip on your wrist, and secondly, some models fell in the test - Huawei Watch Fit , Honor Band 6 and Xiaomi Mi Band 6- with inaccuracy. Two other points play an important role when making a purchase: Nothing works without compatibility with the smartphone. And if you want smart functions, you will most likely find what you are looking for with the test winners, Fitbits Charge models of generations 4 and 5. They come with the payment service Fitbit Pay and, in combination with the Android mobile phone, send a quick response instead of just mirroring incoming messages like the competition. If you want more cleverness, you have to increase your budget and look for a smartwatch .