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Fitbit Charge 4 Special vs Standard Edition – What’s The Difference?

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Just like Versa 2, the recently released Charge 4 comes in two editions; Special and Standard editions. The difference between these two is that the Special edition comes with additional woven straps and available in a different color from the Standard edition. The Charge 4 comes with Inbuilt GPS, a feature its predecessor lacks, and as well as NFC on all models that enable Fitbit Pay, while Active minutes that lets you set target heart rate has been added. It’s no doubt a decent fitness tracker. In this post, I’ll be showing you the difference between Charge 4 Special vs Standard Edition.

Fitbit Charge 4 Special vs Standard Edition Specs Compared

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ABOUT DEVICE

Device nameFitbit Charge 4 Special EditionFitbit Charge 4
Device typeSport/Fitness smartwatchSport/Fitness smartwatch
PredessesorFitbit Charge 3Fitbit Charge 3
SuccessorFitbit Charge 5Fitbit Charge 5
Released dateMarch, 2020March, 2020
Ideal forUnisexUnisex

DISPLAY

Display typeOLED (monochrome)OLED (monochrome)
Display size1.57 inch1.57 inch
Display resolution100 x 160 pixels100 x 160 pixels
Pixel density120.2 PPI120.2 PPI
Input typeTouchscreenTouchscreen
Always-onNoNo
Customizable watch faceYesYes

BODY

ShapeRectangular/curvedRectangular/curved
Dimension35.8 x 22.7 x 12.5 mm35.8 x 22.7 x 12.5 mm
Weight27 g27 g
Casing materialResinResin
Strap/band materialElastomer
Woven Polyester
Elastomer
Bezel MaterialResinResin
Strap size140 - 180 mm (small)
180 - 220 mm (large)
140 - 180 mm (small)
180 - 220 mm (large)
Interchangeable band YesYes
Screen protectionHardened GlassHardened Glass
Water resistant/ProtectionYes, 5ATMYes, 5ATM
Swim-proofYes, recommendedYes, recommended
Color(s)Black/graniteBlack
Rosewood/rosewood

MEMORY

RAMN/AN/A
Internal storageN/AN/A
Memory card slotNoNo

CONNECTIVITY

BluetoothBluetooth v4.0 LEBluetooth v4.0 LE
Bluetooth callingNoNo
Wi-FiNoNo
NFCYesYes
Payment systemFitbit PayFitbit Pay
GPSYesYes

CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY

TechnologyNoNo
SIMNoNo
BandNoNo

NOTIFICATIONS

Email alertYesYes
SMS alertYesYes
Calls alertYesYes
Event reminderYesYes
WeatherYesYes
Third-party appsYesYes
Text responseYes (Android only)Yes (Android only)

FITNESS TRACKING

Sleep apneaNoNo
Sleep trackingYesYes
StepsYesYes
Floors climbedYesYes
Heart rate monitoringYesYes
CaloriesYesYes
DistanceYesYes
StressYesYes
VO2 Max.YesYes
Blood oxygenYesYes
Blood pressureNoNo
Menstrual cycle trackingYesYes
Swim trackingYesYes
Under-water heart rate trackingNoNo
Preloaded mapsNoNo
On-screen workout modesNoNo
Triathlon modeNoNo
ECG TrackingNoNo
Preloaded sport modesYes, 20+Yes, 20+
Safety trackingNoNo

MEDIA

AudioNoNo
Music streamingNoNo
Bluetooth musicNoNo
RadioNoNo
LoudspeakerNoNo
MicrophoneNoNo
CameraNoNo

SENSORS

PLATFORM

Operating system (OS)Fitbit OSFitbit OS
ChipsetN/AN/A
CPUN/AN/A
GPUN/AN/A

BATTERY

Type of batteryNon-removable lithium polymerNon-removable lithium polymer
Battery capacity N/AN/A
Battery lifeStandby: 10 day+
Mixed usage: 7 days
Continuous GPS Tracking: 5 Hrs
Standby: 10 day+
Mixed usage: 7 days
Continuous GPS Tracking: 5 Hrs
Charging typeCharging DockCharging Dock
Charging timeAbout 1-2 hoursAbout 1-2 hours
Battery saver modeNoNo
Solar powerNoNo
Rapid chargingNoNo

CLOCK FEATURES

Time/DateYesYes
StopwatchYesYes
AlarmYesYes

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Control cameraNoNo
Music controlYesYes
Find phoneNoNo

MISC

Compatibility Android 7.0+
iOS 12.2+
Check your device compatibility
Android 7.0+
iOS 12.2+
Check your device compatibility
Companion appFitbit AppFitbit App
Voice commandNoNo

BOX CONTENTS

Fitbit Charge 4Fitbit Charge 4
Strap (small and large)
Woven Polyester (small and large)
Strap (small and large)
ChargerCharger
Quick start guideQuick start guide
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Difference

Both editions of Charge 4 comes with a classic straps (small and large). However, the difference between these two is that the Specia comes with additional woven polyester straps (small and large) which is the reason for the higher price tag. And while the Special edition comes in graphite/granite reflective color, the Standard edition is available in 2 colors; rosewood and black colors.

Besides these slight differences, both editions have the same features.

Fitbit Charge 4 Features

FeaturesCharge 4
SMART FEATURES
DisplayMonochrome OLED
Ambient lightNo
Always-on-display
Just glance to see what you need during workouts or when your hands are full. (will require frequent charging)
No
Syncs Wirelessly
Automatically sync to most popular iOS and Android devices to show your stats, trends and progress on your Fitbit dashboard.
Yers
Amazon Alexa Voice Assistant
Check the weather, set timers, control your smart home devices, and more, powered by Amazon Alexa. Amazon Alexa not available in all countries
No
Google Voice Assistant
Check the weather, set timers, control your smart home devices, and more, powered by Google Voice.
No
Music Storage
Store and play 300+ songs on your smartwatch—plus download your favorite Pandora stations or Deezer playlists. Paid subscriptions required. Pandora is US only.
No
Make Payments
Use your credit and debit cards to make secure purchases anywhere that accepts tap-and-pay.See participating banks
Yes
Smart Notification
See call, text, or calendar notifications on screen & get push notifications from smartphone apps.
Yes
Connect With Wireless Headphones
Listen to your favorite tunes without the wires.
No
Connect and Control Music on Spotify
Control your music, songs, and browse recent playlists and podcasts all from your wrist. Works with phone nearby; Spotify Premium subscription required. Not available in all countries.
Yes
Sleep Mode
Use the sleep mode to mute smartphone notifications and stop your screen from turning on at night.
Yes
Do Not Disturb Mode
Use do not disturb mode when you want to mute call, text, calendar, and app notifications during the day.
Yes
Access Apps On Watch
Access your favorite apps for fitness, sports, news, travel, transit, and more with a simple tap.
No
Loudspeaker and Microphone
Has a loudspeaker that allows you to play music aloud and as well make and receive calls via Bluetooth connection to the phone.
No
EXERCISE FEATURES
Real-Time Using Built In GPS
See your real-time pace and distance without a phone, then get a map of your route in the Fitbit app.
Yes
Real-Time Using Phone GPS
See your real-time pace and distance by connecting to your phone's GPS, then get a map of your route in the Fitbit app.
No
Workout Intensity Map
After outdoor exercise, check your workout intensity map in the Fitbit app to see your heart rate zones throughout your route.
Yes
Active Zone Minutes
Feel a buzz when you reach your target heart rate zones during exercise and celebrate when you earn extra minutes outside of workouts.
Yes
Active Minutes
Calculates active minutes through metabolic equivalents (METs). This metric, which factors in your body mass, is used to estimate exercise intensity.
Yes
Personalized Reminders
Stay on track toward your goals with personalized reminders that remind you to stay active, get hydrated, stick to a sleep schedule and more.
Yes
SmartTrack Exercise Recognition
Automatically record select exercises like running, biking and more & see detailed workout information in the Fitbit app.
Yes
20 Preset Workout Modes
Choose from 20+ exercise modes like run, bike, swim, yoga and more, set a goal, and get real-time stats during your workouts.
Yes
Swimproof
Water-resistant up to 50M, so you can wear your tracker or smartwatch in the shower, pool, and beyond.
Yes
Onscreen Workout Coach
Get personalized on-screen workouts that play on your wrist, coach you through each move and adapt based on your feedback.
No
Sedentary Reminder
See how long you've been active throughout the day and get reminders to fit in a few extra steps when you've been sitting a bit too long.
Yes
See Your Heart Rate Zones
Use your personalized fat burn, cardio, and peak heart rate zones to optimize your effort during workouts.
Yes
HEALTH FEATURES
EDA Scan App
The on-wrist EDA Scan app detects electrodermal activity—which may indicate your body’s response to stress—and reveals a graph in the Fitbit app to illuminate it.
No
ECG tracking
Monitors your heart rate and can help you detect irregular heart rhythms which can lead to AFib is left untreated
No
Cardio Fitness Score (VO2 Max.)
Get a better understanding of your fitness level and see how you can improve over time with a personalized Cardio Fitness Score.
Yes
Complete Sleep Tracking
See your time spent in light, deep and REM sleep stages and get sleep insights to help you improve. https://www.fitbit.com/us/technology
Yes
Female Health Tracking
Know your body on a deeper level using your tracker or smartwatch with the Fitbit app to follow your cycle, record symptoms and more.
Yes
Guided Breathing Session
Find moments of calm throughout your day with personalized breathing sessions based on your heart rate.
Yes
SpO2 Sensor
Allows you to see how well your blood utilizes oxygen.
Yes
24/7 Heart Rate Tracking
Use 24/7 heart rate to better track calorie burn, see your resting heart rate trends and get real-time guidance to optimize your workouts.
Yes
Resting Heart Rate
Wear your tracker or smartwatch all day and night to record your resting heart rate and track heart rate over time.
Yes
24/7 Activity Tracking
Track steps, distance, calories burned, active minutes, hourly activity, and stationary time.
Yes
Altimeter
Counts floors climbed
Yes
Sleep Score
Based on your heart rate, time asleep and restlessness, this personalized score helps you better understand your sleep quality each night.
Yes
Sleep Tracking
Understand your rest with automatic sleep tracking and silent alarms on your wrist & bedtime reminders and helpful tips in the app.
Yes
All Day Calorie Burn
Better understand the total number of calories you burn—all day and during workouts—to manage your weight and stay on track toward your goals.
Yes
Battery Life7 days
Fast ChargingNo
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