Like other Fitbits, it also tracks your sleep. The Charge 4 is comfortable to wear throughout the day and doesn't dig into my skin when I tighten it up during a run. There are also a bunch of third-party strap options available to customize your look. Straps are easy to swap out (unlike the Versa 2, which has tricky toggles) and if you're upgrading from the Charge 3 you'll be able to use those bands on the newer tracker. The regular Charge 4 comes in three different colors with silicone sports bands, but the Special Edition, or SE, version that I tested out also comes with a woven band option for $20 more. Like the Charge 3, it's also hard to see the screen in direct sunlight. The only time the lag really bothered me was while I was running and wanted to quickly glance at my stats without taking my eyes off the road. The touchscreen isn't as responsive and it takes a few seconds to light up when you raise your arm to wake the screen, but I eventually got where I wanted to go. Instead, you control the Charge 4 with a combination of the touchscreen and by pressing the left side of the tracker to navigate settings. The screen can only display in black and white, but I like that it's nearly half the size of a traditional smartwatch, such as the Apple Watch, and it also does away with physical buttons.
If you're familiar with the Charge 3, the new version doesn't look much different - it's just the tiniest bit bulkier on your wrist. The $150 Charge 4 (£130, AU$230) is a tracker I will happily wear 24/7 thanks to its sleek, understated design. There are plenty of great wearables for athletes, like the Garmin Forerunner 945 and Suunto 3, that have way more fitness chops than the Charge 4, but they're not the most fashionable.
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