Apple Watch Series 12 vs Fitbit Charge 6
Sqwod verdict
Our pick: Apple Watch Series 12 takes it — 84 vs 82.
Both are strong — the call comes down to what you prioritise:
- Apple Watch Series 12 — You're on a Series 9 or older and want the most accurate wrist heart rate Apple has made, plus a readiness score you can use to steer clients' training, with no subscription.
- Fitbit Charge 6 — You want an affordable, accurate everyday tracker for yourself or clients.
Our pick 
Apple Watch Series 12
84Score · Medium
from €434
The new Health Sensing System is the real upgrade: heart rate every five seconds, far more frequent HRV and a daily Readiness score, with testers finding it close to a chest strap. Battery is still rated at 24 hours and the design is unchanged, so Series 11 owners can skip it.
Fitbit Charge 6
82Score · High
from €89
The best-value everyday tracker — accurate sensors, ECG and Google smarts for under €100. Just know the best insights sit behind Fitbit Premium.
Compare side-by-side
| Apple Watch Series 1284Scorefrom€434Review → | Fitbit Charge 682Scorefrom€89Review → | |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | — | Band |
| Battery life | — | ~7 days |
| Screen | — | AMOLED |
| Sleep tracking | — | Yes |
| Recovery / HRV | — | Daily Readiness (Premium) |
| Subscription | — | Optional (Premium) |
| Water resistance | — | 50 m |
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