Apple Watch Series 9 vs Fitbit Charge 6
Sqwod verdict
Our pick: Apple Watch Series 9 takes it — 85 vs 82.
Both are strong — the call comes down to what you prioritise:
- Apple Watch Series 9 — You want one device for training, daily life, and health basics.
- Fitbit Charge 6 — You want an affordable, accurate everyday tracker for yourself or clients.
Our pick 
Apple Watch Series 9
85Score · High
from €419
The best all-rounder — workouts, notifications, sleep, ECG — no subscription. Battery and depth-of-recovery data are the compromises.
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 985Scorefrom€419Review → | Fitbit Charge 682Scorefrom€89Review → | |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | Watch | Band |
| Battery life | ~18 h (36 h low-power) | ~7 days |
| Screen | Always-on OLED | AMOLED |
| Sleep tracking | Basic | Yes |
| Recovery / HRV | HRV metrics | Daily Readiness (Premium) |
| Subscription | None (Fitness+ optional) | Optional (Premium) |
| Water resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
Prices are our researched reference points.
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