Charge 6 not lasting more than a few months

[DavidBrookes]

 

I have had to get my Fitbit Charge 6 two times previously (am going to have it get it replaced again) due to issues with the screen (see attached screenshot). Is this normal or have I just been getting some bad ones? I am careful with only the usual wear from using it daily.

 

 

[ReneePet]

In my experience, the Fitbit devices only last around 18months.  My 4th Fitbit, a 6, purchased in October 2023 - has just died.  I cannot charge it, I cannot reboot it - prior to the battery running out the software was up to date and it showed no signs of any damaged.  This has been my experience with every single Fitbit device I have owned - and I guess the question is whether to invest in a longer lasting more sustainable device at a higher price or keep spending $150-$200 every 18 months.  In 6 years spent $600 - and I'm 100% sure some other, more expensive devices,  would have outlasted the Fitbits.  

[DavidBrookes]

The new one I need to pick up from where I purchased it will be a replacement of a replacement of a replacement with the one being replaced lasting less than six months.