Top 5 Best-Seller Fitness Trackers Right Now
When you are trying to get in shape, there are many things you should take into account. The best way to keep track of all these things is to get yourself a fitness tracker. However, it is hard to choose the tracker that would be the most suitable for you. Most of you may have heard about Fitbit but maybe there is an alternative that would fit you better. So, we have prepared a list to inform you about the advantages and disadvantages of our favorite fitness trackers.
1. Huawei Band 3 Pro
Huawei Band 3 Pro is very affordable and also it provides many nice features. We don’t normally get to see GPS, a color AMOLED screen, and shiny metal bits in this price range.
DESIGN
First of all, you have two colour choices. With both of them, you get brushed aluminium on the top. The more important thing is that the screen is protected by glass, not plastic. This way, you get a lot fewer scratches. The screen’s only flaw is that it doesn’t have an auto brightness sensor. However, you can always adjust the brightness by going to the menu. With its silicone strap, Band 3 Pro may not be the most comfortable choice, but it does the job. Also, because it is waterproof, you can use it to track your swimming or keep it on while taking a shower.
FUNCTIONS
The tracker automatically opens up with a wrist flip but if it doesn’t work you can use the button as well. It gives you data about the time, the date, your step count, distance, and calories in a very readable way. Also, it has a GPS and a pretty exact heart rate tracker. Unless you use it a lot, its battery can go up to 14 days. Like most fitness trackers, it is compatible with IOS and Android. A 'breathing' feature that activates when you sleep is pretty much the only thing it doesn’t offer you for its price. In short, if you are looking for something simple, this may be a great option for you.
2. Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5
Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 has many great features. It offers you pretty much everything a device at this price range can. It is nearly unrivalled in its price range.
DESIGN
At first glance, it is a very simple device. However, having a bright AMOLED screen that lets you control your music and can display phone notifications and weather forecasts, separates Mi Smart Band 5 from the rest. The screen is completely waterproof so you can easily take a shower or go to swimming with it. The only downside is that because the screen is fairly small, you may have some trouble reading your notifications. Also, it has magnetic charging cable plugs which means you can charge it extremely easily. You get 6 different strap colour choices as well.
FUNCTIONS
The everyday usage is very simple. You can pair it with Android or iPhone and use their GPS. It will monitor your sleep, heart rate, fitness-tracking stats, and many more. In fact, you get to pick from 11 different sports modes. It has two setbacks though: the absence of NFC and voice assistant in the global version (both of these are available in the Chinese version). However, these are not crucial things, they won’t affect how your tracker works. As for the battery, Xiaomi has managed to get a 14-day battery life for a very affordable price. It is totally worth your money.
3. Honor Band 5
Honor Band 5 is not for those who want to view every aspect of their health, it is for those who want to get fundamental data for a very affordable price. Let’s see what it offers for such an affordable price.
DESIGN
Honor Band 5 basically consists of a small screen and a removable strap. It is pretty simple, it only gets a little thicker on the body part which houses the screen. The strap has plenty of lugs, so you will be able to adjust it to fit your wrist very well. The strap is made of silicone which the usual material of fitness trackers at this price range. You get to choose from 3 different strap colours. If you have a skin condition, you may want to check the silicone though. The screen is an AMOLED screen and it has a round button that functions as a home button. However, the screen is pretty small which makes reading notifications a little hard and sometimes it can be irresponsive. Also, everything is waterproof.
FUNCTIONS
Honor Band 5 doesn’t give you many different stats other than your heart rate, step count, and sleep time. In order to see some extra information, you should download the Huawei Health app. The screen also displays battery life and the current weather. You can set alarms as well. You can get a battery life of 14 days on low use and if you want to use it all the time battery life reduces to a week. So, you won’t really need to turn off your device but if you do turn it off then you have to attach it to a charger to turn it back on. Honor Band 5 has 5 different sports modes and you can set goals for each of them. So, Honor Band 5 compensates for its limitations like GPS and various states with the price. Also, despite its price, it has some high quality features like improved screen and sleep tracking.
4. Huawei Band 2 Pro Fitness Activity Tracker
It is always a good move to choose a big and well-respected company. Huawei is one of those companies which almost guarantees that you will get a high quality product and good customer service. For example, Band 2 Pro has 2 years guarantee in the UK. Let’s see about the abilities and looks of this tracker.
DESIGN
The looks of the Huawei Band 2 Pro are very sporty and simple. The screen has a touch-sensitive area below where you can navigate everything with just one control. The band is really light and ergonomic which even makes you forget that you have it on. You can also take a shower without taking it off because it is waterproof. There have been some reviews that complained about the strap getting loose easily. However, it is very comfortable overall.
FUNCTIONS
Band 2 Pro has tons of complicated stats. For example, oxygen rates in your blood and your heart rate curve. You can view all these data by pairing your tracker to your Android or IOS device and downloading the Huawei Wear app. The app also allows you to change the gadget’s settings. It also comes with a GPS, so, you really don’t need to bring anything when going for a run. However, if you bring your phone you can see your messages on the screen of your device or if you are an iPhone user, you can mute a phone call by touching the tap-sensitive area. As for the battery, you can use your device for 21 days if you don’t use extensive functions which is phenomenal. In the end, it is undeniably a great product you can get for a very affordable price.
5. Moov Now Wearable Audio Coach
Moov Now is different than all the fitness trackers on this list because it is more than a tracker that collects your data, it is more like a digital coach.
DESIGN
First of all, this tracker doesn’t have a screen. So it may not be your best choice if you want to check your notifications during exercise. However, if you want to be focused on just your exercise and get precise data, Moov Now gives you exactly what you want. Nonetheless, you may have to carry your phone around to use alarms and time display. The whole tracker is made of a round disk fitted inside a rubber band full of holes. Because the design is so simple, all you have to do is put it on your wrist or ankle and press a button to start your exercise routine.
FUNCTIONS
Moov Now has a lithium battery, so all you need to do is to buy a lithium battery every 6 months and you are good to go. No charging issues that distract you from your exercise. Unlike other fitness trackers, this one is solely focused on your motion. Therefore, it counts your steps, monitors your sleep, and tracks all your exercise activities like running, boxing, swimming, and cycling. One thing it is missing though is a heart rate monitor. However, instead of that, it has a technology that analyses your motions in 3D to prepare you a routine that would give you the best results. In addition to all that, it has a voice. So, you get to have a virtual coach that will improve your fitness routine and help you see results faster.
6. Fitbit Flex 2
We are moving on to more pricey gadgets. Fitbit Flex 2 is not exactly a cheap option. However, it can still be considered affordable. Let’s see if it is worth the price.
DESIGN
Fitbit Flex 2 has an extremely simple design. This makes it wearable both during your exercise and in a formal event. You can also remove the main unit from the strap and decorate it any way you want, for example, you can wear it as a necklace. It is waterproof as well, you can even take showers without taking it off. You also get to choose between 2 sizes of straps, you can pick whichever fits your wrist best. You also have colour options like black, lavender, and magenta.
FUNCTIONS
You can get 5 days of battery life if you don’t use some of its features like automatic synchs with your phone or vibrations to notify you when you get a notification. This battery life is certainly not the worst but considering the price, you would expect more. Fitbit Flex 2 doesn’t have a screen but its 5 tiny LED lights tell you how close you are to your steps goal and they also inform you about what kind of notification you got by changing colour (yellow for phone calls, blue for WhatsApp and SMS notifications, and purple for move reminders.). It has a great feature called “Silent Alarm” and a silent alarm wakes you up with a tiny vibration at the hour you set on your phone. Also, it automatically recognizes your running pace or your gym time and stores the data separately. Like all the other Fitbit apps, this one is also very user-friendly without extensive statistical depth. Considering its features, it is really yours to decide whether it is worth the price or not.
7. Fitbit Charge 2 (Best Choice)
Like our other Fitbit option, this one isn’t very cheap either. Still, it is one of the most popular choices thanks to its lots of various features and good looks. The Fitbit signature probably contributes to its popularity as well.
DESIGN
Fitbit Charge 2 has a pretty big screen which makes it very easy to read your notifications. You can also adjust the brightness of this black and white OLED screen. Normally, it opens when you put it on your wrist but if that doesn’t work you can always press a button to turn it on. Unfortunately, it is not waterproof. Still, a splash of water won’t affect it but you have to take it off when taking a shower. You can adjust it to your wrist easily because it has 2 size options and you can also customize it by changing the rubber band.
FUNCTIONS
As expected from its price range, Fitbit Charge 2 has lithium polymer batteries which keep the tracker going for about 5 days. When the battery is running low, you get a notification sent to your phone and then you can easily charge it with a USB cable. Fitbit Charge 2 pretty much keeps track of all available data like your sleep, calories, steps, oxygen levels in your blood, and heartbeat. You also get sports modes that help you keep track of your movements in an accurate way. Its sports modes include treadmill running, weight training, cycling, elliptical training, and more. Sadly, the tracker doesn’t come with a GPS but you can connect to your phone’s GPS if you want to learn your running distance. Also, as expected, it has an amazing app.