Wearable fitness trackers help you monitor your steps, stride length, sleep and more. It can also discourage you along the way and may move you towards certain goals. Since 2015, we have been running, walking, swimming, cycling, sleeping, and in short, living day and night with 35 different fitness trackers for a total of more than two months to ensure its accuracy, ease of use and comfort. I have evaluated it. We don’t have a complete tracker of all the metrics we’ve tried (distance traveled, steps, sleep quality, calories burned, heart rate, etc.), but we’re confident that the easy-to-use and feature-packed Fitbit Charge 5 is the best choice. An option for most people who want to use a fitness tracker to monitor their movements and take steps to improve their health.
Our pick
Fitbit Charge 5
A sophisticated, feature-packed activity tracker, the Fitbit Charge 5 records a variety of activities accurately and automatically, has built-in GPS, and is an easy-to-use and customizable app.
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* The price at the time of issuance is $ 180..
The Fitbit Charge 5 is one of the most accurate (but not all) accurate for measuring steps and heart rate. After about 10 minutes of activity, it reliably detects, almost always correctly identifies, and automatically starts recording training such as running, walking, cycling, and swimming. The color touch screen display is crisp and clear even in bright sunlight, and its easily identifiable icons allow for easy menu negotiation. (However, it can be difficult to set all the features yourself.) Fitbit’s concise, straightforward app makes it easy to analyze your daily activity data and link to the robust network of other Fitbit users. I can do it. (You can also Opt in Premium version of the app. Usually $ 10 per month. The Charge 5 has 21 activity modes, six of which can be added to your favorites list on your device via the app. Within the app, you can also decide which smartphone notifications you want to buzz on your wrist. Charge 5 has built-in ECG (ECG) and GPS on your wrist, so you can get real-time pace and distance data without the need for a phone connection (although it tends to be non-uniform like GPS). ).
Battery life: Up to 7 days in watch mode or up to 5 hours in continuous GPS mode
Sleep tracking: Yes, including a nap of 1 hour or more
water resistant: Yes up to 50 meters
Heart rate monitor: Yes
GPS: Built-in
Budget selection
Fitbit Inspire 2
Compared to the Fitbit Charge 5, the Fitbit Inspire 2 has a slim silhouette and a battery that lasts three days. However, the screen is small, not in color, and has no built-in GPS.
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* The price at the time of issuance is $ 80..
The Fitbit Inspire 2 has a slimmer profile than the Fitbit Charge 5. The touchscreen display isn’t color, but it’s bright and vibrant (the Charge 5 does). The Inspire 2 doesn’t have GPS built-in (the Charge 5 does). Connect to your smartphone’s GPS to measure the pace and distance of your walk or run. In other words, you need to carry your smartphone. The Inspire 2 was found to be less accurate in recording daily steps, but it did work well in heart rate tests. It guided a wrist breathing session that the Charge 5 doesn’t have. Like the Charge 5, this Fitbit model offers about 20 goal-based exercise modes to track your sleep stages (although alarms are only programmable in the app. Charge 5 allows you to set alarms on your device. I can do it). The Inspire 2 can be worn on your garment using your wrist or clip (sold separately).
Battery life: Up to 10 days
Sleep tracking: Yes, naps are not included
water resistant: Yes up to 50 meters
Heart rate monitor: Yes
GPS: When connected to the phone
Upgrade pick
Garmin Vívoactive 4S
Winning in terms of accuracy and wearability, the Garmin Vívoactive 4S combines the best sports and everyday wear for those who live a trained life. It’s also one step closer to a GPS running watch than the recommended Fitbit tracker.
Purchase options
* The price at the time of issuance is $ 250..
If you’re particularly active and want to keep a detailed record of your workout, consider Garmin Vívoactive 4S. It’s a sporty and advanced fitness tracker, and as you can imagine, it’s focused on exercise. The 4S is the smaller of Garmin’s two series 4 products (there’s a 40mm screen compared to the 45mm screen on the Vívoactive 4). It is a sophisticated wearable. The 4S is larger than the two recommended Fitbit models, but smaller than other watch-like trackers from Garmin and Polar (another brand tested). Its color touch screen is more muted than some color screen competitors, but it’s clear and responsive. You can easily switch between workout modes and start and stop your workout using the buttons on the side of the screen. Also, the Workout Data screen shows multiple metrics at the same time (Fitbit picks show them one at a time).
Battery life: Up to 7 days in clock mode, up to 5 hours in music mode and GPS
Sleep tracking: Yes, naps are not included
water resistant: Yes up to 50 meters
Heart rate monitor: Yes
GPS: Built-in
Also great
Apple Watch SE
First and foremost, the smartwatch, Apple Watch SE, offers compelling activity, training, and health tracking. However, its battery life is shorter than other picks, the app is a bit less detailed and lacks some advanced features that make it attractive depending on your goals.
If you need a true smartwatch with engaging activity and workout tracking, if you’re a fan of the Apple ecosystem, and the more advanced Apple Watch Series 7 (the best smartwatch we choose for people) ) If you can run without some features on your iPhone), the Apple Watch SE may fit that bill. With a budget for choosing the best smartwatch for iPhone users, Apple Watch SE features a bright, clear screen and intuitive controls. Measure activity by encouraging you to close the three rings daily. This is an attractive way to visually track your progress. SE’s simple (if simplified) fitness app contains a variety of training and activity stats, but sleep tracking isn’t as detailed as other picks. Also, there is no always-on display. This can be inconvenient during your workout. Apple Watch SE performed best in heart rate accuracy tests, providing reasonable daily steps and reliable GPS tracking. However, its battery life lasts only up to 18 hours, while other picks have batteries that extend for several days.
Battery life: Up to 18 hours
Sleep tracking: Yes, naps are not included
water resistant: Yes up to 50 meters
Heart rate monitor: Yes
GPS: Built-in
