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What are the best pedometers for under $30?

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5 Options Considered

Best pedometers for under $30	Price	Altimeter	Heart rate
-- Fitbit Zip	$59.95	Yes	No
-- Omron Tri Axis Pedometer	$16.61	No	No
-- Jawbone UP Move	$11.50	No	No
-- Misfit Flash	$29.99	No	No
-- OZO Fitness Pedometer SC1	$19.99	-	-

Fitbit Zip

Top Pro

Fitbit app lets you track a variety of health-related stats

The app doesn't only display the stats from your device, it also lets you track a variety of different health-related stats by entering them manually. You can log your food for the day, how you slept, activity, weight, and more. See More

Top Con

Issues with the battery not working

The contacts in the device are very sensitive. If you don't place the battery in just right, it will only work for a short period of time before the battery needs to be readjusted or replaced. Even when following instructions provided by the company, some people report that still can't get it working properly. The battery may end up lasting days instead of the promised 4-6 months. You can see how to properly change the battery here. See More

Specs

Battery Life:6 months

Top Pro

Social component to help keep you motivated

The Zip keeps you motivated through friendly competition. Along with giving you a rank among your friends, you can also cheer them on or taunt them. See More

Top Con

Lacks a rechargeable battery

The Fitbit Zip fitness tracker runs on a 3-volt lithium-ion battery that lasts between 4 and 6 months. It requires getting a new battery every time it runs out of charge. See More

Top Pro

Automatic synching that's easy to setup

The Fitbit Zip fitness tracker wirelessly syncs with both PC and smartphones via the Fitbit app. After getting it set up you don't even think about syncing, it's just automatic. See More

Top Con

Easy to lose

The tiny size of the Fitbit Zip makes it very easy to lose track of. Rather than a wrist watch like many other trackers, it only has a slide on clip. The clip is fairly secure for normal activity, but you may knock the tracker off without realizing it. See More

Top Pro

Easy to hide under your clothes

The Fitbit Zip fitness tracker is very small, so you can easily wear it somewhere that it will be hidden (belt, pocket, bra strap, etc.). Unlike most trackers which have wrist bands, you don't have to worry about trying to make it blend in with what you're wearing. See More

Omron Tri Axis Pedometer

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Top Pro

Highly accurate step counting

The accuracy of this device is off only by 5% of steps that you've actually taken. See More

Top Con

Data can’t be uploaded to PC or smartphone

Specs

Waterproofing:No

Top Pro

Battery life of six months

It has an easily replaceable battery that has a lifespan of six months. You don’t have to worry about charging your device. See More

Top Con

It can store information only for one week

You can track your progress only for past seven days. See More

Top Pro

Can be used without a smartphone

Device stores data itself, there's no need for smartphone. You can view charts and graphs of your workouts right off the screen of the device. See More

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Tracks aerobic steps

Top Pro

Easy to carry around

You can clip it on your waist, put it in your pocket or keep it in a bag. Because of its tri-axis technology it will be precise regardless of how you use it. The only thing that you should avoid is putting it flat on its back. See More

Jawbone UP Move

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Top Pro

Accurate step counting

The accuracy of this device is within 90% of steps that you’ve actually taken. See More

Top Con

Wristbands are sold separately

If you want to wear it on your wrist, you have to buy a wristband separately for $5. See More

Specs

Battery Life:6 months

Top Pro

The app coaches you to help you reach your goals

It collects data on the habits of your exercises and gives tips on what else you should be doing to achieve your goals. To get even better tips from the app, you can manually log what you’ve been eating, drinking, your weight, etc. See More

Top Con

It’s not waterproof

While it is splash proof and a little rain won’t hurt it, you have to take it off in the shower or while washing the dishes. See More

Top Pro

Tracks and analyzes your sleep

The Up Move can detect how well you’re sleeping. It monitors your heart rate and determines how long you were in deep sleep and how long you were in light sleep. Additionally, it shows how much time it took for you to fall asleep and how many times you woke up during the night. See More

Top Pro

Excellent companion app for more detailed information

You can sync your Up Move with your smartphone and see your progress in the app. You can see how many steps you’ve taken and the pace of those steps. It also shows how many calories you’ve burned. See More

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LED display that helps you to track your progress

A small light that goes around in a circle at the edges of the device will show you the progress of your daily goal. The display shuts off when there's no activity. See More

Misfit Flash

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Companion app that helps to track your progress

The Misfit Flash sends its collected data to your smartphone, where you can see how much miles you have walked, how many steps you have taken and have many calories you have burned. It also shows statistics on how well you’re sleeping at night. See More

Top Con

Accuracy could be better

Out of 5000 steps taken it will record only about 4000. See More

Specs

Waterproofing:Yes

Top Pro

Automatically measures your rest

When you go to bed the Misfit Flash automatically will detect that you’re sleeping and will record the time of your deep and light sleep. See More

Top Con

Wristband brakes easily

The wristband is made of a plastic-like material, and while it is comfortable, it does break very easily. But if it breaks without any apparent reason, you can order a new one free of charge from their website. See More

Top Pro

Waterproof

You can wear your Misfit Flash in the shower, while washing dishes and you don’t have to hide it if it starts to rain. However, it is not a good idea to wear it while swimming as there's a chance it will get damaged. See More

Top Pro

You don’t have to charge it

This pedometer comes with an easily replacable battery, that will last up to 6 months. See More

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You can wear it like a watch

The Misfit Flash comes with a wristband and can be worn and used as a watch. See More

OZO Fitness Pedometer SC1

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