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12 Options ConsideredPriceHeart rateAltimeter
The Best
Fitbit Charge 2
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Fitbit Charge HR
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Apple Watch
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Samsung Gear Fit2
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Fitbit Blaze
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Fitbit Charge 2

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Laura Kyle
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Robert Carbonell
Top Pro

Gives you a lot of features for the price

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It gives you a lot of stats on your activities thanks to the GPS, altimeter, and heart rate monitor. It can track your sleep, show you alerts directly on the display, and offers a variety of helpful features such as reminders to move and a breathing function that helps you relax.
Laura Kyle
Top Pro

Reminds you to move throughout the day

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The fitness tracker will give you hourly reminders to get up and move for a few minutes, so you're not spending your whole day hunched over a desk.
delapointe
Top Pro

Only needs to be charged every 4-5 days

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Compared to other fitness trackers with large display screens, and Charge 2 has an impressive battery life. It can go 4-5 days without needing to be recharged, so there is minimal interruption to your tracking.
delapointe
Top Pro

Great choice of replacement bands

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Including regular vinyl bands, leather, metal, luxury, etc.
Laura Kyle
Top Pro

The large display is easy to read

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The Charge 2 has a very clear black and white display that's easy to read in both light and dark settings. It gives you a lot of activity stats directly on the display, which keeps you from needing to frequently check the smartphone app.
thermoplastics
Top Pro

Works with non walking/running activities

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For example you can go on a bike ride and as long as the app is installed on your mobile device and you take the mobile with you, it will combine data from the mobiles GPS with what the watch records in order to create more accurate information for the user.
Laura Kyle
Robert Carbonell
Top Con

No media controls

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delapointe
Top Con

No smart alarm

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Although the feature has been requested by the community since 2014.
Laura Kyle
Top Con

Lavender band turns blue after a short period of wear

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The specific color of band can start to turn blue after only the first day of wear. It very quickly looks stained and dirty.
Laura Kyle
Top Con

Lower quality screen that scratches easily

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Rather than gorilla glass which is commonly used in the more expensive trackers, the Charge 2 fitness tracker uses a thick plastic display screen. It makes the device appear lower quality and scratches very easily.
delapointe
Top Con

No actionable notifications / Call and text only

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You can only see call and text notifications, no Facebook, Twitter, email, etc. And you can only see them, you cannot reply, delete, dismiss, etc.
Laura Kyle
Top Con

Weak vibration causes alerts to easily go missed

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The Charge 2 has a very weak vibration that is easy to miss, especially when you're active. As a result, it's easy to miss silent alarms or reminders to get up and move.
thermoplastics
Top Con

Not waterproof

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Fitbit Charge HR

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Laura Kyle
Rashaad
Top Pro

Continuously measures your heart rate and intensity level to give you 24 hour stats

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Throughout the day (and night), the Charge HR fitness tracker continuously measures your heart rate. On the app, graphs show your heart rate throughout the day, providing stats such as time spent in the different zones (peak, cardio, and fat burn) as well as your average resting heart rate for th...
Laura Kyle
Rashaad
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

The app and web platform do an excellent job of keeping you motivated

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The Fitbit app lets you set goals and milestones which reward you with badges and trophies when reached. You can also challenge friends and family, see their activity feed, and compete against them for top spot on the leader board.
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Battery lasts a week or more on a single charge

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The battery is rated for 7 days, and has been tested up to 9 days by reviewers.
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Multifunction display

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In addition to fitness metrics, a Fitbit Charge synced with a phone will display time and caller ID.
Rashaad
Top Pro

Excellent customer support

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Will often replace Fitbits for nearly any reason within 1 year.
Laura Kyle
Rashaad
Top Con

May break after only a few months of use due to durability issues

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People have reported the band separating from the module and the clasp snapping off. There have also been issues with bubbles forming in the band, even when kept completely dry. The charging port commonly breaks as well. Though the company is usually good about sending a replacement, it can be a h...
thermoplastics
Top Con

Won't turn on if you completely let the battery run out

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If you do not keep up with charging your device, and you let the battery life completely drain to where it will no longer turn on, a hard reset of the device is needed in order to get it to turn back on again. The trouble being, that one, you will lose your data from before the hard reset, two you...
Laura Kyle
Top Con

Known to cause rashes

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The charge has been known to cause red itchy rashes, and occasionally burns.
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Apple Watch

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Rashaad
Top Pro

Apps for monitoring heart rate outside of fitness

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Apps like Cardiogram are available to monitor and track your heart rate to detect arrhythmias.
Endi Sukaj
crossroadsman
Top Pro

Can be connected to a cellphone for being able to be contactable without a phone

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crossroadsman
Top Pro

Heart rate monitoring

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Endi Sukaj
crossroadsman
Top Pro

Provides GPS data for GPS-enabled workout/fitness apps

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Endi Sukaj
crossroadsman
Top Pro

Can stream audio to bluetooth headphones for activity without a phone

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Abhishek Gupta
Top Pro

Works well with iPhone

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Health apps downloaded on iPhone can be integrated with Apple Watch
Abhishek Gupta
Top Pro

Sensitive touch

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Allows for taps and presses to be registered as two different types of input.
Alex
Top Con

Works only with iPhones

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You need to have an iPhone (5 or later) to pair this smartwatch. It will not work with any other device, and has limited capabilities on its own (and still require the iPhone for the initial setup).
crossroadsman
Top Con

Expensive for fitness tracking

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Samsung Gear Fit2

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Laura Kyle
Top Pro

Works as a music player so it can be your sole device during exercise

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The Gear Fit2 is one of the few trackers that allows you to store music directly on the device, which means one less electronic you need to carry with you on your workouts. Thanks to the built in GPS and notifications, the Gear Fit2 eliminates the need to bring your smartphone with you on runs. H...
Laura Kyle
Top Pro

Keeps you constantly aware of your progress without needing to look at your smartphone

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The display isn't limited to your stats for the day as it is with many other trackers. At a glance you can check out your progress for the week, or look at the full activity history of each day individually.
Laura Kyle
Top Pro

Large, clear display that's easy to read

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The fitness tracker has a large display that's easy to operate while on the move, so viewing your stats won't distract from your workout. The display is curved and bright so it's easy to read both in dark and bright lighting conditions.
Laura Kyle
Top Pro

Onboard GPS

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The tracker includes a built in GPS, allowing you to track/map your cardio.
Laura Kyle
Top Pro

Lots of options for personalizing the appearance

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The Samsung Gear Fit2 gives you the ability to change the display screen color theme right on the device, so you can quickly match the clock face to the outfit you're wearing. There is also a variety of wrist bands available to better personalize your Gear Fit2.
Laura Kyle
Top Con

Auto tracking can be inaccurate

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Auto tracking will begin recording if it thinks you have begun an exercise. It has been known to randomly start tracking an exercise (like cycling) even when almost stationary, resulting in a very inaccurate exercise summary. There is no way to turn this feature off.
Laura Kyle
Top Con

Easy to lose the tracker because of a weak clasp

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The band is not secure, and has been known to come undone frequently with movement.
Laura Kyle
Top Con

GPS drains the battery extremely fast

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Not a great option for those who want to use the tracker for long hikes. With the GPS turned on, it goes through battery extremely fast. Only lasting a few hours before needing to be put on power saving mode.
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Fitbit Blaze

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Laura Kyle
Top Pro

Long battery life for being so feature-rich

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While it varies somewhat, many people have been reporting that the fitness tracker usually lasts 5 full days on a single charge. In general, the more features a tracker has, the faster it will drain the battery. 4 or 5 days is an impressive charge compared to other trackers with similar features (...
Laura Kyle
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Robert Carbonell
Top Pro

Tracks your activity in a large variety of ways

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The Fitbit Blaze fitness tracker is feature-rich and tracks steps, calories burned, distance traveled, active minutes, floors climbed, heart-rate, and sleep time.
Laura Kyle
Top Pro

Wide range of wrist straps available for a more personalized look

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If you don't like the basic rubber wrist strap the comes with the tracker, you can change out the strap for more premium options. There are many different styles available including leather, silicone, or stainless steel in a variety of colors.
Laura Kyle
Top Pro

Very easy to read, even in bright sunlight

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The Fitbit Blaze is a great option for outdoor use thanks to how easy it is to see the display even in bright sunlight. The clear and bright display uses plenty of color for better clarity.
Laura Kyle
Robert Carbonell
Top Pro

Media control

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Laura Kyle
Top Pro

Interesting design

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The Blaze has a techie look to it that some may find a nice change from the usual sporty-appearance of trackers. It is fairly lightweight and the design isn't offensive, it's something you can wear every day.
Laura Kyle
Top Con

Inconvenient to charge

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To charge the Blaze fitness tracker, you need to remove the main module and lock it into its charger.
Laura Kyle
Top Con

Poor use of the large display

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The fitness tracker's screen takes up a small amount of the front face. The glass bezels and casing take up most of the front.
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Garmin Forerunner 235

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Laura Kyle
Top Pro

Ideal tracker for runners

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It's quite lightweight at 1.6oz and has a large bright display for easy reading while on the move in all types of lighting conditions. It's water resistant up to 50 meters so you're safe to wear it running in all types of weather.
Laura Kyle
Top Pro

Quickly picks up a GPS signal

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It picks up the GPS signal much faster than most other GPS fitness trackers available, so there is little waiting around for it to connect before you start your run.
Laura Kyle
Top Pro

Extremely lightweight and comfortable

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Despite the amount of hardware this tracker contains and it's large size, it's very lightweight and comfortable to wear.
Laura Kyle
Top Pro

Customize the display screen to display the data most important to you

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The display screens are fully customizable so you can control which stats you want to see.
Laura Kyle
Top Con

Has trouble tracking heart rate during intervals

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During interval training when there is a frequent change of exertion, the Forerunner 235 has trouble continuously providing accurate readings. It's better suited for running with a sustained pace.
Laura Kyle
Top Con

Needs to be recharged often

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Garmin states the watch has a battery life of 11 hours training and 9 days of use as a watch, which is a fairly short charge compared to other fitness trackers. However many people have found the actual charge to be much less, often needing to be recharged every couple of days.
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Jawbone UP4

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Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Advanced metrics tracking system

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UP4 uses Bioimpedance sensors that track respiration, perspiration, hydration, skin temperature, heat flux, BMI, and can even sense which activity is being done. For instance, UP4 can identify sports like tennis and log the information automatically.
thermoplastics
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Integrates with an impressive list of third-party apps

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Jawbone app allows data from third-party apps to be imported as well as Jawbone's data to be used to supplement other apps. When activity is logged in a third-party app it will show up in Jawbone app's feed to give a complete overview of fitness and health situation. Some of the integratio...
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Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Allows setting goals, alerts and reminders in order to motivate

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There are multiple ways the app tries to motivate. First it asks to set goals and if you are struggling in achieving them, you can set the tracker to remind or alert you via notifications of your connected device or vibrating the wristband itself.
thermoplastics
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Has a social component

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You can add friends or just random people and see their activity in your app's activity feed. You can also cheer them on and comment on progress.
thermoplastics
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Integrates with Jawbone's free app for logging food & drink

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Foods eaten can be added manually from a comprehensive list and detailed statistics about them can be seen. Foods can also be added by pointing smartphone's camera to a bar-code.
thermoplastics
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Can be used to log workout

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To automatically track a timed activity, you can set the wristband in Stopwatch mode by pressing + long-pressing the button. You can also enter the activity manually from the app by supplying information on the activity type, effort level, start time and duration.
thermoplastics
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Accurate step counter

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UP3 has a very low margin of error when counting steps. For example, it won't count arm movements towards total step count as many other fitness trackers tend to do. As such it will be able to provide more accurate data on calories burned, time active and distance traveled.
thermoplastics
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

7-day battery life

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Running 24 hours a day, UP3 will last a week off of one charge.
thermoplastics
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Offers personalized goals

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A feature called "Today I Will" suggests personalized goals throughout the day.
thermoplastics
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Has OLED indicators for notifications & status

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Blue light indicates sleep mode, the orange light indicates activity, and white indicates that there is a notification.
thermoplastics
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Integrates with IFTTT

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IFTTT (IF This Then That) is an automation app. By integrating it with UP3 you can get functionality like turning lights on in your room when you wake up, creating a chart of all your data and uploading to Google Drive, log a meal when you check in at a restaurant on Foursquare, etc. You can see a...
thermoplastics
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

One size fits all

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UP4 comes with an adjustable strap so everyone can wear the same bracelet.
thermoplastics
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Power nap mode

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2 presses + long-press on the wristband will enter power nap mode. Power nap setting, such as how long should you be asleep and your maximum time spent sleeping and awake, can be adjusted from within the application.
thermoplastics
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Real-time Bluetooth 4.0 syncing

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Bluetooth syncing removes the hassle of having to take the device off of the wrist and putting it back on again multiple times throughout the day. It also allows the device to send notifications to the phone. Bluetooth 4.0 is a great benefit to UP4 users because it doesn't use as much energy as...
thermoplastics
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Can be set up to e-mail a weekly summary

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Jawbone allows for users to set up a weekly email that will send a summary of their activities making fro an easy way to see what one has done in the last week.
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Can be used for reminders

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Reminders can be set up in the up app that will make the wristband vibrate at a set point in time and a notification pop up on your smartphone.
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Advanced sleep tracking

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UP4 is capable of detecting light, deep & REM sleep. Correlation between activity and sleep are also recorded so Smart Coach can make personalized sleep recommendations in the future. UP4 can automatically detect when you go to sleep based on lowered heart rate and lack of movement or sleep m...
thermoplastics
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

American Express NFC payment integration

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Users can make payments with a connected American Express cards easily through using their UP4. This works at certain retailers, but not all.
thermoplastics
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Con

No display

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Instead, UP4 has LED indicators.
thermoplastics
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Con

Can't track elevation

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There is no elevation sensor in the device, so there will be no way to know the height walked or ran when wearing it.
Robert Carbonell
Top Con

Typically, it doesn't last more than 1 year

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Jawbone UP3

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Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Heart-rate monitor is accurate

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UP3 uses micro-currents to sense the user's heart rate with extreme accuracy. Currently, heart-rate is only tracked twice a day, but it will be tracked continuously after UP3 has a firmware update.
thermoplastics
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Can be set up to e-mail a weekly summary

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Jawbone allows for users to set up a weekly email that will send a summary of their activities making fro an easy way to see what one has done in the last week.
thermoplastics
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Power nap mode

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2 presses + long-press on the wristband will enter power nap mode. Power nap setting, such as how long should you be asleep and your maximum time spent sleeping and awake, can be adjusted from within the application.
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Integrates with IFTTT

•••
IFTTT (IF This Then That) is an automation app. By integrating it with UP3 you can get functionality like turning lights on in your room when you wake up, creating a chart of all your data and uploading to Google Drive, log a meal when you check in at a restaurant on Foursquare, etc. You can see a...
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Real-time Bluetooth 4.0 syncing

•••
Bluetooth syncing removes the hassle of having to take the device off of the wrist and putting it back on again multiple times throughout the day. It also allows the device to send notifications to the phone. Bluetooth 4.0 is a great benefit to UP3 users because it doesn't use as much energy as...
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Alarm can be set to wake you up during light sleep cycle

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The UP3 tracks sleep cycles, and its alarm can be configured to take this into account, attempting to select an optimal wake time.
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

One year warranty

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Jawbone will replace any broken device for up to one year.
thermoplastics
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Logs workout

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To automatically track a timed activity, you can set the wristband in Stopwatch mode by pressing + long-pressing the button. You can also enter the activity manually from the app by supplying information on the activity type, effort level, start time and duration.
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

7-day battery life

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Running 24 hours a day, UP3 will last a week off of one charge.
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Has OLED indicators for notifications & status

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Blue light indicates sleep mode, the orange light indicates activity, and white indicates that there is a notification.
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

One size fits all

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UP3 comes with an adjustable strap so everyone can wear the same bracelet.
Laura Kyle
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Integrates with Jawbone's free tracking app

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The app is beautiful and intuitive. It allows accessing personal profile, goals, lifeline, trends, team members, app support, inbox and settings. Additionally, using the app, status of Sleep Mode can be changed, stopwatch can be started/stopped and a power nap, alarms and alerts can be set up.
thermoplastics
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Accurate step counter

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UP3 has a very low margin of error when counting steps. For example, it won't count arm movements towards total step count as many other fitness trackers tend to do. As such it will be able to provide more accurate data on calories burned, time active and distance traveled.
thermoplastics
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Share with and keep track of friends

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You can add friends or just random people and see their activity in your app's activity feed. You can also cheer them on and comment on progress.
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Advanced metrics tracking system

•••
UP3 uses Bioimpedance sensors that track respiration, perspiration, hydration, skin temperature, heat flux, BMI, and can even sense which activity is being done. For instance, UP3 can identify sports like tennis and log the information automatically.
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Integrates with Jawbone's free app for logging food & drink

•••
Foods eaten can be added manually from a comprehensive list and detailed statistics about them can be seen. Foods can also be added by pointing smartphone's camera to a bar-code.
thermoplastics
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Offers recommendations

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A feature called "Today I Will" suggests personalized goals throughout the day.
thermoplastics
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Integrates with an impressive list of apps

•••
Jawbone app allows data from third-party apps to be imported as well as Jawbone's data to be used to supplement other apps. When activity is logged in a third-party app it will show up in Jawbone app's feed to give a complete overview of fitness and health situation.
thermoplastics
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Allows setting goals, alerts and reminders in order to motivate

•••
There are multiple ways the app tries to motivate. First it asks to set goals and if you are struggling in achieving them, you can set the tracker to remind or alert you via notifications of your connected device or vibrating the wristband itself.
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Advanced sleep tracking

•••
UP3 is capable of detecting light, deep & REM sleep. Correlation between activity and sleep are also recorded so Smart Coach can make personalized sleep recommendations in the future.
thermoplastics
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Promises to be able to monitor stress and fatigue in the future

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Jawbone has set out to allow for biometrics to be used in order to monitor stress and fatigue, while the options is not available yet, it should be coming in the future.
Laura Kyle
Top Con

Poorly made and known to malfunction after a short period of use

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Along with the major clasp issue, the UP3 has an all-around durability issue. The band has been known to break, the clasp fall off, and the tracker to stop transmitting data.
Laura Kyle
Top Con

Very limited heart rate utility - Can't take HR during exercise

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The UP3 fitness tracker can only measure heart-rate when at rest (including while sleeping). This is because it uses a different technology than other smart bands - so unfortunately active heart rate can't be added in future software updates.
Laura Kyle
Top Con

The watch can easily get lost because of the weak clasp

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The clasp is extremely unreliable and frequently pops open, especially during exercise.
Laura Kyle
Top Con

There is no customer-service to help you if the UP3 has problems

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The Jawbone UP3 fitness tracker frequently has quality issues and with Jawbone not having customer service, your only option is to return it to the place your purchased it from. In September 2016, Jawbone was forced to end their deal with the customer-service agency due to non-payment. You can re...
thermoplastics
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Con

No display

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Instead, UP3 has LED indicators that will relay info to the user, but no display, so detailed info will have to be synced with ones app in order to see it.
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Microsoft Band

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Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Always-on heart-rate monitor

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There is a built in heart rate monitor that is always monitoring and for the most part it is consistent in its tracking. This way people can get a full view of what their daily heart rate is at any given time.
thermoplastics
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Allows downloading workouts

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Users can download workouts to their devices from companies that have partnered with Microsft such as Gold's Gym or Men's Fitness. This allows for one to find workouts that fit their needs that are created by people familiar with what should work the best.
Laura Kyle
thermoplastics
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Pro

Shows email, sms and call notifications

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No matter the device being used, Android, iOS or Windows Phone, the Microsoft Band is able to show ones connected device emails, SMS and call notifications. This makes it easy to see what ones alerts are without having to pull the phone out of their pocket.
Laura Kyle
thermoplastics
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Con

Slightly too big and heavy to be unnoticeable

•••
Like many smart watches, the Microsoft band is big and heavy (due to their screens) and will be hard to forget one is wearing it due to the weight, size, and shape.
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Suunto M5

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Top Pro

Adapts to ones workouts

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The watch can adapt to the routine one is using for their workouts in order to suggest other workouts the user may be able to handle. This basically works as a simple personal trainer, which can be encouraging to the user.
thermoplastics
Top Pro

Heart rate monitor is not necessary for every workout

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Luckily the extra monitor is not necessary for every workout, which is nice as it can be a pain to hook up correctly and is a bit of a chore being an extra piece to worry about.
thermoplastics
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Con

Setting up the heart-rate monitor can be a chore

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Finding the correct placement for the heart rate pad to record correct reading can be difficult to do, which may be time consuming and a PITA.
thermoplastics
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Con

Movestick can't be run on OSX

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Software for the device is not OSX compatible, though users could emulate a Windows environment and use the software that way.
thermoplastics
Andris Pelcbergs
Top Con

Heart rate monitoring can be hit or miss

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There may be times where the monitor fluctuates out of the norm, which leads to incorrect readings. Normally this is understood when using something like a smartwatch, but to see it happening with a device that has a separate band to record heart monitoring it is a shame to see.
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Xiaomi Mi Band 1S Pulse

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Travis Rigg
Top Pro

Cheap

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For less than $20 you get a pretty decent fitness tracker.
Laura Kyle
Travis Rigg
Top Con

Default app kinda sucks

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Go out and download Notify and Fitness for Mi Band.

Garmin Vivoactive HR

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Robert Carbonell
Top Pro

Good display

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The fitness tracker has a large backlit full-color touch-display that's sunlight-readable and responsive.
Laura Kyle
Robert Carbonell
Top Pro

Easy to use

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The fitness tracker has two buttons, a back button that also locks the device and a start button that also enters settings, and an intuitive touch interface that is controlled with swipes and taps. The learning curve is close to nonexistant.
thermoplastics
Robert Carbonell
Top Pro

Step, stairs, heart monitoring

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Laura Kyle
Top Con

HR monitoring does not work during swimming

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The fitness tracker's heart rate monitoring gets turned off during swimming.
Laura Kyle
Robert Carbonell
Top Con

No sleep monitor

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Apple Watch
Recommended 5 months ago
The Apple Watch has always had the best heart rate tracker, but it was boosted again with watchOS 4. It keeps track of your heart rate all the time, and can even detect heart arrhythmias.
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 Works only with iPhones
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 Heart rate monitoring
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 Can be connected to a cellphone for being able to be contactable without a phone
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 Apps for monitoring heart rate outside of fitness
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Fitbit Charge HR
Recommended 2 years ago
I owned a few Charge HRs before purchasing an Apple Watch 2, and the Charge HR, is the better option overall for heart rate monitoring for fitness. The biggest downside to the Charge is durability. I only purchased one Fitbit Charge HR, but owned 3 because they kept breaking within 9 months. Thankfully, Fit...
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 Multifunction display
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 Battery lasts a week or more on a single charge
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 The app and web platform do an excellent job of keeping you motivated
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 Excellent customer support
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 May break after only a few months of use due to durability issues
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 Continuously measures your heart rate and intensity level to give you 24 hour stats
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