13 best fitness bracelets

Recently, the sport is increasingly penetrating into our lives. If I may say so, the fashion for a sporty, healthy lifestyle has gone. Of course, such a chance cannot be missed by electronics manufacturers, who are vyingly offering all new and new devices called fitness trackers or pedometers. As a rule, they are made in the form of minimalist bracelets decorated in a sporty style.

But why do we need this thing? The first and most obvious feature is tracking your physical activity throughout the day. Currently, the lion's share of diseases is associated with low physical activity of the population. And the hated fatty is all from the same thing - we eat a lot and move a little. Fitness bracelets, of course, do not have any wonderful properties and are unlikely to make you slim and beautiful immediately after purchase - no, they just monitor your activity and, with the help of applications, give recommendations, motivate. And yes, the accompanying software has an important role here, because the tracker is, in fact, only a few sensors that send the collected information to your smartphone, where the “magic” happens. After collecting the information, the application will issue recommendations, remind you that you have been without movement for a long time. Also an important role is played by the social moment that is present in some systems - “my friend walked 10 kilometers, and I am only 8! We must catch up with him! ”Agree, motivates.

Other possibilities of bracelets are no less important, and often such devices are bought precisely because of them. This set differs from device to device, but basically all of them have the ability to track the sleep phase and wake the host at a certain stage for easier lifting.

All this, it would seem, is excellent and convenient, but you have to choose a fitness bracelet to begin with. This is where our rating will help you.

How to choose a pedometer (fitness bracelet)

Top fitness bracelets without screen

Similar trackers can be compared with Zhiguli. Yes, it is also a car, it carries, i.e. performs the main task of any car, but comfort is not enough. So it is with fitness trackers without a screen - they carry out their main task, but there are very few additional “chips”. Of course, the main advantage here is the price - the simplest models can be bought almost for 1000 rubles! The second advantage is the battery life, because even the most energy-efficient displays consume a lot of energy, so its absence will add to you at least a couple of days of work without recharging.

4 Mio link

We start with a smart fitness tracker, whose main task is pulse counting. The form factor is simple - a plastic capsule with “smart” filling. There are several options for bracelets of different colors (gray / white) and sizes (S / M 121-175 mm, L 149-208 mm).The material is typical for this class of devices - hypoallergenic silicone. The peculiarity of the bracelet is the light indication of the cardio zone in which you are currently located. In total there are 5 colors and, accordingly, 5 zones. Their ranges can be set in the corporate application. Other features of the device include:

• Better water protection: WR. You can even scuba dive.
• Support Bluetooth0 and ANT +. This allows you to connect to specialized heart monitors, cycle computers and other professional equipment.
• The battery life for continuous pulse measurement is about 8 hours. This is about 4 workouts, i.e. charge enough for about a week.
• Great application for iOS, Android and even Windows Phone, with which you can keep statistics of training, count speed, pace, etc.

3 Jawbone up move

Jawbone is one of the leaders in the production of sports accessories. UP Move is an inexpensive entry level fitness tracker. Attention is attracted by the form factor. Like many other models, this capsule is inserted into a bracelet or clip. With the bracelet everything is clear, but the clips are rare. It can be used to attach the tracker to clothes, where it will not interfere at all. The capsule itself is made in the form of a tablet. Powered by CR2032 batteries. The claimed battery life is six months. Are there any other features? Oh yeah

• Tracking sleep phases and number of steps
• A pair of color and 12 white LED-indicators. The latter in real time show the achieved goals (each indicator corresponds to approximately 8% of the required number of steps). They double click on the bracelet show time.

In the reviews, users also mention a couple of flaws:

• There is no vibration. The tracker will not be able to notify the message or wake up
• Lack of moisture protection

2 Sony SmartBand 2 SWR12

Sony is no stranger to the electronics world. For many years, it pleases fans with quality products and interesting solutions. The SmartBand 2 SWR12 pedometer was no exception. This is quite an interesting device, which has much more functionality than its competitors. Of course, you have to pay for the "buns", so Sony is much more expensive than the leader of our rating. What is special we get for this money?

• Notifications about SMS, calls, etc. through vibration
• Manage music on your smartphone
• Altimeter
• Heart rate monitor
• Charging through the usual microUSB
• Battery life of only 48 hours

1 Xiaomi Mi Band

The fitness bracelet from the beloved company Xiaomi has become one of the pioneers in this field.And given the ultra-low cost, which is famous for all the products of the company, and good quality, it is not surprising that at the moment the Mi Band is the leader in sales. Even despite the fact that the device was introduced more than 2 years ago, its purchase is now more than justified. And that's why:

• Very low cost
• Active mode - 720 hours (1 month)
• Insufficiently accurate counting of the number of steps - sometimes waving hands can also be credited
• The relative minus is attributed proprietary connector and charging cable. Losing - finding a new one will be difficult.

The best inexpensive fitness bracelets with a screen: budget up to 3000 rubles

These devices are already fit to compare with the budget foreign car, like the Ford Focus. You can still drive, but you also have air conditioning, which certainly adds comfort to your journey. Similarly, the screen in the fitness bracelet - yes, it does not bring a lot of everything to it, as in a smart watch, but the most important information such as time or a counter of the steps taken will always be before your eyes, even without a smartphone. It uses, as a rule, LED panels or OLED displays, which consume very little energy, which allows you to save battery life at an acceptable level. What to choose from this category of fitness bracelets - see below.

4 IWOWN i6 HR

Opens TOP cheap fitness bracelet with a screen. The cost of the model is only 1,750 rubles. What does the user get for this money? Visually, there is little new. Bracelet with fixed strap and 0.96 ’monochrome curved OLED display. Simple, but looks quite stylish. Also, users note the presence of Russian localization - all notifications are displayed in Russian, which means you don’t have to get the phone every time. There is IP67 dust and moisture protection - you can not take off, going to the shower or bath, but swimming with them is not recommended. Other features include:

• Monitoring sleep, calories and physical activity
• Remote camera control of a smartphone
• Anti-lost function If the distance between the bracelet and smartphones exceeds the specified distance, the tracker will notify the owner.
• There is an alarm clock

The disadvantages of users include:

• Low battery life: 2.5-3 days
• Some inaccuracies in counting steps

3 ONETRAK Life05

You probably never heard of this manufacturer. And, I must say, in vain, because it is our, domestic company! But, unfortunately, no patriotism can correct all the shortcomings of their fitness bracelet. At a cost higher than that of competitors, Life05 offers even less features. However, according to user feedback, those functions that are still present, work fine. What we have in the bottom line:

• High impact case. It is useful if you, for example, do jogging over rough terrain, where there is a risk to hit a bracelet against a tree.
• Produced in Russia - respectively, all instructions and applications are completely in Russian
• Battery life 120 hours (5 days)
• Charging via ordinary USB

2 Huawei Honor Band 3

Huawei has a small, but very high-quality line of wearable accessories.

The Honor Band is also included in it. Externally, absolutely nothing new - a black glossy rectangle of the screen and a black silicone strap. It looks good, but we have already seen all this. But the water resistance is almost standard - the device will withstand immersion to a depth of 50 meters, which means you can monitor it including swimming training. Most other trackers cannot boast like this. What else?

• Battery life 15-20 days
• Notifications from the phone
• There is a "smart" alarm clock
• Very bright screen
• Bluetooth 4.2

1 Xiaomi Mi Band 2

And again in the first place we have products of the Chinese brand. At this time, the top position is already occupied by the second generation of the same Mi Band.With the update, the bracelet received a 0.42-inch OLED display. At the same time, the device retained a similar design, and added relatively little in price. The features of the second generation of fitness bracelet from Xiaomi should include:

• Long battery life - 480 hours (20 days). As you can see, the appearance of the screen eats only a third of the charge.
• Built-in heart rate monitor
• Android and iOS support
• Ability to dive to a depth of 30 meters
• Many strap colors
• Own charging connector - as before, it is better not to lose.

The best functional fitness - bracelets with a screen: a budget of 3000 rubles.

Since we took the analogy between fitness trackers and cars, let's compare this group of devices with ... SUVs. These crooks and look impressive because of their size and can ride not only on smooth asphalt, but also on rough terrain. But jeeps and are more expensive because of their capabilities. Similarly, bracelets from this subgroup are, yes, a little expensive, but the functionality, as you will soon be able to see, is much broader than that of more ordinary competitors. Well, let's not weary - let's move on to the rating.

5 MyKronoz ZeFit 4 HR

Externally, the model is more like an elongated classic watch than the usual fitness bracelets. These can be worn with a sports uniform, and with a classic suit. The screen diagonal of 1.06 inches, color, resolution 160x64. Nothing outstanding, but it is worth paying tribute to the pleasant interface design - beautiful and functional. You can find fault with the minimum supported version of Android - 5.0, but the statistics says that earlier versions of the OS are almost never encountered. In addition, we note:

• Notifications from the phone: about calls, messages, SMS, weather, etc.
• Moisture protection according to IP standard. Diving is not recommended, but washing in the shower will withstand
• Touchscreen
• Sleep monitoring, steps, calories
• Vibration

4 Polar A360 HR

Appearance Polar A360 HR can hardly be called unique: a removable capsule and silicone strap - everything is standard. But it is worth paying tribute to the number of colors of the strap - we counted 6 standard versions. The touch screen, a diagonal of 1.18 inches, color. It reads well in the sun. Declared water protection standard WR30, which means the device will withstand immersion to a depth of 30 meters. Separately, we note the method of charging - the usual Micro-USB. Many thanks to the engineers for this! Such a wire is sure to be found in the nearest communications salon or even a stall at a ridiculous cost. Yes, and friends in case of emergency you can borrow. With a proprietary cradle this does not work. The rest of the functionality is a little different from its competitors. Note:

• High accuracy of activity counting
• Presence of timer
• Support Android, iOS, Windows and OS X

3 Mio slice

Mio produces excellent sports bracelets with an original design. We saw this for the first time on Mio Link and confirm our thoughts with a more advanced model of the company - Slice. In black, the model stands out a little, but brown or gray colors look interesting, and will suit any clothes. An interesting fastening system is a magnetic clasp. With daily use keeps perfectly. Unbuttoned can only, for example, when removing the sweater. It does not fly off the hand. Also, unlike all competitors, the display is not touch-sensitive - the control is carried out by a mechanical key. During sports, this method of management is more convenient. What else boasts the flagship of the company?

• A unique way to count activity. It takes into account not only the number of steps, but also the pace at which they are performed. For example, 100 steps of running will spend more energy than 100 steps at a steady pace.
• Excellent screen protection - scratches do not appear even with hard use.
• WR30 water protection - you can swim in the pool
• High accuracy of counting steps and pulse
• Battery life 3.5 days with notifications enabled and up to 5 days in economy mode

The disadvantages include only a monochrome display, the brightness of which, by the way, is enough even when used in direct sunlight.

2 Garmin Vivosmart HR +

Garmin products are certainly familiar to people involved in sports or tourism. The range of the company a huge number of specialized devices of excellent quality. Vivosmart HR + does not lower the bar. Externally - a typical sports bracelet, the most familiar design. But the display deserves a separate praise. Yes, it is monochrome. Yes, individual pixels are well distinguishable. But it is transreflective, which means that the brighter the sun, the better the information can be seen. Yes, and the battery consumes very little. There are plenty of features in a fitness bracelet:

• WR50 water protection - maximum for devices of this class
• ANT + support. You can connect specialized sports equipment (chest heartbeat sensor, cadence sensor, etc.) directly to the bracelet for more accurate measurements
• There is an accelerometer, altimeter, heart rate monitor with the function of constant pulse measurement
• Support for all major mobile (even Windows Phone) and desktop operating systems
• Manage music playback on the phone and the VIRB camera (not included)

The disadvantages include only a very high price for this class of devices - 17,000 rubles.

1 Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro

The leader of the rating is a kind of cross between a fitness bracelet and a smart watch. The first gave the model an excellent measurement accuracy and rich sports functionality. The latter are a quality display and a functional Tizen operating system. The appearance is futuristic - a curved 1.5 ’color display and a diamond-patterned strap look great. By the way, the curved screen is not only visually pleasing, but also allows the bracelet to sit more comfortably on your hand. Are there many features? Oh yeah!

• The display is made by technology SuperAMOLED. The resolution is 432x216 pixels. The brightness is high, the text is comfortable to read. When outputting black, energy is not wasted at all.
• 4 GB of internal memory (available to the user about 2 GB). You can download music and listen to it during workouts via Bluetooth headphones, leaving your phone at home.
• You can leave the phone thanks to the presence of GPS. It also allows you to more accurately determine the distance traveled and build routes.
• There is an accelerometer, a barometer (measures atmospheric pressure and determines the change in altitude), a microgyroscope and a heart rate monitor. Measurement accuracy is excellent.
• WR50 water protection
• Automatic detection of activity. We switched to running - the bracelet will notice this and turn on the corresponding training. It does not work perfectly.
• The claimed battery life is 3-4 days. In fact, with the included wireless connections and a comfortable brightness level of about 1.5 days. With GPS enabled up to 8 hours.

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Xiaomi

Sony

Fitbit

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ONETRAK

Huawei

Mio

Garmin

Jawbone

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Polar

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