The Fitbit Charge HR is the best activity tracker for metrics-obsessed users. It has just enough variables to monitor without being overwhelming, and the heart rate monitoring zones lend themselves to the ultimate customizable workout experience. Unlike other popular fitness bands on the market, the always-on heart rate monitoring tracks both average and resting heart rate and makes the Fitbit Charge HR one of the best fitness bands on the market today in terms of features and overall value. Perfect for both casual consumers and dedicated fitness enthusiasts alike, the Fitbit Charge HR has set the bar high in the fitness tracker market.
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$149.95
Buy now- Comfortable and lightweight
- Heart rate monitoring
- Caller ID
- No app/message notifications
- No smart alarms
The Fitbit Flex is essentially the iPhone of fitness trackers: well-designed, intuitive, and more than functional enough for the majority of users. Although the features in the Fitbit Flex aren’t as comprehensive as others in the Fitbit line such as the Charge HR or the Surge, this entry-level activity tracker is more than sufficient for tracking steps, counting calories when paired with a supplementary app, and monitoring overall progress of fitness goals. Simply wearing the Flex creates a great source of motivation to be more active and take a few extra steps toward fitness each day.
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Despite lacking a totally hypoallergenic composition and a way to check metrics through the band itself, the Jawbone UP24 is a stylish tracker with some of the most comprehensive sleep tracking metrics on the market today. It brings to the table new levels of motivation and encouragement that many users will find refreshing. While users who are into more intense training might find it lacking in some areas, it is a great starter tracker for anyone looking to be more active.
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$129.99
Buy now- Very stylish
- Wide range of colors
- Water-proof
- No heart rate tracking
- No indicators on the device
The most comprehensive and intuitive fitness tracker on the market is, without a doubt, the Fitbit Surge. With continuous heart rate monitoring PurePulse technology, GPS MobileRun, and a variety of workout options to adjust calorie burn tracking, even the most hardcore athletes will find the Fitbit Surge sufficient for their needs. Although users looking for a basic tracker may be overwhelmed, the large amount of fine-tuned features give the Surge a strong edge over its competitors.
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$249.95
Buy now- GPS
- Notifications
- Music control
- Big display
- Quite bulky
- No sleep phase tracking
The Misfit Shine may not be the most comprehensive in features compared to others in its class, and it may not provide the in-depth metrics others proudly boast; however, it is hands-down the most stylish and customizable of any tracker available today. Its solid foundation of backbone features are reliable and will prove more than enough for the average fitness band user who doesn’t need the overwhelming metrics of more comprehensive trackers. All in all, its stylish options and solid variety of cornerstone features push the Misfit Shine into a strong contender in its segment of the fitness tracking market.
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The Misfit Flash listened to its users and provided an amazing tracker to join the Shine at a more than competitive price. Its wearable versatility not only is convenient but also provides tracking features that are simply not found in other trackers at its price point. From a variety of activities to automatic sleep tracking, Misfit went above and beyond in fitting great features into the Flash. While not exactly chic, the variety of color options and the sporty aesthetic act as a nice alternative to its more sophisticated older brother. When it comes to features for the price, the Misfit Flash is one of the best values in fitness trackers today.
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The Microsoft Band makes a valiant attempt at being a hybrid smart watch and fitness band, but unfortunately spreads itself too thin and winds up being not incredibly successful at either. Overall, it’s a neat gadget with interesting features that should especially be considered for Windows Phone owners due to its comprehensive Cortana functionality. Its hybrid status makes it fall a little flat compared to exclusively fitness-based trackers, and its laggy app is slightly off-putting. Despite this, the Windows Band does offer a great variety of futuristic features, decent GPS tracking, and in-depth metrics that might just be enough to make it a great purchase.
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It will be challenging for Jawbone to sell the pricey UP3 to a first-time user of fitness trackers, as competitors are offering products with nearly identical features. Still, when compared to simpler products, the UP3 delivers high-quality insights and a comprehensive app that make it genuinely beneficial to improving the user's health. While the UP app may not be as “smart” as Jawbone promises, it's still light years ahead of rival apps that only provide data. If you are looking for a method to get a thorough overview of your health data and workouts, the UP3 is the tracker for you. We look forward to Jawbone offering a fitness tracker in the future that can read your heart rate on-demand, but that's not reason enough to disregard the UP3 at this time.
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Although the Withings Pulse O2 is not the most attractive, nor the most accurate or comprehensive tracker on the market, there is definitely appeal in it as a fitness band. The extensive support for third party applications lends the Withings Pulse O2 tracker to an easy-to-customize experience, making it accessible to both those just starting out with fitness tracking and more advanced users alike. The easy transition from band to clip-on to pocket drop usage and its integration into the Withings Health Mate ecosystem gives the Pulse O2 a unique edge. Overall, the Pulse O2 is perfect for anyone who loves the idea of a futuristic smart house and doesn’t mind putting in a bit of effort - or even money - to make their tracker more tailored to their health and fitness efforts.
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The Razer Nabu X is priced competitively as an alternative to its older brother, looks better than other trackers in its price range, and is incredibly durable to boot; however, with devices like the Misfit Flash competing with higher functionality, the Nabu X has a ways to go before becoming a strong contender in its segment. Its proprietary social technology and open API marketplace promise a strong future for the Nabu X, but only time will tell from here. If Razer has its way, the Nabu X will soon be a strong competitor perfect for casual fitness enthusiasts with an affinity for app integration for a totally customizable experience.
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The Moov has a long way to go in securing a solid place in the market and succeeding without the standard features the fitness band market has come to expect such as a centralized app, color customization options, and step tracking. Despite this, it finds strength as a fitness band in its unique personal coaching and genius level up systems. The Moov is a fitness tracker that might alienate beginner audiences, or it could just be what a novice needs to take their workouts a step further to the pure fitness enthusiast level. Without a doubt, the Moov is a spectacular niche value in a market of high-price, all the bells and whistles activity trackers.
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