Fitness Tracker / Watch - Which to Buy?

Noblejoker on 15/12/2016 - 15:48
Last edited 15/12/2016 - 15:49

Hi all
I have previously purchased from OB deals
Mi band - worked well but step/activity counter wasn't accurate
Pebble V1 - was great, long battery, simple apps - but is ugly as it is big,chunky and bright red
LG smartwatch - apart from vibe for messages and time I don't see the point of Android wear
Who wants to do apps on your wrist. Colour and watch looks was good, single day battery is terrible

So I am looking for a new device. With the lessons from above I would like (in order of importance)

  1. Shows/Tells the time
    if it is on my wrist I look at it when I want to know the time, can't stop myself
  2. Measures activity
    I do gym/crossfit & daily walking.
    HR monitor probably preferred & I would pay for that
  3. Decent battery
    At least a few days - not daily charging
  4. Sleep tracking
    I find this information surprisingly interesting
  5. Other features
    Health tracking or something else
    Don't need lots of fancy but at least just a vibrate on call would be handy

I am thinking along the lines of a fitbit, garmin or similar
Was happy with Pebble but gather they are gone to fitbit now
If you have any suggestions I would appreciate it

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Comments

  • lupiter on 15/12/2016 - 16:26
    +1

    Fitbit Alta? $98 (50% off rrp) at many places including JB, Good Guys etc.

  • Colin2905 on 15/12/2016 - 16:36
    +1

    I was recently tossing up between a Fitbit Blaze and a Garmin Forerunner 235. Although I liked the look of the Blaze I went with the 235 for the functionality. It's to be my Christmas present from Mrs 2905, so I won't be able to report any first-hand experiences for another ten days.

    I also considered a Tom Tom (don't remember which model, but it was ~$300, like the other two), but quickly dismissed it due to the way the time is displayed on it (hours above minutes).

  • Diji1 on 15/12/2016 - 17:54
    +1

    There is no device that accurately measures activity. Or sleep.

  • evol on 15/12/2016 - 18:11
    +1

    Fitbit Charge 2 would tick all your boxes. Can be had for <$200 during various sales/OzB hacks. I have one myself and am quite pleased with it.

    Fitness trackers will never be 100% accurate, but as long as they are consistently inaccurate then it's OK for your own personal tracking needs.

    • Noblejoker on 16/12/2016 - 12:18

      I hear you about the consistency
      Cheers

  • mooney on 15/12/2016 - 18:18
    +1

    Something different to consider, doesn't have heart rate tracking but pretty much everything else on your list is covered, plus 8 month battery life.

    https://www.withings.com/us/en/products/activite-pop

  • timbobjim on 15/12/2016 - 21:56
    +1

    Did you try the latest Xiaomi Mi Band 2… $30… you can't go wrong… http://www.gearbest.com/smart-watches/pp_362705.html - ticks all the boxes.

  • Kangal on 15/12/2016 - 23:47
    +1

    Garmin Vivoactive HR… it's the best smart-fitness-watch as far as I know.

    The Forerunner 235 is great too, but apparently its more expensive, has a lower battery life, is larger, and the GPS and HR monitor is not as accurate.
    But I must say the Forerunner235 does look better in my opinion.

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