Other fitness trackers to consider
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Garmin Instinct 3 for $ 400: Garmin’s instinct line does not have as many high -end characteristics as Fenix 8, but it is popular because it is cheaper and has a rough and big retro aesthetic that I love. The updates of this year include the integrated torch and a new reinforced frame, which is good considering that I managed to slam the Fenix and Epix watches a little. For more information, see our guide to the best Garmin watches.
Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $ 799: Apple has not significantly updated his harsh outdoor watch this year (8/10, Wired advises) as well as giving him a very interesting new black finish, but it is still the best outdoor watch if you have an iPhone. It has a faster second generation chip, second generation ultra-wide band chips and compatibility with Watchos 26, with personalized health recommendations enabled for AI.
Garmin Venu 3 for $ 350: There is nothing wrong With Watch Sports Sports of Garmin’s Hybrid Fitness Fitness Premium. However, its extraordinary feature is that you can take calls from your wrist and when I tried it with my spouse, he said he seemed that I was calling from the bottom of a barrel. There are other GARMS with similar features that have a better price.
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OnePlus 3 watch for $ 287: My kingdom for a smartwatch that can last more than a day! OnePlus Watch 3 (9/10, Wired Tips) can last for five days with a single charge. OnePlus now includes many standard health features, such as fall detection, an skin temperature sensor, irregular heart rate notifications and an electrocardiogram. This is another great choice if you want a smartwatch that is also a good tracker fitness.
Suunto Run for $ 249: I love how light and thin this watch (36 grams) is, especially in the now exhausted lime. It has a brilliant AMOLED screen, two weeks of battery life and accurate double frequency satellites. But Suunto’s software is clumsy and difficult to navigate compared to those of Garmin, Coros or Apple. Offline maps are also not supported.
Amazfit Bip 6 for $ 80: Amazfit’s trackers are improving so quickly! Like Active 2, the bip 6 is a wonderful small clock, with a brilliant, large and reactive AMOLED screen, well over a week of battery life and 140 sports modes. I still find the tracker and the Zpp app occasionally reduced, but it is cheap and comfortable and works well. However, for only $ 20 more, I would instead get the 2 Active.
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 for $ 59: I was shocked by how much I liked this small fitness range at affordable prices. The 1,200 nit display is clear and bright and the touchscreen is reactive. The aluminum case looks robust and keeps track of your steps and heart rate with reasonable precision. However, you cannot compare the user’s user experience compared to that of Fitbit, especially at this price. (Still.)
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra for $ 650: Your eyes have not deceived you. Samsung has created a Galaxy Watch Ultra (7/10, wired review) which is a direct rip off of Apple Watch Ultra, but for Samsung’s owners. It also has the same orange security band, the fast button (which Apple calls an action button) and the double pinch function (which Apple calls double touch). The Apple watch is better, with more sports, a better interface and better algorithms such as training and vital load. However, what the galaxy looks ultra agoIt’s good and Samsung has the resources to recover quickly. It has a sapphire glass face which is evaluated at 10 atm, an IP68 evaluation and the ability to resist elevations of up to 9000 meters and temperatures up to 130 degrees. It also has navigation features in the backcountry, double band GPS, a compass and navigation for bread, which Samsung calls the track and that Apple calls Backtrack (this is becoming foolish). However, the battery life is still two days and appropriate changes.
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Evie Moveno Ring for $ 269: Evie has recently announced an updated version of The Movano, with an artificial intelligence chatbot in the shape of a doctor and improvement of sleep and the monitoring of heart rate. I tested it and unfortunately I did not find enough on offer to cancel my previous opinion (4/10, wired review). Since then, the market of intelligent rings has exploded and many new rings have explicitly have characterized women on women. It simply does not offer enough functionality to be an attractive product right now.
Amazfit T-Rex 3 for $ 280, Amazfit Helio for $ 170, AND Amazfit balance for $ 150: I tried all the oldest watches through the formation of Amazfit and my colleague Simon Hill tried the company’s intelligent ring. While I have nothing to complain about as regards the construction quality – the balance is a dupe for the samsung Galaxy clock if you do not look too hard – both Hill and I found functionality in some way limited and have remained exasperated at the subscription altitude. Active 2 is the only Amazfit watch that I like right now.
Faq
What is the difference between a fitness tracker and a smartwatch?
Categories can superimpose significantly, but fitness trackers while we consider them here are, well, focused on health. I am less interested in the fact that a tracker fitness can replicate every function on your smartphone that if the health function suite is robust and accurate; If it is able to trace more activities; And if it remains on and is safe as it carries out more fitness activities. We also include fitness tracker that are not wearable devices on the wrist, which include Whoops, Smart Rings, Heart Divenge monitor and blood sugar monitor.
Some fitness trackers based on the wrist will present the possibility of reading e-mails and controlling music, but the screens are often smaller and less bright. However, the battery life is often much better, which makes the difference, especially if you are monitoring sleep over time. If, however, you are more interested in the option to access the apps without having to extract the phone, you may want to think of getting a smartwatch. (If you don’t want any notification, take an intelligent ring instead.) Don’t you see anything that exactly your style here? Take a look at our best smartwatch guide.
My tracker doesn’t work! What should I do?
Here are only a few ways in which you can easily take care of what afflicts (or your device):
- Make sure it is suitable. The optical sensors do not work if your device is sliding freely around the wrist. You can customize most devices with new straps. Make sure you find a thumb above the wrist safely.
- Wash it! I am horrified by how many people tell me that their fitness trackers are giving them a rash. Clean it with a little soap for plates and water after a sweaty session.
- Exit from under the coverage of the trees. Does your device use multiple satellite positioning systems to keep track of your position when starting an outdoor workout? This is much more difficult to do if you are under electrical lines, trees or even (gulpo) inside.
- Set a routine. There is nothing as frustrating how to open your tracker app and find out that he exhausted the battery before going to bed last night. Keep your updated app regularly. Check if the tracker is connected to your phone and keep the charger everywhere.
Does my strap have pfa?
A study Posted in December 2024 I discovered that many wrist bands for smartwatches contain high levels of PFHXA, which is a “chemical forever” that can influence your immune, thyroid, kidney and reproductive systems. How do you know if your band has PFHXA?
- Check if the band is labeled as a “fluoroelastomer”. Fluorted synthetic rubber is the material that has the highest levels of PFHXA.
- Check if the company has tested its products. For example, Garmin’s watches they have no pfa.
- If you are not sure, most trackers allow you to exchange your bands for those made of silicone, metal, skin or other materials. Companies often have their own owner accessories; If you need some ideas about what to look for, take a look at our best Apple Watch accessories.
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