15 best fitness bracelets

Recently, the sport is increasingly penetrating into our lives. If I may say so, the fashion for sports, healthy way of life. Of course, such a chance can't miss electronics manufacturers, which are vying to offer new devices called fitness trackers or pedometers. As a rule, they are made in minimalistic bracelets, and decorated in sports style.

But why do we need this thing? The first and most obvious feature of tracking your physical activity throughout the day. Currently, the lion's share of diseases associated with low physical activity in the population. Yes, and hated fat again – we have a lot to eat and little move. Fitness bracelets, of course, do not possess any miraculous qualities and is unlikely to make you slim and beautiful immediately after purchasing – no, they just track your activity and using applications, give advice, motivate. And Yes, an important role here is the accompanying software, because the tracker is, in fact, a few of the sensors which send the collected information to your smartphone, where it is "magic". After gathering information, the app will give recommendations and remind you of what you already are without moving. Also the important role played by social point that is present in some systems – "my friend went 10 miles, and I'm only 8! Need to catch up!" Agree, motivating.

Other bracelets are not less important, and often such devices are buying it for them. This set differs from device to device, but basically all of them have the ability to track sleep cycles and Wake the host at a certain stage for an easier recovery.

All this seemingly nice and comfortable, but for a start a fitness bracelet to choose. In this and you will help our rating.

How to choose a pedometer (a fitbit)

THE BEST FITNESS WRISTBAND WITHOUT SCREEN

Such trackers can be compared with the Lada. Yes, it's a machine, it carries, i.e. performs the main task of any machine, but comfort is lacking. And fitness trackers without a screen – its main task performing, but extra features, very little. Of course, the main advantage here is the price – the most simple model you can buy even for 1000 rubles! The second advantage is the battery life, because even the most energy efficient displays consume a lot of energy, so his absence will add at least a couple of days without recharging.

5 QUMANN QSB 01

Best price
Country: China
Average price: 870 ₽
Rating (2021): 4.5

Open the rating of the most affordable fitness wristband with no screen on the market – the average total cost 850 rubles, but you can find twice as a lower price tag. Functional enough: the device can count steps, calories, track sleep. The measurement accuracy is in doubt, but for a rough estimate and motivate the owner of them is enough. Also, the bracelet can notify the owner about calls and SMS with vibration.

Carp also eat to what. Notifications are available only to owners of Android-based smartphones, and the standard of ingress protection – IP56 – does not allow even to take a shower, not to mention water sports. In addition, users complain about the inability of the bracelet automatically restore the Bluetooth connection with a smartphone. However, given the cost, the functionality of the wristband and a battery life of about 1.5-2 weeks to find fault with the defects you do not want. 01 QSB – a great option for those who want to try a modern wearable device, but not willing to give large sums for the experiments.

4 AMAZFIT EQUATOR

Sophisticated fitness bracelet for girls
Country: China
Average price: 2 990 ₽
Rating (2021): 4.6

In the world of high technology, not many devices for girls. The more noteworthy from the Equator Amazfit – a subsidiary of Xiaomi. The fitness tracker is made in the form of a smooth glossy... bagel weighing just 14 grams. Traditionally, silicone strap, but given the form of a tracker, can be used instead and a gold chain, and a simple thread and a handmade bracelet. In addition, the manufacturer admits wearing the Equator not only on hand but also on your neck or clothes.

The functionality of the traditional – counting steps, calories and sleep tracking. The accuracy is about 10-15%, but this is more than kompensiruet functionality and quality mobile applications where you can see detailed charts and figures of your activity. The tracker is protected by standard IP68, which means it is possible to swim. The declared battery life is 240 hours standby, so the active use of the bracelet will last about a week.

3 JAWBONE UP MOVE

The smallest fitness tracker. Time of Autonomous work is 6 months
Country: USA
Average price: 2 490 ₽
Rating (2021): 4.6

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

• Tracking the phases of sleep and number of steps
• Pair of coloured and 12 white LEDs. The latter are shown in real time achieved your goal (each light represents approximately 8% of the required number of steps). They are the same when double-clicking on bracelet show time.

The reviews of users and mention a couple of drawbacks:

2 RAZER NABU X

Stylish bracelet from the gaming manufacturer
Country: USA (made in China)
Average price: 1 200 ₽
Rating (2021): 4.7

Games fitness bracelet? According to Razer, a famous manufacturer of premium gaming technology – can be and such. Specific differences from other fitness bracelets are almost there. We already have a familiar form factor with a silicone strap and a removable capsule. The bracelet can be made in black or white colors. The surface is made in the form of longitudinal stripes, which are quickly clogged with dirt – pedants will have to carry wipes.

The functionality is pretty basic: steps, calories, sleep. Much more interesting notification system – it uses vibration and three different colored diodes, with the help of which you can find from what application it is notified. The most interesting feature is the ability to exchange information or post to social networks when shaking hands with another Nabu user X. Of the minuses – the need to use two apps at once: one for customizing the bracelet, the other for tracking your activity.

1 2 SONY SMARTBAND SWR12

The most functional bracelet without screen
Country: Japan (made in China)
Average price: 2 900 ₽
Rating (2021): 4.8

Sony is not new in the world of electronics. For many years she pleases fans with quality products and interesting solutions. Was no exception and pedometer SmartBand SWR12 2. This is quite an interesting device, with much more than the competition, functionality. Of course, for "buns" you need to pay, so the Sony is much more expensive competitors from the TOP 5. As a result we get for the money?

• Notification of SMS, calls, etc. through vibration
• Control music on your smartphone
• Altimeter
• Heart rate monitor
• Charging via a standard MicroUSB
• The battery life is only 48 hours

BEST CHEAP FITNESS BRACELETS WITH A SCREEN: THE BUDGET IS UP TO 3000 RUBLES.

These devices have been fit to compare with the budget car, like a Ford Focus. You can still drive, but you have air conditioning, which definitely adds comfort to your journey. Similarly, the screen in the fitness bracelet – Yes, it does not bring a lot of things like in smart watches, but the most important info like time or meter of steps will always be before my eyes even without a smartphone. When this is used, as a rule, led panel or OLED displays that consume very little energy, allowing you to keep the battery life at an acceptable level. What to choose from this category of the fitness bracelets – see below.

5 IWOWN I6 HR

Best price
Country: China
Average price: 1 890 ₽
Rating (2021): 4.5

Opens the TOP inexpensive fitness tracker with a screen. The cost model only 1750 roubles. What the user receives for the money? Visually, little new. Bracelet with removable strap and 0.96’ monochrome curved OLED display. Simple, but looks stylish enough. Users say the presence of Russian localization – all notifications are displayed in Russian, so to get the phone every time is not necessary. Has ingress protection IP67 rated – can be worn while going into the shower or bath, but bathing with them is not recommended. Other features include:

• Monitoring sleep, calories and physical activity
• Remote control of smartphone camera
• Yes alarm

The disadvantages of the users include:

• Small time of Autonomous work: 2.5-3 day
• Some inaccuracies in the counting of steps

4 ONETRAK LIFE05

The strongest. Waterproof and shock resistant housing
Country: Russia
Average price: 3 000 ₽
Rating (2021): 4.6

You have probably never heard about this producer. And I must say, it's our local company! But, unfortunately, no patriotism is not able to correct all the shortcomings of their fitness bracelet. At a cost higher than the competitors, Life05 offers even fewer opportunities. However, according to user reviews, the functions that are working perfectly. What we have in the dry residue:

• Shock-resistant housing. Useful if you, for example, jog on rough terrain, where there is a risk to hit the bracelet on the tree.
• Produced in Russia, respectively, and all of the user and the application is completely in Russian
• The battery life 120 hours (5 days)
• Charging via a standard USB

3 HONOR BAND 3

Best sleep tracker
Country: China
Average price: 2 250 ₽
Rating (2021): 4.6

The list of features does not cause surprise, but the quality of the implementation pleases. In particular, users and professional reviewers note excellent sleep tracker. This allows you to control the regime of sleep and rest, and Wake up in the right phase, thanks to smart alarm clock. Special attention deserves the application where you can not only view graphs of your activity, but also to find useful tips and free training courses.

2 SAMSUNG GALAXY FIT E

A qualitative model from a renowned manufacturer
Country: South Korea
Average price: 2 890 ₽
Rating (2021): 4.7

Samsung, a renowned manufacturer of the expensive smartwatch, but a simple fitness bracelets in the Arsenal of the company from South Korea are available. Visual differences from the competitors at least. Stands out only capsule in the color of the strap and an interesting system of clasps, which seems less convenient at first, but more reliable. The screen is small, only 0.74 inch, but with a decent resolution – 128x64 points. It is possible to bring 6 different dials and 6 widgets of your choice. In addition to checking progress on the steps you can see the weather and upcoming events from the calendar. Claimed water resistant WR50 class – can withstand immersion to a depth of 50 meters but tracking water workouts, unfortunately, no.

The situation with the controversial notification. They are in Russian, but for many applications, displays only the icon and name of the recipient uncomfortable. Also to pick on you for of battery capacity: even with the energy efficient Bluetooth 5.0 LE, it is enough for 5-7 days of battery life what enough often complain in reviews.

1 XIAOMI MI BAND 5

Best budget fitness tracker on the market
Country: China
Average price: 2 490 ₽
Rating (2021): 4.8

Functionality is quite wide. In addition to the evaluation of your activity – not the most accurate, frankly – the bracelet is able to show weather, switch the music and display the full notification text. The screen is 1.2 inches, colored dial, plus you can add your own. The gyro is designed to increase the accuracy of tracking, and the resistance class WR50, allowing with quiet soul to swim with Mi Band 5 on hand. The Chinese version has NFC and microphone to use the voice assistant, but in our countries it (at least yet) not relevant.

THE BEST FUNCTIONAL FITNESS BRACELETS WITH A SCREEN: THE BUDGET IS FROM 3000 RUB.

Since I took the analogy between fitness trackers and cars, let's compare this group of devices... SUVs. These crooks and look impressive because of their size and ride not only on smooth asphalt, but on rough terrain. But jeeps are expensive because of their capabilities. Likewise, the bracelets of this subgroup – Yes, expensive, but functional, as you'll be able to see, much wider than the more simple competitors. Well, we mustn't keep him – get down to rating.

5 MYKRONOZ ZEFIT 4 HR

Best price
Country: Switzerland
Average price: 4 990 ₽
Rating (2021): 4.6

Externally, the model resembles more to a classic elongated watches than the usual fitness bracelets. These can be worn with a sporty shape and a classic suit. The screen diagonal of 1.06 inches, colour, resolution 160х64. Nothing outstanding, but you have to admire the pleasant design of the interface is beautiful and functional. Fault can be for the minimum supported Android version is 5.0, but statistics says that an earlier version of the OS now practically does not occur. In addition, we note:

• Notifications from your phone: calls, messages, SMS, weather, etc.
• Moisture protection standard IP Diving is not recommended, but washing in a shower stand
• Touchscreen display
• Sleep monitoring, steps, calories
• Vibration

4 POLAR A360 HR

The appearance of Polar A360 HR is difficult to call unique: removable capsule and a silicone strap – all standard. But you have to admire the number of colors of the strap – we counted 6 standard versions. Touch screen with the diagonal of 1.18 inches, color. Read the sun feels good. Declared water resistance standard WR30, which means the device can withstand immersion to a depth of 30 meters. Note charging method – the usual Micro-USB. Many thanks to the engineers for that! This wire is likely that you will find in the nearest salon of communication or even the stall at a ridiculous cost. And friends in case of emergency you can borrow. Proprietary kradam did not happen. The rest of the functionality is a little different from the competition. Note:

• High precision counting activity
• The presence of timer
• Support Android, iOS, Windows and OS X

3 HEALBE GOBE 2

The most advanced set of sensors
Country: Russia (made in China)
Average price: 13 900 ₽
Rating (2021): 4.7

The third place takes great implementation, but a very interesting functional model GoBe 2. The device looks unusual – instead of the narrow capsules before us a wide, textured bracelet. Its dimensions can alienate many buyers, but such an extensive set of sensors, it is hardly possible to fit in a more compact package. Led display, able to display only a few words. Declared water resistance standard IP68 – it is safe to take a shower or wash your hands.

The greatest interest is the set of sensors. In addition to the usual accelerometer and heart rate monitor in the GoBe has 2 thermometer, sensor bioimpedance, piezosensor sensor and galvanic skin response. Because of this, the tracker allows you to track physical activity, stress levels, water balance, consumed and expended calories, sleep quality. Yes, the tracking accuracy, judging by the user feedback, raises issues still before us is not professional medical equipment, and compact fitness tracker – but for motivation, this is more than enough.

2 HUAWEI TALKBAND B5 CLASSIC

Virtual silver medal will give a very interesting model from Huawei. To start with the fact that this tracker there are two versions – sports and classic. On the technical side there is no difference, and the design is radically different. First made in grey, with a black silicone strap, a second Golden with leather bracelet. But more interesting is the other part of the TalkBand can be pulled out from the case and use as managermemory! Yes, protection from water only standardly IP57 – light rain to survive, but to wash in the shower already not recommended. But, convenience at height.

The screen is AMOLED, multi-touch, resolution 300х160 pixels at a diagonal of 1.13 inches. Fitness functionality traditional: the tracker is able to track sleep, calories burnt steps. On any serious training question. Notifications are sent via Bluetooth 4.2. In addition, TalkBand B5 is able to control the camera and music player on your smartphone. The only complaint about the device – the high cost, for which you can already buy a full-featured smart watches of the famous brand.

1 SAMSUNG GEAR FIT2 PRO

With a rich functionality
Country: South Korea
Average price: 11 990 ₽
Rating (2021): 4.9

The leader of the ranking – a kind of cross between a fitness bracelet and smart hours. The first presented model is great accuracy and rich sports functionality. Latest – high-quality display and functional operating system Tizen. Appearance the futuristic, curved color display on 1.5 and strap with diamond-patterned look perfectly. By the way, the curved screen not only visually pleasing, but also allows the bracelet more comfortable to sit on the arm. A lot of features? Oh, Yes!

The display is made by technology SuperAMOLED. Resolution 432х216 points. Brightness is high, to read the text comfortably. In the derivation of black energy is not wasted at all.

4 GB of internal memory (user available about 2 GB). You can download music and listen to it during training using Bluetooth headphones, leaving your phone at home.

Leave your phone and having the GPS. It also allows you to more accurately determine distance traveled and build routes.

There are accelerometer, barometer (measures atmospheric pressure and determines the change of the height), microgyroscope and heart rate monitor. The measurement accuracy is excellent.

Water resistance WR50

Automatic determination of the activity. Passed to run – the bracelet of this notice and include appropriate training. Doesn't work perfectly.

The claimed battery life is 3-4 days. In fact, if you have enabled wireless connection and a comfortable level of brightness for about 1.5 days. Enabled GPS up to 8 hours.

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