20 best fitness tracker and smart watch in 2017
Sport And Fitness Devices / / December 19, 2019
Criterias of choice
Before turning to the specific models is to determine the selection criteria, which you can compare the devices to each other and to screen out unsuitable alternatives.
Price
On the market there are many devices with a variety of prices, moreover there are excellent options in the price range up to 5000 rubles. It is important to decide on the necessary features that you'll actually use and do not overpay for unnecessary features.
Platform
Full OS is only in the smart-watch. Trackers is often synchronized with smartphones and display all the information in a mobile application. Therefore, compatibility - an important point to which you should pay attention before buying.
Functionality
Basic functionality is almost identical in all devices: number of steps, distance, calories burnt. For many, this is more than enough. there are additional figures in expensive models: heart rate, diet, and weight tracking, GPS support and the ability to answer calls.
autonomy
Battery life is very important for mobile devices. At Smart hours due to a more powerful display filling and it is far less than conventional fitness bracelets. Recent work on a single charge for about a month, while the clock is not so optimistic. Smart gadget will have to charge if not daily, then at least once every 2-3 days.
Devices to 7000 rubles
1. Xiaomi Mi Band 2
- Price: 1274 rubles.
- Compatibility: Android 4.4, iOS 7.0.
- Operating system: not.
- Display: monochrome OLED, Diagonal 0.42 ".
- Waterproof: IP67.
- heart rate monitor: there is.
- GPS: not.
- sensors: accelerometer.
- Smart Service: not.
- Notifications: calls, SMS, Mail, Calendar, and other applications that unlock the smartphone.
- functions: Sleep monitoring, calories, steps, unlock the smartphone.
- Weight: 7 g
- straps: silicone in several colors.
- autonomy: about 20 days.
The second generation of the popular tracker from Xiaomi, which has a small small screen, eliminating the need to carry on the second hand of a normal watch. By pressing a button on a touch screen Mi Band 2 displays all the information collected by the tracker and time.
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2. samsung Charm
- Price: 1623 rubles.
- Compatibility: Android 4.4.
- Operating system: not.
- Display: Tri-color LED.
- Waterproof: not.
- heart rate monitor: not.
- GPS: not.
- sensors: accelerometer.
- Smart Service: not.
- Notifications: calls, SMS, social networks.
- functions: pedometer, distance traveled, calories.
- Weight: 3 years
- straps: silicone, 3 colors.
- autonomy: about 2 weeks.
Files with the nominal capacity, in which Samsung have focused on design rather than functionality. Charm was created for the female audience, so it has compact size and light weight of the record. Bracelet looks very stylish and almost non-existent on the hand, but count on a great opportunity not: a built-in accelerometer only counts steps, distance and calories.
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3. Withings Go
- Price: 3892 rubles.
- Compatibility: Android 4.3, iOS 7.0.
- Operating system: not.
- Display: E-Ink, 1,1 ".
- Waterproof: WR50.
- heart rate monitor: not.
- GPS: not.
- sensors: accelerometer.
- Smart Service: not.
- Notifications: not.
- functions: Sleep monitoring, calories, steps, swimming.
- Weight: 9 g
- straps: silicone, several colors.
- autonomy: about 8 months.
Withings Go - one of the highlights of the initial models in the line of well-known manufacturer fitness gadgets. Tracker boasts a long time work, various options to wear (on the hand on the keys, on the clothes) and well-read E-Ink-screen visual representation of the current activity.
Go is able to keep track of not only running, but also swimming, with automatically switches between activities. In addition to counting steps, distance and calories burned, sleep tracker analyzes in detail and displays statistics in a mobile application.
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4. moov Now
- Price: 4167 rubles.
- Compatibility: Android 4.4, iOS 8.0.
- Operating system: not.
- Display: one LED.
- Waterproof: immersion up to 3 meters.
- heart rate monitor: not.
- GPS: not.
- sensors: accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer.
- Smart Service: not.
- Notifications: not.
- functions: voice coach, running, swimming, biking, boxing.
- Weight: 6 g
- straps: silicone, single color.
- autonomy: about 6 months.
Strengths of the tracker moov Now include high accuracy by using Omni Motion devyatiosevogo sensor and the ability to track these types of activity like running, biking, swimming, and even boxing. The bracelet is fastened on his wrist or ankle, can also be used at once two trackers, such as boxing.
Another advantage Moov Now - the function of the virtual trainer. On the mobile app, you can specify the physical parameters and by type of training, follow the voice and visual prompts.
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5. Xiaomi AmazFit
- Price: 6778 rubles.
- Compatibility: Android 4.4, iOS 7.0.
- Operating system: modified Android.
- Display: OLED, 1,34 ", 320 × 300.
- Waterproof: IP67.
- heart rate monitor: there is.
- GPS: there is.
- sensors: an accelerometer, a magnetometer.
- Smart Service: not.
- Notifications: calls, SMS, third-party applications.
- functions: Sleep monitoring, calories, steps, weather, compass, MP3-player.
- Weight: '54
- straps: silicone 2 colors.
- autonomy: up to 5 days (2-3 days in active mode).
The first smart watch company Xiaomi, issued by a subsidiary brand Huami. Despite the relatively small cost, it's a full-fledged fitness device in a ceramic package with glass Gorilla Glass, heart rate monitor and GPS, working under control of Android Wear. In addition to walking and running, AmazFit able to track cycling and other activities.
Watches not only display the notification but also allow you to interact with them. If the pre-loaded into the memory of the music (up to 4GB), then, by connecting Bluetooth-headset, you can enjoy your favorite tracks on training.
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6. Fitbit Flex 2
- Price: 6 100 rubles.
- Compatibility: Android 4.3, iOS 7.0, Windows 10, OS X 10.6.
- Operating system: not.
- Display: 5 LED-indicator.
- Waterproof: WR50.
- heart rate monitor: not.
- GPS: not.
- sensors: accelerometer.
- Smart Service: not.
- Notifications: calls, SMS, e-mail.
- functions: pedometer, distance traveled, floors, calories, sleep, watch.
- Weight: '25
- straps: silicone, 4 colors.
- autonomy: up to 5 days.
Advantages Fitbit Flex 2 - miniaturization and the ability to be worn as a traditional form factor band, and as a clothing clip. The tracker has a moisture protection, which allows to swim in the pool, and automatically recognizes the types of activity.
Fitbit Flex 2 is synchronized with the branded mobile application that provides a lot of statistics and the ability to compete in fitness accomplishments with friends.
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Devices of 7 000 to 10 000
7. Fitbit Charge 2
- Price: 7900 rubles.
- Compatibility: Android 4.3, iOS 7.0, Windows 10, OS X.
- Operating system: not.
- Display: touch OLED.
- Waterproof: WR20.
- heart rate monitor: there is.
- GPS: No, you can use a smartphone module.
- sensors: accelerometer, an altimeter.
- Smart Service: not.
- Notifications: calls, SMS, calendar, instant messengers.
- functions: pedometer, running, biking, fitness equipment, distance, calories, sleep.
- Weight: '37
- straps: silicone (4 color), skin (2 colors).
- autonomy: up to 5 days.
Charge 2 from Fitbit - an updated version of the HR Charge, which the company introduced in a variety of colors, including limited series with a leather strap and stainless steel case or 22-carat gold. The tracker has a large and well-read OLED-display showing your current activity level and pulse, which constantly measures the Charge 2.
Bracelet supports multitrenirovki mode is able to track running, biking, training on simulators, but also has a "breathing guide" to help recover after a workout.
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8. Misfit Ray
- Price: 7500 rubles.
- Compatibility: Android 4.3, iOS 7.0.
- Operating system: not.
- Display: four-color LED-indicator.
- Waterproof: WR50.
- heart rate monitor: not.
- GPS: not.
- sensors: accelerometer.
- Smart Service: not.
- Notifications: calls, SMS.
- functions: steps, distance, calories, sleep, control of the camera.
- Weight: 8 g
- straps: silicone or leather, 4 colors.
- autonomy: up to 6 months.
Quite expensive tracker that will appeal to those who are more interested in the design, rather than a functional component. Misfit Ray represents sophisticated aircraft aluminum cylinder of a thin silicon or leather strap.
Despite its simplicity, the tracker can not only count steps, but also to monitor activities such as jogging, swimming, cycling and yoga. Misfit Ray serves as a reminder that it's time to warm up, assess the quality of sleep and will notify you of an incoming call or SMS. Besides traditional worn on the wrist, there is an option as pendant on the suspension.
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Devices from 10 000 to 15 000 rubles
9. Fitbit Blaze
- Price: 10 190 rubles.
- Compatibility: Android 4.3, iOS 7.0, Windows 10, OS X 10.6.
- Operating system: not.
- Display: touchscreen LCD.
- Waterproof: splashes, rain, sweat.
- heart rate monitor: there is.
- GPS: not.
- sensors: accelerometer, altimeter, light sensor.
- Smart Service: not.
- Notifications: calls, SMS, social networks.
- functions: steps, distance, cycling, fitness equipment, calories, floors, sleep.
- Weight: '44
- straps: silicone or leather, several colors.
- autonomy: about a week.
Fitbit first smart watch, which attract not only for its design, but also opportunities. Blaze have interesting design with a metal frame, which protects core clock module. Due to the gaps above and below by the clock hand is not sweating.
Runners will appreciate the possibility of continuous monitoring of heart rate and the virtual trainer, as well as support for connection to a GPS smartphone. Hours are able to track multisport workouts show notifications, monitor sleep and allow you to control music playback on the smartphone.
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10. Samsung Gear Fit2
- Price: 10 400 rubles.
- Compatibility: Android 4.4.
- Operating system: Tizen.
- Display: Touch AMOLED 1,5 ", 216 × 432.
- Waterproof: IP68.
- heart rate monitor: there is.
- GPS: there is.
- sensors: accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer.
- Smart Service: not.
- Notifications: calls, SMS, social networks, calendar.
- functions: pedometer, distance, cycling, elliptical trainers and rowing, calories, sleep.
- Weight: '30
- straps: rubber 3 colors.
- autonomy: 2-3 days.
The second version of the popular tracker Samsung, the functionality of which the company pulled up to the level of good wearable. Gear Fit2 immediately eye-catching curved Super AMOLED-display occupies almost the entire front panel clock. He's touch and at the expense of resolution looks stunning.
The screen displays information read built-in sensors, of which there are many: heart rate monitor, barometer, gyroscope, GPS. Also Gear Fit2 have Wi-Fi and 2 GB of internal memory to store music.
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11. Motorola Moto 360 Sport
- Price: 12 270 rubles.
- Compatibility: Andoid 4.3, iOS 8.0 (partial support).
- Operating system: Android Wear.
- Display: IPS, 1,37 ", 360 × 325.
- Waterproof: IP67.
- heart rate monitor: there is.
- GPS: there is.
- sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, altimeter, light sensor.
- Smart Service: not.
- Notifications: calls, SMS, calendar, social networks.
- functions: steps, distance, floors, calories, sleep, play music.
- Weight: '54
- straps: silicone, 3 colors.
- autonomy: about 2 days.
Full smartwatch with Android Wear, which are not tied to your phone, and more able to without it. In Moto Sport 360 very steep IPS-screen made of hybrid technology, so happy colors in the room and clearly readable in bright sunlight.
The clock is also pleasing and their capabilities: they have Wi-Fi, built-in memory and GPS-module, so that you can easily downloaded from the Google Music favorite playlist, smart home and leave wearing Bluetooth-headset, go to jog. Automatic brightness adjustment, wireless charging, heart rate monitor - in Moto Sport 360 has everything that should be in the current smart watches.
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12. TomTom Touch
- Price: 11 590 rubles.
- Compatibility: Android 4.4, iOS 8.0, Windows, OS X.
- Operating system: not.
- Display: monochrome LCD, 0,91 ", 128 × 32.
- Waterproof: IPX7.
- heart rate monitor: there is.
- GPS: not.
- sensors: accelerometer, gyroscope.
- Smart Service: not.
- Notifications: calls, SMS.
- functions: counting steps, distance, calories, percentage of muscle mass, the quality of sleep.
- Weight: '22
- straps: silicone, 4 colors.
- autonomy: up to 5 days.
Ambitious tracker with an exclusive function of measuring the percentage of muscle mass and body fat. It is responsible for its operation button on the front panel to which you want to put your finger.
A small touchscreen displays on calls and messages, notifications, and reports the following fitness indicators: steps proydonnuyu distance, calories, quality of sleep, heart rate and progress on the set goals.
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13. Garmin Vivosmart HR +
- Price: 14 900 rubles.
- Compatibility: Android 4.3, iOS 8.0, Windows Phone, Windows, OS X 10.6.
- Operating system: not.
- Display: monochrome, 1.08 "160 × 68.
- Waterproof: WR50.
- heart rate monitor: there is.
- GPS: there is.
- sensors: accelerometer, an altimeter.
- Smart Service: not.
- Notifications: calls, SMS, social networks, calendar.
- functions: steps, distance, floors, calories, sleep, activity.
- Weight: '31
- straps: silicone, 3 colors.
- autonomy: up to 5 days.
Advanced model of the Garmin Tracker, GPS equipped and constantly working heart rate, which is a symbiosis of fitness bracelet and wearable. Vivosmart HR + different measurement accuracy and consistently high quality at Garmin.
Despite the clock monitoring pulse (every 10 minutes at rest and under load every minute), the battery charge tracker uses very sparing. Another advantage Vivosmart HR + - very cool app Garmin Connect, which provides detailed statistics of your workouts.
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Devices from 15 000 to 20 000 rubles
14. Microsoft Band 2
- Price: 17 900 rubles.
- Compatibility: Android 4.4, iOS 8.1.2, Windows Phone 8.1.
- Operating system: not.
- Display: Touch AMOLED, 1,36 ", 320 × 128.
- Waterproof: WR20.
- heart rate monitor: there is.
- GPS: there is.
- sensors: accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, thermometer, light sensor, perspiration sensor, a barometer, UV-radiation sensor.
- Smart Service: not.
- Notifications: calls, SMS, email, calendar.
- functions: steps, distance, calories, sleep, activity, a virtual coach.
- Weight: '59
- straps: silicone, single color.
- autonomy: up to 2 days.
The second generation of Microsoft fitness bracelet with excellent ergonomics, which is provided by a curved display and the battery in the strap. The latter is located near the clasp, acting as a counterweight, and without increasing the thickness of the device.
Band 2 is equipped with a large number of sensors that constantly read the activity and related indicators. The screen displays not only them, but also to complete the notification with which you can interact. This tracker is suitable for those who are interested in sports, but not yet on the professional level.
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15. ASUS ZenWatch 3
- Price: 16 490 rubles.
- Compatibility: Android 4.3, iOS 8.0.
- Operating system: Android Wear.
- Display: touchscreen AMOLED, 1,39 ", 400 × 400.
- Waterproof: IP67.
- heart rate monitor: not.
- GPS: not.
- sensors: an accelerometer, a gyroscope, light sensor.
- Smart Service: not.
- Notifications: calls, SMS, social networks.
- functions: steps, distance, floors, sleep, activity.
- Weight: '48
- straps: leather 2 colors.
- autonomy: 1 day, 2 days in economy mode.
A quick glance at ASUS ZenWatch 3 it is clear that this is a watch for those who design sports important functions. Hours are able to keep track of the basic activity, thanks to the Android Wear good friends with your smartphone on the part of the notification, but you will not find here, and the heart rate of GPS-module.
The main advantage ZenWatch 3 - appearance. That only is a great round display with a resolution of record, stainless steel case and strap stitched Italian leather.
Weakness hours - sufficiently low autonomy. They will have to charge it every day. This minus overlap partially support rapid charging: 15 minutes ZenWatch 3 charged up to 60%.
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16. Withings Steel HR
- Price: 18 890 rubles.
- Compatibility: iOS, Android.
- Operating system: not.
- Display: E-Ink.
- Waterproof: WR50.
- heart rate monitor: there is.
- GPS: not.
- sensors: accelerometer.
- Smart Service: not.
- Notifications: calls, SMS, calendar.
- functions: steps, distance, swimming, calories, sleep.
- Weight: '39
- straps: silicone, single color.
- autonomy: up to 25 days to five days in training mode.
An interesting variant of the fitness tracker for those who prefer classic watches, but it wants to join the world of smart gadgets. Withings Steel HR just more such. This is an analog clock with the function of fitness bracelet. On a small built-in E-Ink-displayed indicators of activity and a notification on your smartphone.
The watch is equipped with an accelerometer and heart rate monitor, so record the number of steps, distance, swimming in the pool and sleep while monitoring the heart rate. Intelligent functions not so much, but pleases the battery life: it is almost a month.
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17. Garmin Vivoactive HR
- Price: 16 990 rubles.
- Compatibility: Android 4.3, iOS 8.0, Windows Phone, Windows, OS X 10.6.
- Operating system: not.
- Display: touch OLED, 1,38 ", 148 × 205.
- Waterproof: WR50.
- heart rate monitor: there is.
- GPS: there is.
- sensors: accelerometer, an altimeter.
- Smart Service: not.
- Notifications: calls, SMS, social networks, weather.
- functions: steps, distance, cycling, golf, calories, sleep, player management.
- Weight: '48
- straps: silicone, single color.
- autonomy: up to 8 days.
Professional Garmin Tracker with GPS and heart rate are constantly working, which is located at the junction of fitness bracelets and wearable. Vivoactive HR vitality surprise: battery life of more than a week. In many ways this is possible thanks to a special display, which consumes energy only when updating information.
As with all Garmin devices have Vivoactive HR extensive list of supported activities: there is not just swimming, and biking, but even golf and snowboarding. The tracker is able to broadcast a notification from your phone, and shows detailed statistics on the data on the screen, and in a mobile application.
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18. Samsung Gear S3 Frontier
- Price: 18 950 rubles.
- Compatibility: Android 4.4, iOS 9.0.
- Operating system: Tizen.
- Display: Super AMOLED, 1,3 ", 360 × 360.
- Waterproof: IP68.
- heart rate monitor: there is.
- GPS: there is.
- sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, altimeter, light sensor.
- Smart Service: not.
- Notifications: calls, SMS, social networks, weather, third-party applications.
- functions: steps, distance, calories, sleep, play music, install applications.
- Weight: '63
- straps: silicone, leather, several colors.
- autonomy: up to 4 days.
The flagship model wearable Samsung. Unlike Classic modifications, Gear S3 Frontier has a more aggressive look and sporting orientation. Hours massive enough to have a large, active and constantly protected glass Gorilla Glass SR + screen and running Tizen OS.
Gear S3 Frontier measure heart rate, build a GPS-track, as well as playing music over Bluetooth, so it is the only gadget that we must take to the gym. The clock will automatically recognize the activity and gather statistics, which is synchronized with the Samsung Health application.
The disadvantages Gear S3 Frontier include a relatively high price. The rest is very tech device.
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Devices from 20 000 rubles
19. Apple Watch Series 2 38mm Sport Band
- Price: 22 700 rubles.
- Compatibility: iOS 8.0.
- Operating system: watchOS 3.
- Display: OLED, 1,33 ", 272 × 340.
- Waterproof: WR50.
- heart rate monitor: there is.
- GPS: there is.
- sensors: an accelerometer, a gyroscope, light sensor.
- Smart Service: not.
- Notifications: calls, SMS, third-party applications.
- functions: steps, distance, floors, sleep, music playback, camera control, Siri, Apple Pay.
- Weight: '28
- straps: silicone, leather, metal.
- autonomy: up to 3 days.
The updated version of the wearable Apple, far exceeding the capabilities of the first generation. Apple Watch Series 2 is not afraid of the water, they can wash their hands, take a shower or even swim. Hours received GPS-module, without which serious training anywhere, as well as a brighter screen, easy to read even in bright sunlight.
Of Series 1, they differ more and speed. Widgets and applications open almost instantly. In addition to tracking all your activities and motivation to new fitness accomplishments, Apple Watch 2 is also a stylish accessory. Even sports version looks cool, not to mention the versions in steel with leather straps.
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20. Garmin Fenix 3 Sapphire HR
- Price: 31 490 rubles.
- Compatibility: Android, iOS, Windows, macOS.
- Operating system: not.
- Display: Hybrid, 1,2 ", 218 × 218.
- Waterproof: WR100.
- heart rate monitor: there is.
- GPS: there is.
- sensors: accelerometer, altimeter, compass.
- Smart Service: not.
- Notifications: calls, SMS, social networks, weather.
- functions: steps, distance, cycling, golf, calories, oxygen consumption, sleep, player management.
- Weight: '86
- straps: silicone, single color.
- autonomy: up to 6 weeks, up to 20 hours in GPS mode.
Huge and brutal, this watch is for those who focuses on functionality. Fenix 3 Sapphire HR know how all the same as that of competitors (and even more), but leave them far behind on the part of autonomy. In normal mode, the clock work and a half months, and in the training mode with the included GPS stretched for almost a day. But this is not just a fitness bracelet with LEDs, and a full display notifications from your phone and a lot of sensors that can automatically detect and track a variety of training, including swimming, biking, golf.
Also watch are able to calculate the length of the step and show the amount of oxygen consumed. The advantages of Fenix 3 Sapphire HR can add protective sapphire glass, which is impossible to scratch, and a good design in general. Despite the high price, hours fully justify it.
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