written by runnergirl training
This is my fitness trackers and running watches review. It is limited in scope since it is only the products that I have personally purchased and owned. Let’s discuss the products as two groups; fitness trackers and fitness watches. I have made the reviews straightforward with quick pros and cons lists. Read my review below!
Fitness Trackers:
FitBit Force
Pros:
Simple design
App is user friendly
Cons:
Skin irritation
Strap easily unclasped
Display is limited
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FitBit Charge HR
Pros:
App is user friendly
Lightweight
Accurate step counter
Simple
Measures HR
Call notifications
Cons:
No automatic move notification
Stock Photo
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FitBit Alta
Pros:
Lightweight
App is user friendly
Display is ample
Stylish
Smart notifications
Simple
Move notification
Cons:
Charger can be difficult to connect
Jawbone UP24
Pros:
Lightweight
Simple
Cons:
Display is nonexistent
Cap on end is easily lost
Black band is the Jawbone UP24
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Garmin VivoFit
Pros:
Lightweight
Step counter is accurate
Simple
Battery lasts one year
Cons:
No heart rate
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Garmin VivoSmart
Pros:
Smart notifications
Lightweight
Step counter is accurate
Inactivity Alert
Cons:
Display can go dim/not work after use for a while
Had to replace twice for display going dim/off
Had to replace twice for display going dim/off
Running Watches:
Polar S410
Pros:
Accurate distance outdoors
Accurate heart rate
Used for 12 years before upgrading
Cons:
Uses older computer software to display metrics
Heart rate monitor chest strap
Older technology
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Polar M400
Pros:
Simple
Accurate GPS
Durable
Long battery life
Non proprietary charging cable (any micro USB)
Cons:
Older technology
Does not have heart rate
Heavy
App is not user friendly
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Apple Watch
Pros:
Great as extension of iPhone
Good for texting
Smart notifications
Cons:
Poorly measures heart rate
Poorly tracks distance
App metrics are not overly informative of fitness performance
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Garmin Forerunner 110
Pros:
Accurate distance outdoors
Cons:
Heavy
Bulky
Catches on clothes sleeves
Heart rate monitor chest strap
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Garmin Forerunner 235
Pros:
Accurate distance
Accurate heart rate
No chest strap for heart rate monitor
Nice app to display metrics
Smart notifications
Cons:
None
I was not asked to write this review and did not receive compensation. All products I personally purchased and used/use. All opinions expressed are mine from my experiences.
All photos are mine except for FitBit Charge HR as it is a stock photo.
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