1. Fitbit Charge 3
Overall Best Pick
- Precision sensors
- Robust build quality
- Durable and lightweight design
Fitbit is a frontrunner in fitness tracking devices in the entire world.
Renowned for their sensor accuracy and the companion app robustness, the Fitbit Charge 3 offers unparalleled exercise and metabolism tracking, 24 x 7.
Design and Build Quality
The Fitbit Charge 3 isn’t like anything out there in the market when it comes to design and aesthetics. This device is primarily meant to be a fitness tracker and nothing else.
The minimal design and easy to use touchscreen leave no trace of confusion on how to operate it. The hard rubber strap is thick and offers excellent durability in the long term. This thick strap might feel uncomfortable for those who have thin wrists.
Display
The Fitbit Charge 3 features a 0.88-inch grayscale OLED display with a resolution of 96 x 32 pixels. The display is of very high quality and gives information about the vital statistics without any bells and whistles.
Being an OLED display, the screen offers excellent contrast levels. The blacks are deep and dark, comfortable enough for the display to be legible in the direct sunlight.
This relatively small display helps in having no distractions during your workouts.
Hardware Features
The Fitbit Charge 3 comes with a 24 x 7 dynamic heart rate monitor, 3- axis accelerometer and an altimeter for those who love hiking.
The all-time on optical heart rate monitor is very accurate and offers constant monitoring of your body’s metabolism during different workout exercises.
The measurement of calories burnt and steps taken are on point and offers excellent accuracy consistently. The regular sleep monitoring options are available on this fitness tracker as well.
Miscellaneous
There isn’t any inbuilt GPS on this fitness tracker but instead, it uses assisted GPS on your smartphone to track and map the routes you have walked.
The Fitbit app is feature-rich and is the best among all other apps on either iOS store or play store.
The always-on heart rate monitor is quite useful but it comes at the cost of extra battery usage.
The Fitbit Charge 3 comes with IP68 certification. It can be used outside in rain but with caution.
Battery Life
The Fitbit Charge 3 features a Li-Po battery that lasts for 7 days on a single charge.
It takes 1-2 hours for this battery to charge from empty to 100%.
Verdict
If you want a genuine quality fitness tracker with precise workout data output and nothing else fancy, the Fitbit Charge 3 is the one to check out.
The high-quality precise sensors and the always-on heart rate monitor makes this device one of the best fitness trackers available in the market right now.
✓ Water-resistant up to 50m
✓ 15+ exercise modes
✓ Real-time cardio tracking
✓ No built-in GPS
Specifications
| Display | 0.88- greyscale OLED |
| Strap | Hard rubber |
| Heart Rate Sensor | Yes |
| Battery Life | UP to 7 Days |
| Water resistance | Yes, UP to 50m |
2.Garmin Vivofit 4
Runner-Up Pick
- Move IQ automatic workout tracking
- One year battery life
- Feature-rich companion app
Garmin is a well-acclaimed GPS technology-assisted navigation equipment manufacturer in the whole world.
The company has now indulged itself in making fitness bands and the Vivofit 4 is one of their entry-level offerings in the Indian market.
Design and Build Quality
The Garmin Vivofit 4 is perhaps the cutest looking fitness bands available in the market right now. The ultra-small fitness tracker enclosed within the textured silicone strap makes it look cool and attractive.
The metallic paint coated single control button stands out from the rest of the body and adds to the visual appeal of this device.
Overall, the Garmin Vivofit 4 feels extremely lightweight and comfortable in the hands, even for longer periods and not only when you do the workouts.
Display
This fitness tracker has an always-on 0.35-inch colour display that offers excellent sunlight readability.
Although the display is small, the fonts and animations are sufficiently large and can be easily understood with just a glance.
The intelligent backlight technology helps in significant battery savings. The single button navigation upfront helps to cruise through the UI effortlessly.
Hardware Features
First things first, the Garmin Vivofit 4 doesn’t have a heart rate sensor. Instead, it does feature a precise accelerometer inside that accurately tracks your steps.
The steps counter and sleep monitor works flawlessly and is one of the most accurate in the market at this price point.
You are given a personalized daily step goal based on your workout history and the device motivates you to follow the routine to achieve the target.
The Move IQ feature from Garmin automatically detects the workout and starts tracking the statistics on its own.
This solves a fundamental problem with most people who forget to switch on the tracker during their workouts.
This device can withstand light rains and is water-resistant up to 50m.
Miscellaneous
This device comes with a variety of useful tools on board that enhances usability. The weather widget offers a one-touch overview of the climate around.
You can even set the alarm on this fitness band. It can double up as a stopwatch and even a lost phone finder when paired with the phone via Bluetooth.
Battery Life
The Garmin Vivofit 4 is powered by a button cell battery that doesn’t need the normal frequent charging.
The Vivofit 4 is rated to last for a full 1-year on a single battery after which you can swap it to further use the device.
Verdict
The Garmin Vivofit 4 is a budget fitness tracker with the world-class build quality and sensor accuracy.
The always-on display and the one-year battery life makes it a perfect companion for your trips and adventure hikes.
✓ Always-on a colour display
✓ Personalized activity tracking
✓ Interchangeable Straps
✓ No heart rate sensor
Specifications
| Display | 0.35-inch |
| Strap | Silicone |
| Heart Rate Sensor | No |
| Battery Life | 1 Year |
| Water Resistance | UP to 50m |
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3. Mi Band 4
Best Budget Fitness Tracker
- Accurate daily activity tracker
- 24/7 heart rate sensor
- Up to 20 days of battery life
Xiaomi was one of the first companies to bring in a fitness band to the country with their original Mi band. It didn’t have a screen and came with LED indicators instead at that time.
The Mi band 4 is the latest and greatest fitness tracker Xiaomi has recently released in the country.
Improving upon the design and features of its predecessors, the Mi band 4 beats the competition with a punch.
Design and Build Quality
The Mi band 4 has the same design principle that its younger siblings came with.
The curves around the tracker module is a bit more subtle and look very classy at all angles.
The silicone strap is lightweight and comfortable to wear around. There are straps in different colours available to purchase from the Mi store.
There is a soft capacitive button that is a bit recessed from the body below the display to move back and forth the options on the screen.
The tracker unit itself is made of aluminium alloy and feels durable and solid.
The strap is made of thermoplastic elastomer and is very flexible. Overall, the build quality seems to be excellent for the price.
Display
The Mi band 4 has 0.95-inch OLED display. The display is horizontal and can be read without any problems even under direct sunlight.
Having an OLED display has also other benefits such as improved efficiency when it comes to battery consumption.
The visibility is great indoors but in direct sunlight, you might have to strain your eyes a bit, nothing like a deal-breaker though.
Once you pair the Mi band 4 with your smartphone over Bluetooth, calls and text notifications can be seen on the screen and can be rejected or marked as read right away by clicking the physical button.
Sensors
The Mi band 4 packs in all of the necessary sensors that too in excellent quality.
The active heart rate monitor is very accurate and measures the metabolism rate on par with other expensive fitness bands.
Usual features such as step counter, sleep tracker, burned calorie calculator is present and works pretty well.
The Mi band app that can be downloaded from the Apple App Store and Google Play store is very simplistic and provides a lot of info on your workouts and other performance metrics.
The data measurements are very accurate and provide an accurate summary of your daily workout schedule.
Miscellaneous
Yes, the Mi band 4 edition is water-resistant and comes with an IP68 certification. This means you can take this device out with you no matter what the weather is it outside.
With the tight integration with the smartphone ecosystem, this device can be used as a password replacement when it is paired with your Android smartphone.
With the band in hand, you can unlock the device without having to enter a password.
The 0.95-inch OLED display has a glance feature that will turn on when you look at it and provide a summary of notifications.
It also can display the weather in your locality and the future forecasts at the flick of the wrist.
Battery Life
This is where the Mi band 4 trumps other smart bands by a long distance.
The 135mAh Li-ion battery inside is not the largest capacity battery found on a fitness tracker, but with excellent hardware optimizations, Xiaomi has managed to make this device lasts up to 20 days on a single charge.
The only gripe with the charging of this device is that the tracker module has to be taken out of the strap and fitted onto the separate charger which is a cumbersome process.
Verdict
The Mi band 4 is the perfect device for you if you are into jogging.
The accurate pedometer and the long-lasting battery life will make this device one of your favourites in no time for sure.
If you don’t mind the omission of a heart rate sensor, this cheap fitness tracker is one of the best in the market priced under Rs.3,000.
✓ Colourful OLED display
✓ Water-resistant up to 50m
✓ Unlimited watch faces
✓ Cumbersome charging process
Specifications
| Display | 0.95″ OLED |
| Strap | Thermoplastic polyurethane |
| Heart Rate Sensor | Yes |
| Battery Life | 20 Days |
| Water Resistance | Yes |
4. Honor Band 5
Feature-Rich Fitness Tracker
- A unisex smart fitness band
- Water-resistant up to 50m
- The bright and vivid AMOLED display
The Honor Band 5 is the latest budget fitness tracker which supersedes the functionalities of the companies own Honor band 4.
Design and Build Quality
The Honor Band 5 features one of the most polished designs in the sub. Rs.3000 fitness tracker category.
The refined design and the fit and finish of the construction of this fitness tracker make it look exciting and premium to wear and flaunt it in public.
The silicone strap is of good quality and feels lightweight and comfortable around the wrist.
The clip-on a mechanism in the strap of Honor band 5 minimises the effort to wrap around the wrist and tie it securely.
The display sits flush with the strap and appears seamless as a single piece of product.
The number of holes on the strap of this smart band is ideal and makes this tracker suitable to wear for those who have large as well small hands alike.
Sensors
The Honor band 5 comes equipped with an optical heart rate monitor which has a PPG (photoplethysmogram) sensor for higher accuracy.
This sensor works extremely well to provide you with the best possible results with higher accuracy compared to its competitor devices.
This sensor is capable of continuous heart rate monitoring. You don’t have to fire up the sensor whenever you want to check on your metabolism rate.
The Honor TruSleep tracking technology accurately segments your sleep cycle into different sections and provides an in-depth idea about your sleeping patterns.
The 6-axis accelerometer is one of the best we have seen in this price segment and returns precise data.
Display
The Honor band 5 has a 0.95-inch AMOLED display which is one of the best in its category with a resolution of 240 x 120 pixels.
The text and icons appear sharp and clear even under direct sunlight. The contrast levels of OLED screens always trumps that of an LCD and it’s evident on this device.
The navigation through the options and menus are carried out by pressing a capacitive button on the display. The interactions are smooth and very responsive as well.
Since only the active pixels are lit up, the black background of the display looks stunning and blends well with the strap, especially the black one.
Miscellaneous
The Honor Band 5 can be synced to your smartphone and set to receive notifications from third-party applications such as Whatsapp and Email.
You can dismiss the notifications and even reject the calls by pressing the hardware button placed below the display.
Battery Life
The Honor Band 5 is powered by a 110 mAh Li-ion battery that will last for up to 14 days on a single charge.
The OLED display and the M4 core technology inside makes this tracker very energy efficient.
The Bluetooth v4.2 protocol also makes sure that the energy consumption is minimal when paired with the smartphone.
It takes about 1.5 hours to charge the battery inside, which in terms of the capacity of the battery is a bit stretched.
Verdict
If you are in search of a fitness tracker with excellent battery life and precise sensors, look no further.
The design of this tracker is very stylish and blends with any type of attire seamlessly. With a 1-year warranty, this tracker is a compelling product worth noting.
✓ Swim stroke recognition
✓ Robust build quality
✓ Real-time heart rate monitor
✓ Limited watch faces
Specifications
| Display | 0.95″ POLED Display |
| Strap | Silicone |
| Heart Rate Sensor | Yes |
| Battery Life | Up to 14 Days |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Up to 50m |
5. Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 Pro
Best Branded Fitness Band
- In-built GPS tracking
- Multiple watch faces
- Accurate sensors
Samsung Gear series has been one of the most successful smart wearables lineups in the country with its iconic Gear smartwatches.
The Gear 2 Fit Pro is a hybrid between a smartwatch and a fitness tracker that combines the comfort and compactness of a fitness band and the connectivity options of a smartwatch.
Design and Build Quality
The Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro is a solidly built fitness band that offers excellent built quality as well as wearing comfort.
The thoughtfully designed silicone strap with inner grooves helps in improving the grip and also provides good in-hand feel.
The two-tone colour scheme on the strap looks attractive and makes this device stand out on your wrist. If you’ve small wrists, there is a medium-sized strap available with this fitness tracker to suit your fit.
With the robust build quality, this device offers excellent water resistance up to a depth of 50m or a pressure up to 5atm.
There are two physical buttons on the right side of this tracker for menu navigation as well as for other controls.
Display
The Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro features a large 1.5-inch Super AMOLED display with excellent contrast and colours as well as brightness.
This is a touch screen with gesture-based navigation support that offers intuitive user experience, even for the first-timers.
Having a large screen helps a lot when it comes to notifications with multiple lines such as emails. The contents in such notifications can be read without much scrolling.
Hardware Features
The Gear 2 Pro-Fit offers multiple apps for fitness mapping and diet planning. Hardware features such a heart-rate monitor helps in tracking your body metabolism rate accurately.
There is a whole slew of sensors such as barometer, accelerometer and gyro-sensor for accurate calculation of pressure, number of steps and orientation respectively.
This fitness tracker comes with in-built GPS which can track your movements real time and map it using the Samsung gear application.
Miscellaneous
When it comes to connectivity, the Gear 2 Pro-Fit is powered by Bluetooth v4.2 which ensures low energy connectivity between the smartphone and the tracker device.
This device works well with both iOS and Android devices but offers excellent compatibility when used with Android phones.
There is a water lock mode on this fitness band which can be switched on while using this device underwater or in rains. This will prevent accidental touches and resulting operations.
Battery Life
The 200mAh Li-ion battery inside this fitness tracker lasts for about 3 days on a single charge.
This battery takes about 1-2 hours for complete charging from 0 to 100%.
Verdict
If you love the brand reliability of Samsung and want a premium fitness tracker with accurate sensors, the Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro is the best bet out there.
∆ Large OLED display
∆ Gesture navigation
∆ Water lock mode
∆ Average battery life
Specifications
| Display | 1.5″ sAMOLED |
| Strap | Silicone |
| Heart Rate Sensor | Yes |
| Battery Life | Up to 3 Days |
| Water Resistance | Yes, up to 50m |
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