A healthy lifestyle, and in particular running, is gaining more and more popularity among an increasing number of the population. At the same time, there is a growing prevalence of accessories and devices that increase the effectiveness of training.
You can go jogging anywhere, it does not require special expensive equipment. The minimum set of any runner, not counting the necessary clothes and sneakers, has always been fitness bracelets and headphones. It is about bracelets that we will talk about today.
Every year more and more models of fitness bracelets appear on the market. They are scattered across all price ranges; everyone can choose an option for themselves. But the variety of bracelets can confuse an unprepared person. Helping you decide on a model will help you review the top best fitness bracelets.
Xiaomi Mi Band 4
The next generation of mega-popular bracelets, from the beloved Xiaomi, used in fitness classes. The new model has received improvements in all parts, and what is the most incredible - has kept the price! Thanks to this, this bracelet again managed to become one of the market leaders.
The device received the following characteristics:
- diagonal 0.95 inches;
- resolution 240 by 120 pixels;
- display type - color AMOLED;
- battery capacity 135 mAh;
- Bluetooth 5;
- protection class against water and dust IP68.
- new training modes
- heart rate and sleep monitoring
- music control
This bracelet gained its popularity due to the following advantages:
- the ability to use in the water, or jogging in the rain without having to remove the device;
- ratio of resolution to screen size - images are clear;
- operating time without recharging up to 2-3 weeks on average;
- touchscreen
- the connection is not interrupted even at a sufficiently long distance - in the gym you do not have to keep the phone nearby at all times;
- build quality.
The fitness bracelet has taken over all the positive aspects from its predecessor - Mi Band 3. The accuracy of all sensors along with the main indicators has increased. This will improve the quality of your fitness measurements. But the NFC function here still only works in China.
Is it worth switching to a new model if you have Mi Band 2 or 3 - definitely yes! The color display with adequate runtime for this type of device makes it the best gadget for running. And the third version is priced only slightly below the fourth!
Average price: 2040 rubles.
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Honor band 5
The device of the Honor brand is a division of the Chinese company Huawei. A new generation fitness bracelet from the same series.
It has a number of good characteristics at a relatively low price:
- diagonal 0.95 inches;
- resolution 240 by 120 pixels;
- display type - AMOLED;
- battery capacity 100 mAh;
- Bluetooth 4.2;
- protection class against water and dust IP68.
The advantages of the new device are:
- image quality;
- touch screen.
- incoming call notification
- blood oxygen measurement
The rest of the bracelet was borrowed from its predecessor. However, autonomy has deteriorated. Now here about 6 days of work without recharging. This is the result of installing a small battery. The NFC chip only works in China.
Price: 1950 rubles.
HUAWEI Band 4
The last fitness tracker from this company on this list. If Honor is a fairly low-cost device, then the company puts devices produced under its main brand somewhat higher.
The characteristics are as follows:
- diagonal 0.95 inches;
- resolution 240 by 120 pixels;
- display type - AMOLED;
- battery capacity 100 mAh;
- Bluetooth 4.2;
- protection class against water and dust IP68.
- micro USB plug
Working time - from 5 to 12 days. Depends on whether sleep and heart rate monitoring functions are enabled or not. In fact, the bracelet has few differences from the Honor Band 5. Even their design is similar, but this is a matter of taste.
Price: 2490 rubles.
Amazfit Band 2
A division of Xiaomi is engaged in the production of items of any kind.
Their range also includes a fitness bracelet with the following specifications:
- diagonal 1.23 inches;
- display type - IPS;
- battery capacity 160 mAh;
- Bluetooth 4.2;
- protection class against water and dust IP68.
The pluses of the bracelet include:
- the volume of the battery, providing active work up to 20 days;
- large high-quality screen;
- waterproofness;
- the functionality provides opportunities from waking up by raising your hand to controlling the player from the device screen.
Of the minuses - non-working on the territory of the Russian Federation, which has already become a classic, a contactless payment module.
Price: 3100 rubles.
Samsung Galaxy Fit
Despite the price of about 6500 rubles, this bracelet is practically the cheapest offer of the brand.
For this money, a fitness device has the following characteristics:
- diagonal 0.95 inches;
- resolution 240 x 120 pixels;
- display type - AMOLED;
- battery capacity 120 mAh;
- Bluetooth 5.0;
- protection class against water and dust IP67.
Advantages:
- due to the fact that this is a simplified version of flagship bracelets, it has all the basic functions, but the weight is one third less - this will allow you to use the device without restrictions when doing fitness, and it will feel easier;
- Bluetooth version;
- increased working time up to 7-11 days;
- high-quality display.
The obvious disadvantage will be the price. There is also no NFC here, but the device is positioned primarily as a fitness accessory, and it copes with this role.
Smarterra FitMaster Color
A budget-grade bracelet for those who do not want to pay about 1000 rubles for it. At the same time, the user will be able to get all the basic functions necessary for full-fledged fitness classes.
Characteristics:
- diagonal 0.96 inches;
- resolution 180 by 120 pixels;
- display type - TFT;
- battery capacity 90 mAh;
- Bluetooth 4.0;
- protection class against water and dust IP67.
The main advantage of the device is its price-performance ratio. It has a small battery, a happy old version of bluetooth, a lower water resistance class than most models, but for 950 rubles it can be forgiven.
Sleep and physical activity monitoring is here, and a large screen with good resolution will ensure comfortable use during fitness.
Smarterra FitMaster 4
A more advanced version of the previous fitness bracelet. However, it still has a very low price of 1200 rubles.
The changes affected:
- a screen that has shrunk to 0.86 inches;
- a battery that lost 10 mAh;
- display type - now OLED.
The decrease in characteristics allowed the manufacturer, having increased the price by only 300 rubles, to add many useful functions:
- blood pressure monitoring;
- measuring the level of oxygen in the blood;
- calorie consumption;
- heart rate monitor.
The disadvantages include:
- average sensor accuracy;
- reduced battery and screen.
Intelligence Health Bracelet M3
One of the most economical fitness bracelets on the market.
Characteristics:
- diagonal 0.96 inches;
- resolution 160 x 80 pixels;
- display type - color TFT;
- battery capacity 90 mAh;
- Bluetooth 4.0;
- protection class against water and dust IP67.
Advantages:
- price - 700-900 rubles;
- search function for a smartphone within a room or small house;
- large screen;
- good working time for that kind of money - 7-15 days.
Among the negative aspects, users note the quality of the step count. This is important when doing fitness, so you should pay attention to this disadvantage.
Smart Bracelet QW16
This is a budget-grade fitness bracelet, but with all the features that more expensive models have.
Characteristics:
- diagonal 0.96 inches;
- resolution 160 x 80 pixels;
- display type - TFT;
- battery capacity 90 mAh;
- Bluetooth 4.0;
- protection class against water and dust IP67.
Among the features stand out:
- large screen;
- moisture protection;
- sensors: blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation level, heart rate monitor, pedometer;
- warning about prolonged stay without movement.
The disadvantages are not the highest measurement accuracy, small battery, old bluetooth version, display type. For 1900 rubles, competitors' devices are equipped with better matrices.
GSMIN WR11
This is a premium bracelet, but at a relatively low price. The manufacturer had to save on basic indicators so much that they became lower than those of budget fitness models.
Characteristics:
- diagonal 0.96 inches;
- resolution 124 by 64 points;
- display type - OLED;
- battery capacity 90 mAh;
- Bluetooth 4.0;
- protection class against water and dust IP67.
Pros:
- the presence of an ECG sensor;
- large screen;
- OLED matrix;
- waterproofness.
Minuses:
- screen resolution for this device level;
- battery capacity;
- old version of bluetooth.
Price: 5900 rubles.
GSMIN WR22
A budget-grade fitness bracelet from the same series.
Characteristics:
- diagonal 0.96 inches;
- resolution 160 x 80 pixels;
- display type - TFT;
- battery capacity 90 mAh;
- Bluetooth 4.0;
- protection class against water and dust IP68.
Pros:
- large screen;
- increased battery compared to the previous model;
- increased class of protection of the device against moisture.
Minuses:
- TFT matrix;
- old bluetooth standard.
In general, the bracelet is suitable for more active fitness, jogging, for example. Due to the absence of an ECG sensor, it costs less - about 3,000 rubles.
Orbit M3
The selection is completed by a device that can be found for an average of 400 rubles.
and the user receives this money:
- diagonal 0.96 inches;
- resolution 160 x 80 pixels;
- display type - TFT;
- battery capacity 80 mAh;
- Bluetooth 4.0;
- protection class against water and dust IP67.
The minimum set of functions in the form of monitoring calories, sleep and physical activity will allow you to use the bracelet when doing fitness.
Of the minuses, it is worth noting the low quality of materials, inaccuracy of measurements, which is due to the savings to achieve such a price.
Outcome
The modern market offers a variety of smart bracelets for fitness or other sports. Prices will allow everyone to choose the right option, and the set of functions will not leave the demanding user unsatisfied.
Thinking about the necessary functions in advance will help you understand which model is right for you. Knowing what exactly to focus on when choosing, you can reduce the search time. Having a contactless payment module can be optional if all the bracelet needs is help with sports.
Almost all bracelets support the installation of additional applications for comfortable use. But there are even more of them than the devices themselves.
To immediately choose from the most worthy options, you should read the overview of the best running apps. There is a solution for most users.
