- HEART RATE MONITOR: Provides live, accurate heart rate to compatible mobile training apps through Bluetooth Smart technology
- FITNESS TRACKER: Waterproof heart rate sensor, Compatible with iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (5th generation), iPad (3rd and 4th generation), iPad mini and iPod Nano (7th generation)Bluetooth Smart transmission technology
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- Bluetooth Smart
- Real-time heart rate and calories burned
- Compatible with selected Suunto sports watches, Suunto Movescount App, sports apps for iPhone, Android, and Bluetooth Smart devices
- Records heart rate in swimming and other sports where use of smartphones or watches is not convenient
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- iPhone 4S and later,
- Android devices including Samsung Galaxy S3 and S4 using Android 4.3 or later
- Walking
- Running
- Swimming
The type of display or screen on fitness trackers varies widely by brand and price point—from a few LED lights to full color touchscreens. The main benefit of a screen is being able to read the time and your fitness stats any time of the day without needing to open an app on your phone or plug the tracker into your computer. This could be a positive or negative—some people prefer not to see progress and feel rewarded when they finally look at results and meet their goal. Others need a constant reminder of their status to push them to reach their goals. It’s totally up to you.
Oftentimes, you can also read smartphone notifications on a screen, depending on how advanced the tracker is. Every tracker will differ on what information is shown on the display, whether it’s the time, steps, heart rate, or other goals. Some will be a touchscreen, some will not. These aspects mainly affect ease of use, and will vary in importance by person. Finally, a display will also drain your battery more quickly, and come with a higher price tag.
For fitness trackers, batteries vary widely. Some trackers have rechargeable batteries that last anywhere from hours to days. Others take coin cell batteries like you would find a regular watch, which last a few months to a year. Needing to purchase and replace batteries can be a hassle… but so can plugging in your device every five or so days via USB cable to recharge it. Remembering to take the device off, charge it, and then remembering to put it back on, can seriously interrupt your fitness routine, especially if you’re worried you’ll forget it. Plys, if you want consistent sleep tracking, you don’t want to be charging it overnight. Both options have advantages and disadvantages to keep in mind while you compare options.
- Includes heart rate chest strap
- Compatible with gym equipment using Gym Link
- Replaceable battery
- Upgradeable software
- Water resistant up to 30m
Polar H7 is a very popular option on the lower end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling fitness trackers and has quite a few popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Letscom ID205L or MorePro X-Core .
Polar H7 was released in 2016. There are quite a few newer fitness trackers on the market. Show newer Fitness Trackers
Polar H7 is $35 cheaper than the average fitness tracker ($84.99).
Suunto Smart Sensor is a well-known option in the middle of the fitness trackers price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling fitness trackers and has quite a few popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Vigorun Smartwatch or Wyze Band .
Suunto Smart Sensor was released in 2014. There are dozens of newer fitness trackers on the market. Show newer Fitness Trackers
Suunto Smart Sensor is $25.99 cheaper than the average fitness tracker ($84.99).