Best Fitness Trackers Buyers Guide – October 2017

The summer is now officially over but the lack of warm weather shouldn’t be what keeps you away from working out and living a healthy lifestyle, especially when there are already so many gadgets that can facilitate your workouts and help you improve your health overall. With that in mind, below you’ll find the ten best fitness trackers that money can currently buy, all of which are compatible with contemporary Android smartphones.

Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro

The Gear Fit2 Pro is Samsung’s latest flagship offering in the fitness tracking segment and seeks to provide you with everything you need to plan and execute your workouts. It costs a pretty penny and its software still has some bugs that Samsung has to iron out in the coming weeks, which is normal for new gadgets, but if you’re looking for a versatile wearable with the potential to serve you for many years to come, the Gear Fit2 Pro should be near the top of your list of potential purchases.

Samsung Gear Fit2

Being a major consumer electronics manufacturer, Samsung doesn’t discontinue its devices as soon as their successors are launched and it actually discounts them, meaning this is a great opportunity to purchase the company’s 2016 offering which is still touted as one of the most capable wearables on the market. If you want a premium fitness tracking experience but don’t insist on having the latest gadget on the market, the Gear Fit2 should prove to be a great choice that addresses all of your needs.

Garmin Vivoactive 3

The Vivoactive 3 is Garmin’s latest fitness-oriented smartwatch and while the software pre-installed on the device seems to have some connectivity issues with certain smartphones, this is still one of the most capable offerings in its product category and the company is set to fix its existing bugs with an upcoming update. If you’re looking to take your fitness tracking game to the next level and are willing to pay a premium for doing so, the Garmin Vivoactive 3 is a product that’s definitely worth considering.

Garmin Vivofit 2

If you aren’t willing to break the bank on a fitness tracker but would still like to stick with an established brand like Garmin, the company’s older Vivofit 2 is still a great choice as far as activity monitoring wearables are concerned, especially since it’s currently available for less than $65. A combination of a well-known brand and an affordable price isn’t a common occurrence in a product category that’s still in its infancy, making the Garmin Vivofit 2 an even more attractive offer. Alternatively, consumers seeking a mid-range solution from Garmin can also take a look at the slightly newer and somewhat more expensive Vivofit 3.

Fitbit Ionic

The Ionic is Fitbit’s first smartwatch, and as expected from the company that made a name for itself with fitness trackers, it puts activity monitoring on the forefront of the user experience. So, while this is technically a full-fledged smartwatch, it’s largely aimed at the same demographic as Fitbit’s other offerings, so if you’re interested in upgrading your smart wristband and are willing to pay for quality, the Ionic is an easy recommendation to make.

Fitbit Charge 2

If your needs don’t warrant an actual smartwatch, Fitbit also has a variety of more affordable and versatile fitness trackers, with the Charge 2 being one of its most popular models to date. Coupled with the firm’s reputation for stellar customer support, the Fitbit Charge 2 is a great mid-range wearable which should satisfy a broad range of different needs.

Xiaomi Mi Band 2

Xiaomi’s Mi Band 2 is an entry-level offering meant to serve as one’s introduction to fitness trackers or a companion to less demanding consumers. If you happen to fit that bill, you’ll surely be more than pleased with this gadget which looks, feels, and performs in a much better manner than its $35 price tag would suggest. If you thought that contemporary wearables with OLED screens and versatile features warrant you to pay a premium, the Mi Band 2 will almost certainly make you reconsider that stance.

Amazfit Equator

The Amazfit Equator is an affordable device that’s not only aimed at people who’re looking for an extremely value-oriented offering but also those that don’t want the world to know they’re even wearing a fitness tracker. Being designed as ordinary jewelry, this wearable can serve as a discreet activity monitoring companion while still being part of the sub-$50 product segment.

Huawei Band 2 Pro

The Band 2 Pro is Huawei’s latest fitness tracker and one that’s meant to compete with a number of other high-end offerings while simultaneously sporting a much more affordable price tag. If you already owned a cheap fitness tracker or two and would like an upgrade at a sensible price point, the Huawei Band 2 Pro is one of the best and most elegant-looking products you can currently purchase.

Huawei Smart Bracelet

Huawei’s Smart Bracelet is as entry-level as fitness trackers get and should be an ideal entry point into the wearable segment for people who still aren’t sure whether they even need a wearable. The device won’t amaze you with any robust tracking capabilities but will still provide you with a lot of insight regarding your sleep and activity patterns in a reliable manner, ultimately helping you decide whether committing significant money to purchasing a versatile fitness tracker is something you want to do. For less than $10, you could hardly demand more from it.