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Activity trackers, which started out as humble pedometers for step counting, have evolved into powerful wrist-worn training partners.Now
list of the best among them.Track steps, calories burned, heart rate, distance travelled and sleep with this latest generation of activity
What they all have in common is they can help anyone go from unhealthy to fit and have an affordable price tag too.1
Moov NowCompatibility: iOS and Android | Display: LED | Thickness: TBC | Battery: 6 months | Charging method: Proprietary wired | IP rating:
Swim-proof | Connectivity: BluetoothAccurate trackingLong battery lifeNo displayCosts extra for heart rateThe Moov Now wearable is one of
the best movement trackers out there thanks to its 9-axis accelerometer - the same one used in missile navigation systems
As a result it can not only track your daily steps, calories and the like but also other movements
That means guided, personalized training feedback.The Moov Now can measure running impact, gym repetitions and swimming strokes, so you can
lasts a good six months before the watch battery needs swapping out
Buy this if you're looking for an affordable yet impressive fitness tracker that doesn't constantly try to distract you from your
fitness.Read the Moov Now review2
Huawei Band 2 ProA slim, capable wearable with impressive battery lifeCompatibility: iOS and Android | Display: OLED | Thickness: TBC |
Battery: 21 days | Charging method: Proprietary wired | IP rating: Swim-proof | Connectivity: BluetoothReasonable priceAccurate step
countingClunky appLacks innovative designThe Huawei Band 2 Pro is our second favorite cheap fitness tracker in the world as it offers a lot
of decent features for relatively little money.Fitness band features include your standard step and sleep tracking but it also comes with a
heart rate monitor, VO2 Max sensor, GPS for when you're out running and it offers some good battery life too.There's a very slim screen on
the Band 2 Pro unlike the Moov Now above, but interacting with it is a little difficult and while it does show some notifications it's not
Garmin Vivofit 4A year-long battery with a screenCompatibility: : iOS and Android | Display: Transflective 8-colour MIP | Thickness: 9.4mm |
Battery: 1-year | Charging method: 2 x SR43 user-replaceable | IP rating: Swim-proof | Connectivity: Bluetooth1 year battery lifeColor
This is remarkably achieved without sacrificing the year-long battery life of the stellar third edition
Fitbit Flex 2A simple option that works wellCompatibility: iOS and Android | Display: LED | Thickness: 6.8mm | Battery: 5 days | Charging
reason Fitbit was one of the first breakthrough activity tracker makers and is still going strong today - it works
And in the case of the Fitbit Flex 2 it works well with lots of features for a low price.The Flex 2 will do all the usual step, distance and
calorie burn tracking using its motion sensor smarts, but it goes further
You can also track sleep and even do exercises that the band will automatically detect and track
Everything syncs wirelessly to the smartphone app and offers clear feedback to help you make health progress.The Flex 2 is also swim-proof,
comes in different styles and uses LED lights and vibrations to notify you about calls and texts from a connected smartphone
All that and it should last five days before needing a charge.Read the Fitbit Flex 2 review5
Honor Band 3Basic tracking on a budgetCompatibility: iOS and Android | Display: OLED | Thickness: 10.5mm | Battery: 30 days | Charging
method: Proprietary wired | IP rating: Waterproof | Connectivity: BluetoothSwim and sleep trackingLong battery lifeBasic trackingNo
GPSAnother super affordable wristband we recommend is the Honor Band 3
The highlights include accurate sleep and swim tracking as well as an impressive wrist based heart rate tracker too.It doesn't do much to
stand out from the rest of the crowd and there's no GPS on board, but the Honor Band 3 does have great battery life to make up for it.You
may struggle to find places to buy the Honor Band 3, but if you can find it for an affordable price it may be a great option as your next
fitness tracker.Read our Honor Band 3 review6
Xiaomi Mi Band 2There's a lot to love here, especially the priceCompatibility: iOS and Android | Display: OLED | Thickness: 10.5mm |
Battery: 20+ days | Charging method: Proprietary wired | IP rating: Splash resistant | Connectivity: BluetoothStand-out battery lifeCheaper
than alternativesTracking isn't the bestNo integrated GPSThe price of the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 is genuinely staggering and is one of the
cheapest fitness trackers we have on our list
It offers battery life that nears a whole month, depending on how much you use it for fitness.Xiaomi has managed to pack in a lot of fitness
based tech here including a heart rate tracker that we found to be quite accurate
There's no connected GPS though, so this isn't the best tracker for running.It's not the most attractive fitness tracker you can buy either,
but the thin design allows you to see all of your stats easily on your wrist and there's a useful app for you to download to your phone for
any further data you'll want to see.All of that said, the company has now released the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 that seems to be a big improvement
We're working on our Mi Band 3 review at the moment, so it may be worth waiting to hear our final verdict before buying this one.Read the
TomTom Touch CardioOne of the more affordable HR fitness trackersCompatibility: iOS and Android | Display: Black and white, OLED |
Thickness: 11.5mm | Battery: Up to 5 days | Charging method: Proprietary wired | IP rating: IPX7 splashproof | Connectivity:
BluetoothInteresting body fat scannerSmart-looking OLED screenMediocre battery lifeSlow interfacePerhaps one of the more innovative devices
on this list, the TomTom Touch Cardio is a fitness tracker with a built-in body fat scanner that should be able to give you a clearer
picture of your fitness than most other trackers.Press the button on the top and it will do a scan of your body fat to work out the ratio of
flabby bits compared to what you should have.It also comes with all the other tracking tech you'd expect, including a heart rate monitor and
step counter to make sure you're doing your best to keep fit and healthy.Read the full TomTom Touch Cardio review8
Misfit RayStyle and substance all in oneCompatibility: iOS and Android | Display: LED | Thickness: 12mm | Battery: 6 months | Charging
method: Proprietary wired | IP rating: Swim-proof to 50m | Connectivity: BluetoothStylish designSmart buttonWeak appNot good for exercise
trackingThe Misfit Ray is an affordable yet very attractive activity tracker that should appeal to anyone wanting to make sure their
wearable enhances their look.There are plenty of muted color options to pick from and each features the same anodized aluminum central
batteries for a charge-free six months of constant use
That includes step and sleep tracking plus vibration alerts for calls, messages, reminders and alarms.Read the Misfit Ray review9
Battery: 6 months | Charging method: Proprietary wired | IP rating: Water resistant | Connectivity: BluetoothDiscreet, traditional
lookWaterproofSpotty value for the costLimited functionalityThe Huawei Fit is a simple device and one of the easiest to use on this list,
but if you're looking for a traditional step tracker without too many features packed in you'll likely appreciate this option from Huawei.It
looks attractive on your wrist and also comes with a heart rate tracker, as well as a waterproof design so you can wear this in the
shower.Sadly it's only available in some markets and isn't on sale in the UK at the moment, but we'll be sure to update this guide if Huawei
decides to release it around the world.Read the full Huawei Fit review10
Misfit Shine 2Something quite differentCompatibility: iOS and Android | Display: None | Thickness: 8mm | Battery: 6 months | Charging
method: Proprietary wired | IP rating: Water resistant | Connectivity: BluetoothSuper light designGreat battery lifeNo displayNo heart rate
trackerAnother odd one to round out our list of the best cheap fitness trackers, the Misfit Shine 2 doesn't feature a display and puts its
design ahead of the health tracking features on offer.It's a good looking device that's light and small, but it'll be able to track your
steps, sleep and more, as well as offering limited notifications through to your wrist
It even has a smart button that you can use to control smart home devices.This doesn't provide the most in-depth data of all the fitness
trackers on this list, but it does offer one of the best designs if you want something slim and fashionable.Read the full Misfit Shine 2
