Fitness trackers

Activity results read from device

Some results can be read directly from the fitness tracker without having to depend on the smartphone, tablet, or computer.

Displays time

Can display the time of day on the fitness tracker.

Touch screen

An "at-wrist" display which is sensitive to finger contact.

Color display

A display that has color.

Display type

LCD, OLED, or LED.

Backlight

The display has a backlight for reading it in dimly lit conditions.

Real-time heart-rate monitor

Continuously measures your heart rate.

Heart-rate monitor type

Indicates what type of heart-rate monitor is used, if at all. The three types are stationary, active and passive. Stationary heart-rate monitors measure your pulse only at intervals you choose, mostly at rest. Active heart-rate monitors display your pulse continuously, or automatically at various intervals. Passive heart-rate monitors do not provide real-time heart rate monitoring.

Heart-rate monitor requires chest strap

Unlike those that have the heart-rate sensor built-in to the fitness tracker, a separate accessory worn on your chest is required.

Step counting

A basic feature of fitness trackers which automatically counts the amount of steps taken during daily activities.

Inactivity alerts

The fitness tracker alerts you when you've been inactive for a long period of time.

Multi-sport tracking

Provides the most accurate results from the sports that are listed such as: running, walking, swimming, biking, cardio, and cross-training workouts.

Sensor types

Sensors in the tracker detect real-world data which is translated into results like step count and heart rate measurements.

WiFi

A long-range wireless communication technology that enables a fitness tracker to pair with a smartphone and with other devices within a home network or remote location via the Internet.

Music controls

Controls music at-wrist stored in your watch's on board storage or from being played on your smartphone.

Standalone GPS

Standalone GPS means you can connect to GPS satellites without needing a smartphone.

Connected GPS

Connects to GPS satellites to measure distance you moved during various exercises - requires smartphone to be present.

OS compatibility

List of compatible operating systems such as iOS, Android and Microsoft.

App name

The manufacturer's app that you can download and install on the smartphone, tablet, or computer. The app presents the full amount of data.

Battery life

As claimed by the manufacturer.

Battery removable

Shows whether the model has a removable battery.

Notifications

The fitness tracker alerts you whenever your smart device receives a new text, phone call, or email, etc.

Notification types

Alerts you to incoming emails, text messages, calendar reminders, and phone calls.

Socialization

Sharing results of activities among a circle of friends. Some results include each friend's progress toward goals. Fitness milestones are celebrated with badges. Sends cheers and taunts while competing in group activities.

Socialization features

Sharing results of activities among a circle of friends. Some results include each friend's progress toward goals. Fitness milestones are celebrated with badges. Sends cheers and taunts while competing in group activities.

Sleep tracking

Provides information about the quality and duration of your sleep habits.

Sleep sensing method

Auto mode senses when you are sleeping. Manual mode requires you to activate a setting on the device before you go to sleep.

Floors climbed

Estimates the number of floors that you've climbed.

Alarm type

The device alerts you via sound or vibration.

Included accessories

Indicates what additional accessories are included.

SpO2 sensor

SpO2 (Saturation of peripheral Oxygen) is a wrist-based pulse oximeter to gauge the percent saturation of oxygen in your blood. Your fitness tracker gauges your blood oxygen level by shining light into the skin and checking how much light is absorbed. Healthy adults have above 95% and any reading below 89% would be a health concern.

Type

Fitness trackers are available in several types, such has watch, band, and clip-on. A watch type fitness tracker has a data display similar to a smartwatch. A band is also worn on the wrist but has limited or no display capability. A clip-on is worn in various locations on your body via a clip to your clothing.

Sizes

The strap is available in this range of sizes.

Display size

The diagonal size or diameter (if round) of the active display area measured to the nearest tenth of an inch.

Dimensions (WxD)

Dimensions of the device in inches.

Weight

The weight in ounces of the fitness tracker.

Warranty

The manufacturer's stated length of warranty.