Best fitness tracker
Our Garmin Vivosmart HR+ review broke the record for an all-time high score for fitness trackers and for good reason: it's all singing, all dancing and packed with tech, although that still might not make it the perfect choice for everyone.
The Vivosmart HR+ offers a great mix of activity, heart rate and GPS tracking, which makes it a no-brainer for those thinking about a Fitbit, but non-plussed by the idea of taking a phone along for a run.
While the band is still a little chunky for some and the screen is nowhere near as attractive as the Blaze, it offers up around a week of battery life, is devilishly good when it comes to notifications and it's water resistant to about 50m – although the lack of a swimming mode is a bitter disappointment.
Run stats are a little light – if you want more than pace, distance or basic HR data then you'll need to head into proper GPS running watch territory.
( Garmin Vivosmart HR+ 是全世界最佳的健身追踪器,它提供 GPS、心跳監視、睡眠追踪、記步器等功能 )
Feature check: Steps, sleep monitoring, 24/7 heart rate monitoring, GPS.
Best general fitness tracker
Fitbit raised the bar with the Charge 2, in spite of the device falling slightly short of its own expectations. As well the usual steps and sleep tracking – all logged within Fitbit's superb app – the Charge 2 tracks heart rate continuously, monitors resting heart rate and now rates VO2 Max, a scientific gauge of fitness. New breathing training to combat stress adds to a stellar line-up of wellness features – so why isn't it topping the table?
Teething issues with screen responsiveness, a fiddly interface and flaky heart rate tracking during very intense workouts make for an experience that falls short for the more active user. It will accurately track runs, but you need to take your phone out with you.
However, if general wellbeing is more important to you than getting sweaty at the gym, the Charge 2 is one of the strongest devices on the market.
( Fitbit Charge 2 是全世界最流行的健身追踪器,它提供 心跳監視、睡眠追踪、記步器、呼吸訓練、最高血氧測試等功能 )
Feature check: Steps, sleep monitoring, 24/7 heart rate monitoring, breathing training, VO2 Max.
We talked and Jawbone listened. After receiving mediocre reviews for the Jawbone UP3, the San Francisco company went live with new firmware addressing a number of the key concerns – and automatic sleep tracking is now on offer. That's great news because the UP3 is incredibly in-depth when it comes to tracking your zzzz's. By monitoring a user's bpm, respiration rate, body temperature and galvanic skin response, it can give you your REM, light and deep sleep stats.
( Jawbone UP3 是全世界最流行的健身睡眠追踪器,它提供 心跳監視、睡眠追踪、記步器等功能 )
Feature check: Heart rate (resting and passive), steps, sleep.
趨勢預估
- 健身追踪器將是 IOT 成長最快產品,將會結合各種健康訊息感測器成為個人健康追踪的主要產品。
- 它的 Apps 及 web 也將成為 Health social network 的另一種結合營養、健康、運動、瘦身、健康廚藝生意模式。