5 great fitness trackers with great battery life

The low-cost fitness tracker from Huawei has a minimal set of functions, but nevertheless it can surprise you.

The tracker itself is outwardly unremarkable, except perhaps for a fabric strap, which is available in five colors: gray, red, pink, turquoise, blue. As for the functionality, there is everything necessary for an inexperienced person: it shows time, counts steps, notifies about calls and messages, and even calculates calories burned. To charge the gadget, a special adapter is provided, which is inserted into the block, from the outside it looks like a USB flash drive is being charged.

But what can really surprise you is the presence in the kit of a certain sports clip into which you can insert the tracker and hang it on your sneakers. The fact is that this model is made with an emphasis on basketball, and in this position, the accuracy of running data is increased, and the height of the jump is also read. Another plus is the presence of a “smart alarm clock” that tracks sleep and wakes the user a little earlier if he is in REM sleep, making it easier to wake up.

One of the main advantages of Huawei Band 4e is its very good autonomy, which according to the documents is 336 hours or two weeks, which, according to users, is not far from the truth. The “find phone” function, which is activated through the bracelet, can really help out, after which the smartphone starts to emit a loud signal, which is very useful for those who often forget where they put it. It is worth saying that the main drawback is the black and white screen, which is almost impossible to see in the sun.

This model, although inferior in popularity to its two "big brothers", is still one of the best-selling in our area. Let's see why.

The possibility of contactless payment is a very convenient feature that may well tip the scales in its favor, even when choosing between the fifth and sixth model. It is really important to clarify here that only Mastercard cards and only major banks are supported.

It is noteworthy that there is still no smart alarm function for unknown reasons, but fortunately this is corrected by installing third-party applications that work without problems.

The strength of the Mi Band has always been a long battery life, and here the company has not retreated, when fully charged, the tracker lives for 2 weeks and this is another strong argument. With water protection, too, everything is fine, the IP 68 indicator tells us that you can still go to the shower and swim without removing the bracelet. And of course, it is definitely worth mentioning one of the main advantages: it is the ability to switch music tracks directly from the bracelet.

The secret of the model's success is that it contains many of the most practical features that make life easier. For example, you can fully read small messages, see the caller's name, measure your heart rate, switch music, check the weather, and search for a phone. The device is also useful for sports fans, as there are as many as 18 types of activities and the ability to receive training data in the form of heart rate, running pace, or maximum speed. At the same time, it is practically not felt on the hand of everyone. And of course, it's worth saying that you can download any of several hundred types of home screen designs, almost for every taste with the desired display data.

The appearance of the bracelet inspires confidence - a beautiful metal insert around the perimeter, a black-green silicone strap, and holes for ventilation. For charging, a special clip is used, which is adjacent to the contacts on the back of the bracelet, which allows you to charge the bracelet without taking it out of the strap. It is also easy to operate, one press switches the elements on the screen, a long press selects. It is disappointing that only three types of dials are available.

Before starting a workout, you can choose from 5 types of activity: multisport, running, walking, hiking and swimming. The tracker allows you to track your heart rate, shows sleep data along with phases, as well as the distance traveled and calories burned. One of the dials displays the weather and the current temperature. As for the displayed notifications, they are stored in the corresponding menu, but it is very inconvenient to read them, due to the limited display of characters. There is also a function to control the camera through the menu of the same name.

The bracelet is IP68 water resistant, which means it is not at all afraid of water, which will allow you to swim and even dive without any problems. The claimed battery life on a single charge reaches 15 days in standby mode, which is pretty good, and with the most active use of 5, which is more than enough even with a sports lifestyle.

The interface of the tracker does not cause difficulties in mastering, it is quite possible to figure it out without instructions. It is controlled by one touch button, with a long and single press. The application for a smartphone - WearHealt also does not raise additional questions - everything is intuitive. When receiving notifications, the bracelet lights up and vibrates, but the weak point is that only a few letters are visible, and the text of the message is displayed in scattered letters.

The bracelet is equipped with a tonometer for measuring blood pressure, which, although it has errors, generally does its job well. The heart rate monitor also performs well, you can set up regular heart rate monitoring, in which if the normal values are exceeded, the tracker will immediately notify the user. Of the sports modes, only running is available, but in principle, many users do not need more.

The most unusual feature of the tracker is, of course, the ability to remotely control the camera. You no longer need to ask someone to take a picture of you, just put your phone in, select an option in the menu and in three seconds a bird will fly out.

The gadget is not afraid of water procedures, so you can safely swim with it. The promised operating time without recharging is 7 days, but objectively this figure is closer to 5 days, and with active use in all three days. Another plus is that having an IP68 tracker is not at all afraid of water procedures - you can safely swim at any distance.

Herzband Active Pro 2 is a fitness tracker for undemanding users, it is easy to understand and use, and the built-in tonometer and heart rate monitor will help you monitor your health.

Charge 4 is the 2020 Tracker of the Year from Fitbit, Inc. is an American consumer electronics corporation specializing in fitness trackers and smartwatches. The main mission of the device is to track your physical activity as accurately as possible, helping to monitor your health.

The main trump card of the model is the built-in GPS sensor (the first among its line), which allows you to record runs without being tied to the phone and display the route directly on the screen. However, at the same time, the battery charge is mercilessly consumed (in the active mode, it completely sits down in 5 hours of use). It is also interesting that in addition to standard activities (running, cycling, etc.), you can add your own, and smart truck technology will automatically determine what you are doing and turn on the appropriate training mode. Another interesting feature is motivational notifications, like "You have climbed 2000 floors in total, this is like the height of a hot air balloon", which appear after certain conditions are overcome.

The analysis of indicators important for health is worth special attention: here you can evaluate your sleep on a 100-point scale, and the ability to add food to track the number of calories, as well as monitor the level of oxygen in the blood (only during sleep). The function of continuous pulse analysis allows you to monitor monitor your heart rate during physical activity, as well as get tips for improving productivity right during your workout.

You can leave the bracelet on while washing your hands or taking a shower, but diving with it is not recommended, and this is a shame, given the price of the gadget. The battery charge in normal mode is enough for 7 days, if you do not turn on the GPS. In addition to the standard set of functions such as a pedometer, call and message notifications, there is also the ability to switch tracks from Spotify (although this option is only available to those who have a premium version of the service), a women's calendar and NFC have been added. But alas, in our area it is not yet possible to pay with a bracelet.