Which fitness trackers do y’all use?

[quietthomas]

Currently using MI Band 5 but I wanted to upgrade. Newer versions of MI band, Honor Band, Huawei Band etc are not officially launched in India. So what do I get?
I want it to track my steps, cardio (aerobic/dance and skipping) and sleep accurately.

 

[nakatsui]

@quietthomas If you can afford it, Galaxy watch will be a good option for around 20-23K. The 40MM version is not too bulky.

Else Amazfit band 7 is an option for 3-4K.

 

[dawn16]

@nakatsui Is it better than apple watch (health app)?

 

[nakatsui]

@dawn16 No idea, have not used the Apple one. Also you need an iphone for that and it is more expensive.

 

[dawn16]

@nakatsui Yea it does need iPhone for that. I have apple watch but haven’t used samsung watch yet

 

[gabechosen15]

@nakatsui During Sale, you can get galaxy watch 4/5 for 10k. I got 4 for 10k last year during Diwali Sale

 

[vyrzaharak]

@quietthomas I'm using Samsung galaxy watch 4. It's pretty accurate and has all the features

 

[quietthomas]

@vyrzaharak Does it feel bulky on the hands? I'm 25 F, so wanted something that doesn't look that bulky and stays put during high intensity cardio

 

[vyrzaharak]

@quietthomas It is kinda thick and looks big on my wrist( I have a small wrist). Doesn't feel heavy tho. Battery life is 1.5 - 2 days

 

[quietthomas]

@vyrzaharak And how long does it take to charge fully?

 

[vyrzaharak]

@quietthomas 2 hours

 

[dawn16]

@vyrzaharak Is it better than apple watch (health app)?

 

[brokensinner33]

@quietthomas What's the use of fitness bands/watches ?

Genuine question

 

[nakatsui]

@brokensinner33 Most help track steps, calories and workouts.

I have been using a Galaxy smartwatch but it has more features.

What I love the most is that I don't need to carry a phone while running/cycling, it also sends stay active reminders which I find really helpful while working a desk job.

The cheap ones in the market are useless for tracking though so unless you can afford a good one(Samsung, Apple, Garmin) don't waste money on cheap ones. Bands are better for low budget.

 

[brokensinner33]

@nakatsui I do have a galaxy active 2 but can't wear it for a long time it irritates my skin

 

[nakatsui]

@brokensinner33 If it is due to the strap material maybe try some other type.

 

[tramlaw]

@quietthomas fitbit charge 4

 

[quietthomas]

@tramlaw Read many such reddit comments saying their fitbit broke too easily or just stopped working or had issues with it. How long have you been using yours? Did you face any issues?

 

[tramlaw]

@quietthomas I got it in 2021. It has issues… which are fixable at home. Sometimes I felt like throwing it too because I couldn’t fix it. But besides that, its pretty good. I got this brand as it was one of the pioneers in the smartwatch department.

 

[mwright7]

@quietthomas I am using a Versa since 2018. Still holding good and I easily get 4 days battery life out of it. The straps don't last long though but you can easily find cheap third party ones on Amazon.