The best sports gadgets of 2017 according to Lifehacker

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

In 2017, a considerable number of sports and fitness gadgets were presented. Most of them were bracelets and smartwatches, but there were also other interesting accessories.

Healbe gobe 2

The function of calculating the consumed calories is in almost every fitness bracelet, but automatic tracking of the energy received from food can only be offered by Healbe GoBe 2. For this, you do not need any additional actions, such as manually entering information from food labels.

This "magic" is provided by the precise operation of the bioimpedance sensor, which sends high and low frequency signals through the skin and measures the dynamics of the extracellular fluid in the body. In addition, Healbe GoBe 2 monitors the body's water-salt balance, keeps hydration statistics, monitors sleep phases and daily activity, measures heart rate and monitors stress levels.

Garmin Vívosmart 3

This is a waterproof fitness bracelet with the function of measuring VO2 max - an indicator that characterizes the ability to absorb and absorb oxygen. It is this parameter that is necessary to determine the level of physical fitness in sports medicine.

Of course, the Vívosmart 3 does an excellent job with the standard functions of counting steps, calories, distance traveled and training time. Not without a heart rate sensor, which is capable of continuous operation.

The readings can be monitored using a miniature display. It also displays information about calls, mail, messages and other notifications on a paired smartphone.

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Garmin fenix 5

It is a multifunctional smartwatch with a metal case, interchangeable straps and a round color display. Like the Vívosmart 3, they can measure VO2 max and heart rate, but they can also offer detailed analysis functions for running, swimming, skiing and snowboarding, rowing sports and even golf.

The watch provides accurate navigation and tracking using GPS, GLONASS and sensors such as altimeter, barometer and compass.

There are smart notifications from a smartphone, personalization of the interface through downloadable watch faces and the ability to connect to the watch chest heart rate sensors. At the same time, in normal mode, the accessory works up to two weeks without recharging.

Samsung Gear IconX (2018)

Despite the 2018 in the name, these sports headphones were presented and launched in 2017. They are remarkable not so much for their size and complete absence of wires, but for their ease of use and functionality.

Gear IconX can act as a headset when connected to a smartphone via Bluetooth, or as a standalone player. You can control music playback and receive incoming calls with simple touches and swipes on the outer surface of the headphones.

Also IconX can replace a fitness tracker. They recognize walking or jogging, and automatically record workout time, distance traveled and calories burned. All data is transferred to a proprietary application on a smartphone.

Headphones are stored in a special case, which is also an external battery for them.

Polar M430

Sports watch with GPS sensor and heart rate monitor. They know how to keep track of their running pace, distance and height. Data on any physical activity is recorded during outdoor and indoor activities.

Based on daily activities, the watch will allow you to find the exact balance between training and rest, so that for each new run or trip to the gym, the body is fully restored.

The proprietary Polar Flow app allows you to view all training statistics, make training plans, track sleep phases and quality, and receive notifications from your smartphone on the Polar M430 screen.

Xiaomi MiJia Mi Sport Shoes Smart Edition

This is one of the most successful sports shoes ever with an integrated fitness tracking chip. The smart module along with the 6-axis gyroscope fits neatly under the insole. Its autonomous operation is provided by a miniature CR2032 battery.

The number of steps, calories burned and distance traveled are recorded in the Mi Fit mobile application. The main material of the outer surface of the sneaker is a breathable mesh fabric, complemented by reflective inserts.

There are men's versions in black, blue and gray, and for women, sneakers are available in black, white and turquoise.

Fitbit Ionic

This is the first full-fledged Fitbit smartwatch to feature a bright color display. They can be used with or without a smartphone. The branded Fitbit OS offers a range of sports apps, including the FitStar personal trainer. The watch case is completely protected from moisture, so the gadget can be left on even in the pool.

Ionic are equipped with Wi-Fi 802.11b / g / n, Bluetooth 4.2 and GPS with GLONASS support. There is also NFC for contactless payments via Fitbit Pay, but this system is not yet supported in Russia.

Due to the built-in memory, the accessory can be used as a music player. In normal mode, the autonomy of the watch is limited to 4 days.

Spartan Sport Wrist HR Baro

This smartwatch for sports and leisure has a color screen, heart rate monitor, GPS tracker and barometric pressure sensor. The gadget can track physical activity, accurately determine the altitude, show the time of sunrise and sunset, and also warn about a sharp deterioration in the weather.

The watch has a range of modes for running, cross-country skiing, cycling and even open water swimming. All data is recorded in the mobile application. The watch itself stores statistics for 30 days.

When checking GPS coordinates every minute, the gadget can work up to 40 hours on a single charge, and in continuous tracking mode - up to 20 hours.

JBL Reflect Fit

These are wireless sports Bluetooth headphones with a special neckband, which, due to the built-in vibration motor, acts as an indicator of notifications from a smartphone. The earbuds themselves contain sensors for tracking physical activity and measuring heart rate, thus eliminating the need for a wrist-based fitness tracker.

The built-in microphone allows Reflect Fit to be used as a headset, taking calls even during training. The design of the earbuds is completely sweat-proof. The battery is rated for 10 hours of music playback. Moreover, in just 15 minutes it can be charged for an hour of work.

Xiaomi Mi Body Composition Scale

In one weighing, this scale can measure 10 different parameters of your body, ranging from BMI to body type, percentage of body fat and water level in the body. The calculations are carried out after a weak electric pulse has passed through the body. To do this, you need to stand with your bare feet on 4 round electrodes.

The weight is shown on the LED display, and other metrics are viewed through the Mi Fit mobile application on the smartphone. In it, in the form of graphs, you can track the statistics of all weighings.

The scales can support up to 150 kg and are powered by 4 AAA batteries. It turns on automatically, there are no buttons or switches on the case.