5 cool and inexpensive fitness trackers you'll love

1. Xiaomi Mi Band 4

Price: from 2,006 rubles.
Compatibility: Android 4.4, iOS 9.0 and above.
Operating system: no.
Display: 0.95 inches, AMOLED, touchscreen, backlit, 240 × 120 pixels, tempered glass.
Moisture protection: IP68 5 ATM.
Heart rate monitor: there is.
GPS: no.
Sensors: accelerometer, gyroscope.
Smart alarm clock: no.
Notifications: SMS, mail, calendar, Facebook, Twitter, weather and other applications.
Functions: sleep monitoring, calories, steps, physical activity.
The weight: 22, 1 g.
Straps: silicone in several colors.
Autonomy: up to 20 days.

The latest Mi Band 4 is very similar to its Mi Band 3, but it has some significant improvements. Xiaomi has provided the tracker with a high-quality color AMOLED touch screen, and also built a microphone into the device to support voice control.

Mi Band 4 can count the number of steps taken and monitor the quality of sleep, track the speed of running, cycling or swimming. The latter, of course, means that it is waterproof. The gadget works with Android and iPhone, can control music playback and show notifications.

The fitness tracker demonstrates excellent battery life. However, it has a drawback: to charge the battery, you have to remove the capsule from the strap. However, with a special charger like this, the problem disappears.

2. Honor Band 5

Price: from 2 034 rubles.
Compatibility: Android 4.4, iOS 9.0 and above.
Operating system: no.
Display: 0.95 inches, AMOLED, touch, backlit, 120 × 240 pixels.
Moisture protection: IP68 5 ATM.
Heart rate monitor: there is.
GPS: no.
Sensors: accelerometer.
Smart alarm clock: there is.
Notifications: SMS, mail, calendar, Facebook, Twitter, weather and other applications.
Functions: sleep monitoring, calories, steps, blood oxygen level measurement.
The weight: 22, 7 g.
Straps: silicone in several colors.
Autonomy: about 14 days.

Honor Band 5 as the main competitor of Xiaomi Mi Band 4. Unlike the latter, this tracker has a blood oxygen level sensor. It allows the device to warn the wearer about breathing problems, the risk of dizziness and other troubles that appear during excessive physical exertion.

In addition, the Honor Band 5 is able to recognize sleep problems and track heart activity. And one more trick that will come in handy for fitness fans: the device can monitor the body's water intake, so you will not forget to drink at the right time.

The tracker is equipped with a 0.95 ‑ inch full color AMOLED display. It is bright enough to easily view data from it, even in intense sunlight. A round control button is located under the screen.

The Honor Band 5 supports 10 different types of workouts: walking, running indoors or outdoors, cycling and swimming. Naturally, the display of notifications and reminders from the smartphone to the bracelet screen and the function of finding a lost phone are also available. And the protection from water in the Honor Band 5 allows you to dive with a bracelet to a depth of 50 meters.

3. Samsung Galaxy Fit e

Price: from 2,990 rubles.
Compatibility: Android 4.4, iOS 9.0 and above.
Operating system: no.
Display: 0, 72 inches, monochrome PMOLED, backlit, 128 × 64 pixels.
Moisture protection: IP68 5 ATM.
Heart rate monitor: there is.
GPS: no.
Sensors: accelerometer.
Smart alarm clock: no.
Notifications: SMS, mail, Facebook, Twitter, calendar, weather app.
Functions: sleep monitoring, counting calories and steps, unlocking your smartphone.
The weight: 15 g
Straps: silicone in several colors.
Autonomy: about 7 days.

Initial model equipped with a monochrome PMOLED display with a resolution of 128 × 64 pixels. The screen is not touch-sensitive - it only reacts to tapping. The bracelet is also protected from water - with it you can dive to a depth of 50 meters.

Samsung Galaxy Fit e counts the number of steps taken, monitors sleep quality and monitors heart rate. You can see pedometer, heart rate, calorie counter, sleep data, weather forecast and calendar on the screen. Vibration alarm function is also available. And, of course, the Galaxy Fit e can show notifications from a smartphone - however, there is not much information on the small display.

The tracker controls are quite simple - you can only touch the screen to switch widgets. Manual transition to physical activity mode is not provided - the bracelet switches to it automatically. Galaxy Fit e works with the Samsung Health service - you can view statistics of your activity there, as well as participate in competitions and receive points and levels for your achievements.

4. Huawei Band 3 Pro

Price: from 1 904 rubles.
Compatibility: Android 4.4, iOS 9.0 and above.
Operating system: no.
Display: 0.95 inches, AMOLED, touch, backlit, 120 × 240 pixels.
Moisture protection: IP68 5 ATM.
Heart rate monitor: there is.
GPS: there is.
Sensors: accelerometer.
Smart alarm clock: there is.
Notifications: SMS, mail, calendar, Facebook, Twitter, weather app.
Functions: sleep monitoring, calories burned, physical activity, smartphone camera control.
The weight: 25 g
Straps: silicone in several colors.
Autonomy: about 14 days.

The Huawei Band 3 Pro has all the features a decent fitness tracker needs: heart rate monitoring, pedometer, calorie burner, swim tracking, display of smartphone notifications and reminders. The device is waterproof. It has a pretty bright 0.95 ″ AMOLED display.

A separate feature of this bracelet is advanced sleep quality monitoring. The device recognizes sleep phases and gives advice on how to get the best sleep. There is also a smart alarm clock - Huawei Band 3 Pro can wake you up when you are in REM sleep to make waking up easier and more pleasant. If you want to adjust your regime, this tracker is definitely worth taking a closer look at.

Also, the Huawei Band 3 Pro has such nice features as a built-in GPS module, which increases the accuracy of counting steps, and a sensor for determining the maximum oxygen consumption. According to the manufacturer, the device can last up to 14 days on a single charge.

5. Amazfit Bip

Price: from 4 105 rubles.
Compatibility: Android 4.4, iOS 8.0 and above.
Operating system: no.
Display: 1.28 inches, E-Ink, touch, backlit, 176 x 176 pixels.
Moisture protection: IP68 5 ATM.
Heart rate monitor: there is.
GPS: there is.
Sensors: accelerometer, compass, altimeter.
Smart alarm clock: there is.
Notifications: SMS, mail, calendar, Facebook, Twitter, other applications.
Functions: sleep monitoring, counting calories and steps.
The weight: 31 g
Straps: silicone in several colors.
Autonomy: about 45 days.

This device is already more expensive, however, it can still be considered a budget one. But he has an advantage that the above models do not have. This is the battery life: Amazfit Bip can last 45 days on a single charge. Not bad, especially if you keep forgetting to charge your gadgets.

Amazfit Bip was clearly created with an Apple Watch in mind, and therefore more like a smartwatch. However, this gadget has all the functions of a fitness tracker. There is a GPS module, and accurate heart rate monitoring, and sleep tracking, and an estimate of the maximum oxygen consumption by the body.

The device can recognize different types of activity: walking, running, cycling and swimming. If necessary, you can set the smart alarm clock so that the Amazfit Bip wakes you up when it is easiest for the body to wake up. Reminders and notifications from the smartphone, of course, are also shown.

If you want to save money, you can pay attention to - this version is a little cheaper, because it does not have a GPS module.