Are you looking for the best fitness trackers for women? Fitness trackers provide a great way of monitoring your health and activity with barely any effort on your behalf. They can keep track of stress levels, heart rate, workouts and more with pinpoint accuracy. But with so many different options, picking the right one for you can be tough – we have some tips to help.
Huawei Band 4 Pro
If you have been looking for a fitness tracker with GPS, the Huawei Band 4 Pro is worth considering. This fitness tracker is compatible with both Android and iOS and has activity and heart rate and blood oxygen tracking. It offers great battery life – around two weeks, – and the 0.95-inch 240 x 120 pixel colour screen is impressive too.
The heart rate monitor is very accurate and you can take it swimming thanks to its 5ATM water-resistant design.
Pros:
- Can be used with Android and iOS
- Brightness of display
- Good value for money in terms of features
Cons:
- Doesn’t track weight
- Does not track periods
- A little basic in terms of style
- Brighter colors, smarter life: 0.95-inch AMOLED touchscreen, resolution: 240 x 120 pixels....
- Smart Heart Rate Tracking: Thanks to professional optical devices, processing chips and AI...
- Oxygen Saturation Detection: Blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) is one of the important vital signs that...
Amazfit Bip
Though it looks like a smartwatch, the Bip is definitely more of a fitness tracker. It comes with activity and heart rate tracking, managed via a black and white screen. Battery life is one month and it is compatible with both Android and iOS.
The device is waterproof and it has a GPS too. The Bip’s feature-packed companion app is definitely one of its biggest plus points – it includes VO2 Max features, as well as sleep tracking, multi-sport tracking, an accurate heart rate tracker, and much more.
Pros:
- Waterproof
- Built-in GPS
- Sleek design
Cons:
- Some say the design resembles a cheap Apple Watch
- Smartwatch features are lacking
- 45 Days Battery Life: Equipped with a lithium polymer battery with a 190mAh charge, you can use the...
- Lightweight and Thin: Amazfit Bip only weight about 32g with the watch band and is 11.5mm in thick....
- Health Tracking: Optical heart rate monitoring and built-in GPS allow you to accurately track in...
Garmin Vivosmart 4
Undoubtedly, the most impressive aspect of this fitness tracker is its level of intelligence. It’s body battery feature tells you how much energy you do (or don’t) have with the aim of helping you learn the best time to exercise. Unlike other Garmin products, it’s aimed at those who want to lead a healthier lifestyle rather than serious athletes.
It features a thinner screen than other models, a slim design and a long-lasting battery – around seven days per charge, depending on how much exercise you do.
This fitness tracker is compatible with Android and iOS. It features activity tracking and a heart rate tracker and is waterproof, but does not have GPS.
Pros:
- Reasonably priced
- Band is comfortable to wear
- Long battery life
Cons:
- None, this is a really great device!
- Slim, smart activity tracker blends fashionable design with stylish metal accents and a bright, easy...
- Includes advanced sleep monitoring with REM sleep and can gauge blood oxygen saturation levels...
- Fitness and health monitoring tools include estimated wrist based heart rate, all day stress...
Garmin Vivosport 4
The Vivosport 4 is aimed at serious athletes and is particularly suitable for cyclists and runners. It’s not as stylish as other fitness trackers on the market, but it is an affordable alternative.
The device features a colour touchscreen, with a GPS, activity tracker, and a heart rate tracker. Plus, the device is waterproof. The device is small when compared with other GPS trackers and it has a good battery life, as well as being compatible with both Android and iOS devices.
Pros:
- Super stylish design
- Lightweight
- Automatic tracking
Cons:
- Expensive compared to some others
- Display not the brightest
- Slim, smart activity tracker blends fashionable design with stylish metal accents and a bright, easy...
- Includes advanced sleep monitoring with REM sleep and can gauge blood oxygen saturation levels...
- Fitness and health monitoring tools include estimated wrist based heart rate, all day stress...
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Moov Now
Moov Now is a fitness tracker that is a little dated when compared with the other models, but it’s still a firm favourite for many. Although its features are limited and it doesn’t have a screen, it’s a good option if you’re looking for a cheap device to help you track your workouts.
It is especially good for step tracking, but it also comes with sleep monitoring features, run coaching, a swimming mode, re-based training, and boxing. So, with an incredible six-month battery life and compatibility with Android and iOS, it covers a lot of bases – let down by not having a heart rate tracker.
Pros:
- Low price
- Battery life – up to 6 months
- Very lightweight
Cons:
- No heart rate tracker
- Tracking data is basic
- Voice coach can be irritating
- MOOV NOW provides real-time audio coaching for running, cycling, cardio boxing, body weight (Moov 7...
- Most advanced swim tracker - stroke type, stroke count, lap analysis, recommends ways to improve
- Tracks Active Minutes and Sleep
Fitbit Versa 3
Last but not least, we can’t talk about fitness trackers without mentioning the famous Fitbit. This fitness tracker is compatible with Android and iOS. Battery life is six days, it features activity tracking and a heart rate tracker and GPS.
It has a light design, big screen, and it is waterproof. It is slightly more refined than the previous version; Fitbit Versa 2. Not only does it look better on the wrist, but it provides a greater number of insights into your health.
Pros:
- Larger display
- Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility
- Spotify controls
- Can change bands easily
- Female health features
Cons:
- None, it’s a great device!
- Run, bike, hike and more phone-free and see your real-time pace & distance with built-in GPS. Then...
- Active Zone Minutes uses your resting heart rate to gauge exercise effort and gives you a buzz when...
- Better track heart rate 24/7 with PurePulse 2.0, Fitbit’s enhanced heart rate technology
Summary
Hopefully, you now have a better understanding of some of the most popular fitness trackers on the market today, as well as the different features they offer. This should help you when making your decision.
Last Updated on November 29, 2020
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