The world of wearables is constantly evolving. People move more and more every day and it has become a necessity to quantify that daily activity in order to improve our life habits and progress faster in each workout. Brands know this and are claiming their share of the pie in this ever-growing market segment.
Each person has individual needs and a different lifestyle. For this reason, they will look for one or another activity wristband, depending on what they want to monitor: number of steps, distance traveled, calories burned, sleep quality, heart rate, etc.
In order to make it easier for users to find a wearable according to their needs, we have written this article in which we have compiled some of the best and most modern Fitness Trackers. All of them launched on the market during this year 2016. This has been our selection.
Fitbit Charge 2
The second generation of the Charge model has just been launched on the market with a number of new features and with the aim of improving the user experience. The Fitbit Charge 2 fitness wristband boasts a number of impressive features starting with the pioneering PurePulse wrist-based heart rate monitoring technology, a multisport mode to monitor specific exercises such as running, weight lifting or yoga, your aerobic level ability, guided breathing sessions and call, text message and calendar alerts.
In addition to all these new features, the revamped Fitbit Charge 2 activity tracker includes essential features such as daily activity tracking, automatic sleep monitoring, SmartTrack automatic exercise recognition and typical prompts to help you stay active throughout the day.
On the other hand, the revamped Fitbit Charge 2 activity tracker features a more generous OLED touchscreen than its successor, a long battery life of up to five days and custom designs with classic accessories, Luxe leather wristbands or the special edition monitors.
Garmin Vívosmart HR+
The Garmin Vívosmart HR+ activity wristband is one of the best wearables that have been introduced so far during this 2016 year. This modern smartband incorporates a sensor with heart rate on the wrist and GPS to know statistics about the route, distance and pace, when you walk or go for a run. In addition, this gadget also monitors steps, number of calories burned, floors climbed and intensity minutes.
With the Garmin Vívosmart HR+ you can receive smart notifications, including emails, calls, text messages and social media alerts, all from your wrist. This wearable memorizes your current activity level to assign an attainable daily goal. As you meet them, the wristband will adjust the next day's goal, progressively nudging you toward a healthier lifestyle.
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Xiaomi Mi Band 2
The renewed activity bracelet marketed by the well-known 'ChineseApple ' incorporates some improvements over its predecessor. The new Xiaomi Mi Band 2 is not a smartband of the most cutting edge, but if we introduce the variable price / quality ratio there is where it wins many integers, making it worthy of appearing in this ranking.
The main novelty of the Xiaomi MiBand 2 activity tracker is the inclusion of a small 0.42-inch OLED display. This detail of the new model avoids having to walk depending on the cell phone to see the records of each day. By simply pressing a small touch button you can move through the menus to check the time, steps taken, distance traveled, number of calories burned, heart rate and battery life.
It allows you to set up notifications for up to five applications at the same time, as long as it is synchronized with your cell phone, and it also has vibrating alarms. The IP67 certification allows you to shower with it and submerge it one meter deep in water for 30 minutes.
Samsung Gear Fit 2
Comfortable and lightweight. So is the new Samsung Gear Fit 2, an activity quantifier bracelet that stands out for the enormous quality of its 1.5 Super AMOLED curved screen. In addition, thanks to its included GPS you will record your route, distance and speed in real time with total accuracy. And as if this were not enough, the second generation of this smartband includes an optical sensor in the wrist area to monitor your heart rate.
In addition, the South Korean brand has improved the original Gear Fit, giving this second version a multisport mode. With the automatic activity tracking function, your bracelet will detect what activity you are doing, showing on screen the statistics you really need. Also, the Gear Fit 2 is equipped with greater water resistance, so much so that you can submerge it to a depth of one meter for half an hour. As for the section on autonomy, Samsung guarantees a battery life of 3 to 4 days if used frequently.
TomTom Touch
The Dutch firm recently presented its first TomTom Touch fitness tracker, an activity bracelet capable of measuring the percentage of muscle mass and body fat from your wrist at the touch of a button. On the other hand, this cutting-edge wearable includes an optical sensor on the wrist to measure the pulse when you exercise.
The TomTom Touch quantifying bracelet records the number of steps, activity time, the amount of calories burned, distance traveled and hours of sleep. It also has a sport mode to monitor your sports and keep track of your stats. The graphs and statistics offered by the TomTom MySports app will help you interpret the data, discover what works for you and stay motivated.
TomTom Touch has an ultra-slim and attractive design with an elegant touch screen on which you will receive phone notifications on your wrist without having to pick up your cell phone. As for the section on autonomy, the Dutch manufacturer clarifies that you can enjoy up to 5 days of battery life before needing a recharge. Choose large or small straps for a perfect fit on the wrist.
