The actual tracker is okay- it doesn’t record as many steps as a Fitbit (I literally wore both on the same wrist for an entire day, this one tracked about 1500 steps less than the Fitbit over the course of the day). I like that it doesn’t use bluetooth- we have concerns about Bluetooth usage, but also, it’s way less stressful to track steps without an app. I can’t see previous days steps, which could be a turnoff for some folks, but I kind of love it because it takes the pressure off. Each day is its own day and all I have to do is my best.
Other things to note- the battery life is terrible compared to the Fitbit, but I’ve learned is probably comparable to a lot of apple watches. Best I can get is about 2 days with this device, but since I opt not to wear it at night, it’s not a big deal for me. It seems there is a sleep timer, but it doesn’t track your sleep like other brands, which again, is a plus for me, but could be a negative for someone else.
What I like the least about this watch is how dirty it’s gotten and will not come clean. Granted, I chose the white band, and my Fitbits white silicone band wasn’t much better, but I could at least purchase a new band with that company. I haven’t yet found an option to purchase a new band without purchasing a whole new tracker, which isn’t very expensive… but seems wasteful. Also, I have scuffed the face a bit, which I also did with my Fitbit so that has more to do with my own clumsiness than the design itself.
It was pretty easy to set up, and the simple design face was not a problem for me. There are not extra options for face styles, which might matter to some buyers but I don’t mind.
All in all, I would purchase again (and I might for my child) but not a light colored band. I like the app free, Bluetooth free option for tracking steps, and the battery life is a little annoying but not terrible. I would quickly raise this to 4 stars if I were able to purchase a new band without buying a whole new watch, but I think it would need a few other things improved to reach 5 stars (primarily the battery life and improved step count).
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