Saad Mughal
Are you a fitness freak that is looking to monitor fitness levels for every passing moment? A fitness tracker is what you need! A fitness tracker is a smart wristwatch that generally features a pedometer along with other sensors and features for monitoring your activity and health with very high accuracy. However, not all fitness trackers are suitable for everyone. For instance, if you are a runner or cyclist, then you would prefer a fitness tracker that has a built-in GPS and heart rate tracker. On the other hand, if you are just looking for basic activity monitoring then a simple fitness tracker with a pedometer would work well. All fitness trackers provide basic measurements such as calories burnt and step count but there are various other features that are exclusive to certain fitness trackers. In this blog post, we look at 5 of the best fitness trackers that are available in Pakistan under the 25,000 PKR budget.
Note: Fitness trackers are different from smartwatches and are exclusively used for the purpose of accurately monitoring fitness – this blog post highlights the best fitness trackers and not smartwatches.
Price: Rs. 17,399
Garmin is renowned for its fitness products, particularly the Vivofit and Vivosmart series of fitness trackers. The Garmin Vivosmart 3 features everything that you want from a fitness tracker including heart rate tracker, monochrome display, excellent battery life, and compatibility with both Android and iOS. However, this fitness tracker lags behind in terms of the design since it features a minimalistic form factor that is not lightweight or very comfortable to wear (as compared to other Garmin fitness trackers). One other notable lacking in the Garmin Vivosmart 3 is that of a built-in GPS which was present in its predecessor i.e. the Vivosmart HR+ which makes this fitness tracker better suited for gym goers than for runners.
Waterproof: Water-resistant only.
Display: Monochrome display.
Heart Rate Tracker: Yes.
Activity Tracker: Yes – calories burnt, steps taken, distance covered, and fitness age.
Battery Life: Up to 6 days.
GPS: No.
Compatibility: iOS and Android.
Colors: Black and Purple.
Price: Rs. 8,799
The Alta HR is a highly efficient and aesthetic looking fitness tracker by Fitbit that features a minimal sporty design. The Fitbit Alta HR features an activity tracker, a heart rate tracker, and a sleep tracker for monitoring your fitness. Additionally, the OLED display on the Alta HR is a touchscreen and the fitness tracker is able to receive notifications from your smartphone as well. What stands out though is its ability to distinguish between REM, deep, and light modes of sleep to determine your sleep patterns accurately. However, the downside is that there is no built-in GPS or waterproofing for the Fitbit Alta HR.
Waterproof: No.
Display: OLED touchscreen.
Heart Rate Tracker: Yes.
Activity Tracker: Yes – calories burnt, steps taken, distance covered, and sleep patterns.
Battery Life: Up to 7 days.
GPS: No.
Compatibility: iOS and Android.
Colors: Black, Silver, and Rose gold.
Price: Rs. 21,799
The Gear Fit 2 Pro is the latest iteration of the elusive Gear Fit series of fitness trackers by Samsung. The fitness tracker features an intuitive design with a simple and easy-to-use interface for monitoring fitness activity. Overall, the Galaxy Gear Fit 2 Pro is an all-in-one fitness tracker which comes with a heart rate tracker, GPS, and activity tracking. The downside is that this is more expensive than other fitness trackers and the battery time is not as impressive as its competitors which means that it needs frequent recharging.
Waterproof: Yes – up to 50 meters.
Display: 1.5-inch AMOLED touchscreen.
Heart Rate Tracker: Yes.
Activity Tracker: Yes – calories burnt, steps taken, distance covered, and swimming tracking.
Battery Life: Up to 3 days.
GPS: Built-in – location can be viewed through the phone.
Compatibility: iOS and Android.
Colors: Black.
Price: Rs. 13,899
The Misfit Ray is a one-of-its-kind fitness tracker that focuses on providing you with tremendous battery life and all of the basic features that you need to monitor your fitness. Unlike other fitness trackers, the Misfit Ray does not feature a display but instead features a multi-color LED that blinks to lets you know about incoming notifications and the status of your activity goal. The drawback is that there is no ‘auto-sync’ option and you have to manually sync the fitness tracker with your smartphone. Other than this, the lack of a display can make it a bit annoying when you want to know the time or check your activity statistics.
Waterproof: Yes – swimproof.
Display: No – multicolor LED.
Heart Rate Tracker: No.
Activity Tracker: Yes – calories burnt, steps taken, distance covered, swimming tracking, and sleep tracking.
Battery Life: Up to 6 months but non-rechargeable batteries so they have to be replaced.
GPS: No.
Compatibility: iOS and Android.
Colors: Brown, Black, Blue, Silver, Steel Gold, and Rose Gold.
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Budget Recommendation – Xiaomi Mi Band 2:
Price: Rs. 2,649
The Xiaomi Mi Band 2 is the latest iteration of the fitness tracker series by Xiaomi and it offers you the best value for money. If you are looking for a budget-friendly and feature-rich fitness tracker that covers all the basics then the Mi Band 2 is for you. The Mi Band 2 features a slim and minimalistic design with a pedometer, heart rate tracker, and an OLED display. The downside is that the Mi Band 2 does not have a built-in GPS and it is not as accurate as the high-end fitness trackers but you cannot really complain given the price tag.
Waterproof: Yes – IP67 splash resistant.
Display: OLED screen with a capacitive button.
Heart Rate Tracker: Yes.
Activity Tracker: Yes – calories burnt, steps taken, distance covered, sleep tracking, and incoming notifications from your smartphone.
Battery Life: Up to 15 days.
GPS: No.
Compatibility: iOS and Android.
Colors: Black – replacement bands available.
A fitness tracker can help you meet your fitness goals more easily and stay healthier by making adjustments to your day-to-day activity. If you are looking for the best fitness tracker that covers all the basics and yet can be purchased within a budget of 25,000 PKR then you should consider one of the options that we have listed above in this blog post.
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