Best Fitbit for Men

Originally published on LonelyConservative.com

Fitbits are the latest innovation in the realm of fitness. They offer many tracking options to their users for optimizing their exercise routine. These can vary from counting the steps to the measurement of heart rate. From an office going chap to a fitness enthusiast, these trackers can be used by anyone. The fact that they offer so many features at such low prices is what has made them famous. You can find hundreds of fitness watches, bands, rings on Amazon alone. So, it can be annoying to find the right fitness band for yourself.

Below is a list of the top five Fitbits which you can buy from Amazon or any online or offline retail store. The order in which these products are placed has no significant meaning, as all of them are equally good. You can blindly choose any of these smart devices, and you are gold. In the end, I have also curated a short-bulleted buying guide, so that you can know what you should think of before investing in a Fitbit. It will also help you to find the perfect Fitbit for yourself.

So, without any further ado, let’s get started.

5 Best Fitbit Watches for Men & Reviews 1. Fitbit Charge 3

An upgrade to Fitbit Charge 2, this fitness tracker has a better battery life, improved water resistance, and a touchscreen as compared to its predecessor. If you are thinking about an upgrade, right now would be the best time.

The design of this Fitbit is sleek and compact. It is not chunky and looks beautiful on a women’s wrist. The case is made from aluminum and the bands from leather and silicone. A total of four different designs are available for you to choose from. Their colors are black, purple, grey, and white.

Apart from basic fitness tracking and heart rate monitoring, this product has a unique feature called SPO2. It will measure the level of oxygen in your blood. The company limited this feature to Versa and Ionic, but now it is available in Charge 3 too. We buyers are always looking for something unique which stands out, and this is it.

Since the watch is lightweight, it’s comfortable to sleep with it. However, turn off the notifications and screen awake function to avoid the occasional turning on of the screen. In the morning, it will show you an in-depth analysis of your sleep pattern. 

Apart from all these useful features, some minor issues can be a turn off for you. There is no music connectivity, and you have to carry your smartphone. Who does their workout without music? An in-built music player would have been gold.

Moreover, the heart rate sensor is mediocre. It works fine when you are watching a movie, but while working out or running, it can be inaccurate.

In the end, it is your choice. If you are okay with the music issue, it is perfect for you. For someone like me? It is a big no. All these fantastic features crammed into a tiny space, but they could not add music software.

Pros

• The excellent battery life of seven days
• The build quality is premium
• Bands are stylish and colorful
• Call and text alerts on your wrist
• Sturdy yet lightweight

Cons

• Sometimes, the heart rate monitor is not accurate

2. Fitbit Blaze Smart Fitness Watch

If you are confused between buying a fitness band or a smartwatch, Fitbit Blaze is the product for you. It is a hybrid combination of two and has the best of both worlds. It looks like a watch but has all the features of a premium fitness tracker. Fitbit has released two smartwatches after this device, so it can be a bit hard to get your hands on one.

The build quality of any product is crucial for me, and I am sure you feel the same way. If you are spending 200 dollars on a fitness tracker, it has to be premium. This particular device features a color touchscreen in a metal case. The screen is a bit small, but it feels good in the hand. The straps are made from silicone, and they are available in six different colors.

The interface used by Fitbit for Blaze is quite simple. It shows everything you need on the watch with minimal stuttering. The only issue is personalization; you cannot create custom watch faces. You have to deal with the ones you get.

There are a lot of Fitness apps inside this watch. If you are bored with your workout in the gym, open any one of them. Moreover, there are mini sessions like mild warm-ups, 7-minute drills, 10-minute abs, and many more. These are fun and challenging.

The heart rate monitor keeps your cardiac health in check, and it is pretty accurate. There is also an in-built GPS inside this device. It will help you to keep an eye on your route and show some other stats like pace, stride length, average speed, and more.

Overall, this is a very versatile product. It might be a little expensive, but it will help you to be fit.

Pros

• The battery life is stunning
• Fitness features are unique
• Simple user interface
• Accurate heart rate sensor

Cons

• Uses old technology
• Lack of notifications

3. Fitbit Versa 2

Probably the best-selling product of Fitbit, Versa 2 is an excellent fitness smartwatch. Under 200 dollars, there are not many devices that can go toe to toe with this beast of a fitness tracker. With twelve color options, this product is not just about fitness. You can make a fashion statement with it if you want.

Fitbit has tried its best to emulate the Apple Watch with the design and looks of Versa 2, and they have come pretty close. Apple is one of the best tech brands, and it would be foolish not to learn from them. This is a slim watch, and it sits comfortably on your wrist. Since the watch is not bulky, the same model can be used by females too.

The display is an AMOLED touchscreen which is protected by Gorilla Glass 3. So, it is neither delicate nor robust. It sits nicely between the two. The brightness of the screen is upwards of 1000 nits, which is more than enough, even in the bright sun. Overall, the colors are crisp and accurate.

Now that you are visually satisfied let us talk about some specs. Versa 2 is a fast watch thanks to its new processor. Opening and closing of apps, navigating between pages, accessing data, everything is quick and smooth. The addition of Alexa (Amazon’s Voice Assistant) to this device is the cherry on top. All you need to do is download it from the store, sign in with your Amazon device and you are good to go. You can set alarms, control smart devices, change music, and do everything else which Alexa offers.

Apart from the fore-mentioned features, the watch also has all the traditional traits of a typical fitness tracker. It can monitor your sleep, track heart rate, plan running route, and more.

This is a premium fitness tracker at a non-premium price. It rivals Apple’s, Fossil’s, Samsung’s smartwatches in terms of features, not price. So, go ahead and get it before the stocks run out.

Pros

• Superior battery life
• Classy design
• Built-in Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant
• The pricing is great

Cons

• Lacks an in-built GPS

4. Fitbit Inspire HR

If you are low on budget, this is a cheaper version of the Versa 2. Fitbit Inspire does have a screen, but it is small, so it is more of a band than a watch. It is swim-proof and can track a track of your swimming workouts. The HR in its name stands for Heart Rate monitoring, and there is a version of Inspire without the heart rate sensor too. It is a little cheaper, with the rest of the features remaining the same.

The build quality of this band is excellent for its price. It stands out from the rest of the bands. The design is sleek and effortless with minimum engravings, so it can be used in office too.

In terms of accuracy, this is a mediocre product. By this, I mean the accuracy in measuring the distance, counting steps, calculating average speed, and all other fitness-related statistics. There is an error of 4-5 % in all of the data, which is not good. So, I would definitely not recommend it to my fitness freak readers. This is the only downside to an otherwise excellent product.

This device is usually available for around a hundred bucks, and on sale, it can come down to as low as fifty dollars. If some minor errors do not bother you, it will be a good purchase.

Pros

• Comes with a display
• Swim-proof companion
• The design is classy

Cons

• High price
• Battery life is moderate
• No built-in GPS sensor

5. Fitbit Ionic Watch

The first official smart fitness watch released by Fitbit is Ionic. It is quite similar to Versa in a number of features but is a bit more expensive and has a different design. It is made to be your gym trainer, and it does this job with perfection. There are dedicated workout programs for different sports like running, swimming, weight lifting, and many more.

This watch has a 1.47-inch touchscreen display with a maximum brightness of 1000 nits. There are large bezels around the screen, but they do not hinder its functionality. All the statistics can be read clearly from the watch because the colors are very crisp. There is a single button on its aluminum frame, which acts as a back button. The interface is quite simple, too, and you will get used to it in no time.

When it comes to fitness tracking, you will get everything from Fitbit, from steps to calories burned to floors climbed to in-depth sleep analysis. This little device on your wrist will do everything for you, and that too with supreme accuracy. So, all you need to do is focus on your workout regime and leave the tracking to Ionic.

This is a great fitness tracking device. It might be a little expensive, but it will be a safe purchase. It can be used by almost anyone, from regular people to fitness freaks. It has something for everyone.

Pros

• Superior build quality
• In-built GPS and HR sensor
• The bands are unique

Cons

• High price

Some Important Tips:

Here are some of the most important things you should keep in mind before buying a fitbit tracker:

• Know the difference between a smartwatch and a fitness tracker. If your requirements are simple, like counting steps, then buy a fitness tracker. They cost a lot less and have a better battery life. Smartwatches are more of a luxury item than a fitness device.

• Before taking out your wallet, make sure that the device is compatible with your smartphone. Be cautious and save yourself the trouble of having to download third-party apps just to access your device.

• How often are you going to be wet? Do you swim? Does it frequently rain in your region? Have an answer to all these questions, and if it is yes, buy an IPX certified watch only. Most fitness bands are water-resistant, not water-proof, they go faulty in heavy rain.

• There are significant differences between a wrist-worn and a chest strap heart rate sensor. If you are buying the tracker for someone with cardiac problems, conduct proper research. You can learn about the difference between two sensors in a 2018 study.

• Wrist-worn optical heart rate sensors are not perfect. They have some issues with themselves, and you should know about them before buying them. This article details the issues with such sensors in detail, and it is worth checking before finalizing your tracker.

Closing Thoughts

People are becoming more and more conscious about health day by day. These fitness trackers help you to set goals and achieve them. No longer than ten years ago, you needed a personal trainer for stuff like this, but not today. It is a joy to have all the data about our body on our wrist. Being healthy was never this easy, and we should appreciate these little gifts of technology to us. These fitness trackers are addicting, and once you get them, it is almost impossible to get rid of them. So, go ahead and take your first step towards a healthy life and a better future.

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