5 BEST fitness trackers (as of November 2016)

[@mayonpoyon8648]

I would include the Mi Band 2 clears all the criteria: 1.-

[@ChannelMonica]

I'm going to be honest, I've been looking for a fitness watch for months now and could not find a good price for a fitness watch that does what I need. I was interested in the fitbit charge 2, but I really needed something that was waterproof and had a lot of options. I appreciate the fact that this video gives me multiple options and actually stopped my long search! (: Another subscriber earned dude!

[@TechyAgent]

+ChannelMonica thanks! I've been taking a short vacation after thanksgiving, but I'll have some more great content coming soon!

[@kaitlynneprozan4187]

I've had the Polar A360 for over a year, and it's great. Very durable and accurate when you use the bluetooth H7 heart rate sensor. I've tried many fitness trackers, and I'll be very honest....the built in heart rate monitors are NOT very accurate (especially in high intensity workouts where your HR goes above 150 bpm). As a result, I've always stuck with Polar brand trackers and watches since they are all compatible with the blue tooth chest straps. Not trying to give a biased review, but if you're looking for heart rate/calorie burn accuracy during your workout, you may want to take Polar products into consideration.

[@Eon0007]

Bought a Garmin Vivoactive HR when released and still impressed it

[@TechyAgent]

+Ian Berkley same here, it's my daily wearable

[@AmazonVendorSolution]

this is Jack,selling fitness tracker on amazon(36.99usd),You may try ours ,and we can refund you money once you make the reviews. The functions are below:ontrol of your health with a comprehensive monitor that tracks blood pressure, heart rate, calories, steps, distance, sleep time, and sleep quality.bluetooth Please let me know if interested,thanks, Jack Hoo

[@janetrinh2629]

I just upgraded to polar a360 from polar loop. And I love love it!

[@TechyAgent]

+Jane Trinh yes, it's one of the best!

[@fiyahblaze8732]

Really appreciate all the videos that you have uploaded during the past few months! Just wanted to mention that I have had the honour to try the Vivosmart HR, Fitbit Blaze, and Microsoft Band 2. You are right in regards to the MB2 having a very accurate sleep tracker. It exceeded over the others that I've tried, not only in sleep tracking, but in every way possible, when comes to features and accuracy. In the end, I returned the others and kept the MB2. Your videos have helped me to narrow down my search for a fitness band, and make a sound decision in the end. Keep up the great work!

[@TechyAgent]

+desmond koo thanks! That's great you got to try all of those different trackers and find the one that works for you. The Microsoft Band 2 is a fantastic choice!

[@TechyAgent]

Supposedly the Microsoft Band 3 should be announced sometime in the next few months.

[@fiyahblaze8732]

+Techy Agent Might be the next upgrade! Really looking forward to it and seeing what new features they implement.

[@dianelaudadio1816]

You did not mention durability. Fitbit breaks after about five months.

[@benchrist2840]

Diane Laudadio True. However my wife has two different models, a Surge for running and a Charge HR for daily use. Both had proven defective with the Surge having charging issues due to sweat and the Charge band basically falling apart probably also due to sweat. Fitbit did however send her new units quickly and easily after she used the chat option on the Fitbit website. Great customer service. I think they have a 12 month warranty. I'm really thinking about that Vivoactive HR, I like the golf gps.

[@AmazonVendorSolution]

this is Jack,selling fitness tracker on amazon,You may try ours ,and we can refund you money once you make the reviews. The functions are below:ontrol of your health with a comprehensive monitor that tracks blood pressure, heart rate, calories, steps, distance, sleep time, and sleep quality.bluetooth Please let me know if interested,thanks, Jack Hoo

[@Johnthefwick]

Thanks Eric for your sharing, before I bought my Band 2 I reviewed quite a lot of comments about the designing defect of its strap... but besides that Band 2 still listed the top notch wearable device and so regrettable that Microsoft suspended its Band 3 development.

[@TechyAgent]

+Samuel Li I was very disappointed to hear this news myself

[@tomashrbac4784]

Samuel Li í

[@ruipalmer2184]

Poor is the best I would go for the m200 I’ve had one for 6 months and it’s great!! U have great videos

[@mfbrandy8569]

you just earned another subscriber. keep up the good work!

[@TechyAgent]

+Brandon Luu thanks! I hope to continue to earn your views!

[@1203piyush]

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[@joapage3263]

Brandon Luu

[@AmazonVendorSolution]

this is Jack,selling fitness tracker on amazon,You may try ours ,and we can refund you money once you make the reviews. The functions are below:ontrol of your health with a comprehensive monitor that tracks blood pressure, heart rate, calories, steps, distance, sleep time, and sleep quality.bluetooth Please let me know if interested,thanks, Jack Hoo

[@paulzaher4645]

It's 2019 and still the best band I ever had was the MS band 2, MS please bring it back :)

[@davemusicinca]

Well done for including the MS band 2 in this, definitely deserves it. Sadly they discontinued it so I cannot get a replacement now my band 2 isn't charging anymore

[@TechyAgent]

+DaveMusic I was very disappointed to hear that they were discontinuing that line. I was hopeful that the Microsoft Band 3 would be a winner. For whatever reason they thought it was a market they should back out of.

[@davemusicinca]

Techy Agent Thanks for the reply :) As much as I've been a MS guy, they've made some bad decisions lately. Lumia was also one of the victims, I was hoping taking it from Nokia they would do a good job but they definitely murdered that brand. Windows 10 is shaping up well and I hope their Surface line will continue to be great though.

[@NorthsideChamps16]

The Band 2 is the most underrated out of them all. It's awesome and Microsoft Health is very in depth.

[@TechyAgent]

+D4Doom yes, it's one of the most underrated fitness trackers ever. Unfortunately Microsoft is doing away with their fitness tracking line.

[@theelements4647]

FitBit Charge 2 should have probably been in there! It shows cardio fitness levels!!!

[@TechyAgent]

+The Elements yes, it would probably be my number six pick!

[@markjoefer]

Great one! Thank you for doing this! So inspired after watching this! Keep up the great work and have a blessed day! I am hoping to show my transformation soon!

[@TechyAgent]

👍

[@pennygardner4428]

Thanks for the informative KZbin. Several months ago I bought a Garmin tracker "Vivofit" to see if I would like the concept. For several years I have used various pocket pedometers and during this time frame, I was able to get back to my ideal weight and lost over 50 pounds. I have been able to keep it off and now I am determined not to put it back on. Being an older female this is a daily task. I do like my Garmin and it is very motivating, and I have been good at entering my steps and calories consumption daily before midnight. However, there is a drawback to these kinds of trackers over pocket pedometers; they will not record anything while in stores pushing a grocery cart... and this should be a good time to get in extra steps! I have tried just pushing a cart with the hand that isn't wearing the Garmin, but it is difficult as the cart gets loaded up. And sometimes (I have arthritic knees) I have to lightly hold on to my treadmill when exercising and I use it daily. The tracker will not track those steps! So, I have to take the tracker off and put it in my pocket during all of these activities. For this reason, I see wasted money for me to ever purchase a more expensive tracker "watch" as I would be taking it off and on during any given day. However, I have been thinking about later buying a Garmin HR+ tracker to replace the one I have as I like the idea of the display always being lit. IF I ever do this, can you tell me the simple steps to disconnect the Garmin I have from my Smartphone in order to connect to a Garmin HR? Thanks!

[@TechyAgent]

+Penny Gardner yes, it's really easy to disconnect a device: go into the app and select "more" at the bottom. Scroll down to "Garmin Devices". From there you will be able to see a list of any devices that are connected to your app, you can select it and choose an option to disconnect it from the app. You could also use this similar process to add a new device

[@pennygardner4428]

Techy Agent thanks so much! Got it!!!!

[@viper29ca]

Looking to get one for my wife for Xmas. She has narrowed it down to the VivoActive, and the VivoSmart HR+ I think the VivoActive is better with more bells and whistles that she may use down the road. She is kind of leaning towards the HR+. Just happens that the local Best Buy has the VivoActive on a Black Friday sale for sub $200. What would you suggest?

[@viper29ca]

Not sure how either will play well with her cell phone, as it is a Blackberry Leap

[@TechyAgent]

+Scott Millican yeah, the Blackberry Will definitely not be compatible with either of those. My wife has the Garmin Vivosmart HR+ and loves it. Does everything she would want, including notifications for apps and cell phone alerts, music controls, weather, and of course fitness tracking. But advanced fitness tracking and advanced GPS features is where the Vivoactive HR shines. So if you think she will use those features down the road, the Vivoactive is a good option. BUT, It is significantly larger than the vivosmart. For that reason alone, my wife prefers the vivosmart over the Vivoactive.

[@viper29ca]

Thanks!

[@JoseGutierrez-wl2ct]

Greeeeeaaaat video, job well done. Been looking for 20 years for the right fitness tracker and this video really helped.

[@TechyAgent]

+José Gutiérrez great! Glad it could help!

[@melissadempsey5821]

Due to your great reviews I bought the Garmin vivo smart Hr+ got a great deal over the Christmas season was $130 less than retail my partner bought it for me online in black then we went into the store and exchanged it for the purple it is gorgeous... at first I found it a little difficult to figure out as it is my 1st fitness tracker but after a few days I got to know it and I adore and love it and use it every day my only complaint as a new user is the directions are not that great and and to find help online took a little bit of searching other than that i adore and love it and am very happy and content use it every day thank you....

[@TechyAgent]

+Melissa Dempsey glad you like it! Garmin products do have a learning curve, and they aren't as user friendly, I think the products themselves are better than any other brand, even Fitbit.

[@sassie37]

Thanks I'm looking to invest in another polar and was undecided which one to get but decided on polar A360

[@TechyAgent]

+Elisha Martin Great choice! I think you'll like it a lot.

[@sassie37]

Techy Agent thank u

[@geniusloci2271]

Hi. Thank you for your time.Great channel ❤️And what would you recommend to someone who has never had contact with sport?Kind regards from 🇬🇧

[@xebec4547]

I got mine for £1.58! It works like a charm

[@coca22a]

thanks a lot I really appreciate that... also I decided to buy the polar a360 ...

[@TechyAgent]

+just, me good choice!

[@AKSingh-uu2yd]

just, me

[@PeterHerget]

Nice video & thank you for sharing! Did you prefer the Garmin vivosmart HR or the vivoactive HR?

[@TechyAgent]

+Peter Herget I prefer the vivoactive HR, just because it's more fully featured in both the fitness and smart watch aspects.

[@roisinevans6263]

I can't decide on which is more accurate tho Im a highly active person.

[@robinh3118]

Good honest reviews can tell you really tried them out.

[@TechyAgent]

+Robin H thanks, yes, I absolutely try out each individual fitness tracker and put them through various exercises before making my reviews

[@khathutshelonelukalo189]

Hi. I enjoy your reviews. I like both Polar M 200 and Fitbit charge 2 I don't know which one worthy my money. Will you please advice which one should I buy for indoor and outdoor activities Regards Khathutshelo from South Africa

[@TechyAgent]

+Khathutshelo Nelukalo for most people, the Fitbit Charge 2 is a better device because it covers a wide range of activities and health tracking. The m200 is a little more specific. Both are great, but I recommend the Fitbit

[@in2flying]

Really glad I found your channel- Thank you.. However after watching your videos, i can't really tell which is the best device that I can use for running, steps and swimming. I don't cycle and I'm not overly concerned with it while I lift weights. I do take occasional fitness classes. Thanks for any input

[@TechyAgent]

+William “Fenster” Fence for swimming, the Garmin Vivosmart HR is better than the rest. That's probably also the case for running.

[@in2flying]

Thanks man, keep up the good work.

[@vibezhyp3r805]

I'm got the Garmin vivoactive so happy

[@TechyAgent]

+Pearce Avini awesome!

[@juli0o0]

can you add your own activities? like climbing, windsurfing, tennis, canoeing and so on?

[@TechyAgent]

+Julio Camperio most of these do allow you to create custom workout profiles or edit the activity in the app afterwards

[@charlottewilson4553]

Which one do you think between a Garmin Vivosmart HR+ or Polar A360!!!!

[@TechyAgent]

+Charlotte Wilson They are REALLY close. Based on my own personal experience, I think that the Polar A360 has a more accurate heart rate sensor. So overall, I think it's better at tracking exercise. But the Garmin includes GPS, so if you are doing exercises that need distance accuracy, things like running and cycling, it is probably the better choice.

[@surfside16]

Which of the Garmin products have the best heart rate monitors? Does the Garmin's require a chest strap? And does the GPS work in foreign countries?

[@TechyAgent]

+Suurfside 16 all of the Garmin products use the same hr sensor, unless it's a product more than two years old. Some garments do require a chest strap in order to track heart rate, like the Vivofit 3 and some of the Fenix watches, for example. Yes, the GPS will work in foreign countries

[@enzobap123456]

I want to buy a smart fit today! If it were you choosing what would be !? I ride a bike, I run, crossfit and dive ... I think of one with gps and that control musics!

[@TechyAgent]

+Enzo Baptisti the Garmin Vivoactive HR tracks all of those things

[@Joe-cs8jf]

Awesome review, and link! Got my blaze from Amazon for like 70 bucks off on sale! Thanks a ton man!

[@TechyAgent]

+Joe Gwinn Great! Congrats, I think you'll love it

[@dallase1]

On the Garmin vivoactive, have you ever had yours stop tracking you activity and have that movement bar get full and the watch prompts you to move and will not reset even if you move around after that?

[@TechyAgent]

+Dallas Dal I haven't had that issue

[@thruyoureyes11]

Thanks for this! Great video. Subscribed. I was wondering, which is best for accuracy when it comes down to calories burned? I do HIIT (mostly sprints or stationary bike) and weight lift 5x a week. I am aware nothing is as accurate as a chest strap but i dont want that. Which watch would you recommend for me? thank you in advance

[@TechyAgent]

+Karina Salas The Garmin Vivosmart HR is a great option if you don't need GPS. It does a good job tracking calories and it has a great heart rate monitor on it.

[@nihilmax]

Hi, you have a really good Channel, it's a great video, however i have two questions if you can help me. I'm starting on HR monitors for my doctor's advice, I look for Vivosmart HR and Samsung Gear fit 2, which one it have a better HR sensor? could you recommend another one?, and second, Why you have a Chilean shirt in one of your videos? I'm from Chile :), Thanks a lot

[@TechyAgent]

I think the Vivosmart HR has a better HR sensor than the Gear Fit2. I have a Chilean shirt on because I lived in Chile for about 8 years. I love Chile, I would love to go back and visit. I lived in Santiago right here: goo.gl/maps/XYtZiCZaWt22

[@nihilmax]

Thank a lot, again great channel and come to visit us some day.

[@garyjjohnson466]

I really like the one I got it's the 3plus elite series by vibe I paid 49.99 for it at Wal-Mart

[@fernandocovarrubias5250]

what about samsung gear fit 2? would you recommend it? nice video!!

[@TechyAgent]

+Fernando Covarrubias it's one of the most affordable GPS sports smart watches, but the heart rate sensor doesn't do great compared to these. I would probably say it was a runner-up, and sixth or seventh place.

[@SupremeK_]

Hello, I liked your video and I need help making a choice. I want a fitness tracker that's accurate with heart rate, calories, tracking, gps, and etc... I usually run, walk, and I am trying to get into cycling. Which of these watches are have better accuracy and let's say I wanted to play basketball with one of these watches, which one do you think will able to keep with the intensity of a basketball game ?

[@TechyAgent]

+Kayla Clark Really all of them! If you are into cycling I'd recommend one with gps or gps sharing with your phone, so the Fitbit Blaze or Garmin Vivosmart HR+ (with gps) would work well.

[@anncarr4035]

all i need is: time, steps, heart rate, sleep. ( non-essential optionals: waterproof, small) what's your expert advice?

[@TechyAgent]

+Ann Carr if you need heart rate data for any sort of exercise go with the Garmin Vivosmart HR (not the HR+). The HR model is cheaper because it doesn't have gps. If you don't need heart rate data for exercise, just resting heart rate, I like the Fitbit Charge HR. You can find them for under $80 now.

[@John3J16]

also, what are your favorites of these apps in order? out of the ones you mentioned? thanks so much man, I will appreciate an answer!!

[@TechyAgent]

+Felix My two favorites are the Garmin Vivoactive HR and Microsoft Band 2. After that I'd probably say the Polar A360 or Fitbit Blaze

[@John3J16]

Techy Agent by smartphone/web apps? And thanks for such a quick reply!

[@itube101a]

what watch do you recommend for swimming ?

[@dianeclyburn984]

Felix

[@wayneplummer8942]

I appreciated and learned from your tracker videos, but would love another list of top fitness trackers you know having these things... MUSTS: water proof / watch HR (no strap) / sleep / golf yardage .... and I would like biking, date with time. Most any purchase points are OK if it has these things.

[@TechyAgent]

+Wayne Plummer that would be a hard list, not too many fitness trackers include golf course data, but I suspect we will see more of that this next year

[@monicziro]

For HIIT workouts and weight lifting, Should I get Polar A360, or Garmin Vivosmart Hr+ ?

[@TechyAgent]

+Moni A I think the Polar A360, because I believe it has a slightly better heart rate sensor, and it also has the ability to pair with External Bluetooth heart rate sensors, if you desire even more heart rate accuracy.

[@mimijenkins8113]

Hi, I love your channel and this video was really helpful. But, do you know if there are any other waterproof ones that are a little less expensive? I don't mind about the other sports not being there. I just want one that I can wear whilst swimming!

[@TechyAgent]

+Mimi Jenkins The Mio Fuze is one, if I remember correctly. The Mi Band 2 is also water proof.

[@mimijenkins8113]

+Techy Agent Thanks a lot!

[@stephdawson417]

Hi there, great videos and so useful! Was wondering which watch you'd recommend between polara360, FB Blaze and Vivoactive for primarily day to day activity tracking, strength training and general gym activity. Thanks!

[@TechyAgent]

+Stephanie Dawson if you don't plan on doing anything that's going to need GPS (jogging or cycling) then I'd go with the Polar A360. If you will need GPS, then go with the Vivoactive HR

[@stephdawson417]

Thanks! Would you not recommend the Blaze then over the other two?

[@TechyAgent]

+Stephanie Dawson The Blaze has the best user interface and app of all of these devices. But it's not the most robust: no GPS, not waterproof, A little more fragile than the others, etc. if you talk to anyone who's ever owned a Fitbit, they will probably tell you that they loved it for the year that it worked, and then after that it usually breaks. So I think the Blaze is a good product, don't get me wrong. Just based on your description of what you were looking for, I would recommend the other two

[@stephdawson417]

Great, good to know. Thanks so much for replying, really appreciate it!! I think it's the Polar for me! It's just a shame it has so many bad reviews elsewhere on the web, it makes me nervous!

[@Slowandcozyliving]

I'm looking for something that does more in depth with fitness (eg: level of intensity), and also needing something for glucose monitoring. Do you have any suggestions?

[@nearvanaman]

I'm shortlisting about half a dozen fitness trackers to replace my Pebble. In terms of battery life and charging speed, which of these do you think is the best performing? I like to track sleep so don't charge at night but neither do I want something that's going to take two hours to charge when it should be tracking my movements. Thanks.

[@TechyAgent]

+Graham Lacey The Vivoactive HR and Vivosmart HR+ by Garmin are probably the best in terms of battery life, getting 5 days of life minimum. Next would be the Fitbit Blaze, getting 4-5 days. After that the Polar A360 getting about 4 days. All of them take about an hour to charge, give or take a few minutes

[@nearvanaman]

That all sounds pretty solid, thank you.

[@angelacarley7509]

TECHY AGENT : Between all the fitbits out in stores, what's the best if you want to do workouts ?

[@TechyAgent]

+angela christine panahon what kind of workout do you have in mind?

[@itube101a]

swimming

[@TutonicKnight]

Representing the Polar A360! Love it!!! I want to get a chest hr monitor, but I'm curious if the Wahoo Tickr X would be able to hook up to it. Any idea?

[@TechyAgent]

My understanding is that the Polar H7 is the only chest strap compatible with the Polar A360.

[@TutonicKnight]

+Techy Agent Damn... I was hoping to get the running analytics of the tickr... lol

[@genkilife]

Ironic or unfortunate for the time of this posting but the Mi Band seems to be discontinued as it has been completely pulled from their site. I found out as I called in to get my 3rd band replaced in a year. The batter just stopped: went to zero charge, would not take a charge. Two of my friends had the same problem and jumped ship. I guess that is why it has seemly stopped. I Love the functions, especially the sleep, but support is terrible and 3 breaks in a year is too much. I will move to Blaze.

[@TechyAgent]

+genkilife yes, the Microsoft Band 3 will be a no-show. I was disappointed to see them discontinue the line.

[@davemusicinca]

I have had the same fate, although I managed to get a MS band 2 for half the usual price on kijiji and hoping it will last awhile at least. But after that if band 3 really is cancelled, then I will have to probably settle for a Blaze or Garmin vivoactive as well, since I'm on windows 10 mobile and those two seem to be compatible.. but I think functionality wise nothing can match up to the band 2.

[@genkilife]

DaveMusic, I have been now using the Blaze for 2 weeks. It Does not match what I had on the Band 2 but a bit of a moot point to make that comparison. For me, the Blaze seems to lack here: Heart rate does not seem to be right; my calorie count is up about 3 to 400 on average; I liked the detected as well as manual set for Sleep mode.

[@davemusicinca]

genkilife Thanks for the insights. I've heard multiple comments mentioning its inaccuracy when it comes to the HR sensor, which is mildly concerning. I'm also not quite sure how well the notifications perform, and as far as I know there's no 3rd party notifications either?

[@AmazonVendorSolution]

this is Jack,selling fitness tracker on amazon(36.99usd),You may try ours ,and we can refund you money once you make the reviews. The functions are below:ontrol of your health with a comprehensive monitor that tracks blood pressure, heart rate, calories, steps, distance, sleep time, and sleep quality.bluetooth Please let me know if interested,thanks, Jack Hoo

[@tex287]

Struggling to decide which one to get. Tossing up between the vivoactive hr and the Fitbit blaze.....

[@TechyAgent]

+tex287 both are great options. In my opinion: if you need GPS, go with the Vivoactive HR. If you don't, go with the Fitbit.

[@steamdinc5131]

my last two fitbits broke ;( the other issue is was that fitbit never tracked my spinning accurately. I do really like their app however. I'm now really thinking about getting the Gamin. Questions, dose it track sleep? Do i really have to get a separate chest strap for HR? Will it pair with the gym equipment? Thanks and your video was great

[@TechyAgent]

+Norma Henry yes, all current generation Garmin products track sleep. Depending on which Garmin you get, some will pair with gym equipment. A separate chest strap is not a requirement, but it does help if you are doing weightlifting, in terms of accuracy.

[@bogurtlen]

can we use these trackers without a smartphone? or do we have to carry them in our pocket while we run to keep them working properly?

[@TechyAgent]

+BÖğürtlen Kültür Mizah all of these will work without having to carry your phone with you (while you workout)

[@bogurtlen]

yhhank you so much ♥

[@stamatislevantis4944]

Great review Eric I have a polar m400 that I have been using for the last couple of years and I am getting tired of the strap. In your opinion what's the best wrist base hrm with gps for running weight training tennis and other general sports?

[@TechyAgent]

+Stamatis Levantis The Polar A360 and Fitbit Blaze are good options. Both have good wrist based sensors (although nothing will be quite as good as a chest strap) and both have multiple sports profiles.

[@stamatislevantis4944]

+Techy Agent thanks for the quick response what do you think about the Garmin vivoactive hrm compared to the blaze on an iOS platform

[@TechyAgent]

+Stamatis Levantis the blaze has a better app for sure, Garmin syncs data slowly and the layout isn't as nice.

[@TechyAgent]

But I do like the Vivoactive HR, that's what I use.

[@canalwillplay]

Hi, I am looking for a good fitness tracker and I don't know which one is better. I need a very accurate calories counter and heart beat, both at the gym for weight training and at the streat, walking, cycling and at work. I can pair it of out with a chest strap at the gym that's no problem, but my rist is quite small and thin. I'm a girl,. I have a Samsung s6. I like the design of Samsung gear fit 2 and fit bit charge 2.but I want one the more accurate as possible and not so bulky. Witch one should I buy? thanks

[@sophiabilicki8072]

also is it compatible with my phone. I have a Samsung Galaxy 4. what app do I use to connect if at all.

[@funwithayoyo]

Hey there I appreciate the reviews. Question. The VivoActive ... does it constantly send data or can you choose when to sync the info?

[@TechyAgent]

+funwithayoyo it's a little bit of both. It automatically synchronizes some data in the background even when you are not using the application. But most of the data is stored on the watch and it will only synchronize once you open up the Garmin app

[@emmareadshaw]

Which would you choose for at home workouts like t25, jillian Michaels etc. Previously used a Fitbit one for steps and polar ft4 for workouts but sadly it's died. Thanks.

[@TechyAgent]

+emma readshaw The Fitbit Blaze would be a good one for that.

[@gabrielpither7244]

which one overall would you choose

[@TechyAgent]

+Gabben Pither I currently use the Garmin Vivoactive HR as my daily tracker.

[@robk6349]

with the Garmin HR you said water proof so would you recommend going swimming with it ?

[@TechyAgent]

+Rob K absolutely, I've done it with mine many times. It actually has a built-in swimming tracking feature to track distance, how many strokes, strokes per minute, etc.

[@ArtOfDavidAmos]

I have heard from other reviewers that these do not monitor heart rate when you do weights etc.... only running and jogging.

[@TechyAgent]

+David Amos The heart rate sensors do work during weightlifting, but they aren't as accurate.

[@tiggerlove12]

Is the Fitbit blaze waterproof?? With the A360 I can go swimming and it tracks..can't find anything else that does the same.

[@TechyAgent]

+tiggerlove12 the Blaze is not waterproof. The Garmin Vivoactive HR offers a waterproof design with detailed swim tracking.

[@ahmedbarakat6278]

Can you please give me advice on which one is the best from these 5 I want accurate HR and ofcourse beng water proof

[@TechyAgent]

+Ahmed Nasser it totally depends on what exercise you want to track. All of them have accurate HR data, but only the Polar and Garmin products are waterproof

[@ahmedbarakat6278]

Techy Agent Thanks for the advice Nice Video and thanks for the reply, made my day!

[@TheAzamra]

Had the garmin vivoactive hr for 2 weeks and having a number of issues. Doesn't register floors. I played tennis for 90 minutes with a friend who used Microsoft smart band 2. His calorie burn was 1200 mine was only 300!! It misses steps as well. Heart rate seem on.

[@TechyAgent]

+Garry Perez that's too bad, I have heard that they have had some quality control issues with some devices being very inaccurate. The only thing I can recommend is exchanging it for a new one or considering a different product altogether. Sorry for your luck

[@TheAzamra]

I will send it back. looking into other waterproof one.any ideas?

[@jackderrick5493]

How did your Microsoft band 2 last longer then 4 month. Mine stopped charging sent it back two months the band cranked at charging clip sent it back 3 months the next one stop charging and screen went blank sent it back. The next one band cranked again

[@TechyAgent]

+Jack Derrick Mine lasted about 6 before it got a really tiny tear in the band so I had it replaced.

[@sidharthas]

Hi, great videos! Looking for a Fitness tracker for use in the gym. After watching reviews debating between garmin vivosmart hr and gear fit 2. Which would you recommend?

[@TechyAgent]

+Sidhartha Sadani I recommend the Garmin Vivosmart HR for most people, because it's easier to use and has better app support than the gear fit 2.

[@WT2D-Michel]

Great channel... keep those reviews coming

[@TechyAgent]

+Michel Hernandez thanks Michael!

[@MKMF57]

hello, can you make a review about HELO watch by World? Its seems more function then other watch. Thank you in advance.

[@depellerinluc]

Call notifications on the Vivoactive HR do not drop off like they're supposed to unfortunately.

[@TechyAgent]

Interesting. Mine drop off after a few seconds. What phone do you use? I wonder if it's the notification settings coming from your phone.

[@iniasderoeck1345]

i could use some advise, the polar has my intrest, and both of the garmins aswell. i mostly do weight lifting, but i would like to know my heart rate between sets.., so wich would be the better choice? thanks in advance and good work!

[@TechyAgent]

+Inias De Roeck All of these would be able to give you your heart rate between sets, although it might take it 20 to 30 seconds to acquire your heart rate, forcing you to slow down your rest periods. All of these are about equal in terms of accuracy. Believe it or not, The Microsoft band 2 is probably the best in terms of giving you a quick and accurate heart rate, but Microsoft is discontinuing that line.

[@yuseiilyas701]

what about the beast sensor? great review btw

[@nikkoandkyle]

Very thorough and detailed.

[@TechyAgent]

+Daniel Yambao 👍 thanks

[@ezumach]

Finally, I real comparison of general use fitness trackers. Tired of everyone comparing the blaze to the Apple watch or other smartwatches. I already use an iPhone. Don't need a camera on my watch when I have a far superior camera in my pocket. Don't need to send text messages from my watch or make calls (seriously, how stupid is that). Also, I don't want to have to remember to charge my watch every night. For me, general smartwatches are a solution in search for a problem. The FitBit Blaze (which I just bought) has all of the features any reasonable person could need. I'm waiting for Apples next big innovative product. Maybe it will be a smart toe ring, or a hat with a keyboard...blah....

[@TechyAgent]

+ezumach thanks for your comment, I agree. The reality is most fitness trackers on the market provide the same features that people want from a smart watch: notifications and music controls. Most smart watch users don't really use the advanced features, so a fitness tracker like the Fitbit Blaze makes the most sense

[@dvdray]

Eric, which one on the list would you recommend for weight training?

[@TechyAgent]

+dvdray the Polar A360 followed closely by the Garmin Vivoactive HR

[@juliecollier3526]

Hey Techy Agent, I am looking at getting a fitness tracker. I am thinking of getting either the Fitbit Charge HR or the Vivofit 2 with heart rate monitor. What are your thoughts? Also, while I was watching this video it looked like you were at a place in where I live called DM, is that where you make your videos? Thanks for your input!

[@TechyAgent]

+Julie Collier yes, I work out at DM in Middletown Ohio. Are you a DMer? If so, stop me and say hi sometime! Are usually work out sometime between noon and 4 PM. I actually recommend a new product that will be hitting the shelves sometime this next week: the Fitbit Charge 2. It will retail for $150. If you feel like that's a little bit of a high price, the Fitbit Charge HR will also get the job done. If you are familiar with DM style workouts (A hybrid of CrossFit and Boot Camp style) then I must also warn that modern day optical heart rate sensors have a hard time keeping up with that aggressive style workout. That's why am recommending the newer Fitbit Charge 2 - The newer optical heart rate sensors tend to be a little bit more accurate than the previous generation products. Either way, you should be happy, if you have any follow-up questions please don't hesitate to ask! If you use any of the Amazon links in the description, a small portion of the proceeds go to support this channel, so thanks for that if you end up buying!

[@juliecollier3526]

+Techy Agent I just ordered the charge 2 today. I am excited. It said it will ship in a week. I hope that is accurate, I have little patience. I used to work out at DM at 5AM. I loved the workout but I was fighting a pain in my abdomen (maybe hernia) with all the core exercises, so I did not rejoin. I am now just walking everyday usually at Armco park. Not the same for sure but, I feel good afterwards.

[@saravanangopal9503]

Is there any way we can use multiple fitness trackers and watches and able to combine into one app? I have Fenix 3 HR and I am interested to have variety. Bring to wear the same device everyday. If I were to purchase Samsung Gear S3...How can I combine fitness data such as steps, HR and sleep.

[@TechyAgent]

+Saravanan Gopal there may be, but I have never tried it myself. Garmin allows users to use multiple Garmin products with all of the data compiled into one source in the app, but it's not designed to let you use multiple trackers at the same time, it only allows you to use multiple trackers at different times. With an app like myfitnesspal, you could import the data from multiple trackers (steps, calories, etc) but the data can get messy and overlap. There isn't a perfect solution that I've seen, so if you find one, let me know!

[@andregee421]

I'm looking into purchasing a fitness tracker. I mainly do weightlifting, and work as a ramp agent for an airline. Which do you think will be the best tracker for me? I'm considering getting the polar a360 or garmin vivo hr+. i also want to know the battery life for both. thank you!

[@TechyAgent]

+Aye Gee both are great options. Battery life for both will be about the same 4-6 days. The Polar A360 has a better display and slightly better heart rate sensor, while the Vivosmart HR+ has gps (A360 doesn't) and better "smart" features. The Polar A360 has a better app and workout profiles, the vivosmart is a little more rugged and durable. It's a tough choice, but both are great options

[@socasoca5000]

Looking to upgrade to the best sports watch, was using the Microsoft band 1. I do more weights training, treadmill running and want to add swimming but not a deal breaker if the price is right. Any help you can give me would be great.

[@TechyAgent]

+james terry Us The only one out of these five that can track swimming metrics (swolf score, strokes, distance, etc) is the Vivoactive HR. It's the one I personally use

[@NIKITA303]

Im going crazy trying to choose which is most appropriate for my needs. I got a Garmin FR 230 HR strap included but not totally satisfied as it doesnt do well with tracking weight lifting... and Weights and running for me are a must. Other activities as yoga or aerobics not as important. But an accurate HR during runns and weight sessions... Yes please. Garmin Vicoactiv HR+ , Fitbit Blaze, Polar A360 ( although but not loving the mobile app nor the sleep tracking on this one. Also Ive hear reviews its tracking isnt not that accurate). Or maybe TomTom Touch? I also have girl wrists so that also makes me consider more slick less bulck design. Eric HELP!

[@TechyAgent]

+NIKITA303 are you opposed to using a chest strap or arm band? An external sensor tends to be the most accurate, when paired with something like the Polar A360 or Garmin Vivoactive HR

[@NIKITA303]

Techy Agent not at all. the external cheast strap is fine. I'm just concerned that the FR 230 would go into energy saving mode while doing gym workouts/ weights. I'd love to have a device that provides HR for running as well as for gym sessions. out of all the research I've done so far I know that Garmin is one of the most accurate. just lacking those weights there. I havw been recommended A360 from polar but concerned about accuracy regarding hr monitoring. thoughts?

[@TechyAgent]

+NIKITA303 the A360 alone Will do OK in the gym but not the accuracy that you are probably describing. But the A360 with an H7 chest strap paired will work much better, and be very accurate.

[@NIKITA303]

Thank you for helping out:)

[@eneskarakaya9727]

Hi Eric! I would like to ask my question. I want to buy best fitness tracker at most accurate heart rate sensor and detailed sleep tracking. Which one do you advice for? Thank you in advance.. Ps: I am not very interested in any other spesification except that good looking.

[@TechyAgent]

+enes karakaya The Microsoft band 2 has one of the best heart rate sensors and sleep tracking.

[@gracefriederick2937]

Sorry, but you didn't do much of a comparison. You just said the features of all of the smart watches and went briefly into detail about the accuracy. Which by the way, I have a Fitbit blaze and it is fairly accurate with the HR when running, but not at all accurate with weightlifting and other sports.

[@ceco2087]

Hi! Great video, thanks for your reviews. I was wondering if you could help me out, because I'm having a really hard time choosing the best tracker for me. From what I've seen, The fitbit would work great for me because I'm looking for 24/7 HR monitoring and a good sleep tracker too, but I do a lot of my workout in the pool, so that's a bummer, could I add the exercise manually? The polar looks great, but it doesn't have the 24/7 HR thing and it seems that the sleep tracker is not very good. The vivoactive seem cool too, but again, I hear the sleep tracker isn't that great. I would really appreciate your input on this! Thanks :)

[@TechyAgent]

+Cecilia Conroy The Vivoactive HR sleep tracking is about as good as the Fitbit Blaze, in my opinion. But, it's very bulky compared to the Fitbit Blaze. The Blaze also looks nicer and has a much better app. As you mentioned, you could manually add swimming exercise and go with the Fitbit Blaze. The 24/7 monitoring is great, I think you'd love it.

[@ceco2087]

Thank you so much! I'm going to take your advice :)

[@sophiabilicki8072]

I have no idea what kind of fit bit I have. I got it at Walmart around 2014 2015, it does not have any markings only one button on the side it's not touch screen. How do I get this information so I can use it.

[@TechyAgent]

+sophia bilicki it's probably a Charge HR

[@burlanta]

I purchased the Fitbit blaze for my husband last week, unfortunately after wearing it for only 2 days, the screen cracked. He didn't hit it against anything. He was at the gym earlier that day and then when he was mowing the lawn he noticed the crack. Has anyone had any complaints about the fragile screen? I returned it to Amazon, but wasn't sure if I should just replace it or look for something else? I've noticed on other websites, users have complained that it cracks easily and Fitbit replaced it for them, but my concern is what if it happens again?

[@TechyAgent]

Yes, the fitbit blaze is fragile compared to the others. Garmin uses a slightly dimmer, but much more durable screen technology. The Microsoft Band 2 also uses a fragile screen. So if you think you'll want something a little more durable, consider the Garmin Vivoactive HR or Garmin Vivosmart HR+. The screens aren't as bright, but they are more durable, and the only thing you'll have to worry about is the possibility of scratching.

[@coeslanghams9073]

you have just gained a sub I love your vids

[@TechyAgent]

+COES LANGHAMS thanks! I've taken a break the last couple of weeks, but I'm ready to start releasing some more new content! Thanks for subscribing!

[@Kevin-uj9pz]

I've been watching these videos for some time now, why is the Samsung Gear Fit 2 always left out?

[@TechyAgent]

+Kevin 22 The hardware of the SGF2 is on par with all of these, however the software side is greatly lacking, both in terms of the software on the watch itself and the app. It might make it as a top 10 device, but I personally don't put it in the top five

[@Kevin-uj9pz]

Thank you for your speedy response. Great channel

[@saltwater44]

Hey Eric, which fitness tracker works best for doing crossfit? 🤔

[@TechyAgent]

+saltwater44 it depends: I personally like the Vivoactive HR paired with a Scosche rhythm plus arm band (heart rate sensor). But if you don't want an external heart rate sensor, then I would recommend the Polar A360

[@drymariner]

Can you look at and review the Amazfit Pace? Looking for a replacement for my Pebble Time Steel. What do you think of ifit wearables? Love my ifit enabled treadmill, considering an ifit wearable to match.

[@TechyAgent]

+Allen Day yeah, I had the chance to hang out with the iFit people at CES last year. They had an impressive set up and an amazing lineup of products. I haven't tried the Amazfit Pace, but I'll take a look at it and see if I'm able to get a review product from my supplier. Thanks!

[@vanguard200]

Can you tell me which one has the most accurate hr sensor..?And it mus can track hr continuously..

[@TechyAgent]

+Tharindu Jayawardana probably the Microsoft Band 2

[@vanguard200]

what about gear fit 2?

[@marcopoulo8929]

I have bought a fitbit charge 2 three months ago. It works almost well, except for synchronization, which is often a nightmare. In fact it is a nightmare because the synchronization is made with the cloud and not with the phone. That's why some people can waste days and days to synchronize and have gone on false solution like reinstalling everything, etc. Unfortunately the tests always omit this problem, very painful, which does not manifest itself at first. Has anyone tried samsung gear fit 2?

[@UZGAMINGZ]

Hello could you please tell which tracker can count how many calories you eat thank you

[@TechyAgent]

I don't really have any suggestions for a fitness tracker that has calorie counting, but the app called myfitnesspal is good food logging option for you

[@UZGAMINGZ]

Techy Agent Thank you

[@carvogu]

Try the fitbit app as well... Recording my eatings and calories for months now, pretty easy at use

[@UZGAMINGZ]

+Taipanos thank you for helping

[@deltafarce6994]

Where are the Fitbits? The Fitbit Charge 2 is one worthy competitor here but I don't see it in this review.

[@TechyAgent]

+Delta_Force I was REALLY close to including it, but I felt the Garmin Vivosmart HR+ edged it out (in that class of fitness tracker) because the Vivosmart is waterproof and has GPS and the Charge 2 doesn't have either of those features. I did include the Fitbit Blaze, because it's beautifully designed, and it has a great heart rate sensor.

[@josenakata3932]

hi...i got a360 and blaze and i happy with them..but i was thinking in buying or iwatch or msband 2....but i have read a lot of customers not happy with the band of microsoft...not with the software but with the hardware...broken in 2 months...broken in 5 months of use....how was your experience with the microsoft band 2? did you have any problem with the materials?....thanks!!

[@TechyAgent]

+jose nakata Yes, I did have an issue with my Microsoft Band 2. After about 6 months, the band began to tear, exposing the internal wires. I used Microsofts online warranty program to return the band and get a free replacement. So while I did have issues, Microsoft did stand by their warranty and issue me a new product.

[@josenakata3932]

is there another devices with VO2 max sensor like this ? garmin 735 tx maybe? i saw in t3 magazine video that the microsoft band 2 was the most accurate device in measuring burning calories thank to this sensor....because i think polar and fitbit overrate the calories burned....dont you think that?....thanks....

[@TechyAgent]

The Garmin Vivoactive HR tracks vo2 max too. The Garmin 735xt does too.

[@kendraorndorff7642]

Techy Agent Garmin vivoactive HR does VO2 max? With running? I cannot find that on mine

[@farmerboy2194]

watching these vids have just confused me to get a blaze or the garman. God dam choice. How do you listen to the music on these machines?

[@TechyAgent]

+farmerboy2194 The music actually streams from your phone, these only include music controllers so you can pause or skip through tracks. Sorry to make it confusing! I was hoping to whittle it down to five choices to make it easier!

[@farmerboy2194]

Techy Agent no mate the video was great just two great products and not knowing which one to get. I'm thinking the blaze but I'm worried it be too big for her rather the garmin. How easy is the garmin to use? Thanks

[@motoerhead1990]

HI I have a huge problem with fitbit right now. My Smartphone updated today to android 6 and now we have a huge problem. If you wan´t to synchronize your fitbit with the app it ask you to turn the GPS on! Fitbit knows about this problem since april or even earlier and they don´t fix it. That means every time you wan´t to pair your fitbit to your phone you have to tell them exactly where you are! And that is as far as I know the only fitness tracker who has this problem. I really love my Charge 2 and the app is grate, but the food scanning dosn´t work when you are not in the US and now this? I´m sorry but I really think I have to bring it back. What do you think Techy Agent?

[@TechyAgent]

+Panzer Obi Fitbit has been making some recent changes to their mobile app, and not all of them have been welcomed by users. They have a lot of new products, so I imagine they are working hard to try to improve things, but they are still playing catch-up. Things will probably settle down and improve early 2017.

[@EduardoGoncalves-ib8qi]

Hi Techyagent! I'm thinking to buy the Vivosmart Hr+. because: it has gps built-in, and it is small (i still use a classic watch on a daily basis). That's why i dont go for the vivoactive hr. I want to have data from my 24/7, and also, i run 2x week, and play tennis 1x week. (i'm an amateur runner, 8miles most of the times i go out for run) Do you think it is a good choice taking in consideration what i said?

[@TechyAgent]

+Eduardo Gonçalves yes, I think it would make an excellent choice. It will get accurate heart rate data for all of the exercises you do. I would rank this as my favorite fitness tracker of 2016.

[@cocamartini]

hi ! I watched your videos and they're great. I'm a beginner and I'm now using my phone, Runtastic app and a heartrate band to do jogging and indoor cycling. I need something that guide me through interval training sessions. Which is the best band ? I think garmin vivosmart hr+ but I don't know if you can download or set up training session and if it can guide you... Can you suggest me the best solution ? Thank you in advance!

[@TechyAgent]

+cocamartini when you say "guide" through interval sessions, are you more or less looking for an interval timer, a built-in clock with interval settings to notify you when your intervals begin and end? Or are you looking for something different?

[@cocamartini]

yes I mean that and also that notify me to slow down or go faster based on my heart rate / zone

[@TechyAgent]

+cocamartini well, I know that several Garmin products offer interval timers, but nothing that I know of offers that feature in conjunction with heart rate tracking notifications in real time based on heart rate zones. It's a cool feature, so if you find that, let me know because I would love something like that myself

[@gress12000]

Are any of these good for the elliptical I am desperately looking for an activity trainer for the elliptical.

[@TechyAgent]

+chris gress yes, all of these would work well with the elliptical.

[@rafaellairene9574]

i the polar A360 good for joking or walking and for swimming??

[@TechyAgent]

+Rafaella Irene it's good for all of those, and more. It has many sports profiles you can add from the app to the watch.

[@cynthiaribay4082]

Are there any trackers that have an audible alert if your heart rate is elevated?

[@TechyAgent]

+Cynthia Ribay Not that I can recall. The alerts are all visual or vibrations.