Best Fitness Trackers Under $150 (£100)

Fitness trackers and wearable electronics in general, are becoming more and more popular each day. These small devices a great value especially to those who work out daily, or are trying to keep track of their fitness activities throughout the day. The market is currently saturated to a point where you can find great fitness trackers for a decent amount of money. They come in all kinds of flavors, sporting different features and designs. We did some research into what is the best fitness tracker under $150, and this is what we came up with. 

What is the best fitness tracker under $150? 

There are numerous fitness trackers in this price range that offer a plethora of features. However, most of them are poorly designed and rarely deliver what they advertise. We chose these five devices mostly because of their established reputation, and the fact that they have only been refined since their initial release. All five of these come with very similar features, and only differ in certain aspects. Which one will fit your needs the best will depend what you want your fitness tracker to do, and how you intend to use it. Our choice for the best fitness tracker in this price range was determined based on its performance, price, and reliability. 

Device that scored the best in all of these aspects is the Fitbit Charge HR. Out of all the devices presented in this article, it offers the best combination of performance, design, and functionality. It sports a decent display, comes with a heart rate monitor that doesn't require any chest straps or similar accessories. It also has a more than decent battery life, and comes with advanced features such as caller ID. 

Next best thing would be the Jawbone UP2. It is less advanced compared to Fitbit Charge HR, but it has proven to be very reliable and practical for everyday use. Its design is inconspicuous, and it keeps track of all the important stats and more. Battery life is good, which is partially due to the lack of a display. Features that come with Jawbone UP2 cover all the basics and add several non-standard ones.  

Microsoft Band is the most feature-rich device on our list, and it partially crosses into smart wearable device category. It comes with every important element you would want your fitness tracker to have, with the addition of GPS support, while it also comes packed with smart features such as e-mail and text message previews, caller ID and more. The only reason why it is in the third place is its cumbersome design and a short battery life. 

Garmin Vivofit Fitness Band  is the absolute value for the money choice. It sports all the important features, along with a decent display, and it's priced very well. The battery life is excellent with its one year cycle, even though there is no way to charge it. Its design makes it inconspicuous and stylish enough to wear every day, while it's not heavy enough to be a nuisance. Overall a great budget choice. 

Misfit Shine comes in last due to its limited features and very simple design. It's the low cost solution that may look like its not worth it, but it still delivers a decent performance. You can't expect to have anything more than the most basic features, especially at this price. 

Conclusion

While we stand behind our opinion that you should absolutely go for Fitbit Charge HR if you have $150 to spend on a fitness tracker, all of these devices are represent good choices that tailor to different tastes and requirements. If you want the best value for the money, then Garmin Vivofit is going to be your best option. Those with a very restricted budget will find sufficient performance in Misfit Shine.