Fitness trackers
01 microsoft band 2
www.microsoft.com PRICE £ 200 Tested T3 256 The Band 2 is packed with great features for activity and sleep tracking, with an optical HR monitor, 11 sensors – including GPS and a barometer – and a brilliant AMOLED screen. t3 says Microsoft has launched the ultimate couch-to-5K-finishing-line fitness band.
02 garmin fenix 3
www.garmin.com/en-GB PRICE £380 Tested T3 252 Activity tracker, smartwatch, GPS watch… the Fenix 3 does it all, with rugged and classy looks. The clear, colour screen is also sublime, and battery life is spectacular. t3 says This is a lot of money, but you’re getting the best GPS sports watch there is.
03 garmin vivomove
www.garmin.com/en-gb PRICE From £140 Tested T3 259 Pairing classic looks with fitness-tracking credentials, the Vivomove is one to take to work and the gym, with a dial for steps and a subtle white bar for progress notifications. t3 says No phone notifications but you get great looks and basic fitness tracking.
04 withings activitE steel
www.withings.com/uk PRICE £140 Tested T3 259 The latest entry from the king of covert smart features, the Steel is stylish and offers simple fitness tracking a la the Vivomove, plus eight months’ battery life. t3 says A cool watch with fitness tracking.
05 withings go
www.withings.com/uk PRICE £49.95 Tested T3 257 The Withings Go has a big attitude for such a small device. Battery life is impressive and activity tracking is accurate, but its main feature is the always-on e-ink display that gives you clear feedback on your activities. t3 says A simple but unique wearable.
06 Fitbit blaze
www.fitbit.com/uk PRICE £160 Tested T3 254 Though it’s lacking GPS, Fitbit’s latest “smart fitness watch” is feature-packed and attractive, while having a great screen and a smartwatch-busting five-day battery. t3 says A great wearable that straddles the smartwatch/fitness-tracker divide.