the super six
Fitness trackers
01 Samsung gear fit2 samsung.com PRICE £179 Tested T3 265 The Fit2 is a game-changing fitness tracker. It looks ace, with a colour touchscreen, but here’s the best bit: it has activity-tracker and sportswatch abilities, bypassing the need to have a phone on you altogether. t3 says The first true smart fitness tracker.
02 microsoft band 2 microsoft.com PRICE £184.99 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.
03 garmin vivomove garmin.com/en-gb PRICE £139.99 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 st eel withings.com/uk PRICE £139.95 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 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 fitbit.com/uk PRICE £149.95 Tested T3 254 Although 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.