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hey everyone Jimmy with Jim's review room I know many have asked and I know some have been waiting for this for some time but the time has finally come I'm giving you my personal feedback on the top 5 best activity trackers on the market from budget-friendly to best all-around tracker that I experienced to one that I specifically used for running and biking as always I'll place the Amazon links in the video description below so that way you can see what the updated prices are today considering prices are fluctuating a good bit at the moment but jumping straight into this number 5 starts off with the jawbone up to priced at $99 now job 1 has been at this for a while and has refused to change its key styling which isn't bad at all their signature build remains offering a very discreet build and one the simplest and thinnest designs available if you're not a fan of big bands or straps and don't need the time to be displayed on your wrist this is a great option the clasp on the other hand that locks the band in place I'll admit is somewhat finicky but jawbone has provided alternative styles to alleviate the issue but where I do see job of making up for this matter is the supplied application don't let the colorful and vibrant screens fool you though jawbone is still one of my most favorite apps to use because of all the features this offers of course the band reads and the app displays steps sleep calories burned active minutes and whatnot but you have a built-in food logger that breaks down sugars fats proteins all within the app there's no need to use a separate third-party app unless you decide to do so but there's gold settings leaderboards and a competitive account linking feature that way you can compete with other jump on members you can segment and log your workouts for sports like basketball tennis weightlifting etc and I'll admit this is hands-down one of the easier apps to understand your data and plan accordingly to adjust your fitness goals and habits plus the app again is rich in options and details this app currently works for Apple and Android devices and unfortunately no Windows Phone compatibility or a web portal to view your data just yet again the link is in the video description below for updated pricing now moving on to number 4 the vivofit 2 from Garmin is a heavy hitter for just $99 retail where the job on products decided not to offer on the band's we decide to include here I did use the original view fit and it was simply amazing for what it offered at this price point but being completely honest I haven't tested the view of it to myself however in a big however the fit 2 is similar to the first with the added features like wireless syncing a backlit display in audio cues for being idle for too long when compared to the competition at the similar or same price the view fit band offers so much more a watch style wrist strap that holds secure and displays the time 24/7 the better lasts up to an entire year versus 5 to 10 days on average for other bands and it's also compatible with garments chest strap if needed and they move bar is always a great feature the garment app has been revamped and offers an easier platform to view your data the app works on both Apple and Android devices not to mention you can view your info without a phone on the Garmin Connect website overall this is a perfect step up if you're desiring time to be displayed on your wrist and a great introduction into general all-day tracking number three this deviates a little bit and gets serious really quick heart rate tracking has become some pretty serious stuff and a filing ban is more for the sports oriented individual now I don't personally use it for all day tracking but I do use it to track specific activities if you're getting into running or already a runner or a cyclist and not just seeking an all-day activity watch the polar m400 currently priced at 179 dollars retail if you do bundle it with a chest strap it comes in at 230 dollars and this is personally my go-to band when I do run or mountain bike as it features built-in GPS for very much accurate distance and pace readings the m400 also displays the time and never turns off offering a great replacement for a watch if you want and although it's always on the better life is one of the best with at least 14 days of use or more from personal testing a great number considering five to ten days is the average and most other activity trackers on the market unless this is one of the very few bands offering the convenience of a microUSB charging port rather than a proprietary dongle now what I also loved about to watch the data that shows on the band itself helps tremendously during runs and working out heart rate zones lap times paced distance and speed are all shown on here you can set up timers to perform interval training you can into your polar account online and set up different workout profiles you're not just limited to the ones that come stuck with the the band itself not to mention this is also water resistant up to 30 meters allowing you to swim with us on this is indeed a more serious watch with activity tracking capabilities if you're a fitness enthusiast I think you can put the aesthetics to the side and appreciate the data that this can offer and now moving on to number two and it's getting a bit tight now although this has been out for a while the Fitbit charge HR still has one of the best overall experiences for any average consumer first the physical band is very easy to wear here a fit enough profile for most people to appreciate and the band's width is ideal for a casual wear all the way up to fitness inclined consumers a big complaint that a lot of my viewers on my channel had was that other fitness bands were either too big or just too wide it didn't look good for females or just look - gargantuan to wear at the workplace now I do admit the features on this band itself isn't as robust as the next activity band that I'll be mentioning like full email reading capabilities or the weather just to name two out the blue here but Fitbit makes this up with offering one of the best apps available I've always believed that with the data collected it's only as good as how the end user interprets it and how they can adjust their lifestyle accordingly but besides steps estimated distance and calories burn being measured flights of stairs climbed active minutes and coming back to heart rate tracking here it's all measured right on the wrist you can see a chart of your heart rate throughout the day and also throughout the night as well and the performance in each run that you have recorded in addition similar to jawbone Fitness really provides a holistic approach in food logging and water intake it's all on here so you don't have to register for another app if you want the overall package of all-day tracking the charge HR is a sure bet and this leads me to my number one tracker in the market currently if the brand new garmin vivosmart HR priced at $149 retail and now is a very serious contender the band does get a little bit bigger and resembles the vivofit at certain angles but those familiar with the view fit can attest it's not bad at all - we're not even close the reason why it's number one in my list the band is feature packed for its price it has a super smooth touch screen it works perfect in bright sunlight and the newest feature here our government for the first time is introducing heart rate readings right on the wrists again similar to the Fitbit charge HR but not only that heart rate zones are available right on the band which is ideal for anyone training to either lose weight or attempting to improve their cardiovascular health in addition this of course read the essentials like steps taken floors climbed there's active minutes calories burned distance but the extra features that just bump this up to number one you can control your music pull up the weather and receive notifications text messages and emails all right on the band and yes you can read all of it it's not just a summary for the price this is one of the most feature filled dedicated fitness trackers on the market not to mention you can also swim and shower with this so water is no matter unfortunately the Fitbit is only splash proof and then regarding the government app it did get a total redesign which I mentioned previously and this does work for both Apple and Android devices or you can always log online with your computer to Garmin Connect now on the side notes I have many that write in asking a very good very valid question which is better this or the Fitbit charge HR well from my experience Fitbit does provide a very good band but it also provides a stellar app experience regarding garment it is just the opposite it is a stellar feature filled band but the app experience it is still good but it is not the greatest however because of what is offered on the band and that new revamped app I can see Garmin having a slight leg up in features for these same price points now you can be the judge ready comment down below who do you think Fitbit or Garmin who should be first like I said it was very very tight at the end so that's it for my top 5 but one underdog or a bonus tracker that I felt was really needed to be mentioned and I didn't of course officially including my top 5 here is the jump on up move it's priced at just $50 retail sometimes on sale for $30 on Amazon but if you're looking for simplicity and ease of wearing and the same essential tracking abilities this is it the little clasp attaches to your hip or your shoe and it still tracks steps calories burned the same sleep tracking that the up to provides and the biggest perk again the same job on tap which I love on the job on up two and three is here you get the same graphs charts metrics and data basically identical except for one which is the advanced sleep tracking that's only available on the up three the up four not to mention it's also splash proof and they better last up to six months on a cell battery so hope this buyer's guide helped you in some way for a full review on each or their updated prices again all the information is in the video description below and now I couldn't fit every band on here and there's some very notable ones but with the band's mention you cannot go wrong as always be sure to LIKE and subscribe if you haven't and be sure to follow me on Facebook Twitter or Instagram you guys take care and I'll see you the next one bye