Best Pedometer / Best Budget Fitness Tracker for Steps

CheapskateQueen on 22/10/2020 - 08:57
Last edited 22/10/2020 - 12:32 by 1 other user

Hi,

Looking for recommendations for a friend re sports watch or pedometer. After some probing all she really wants is accurate step tracking - an app would be great, but not compulsory.

She doesn't make a lot of money (actually not a lot, not "$180k salary is not a lot") so I really would like to get the best value for money for her. A sports watch seems silly then because she doesn't care really care about HR/sports tracking but i cant find a mere pedometer with app. If there was a reputable cheap basic fitness watch that might work.

Any thoughts or suggestions are welcomed.

Thanks.

Health & Beauty Activity Tracker Pedometer

Comments

  • No Username on 22/10/2020 - 09:08

    Fitbits are quite cheap if all you need is a pedometer. If she has a Samsung, then Samsung Health is pretty accurate. I carry two phones and the accuracy between the two is
    + or - 10.

    • CheapskateQueen on 22/10/2020 - 10:13

      was looking at fitbits yesterday - i'd say they're still out of her price range.. or what i'd want her to spend for a step tracker. was hoping to find an older generation for cheap but no such luck.

  • Moomy on 22/10/2020 - 09:22
    +5

    Xiaomi Mi Band 5 is around $50
    https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B089NS9JW2/?coliid=IW5PF762OBS0…

    If you go for the older version Mi Band4 its just under $40
    https://www.amazon.com.au/Original-Bluetooth-Bracelet-Waterp…

    They are both quite popular and highly rated fitness watches

    • CheapskateQueen on 22/10/2020 - 10:13

      thanks! will check them out. i know Xiaomi is a popular brand on OzB but never used it myself

  • scotty on 22/10/2020 - 09:38
    +2

    On Aliexpress there are literally hundreds of different fitness trackers under US$10. I have bought one such wrist band previously — they work fine if you just want a pedometer & a pretty inaccurate heart rate monitor. Not "reputable" but does the job on the cheap.

    However sooner or later you would want something more reliable, displaying phone notifications, tracking more sport types, tracking distance, continuous heart rate monitoring, etc. In that case I think this Amazfit Bip would be a good buy.

    • Flowerbomb on 22/10/2020 - 09:48

      The Amazfit Bip is very well received here. OP if you prefer more of a traditional looking watch, the Stratos is a good choice as well. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000576686818.html?spm=2114.…

    • CheapskateQueen on 22/10/2020 - 10:16

      she did say she bought a cheap chinese fitness tracker and now she's scarred - app doesn't work and steps are inaccurate. not sure what brand yet.

      the Amazfit looks good, i'll check it out. thanks

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