Fitbit
Fitbit is a pedometer that employs 3-Axis
accelerometer technology to track fitness. It can track your miles walked,
calories burnt, food intake and sleep. It comes in three major models - Fitbit
Flex, Fitbit Zip and Fitbit One. The wristband model Fitbit Flex is favorite of
many fitness enthusiasts. Its silent vibration wakes you up without disturbing
your sleeping partner. The band is lightweight and the speedy wireless syncing
updates your fitness data to your mobile phone. It is compatible with iPhone as
well as Android models which are the major cell phone brands owned by many. The
hip model can give you accurate measurements than wristbands as the latter
records even the slightest act of your hands. If you seek accuracy you can go
for hip model and if your need is an approximate data for the day then the band
models are the best and convenient. The accelerometer technology works wonder
while recording sleep activity as it catches the heart rate for calculating
your exact sleep hours.
Pros of Fitbit range
- Friendly
- A growing flower that indicates your progress for the day
- Records all your functionality beyond movement, food intake and sleep
- Syncs wirelessly to iPhone as well as Android models
- Water resistant
Cons of Fitbit range
- A few customers have reported that Fitbit One model shuts off due to sweat
- Sleeping record is not accurate as it would consider you sleeping if you lie motionless but still awake
Jawbone Up
Jawbone Up is appreciated for its sleek model and
convenient clasping workmanship whereas Fitbit pays attention to functionality
rather than looking stylish. You can wear Jawbone Up like a bracelet. The elastomer
material is soft and just requires a clasping underneath the wrist. Like Fitbit
it also tracks your movement, food intake, calories burnt and sleep. The model
has more sleep features and a soothing alarm that wakes you up calmly after
your required rest. The battery lasts longer than Fitbit models but sold at a
higher price ($129.99) than Fitbit ($99). With Jawbone Up food intake tracking
is all the more easy as it can update the calories of the food you eat with a
simple barcode reading. You can even snap the food and add it to the app to
make even more convenient for the device to record. The only drawback is that
it doesn’t sync wireless which is a annoying factor. On the whole it has more
features than the Fitbit models.
Pros of Jawbone Up
- Looks stylish
- Battery lasts long
- Offers better design and ample features
- Smart alarm that wakes you up calmly
- Offers easy tracking of food intake
Cons of Jawbone Up
- Doesn’t offer wireless sync
- Expensive than Fitbit
