Otherwise a great waterproof activity tracker
921928
Doesn't record swimming very well. And a problem or two with restarting the time back to 12 hour. And doesn't record stairs very well.
Otherwise a great waterproof activity tracker.
1564412
I don't use activity trackers (as I really don't care how many steps I take or calories I burn), but this one is different. The swim tracking (although not perfect), does beat what I expected it to report. Also, the running mode shows how hard your feet are hitting the ground and reminds on technique (preventing injury from heavy foot strikes). Overall, it's a neat little gadget, and isn't obtrusively large like other bands.
4044706
The actual fitness tracker is fantastic. However, the methods of keeping it on your person are lackluster. I have lost this tracker several times, both on the wristband and with the magnetic clip. Thankfully, I was able to re-trace my steps and find it again.

Update 10/5/15: It finally happened. The tracker popped out of the sports band while swimming off of the coast of Aruba.
Thankfully, Misfit Support treated me very well. They got me a replacement Shine and also provided one of their leather bands to keep it better secured to my wrist.
1516785
I like the tracker a lot.  The sleep mode does not work on mine, but otherwise it works great.  Easy to sue and upload to app on phone. The company's customer service is excellent.  They tried to fix it and when they couldn't they gave me partial credit due to the issue.
4569642
This is my first activity tracker, and I'm pretty happy with it.  I guess for real exercise people the issue would be that the display is off most of the time; you have to push the Pulse's activation button to see the pedometer, altimeter, distance, calories, time/battery level, etc.  For me that's fine, because so far I'm just checking my activity a few times a day, but if you want to check your heart rate while exercising it's kind of a pain.

My Pulse doesn't seem to sync automatically with its app on my cell phone, but it's no problem to hold down the button for a forced sync.  In general I found it kind of non-intuitive, and the little pamphlet that comes with the unit couldn't be less informative.  Figuring out the Pulse's readings demands getting outside information, which is irritating; I wish the website had more info and allowed you to access and modify your health information. However it does seem to get some amazing information, like blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygenation levels. I am hoping to get more out of it as I figure the Withings app out, as well as the MyFitness app, which it readily syncs to.
3150052
Another fitness tracker on the now ever crowded industry of wearable.  I bought this for the price and tracking feature, as I wanted not only a fitness tracker but something that tracked sleep.  No this does not track HR and if anything you barely look at the wearable itself as it is mainly app based in terms of tracking, as in any useful information can only be looked at through the app.

The good things:
It does the basics, tracks movement through the gyroscope, and gives you an idea of how "active" you are.  Unlike a pedometer type which counts steps, this will tell you how active you are based on movement.  It will calculate (based on BMI) on how many calories you burnt and your activity level.  Along the same lines, it will also tell you how much sleep and restful sleep (not sure how this is calculated) you got the night before.  I find both of these fairly accurate and gives me a good idea of what my activity and rest level on a daily basis, which is what I was looking for.  Uses a standard watch battery and requires no battery charging, but according to the manual you have to change out the battery every 6 months or so.  I have had it for over 3 now and battery condition is "good" according to the app.  What sets this apart from other wearable is that using the gyro, it can track movements and give you real-time coaching on certain activities like running, swimming and some at home work outs through the app.  It is not a feature I use extensively but it is interesting and helpful.

The short comings:
This does not bother me at all but the Moov itself does not have any screen or notification on the watch itself to tell you anything.  All the information will have to be looked at through the app.  The information stored on the Moov must be updated manually into the app.  The app itself isn't too bad but keep in mind Moov currently does not support any 3rd party app integration.  So the app can't use other wearables and the Moov can't use other apps.  This is my main reason I can't give this a full 5 star.  Its a bummer as I feel as the Moov tracks great information that is very useful but there is no way to integrate weight and caloric intake which is paramount in dieting.  I have a Withings scale and if I can put that info all in one app with my activity and sleep, that would be ideal.

TLDR: It tracks activity/sleep based on movement, and can coach you through the app on certain exercises.  No 3rd party app integration.  All info is stored and can only be looked at through the app.
3906791
I had initially reviewed this product as a 3-star device, but am now revising my review to reflect 4-stars after comparing it to the Garmin Vivosmart.

Vivosmart Pros:
Waterproof (5 ATM)
Wristband has a sleek look, and works well as a watch
Offers many "smart" features for those that like to stay connected

Fitbit Pros:
Accurate step count (without delay)
Crisp display
Battery life (10+ days)
User-friendly app & website (very intuitive)
Turn on/off sleep tracking with one touch
Automatically tracks active minutes
Easy connectivity to app & MyFitness Pal

Vivosmart Cons:
Blurry display
Delayed & inaccurate step count
Battery life (7 days)
Took several attempts to connect via Bluetooth
The app & web goals/settings that I selected did not sync to the device
Swiping & selecting wristband actions were not convenient- too many things to scroll thru to set active minutes & sleep tracking
Cannot turn off "smart" notifications
Wouldn't connect to MyFitness Pal despite being a partner of theirs

Fitbit Cons:
Clip-case doesn't hold up
Have to move the clip-on from outfit to outfit
Not waterproof (only splash/sweat proof)

Despite the the fact that I have loved my Fitbit One (and have a deeper appreciation after testing the Garmin Vivosmart), I have had a couple of issues.

The Fitbit itself works very well.  Fitbit's customer support team is responsive and easy to work with.  The Fitbit One tracks steps accurately, and has a very user-friendly app which provides a great array of information (including active minutes, sleep quality, flights of stairs, calorie counting, etc).  My only issue regarding the technology is that it is not waterproof, which is a bummer if you frequent the beach, pool, etc.

I made my initial purchase for my Fitibit One in April 2014, and am on my second replacement (third device overall).  I had issues with the battery on my first device, a cracked display screen on my second device, and the back prong-protector of both cases wore out within 6 months.

Around 6-7 months of having my first Fitbit, the battery stopped accepting a charge. I then contacted Fitbit, and customer support promptly sent me a replacement at no cost which was great (just left me without a device for a week or so).

I've now had my replacement Fitbit for 5-6 months, and noticed that I have a stress-fracture on the display -which is odd because I wear the Fitbit under my clothes (on my bra), so it should be well protected there.  Again, Fitbit replaced the device promptly, and at no cost.

The cases:  When the protective piece of plastic wore off of the cases, it made wearing the Fitbit slightly uncomfortable because the metal prongs were exposed making it poke/scratch the skin (I have not addressed this with Fitbit customer support). However, I super-glued the protective pieces back on which seems to be holding up.

The above issues became quite minor after testing the Garmin Vivosmart.  I came running back within 24 hours to the accurate, user-friendly technology and the great customer service.  I do wish that Fitbit would offer a waterproof (5 ATM) device, but in the meantime I will keep chugging along with my Fitbit One.
4364181
Very handy replacement for Fitbit Tracker products
3844643
I had a Fitbit charge and traded it out for this thing and I like it much better. The battery life is superior and the touchscreen is awesome. I also like that is is totally waterproof. I can go swimming with it not problem. It lets me know the temp outside and weather which is a cool feature. I would say 3 things that need improvement.. 1) the app on my phone needs to be cleaned up a little and made slightly more user friendly (its not bad just could be improved) 2) I need to be able to set multiple alarms throughout the day 3) Abilty to turn off the get moving option. It buzzes all the time when I am meetings and I know I need to move but can't. :)
3882180
This fitness tracker is very comfortable to wear. The batteries last one year, it is completely waterproof. My 5th tracker and my favorite!  I have to sync it twice with my phone usually. New features in this model are a light and a safety catch.
1887898
There are countless good reviews of the Moov for regular exercises, but what intrigued me was the fact that it's waterproof and therefore suitable for fitness training for swimmers.  It's much cheaper than a 2nd gen Apple watch, which is the only other fully waterproof fitness tracker available as I write this review.  Hopefully more will arrive in the future.

The Moov is a very lightweight pieces of plastic that comes with two straps, one to go around wrists and the other to go around ankles.  It will fit a wide range of sizes and is quite comfortable.  However, it does not have a display, so it won't tell you the time (or the number of lengths you've done while you're in the pool).

The user instructions are a little lacking.  Start by downloading the free Moov app and turning bluetooth on your phone (Android or Apple).  Then select your exercise (swimming in my case), and finally press the Moov tracker to pair to your phone and start the exercise.  When you've finished, select "finished" on the app and the Moov will upload its information to your phone.  This takes 3 - 8 minutes.

First the good: the Moov does an excellent job of breaking out your swim.  It correctly determined when I swam backstroke, breaststroke or freestyle/crawl, told me how long I took to swim each length, totted up how many lengths I swam, how long I rested in between, etc.  At the end it gave me statistics about distance covered per stroke and my stroke cadence - very handy and definitely a cut above step counting!

However, the Moov is not perfect.  It can't be used for swimming with the ankle bracelet.  That means it can't tell if you're doing some kicking (for instance).  Also, it has trouble distinguishing between freestyle and butterfly (unsurprising, given how similar the arm actions are).  Lastly, although it can distinguish between strokes, it doesn't break out the final statistics by stroke.  Instead, it averages them across your whole workout.  I really hope they update the app to separate out the statistics by stroke type.

If you just swim freestyle or breaststroke during a workout, with no kickboard or butterfly, you can probably get a pretty accurate idea of my workout.  Better still if you just swim a single type of stroke.  However, even with its inadequacies, the Moov is better than most other fitness trackers for swimmers - it really is all about the software... I just hope they update that soon.

For other forms of exercise, the software is still the differentiating factor.  It really illustrates the difference between a custom-built fitness tracker and a device that just happens to count your steps.
2280726
This tracker is great for tracking runs and bike rides. There's an issue with swim tracking where it'll report swimming two pool lengths when I only swam one. I reported this to Garmin, and their reply was essentially that as I became a better/more consistent swimmer, the vivoactive would have an easier time tracking my strokes. Which makes sense, but is unfortunate because the whole point of collecting this data as a beginner is to see if you're improving, and by how much. I haven't found a good way to manually correct the swim data and upload to Garmin Connect/Strava.
502352
I owned one of the first Vivofit trackers for 3+ years until the screen gave out and I upgraded to this model so I could track my activities with more accuracy.  I really enjoy this model.  Its pretty accurate with regard to movement and activity tracking.  Sleep not so much and I don't really mind.  I like to know my distance and pace and this works accurately and quite well. No GPS and I knew that when I made the purchase.  That is available in a different model.  Garmin provides excellent customer service which I have used in the setup process.  Holds a charge for 4 - 5 days with HR on 24/7.  I find some of the notifications a little annoying and also convenient at times.  I would definitely purchase again.  I wear it to shower and do dishes and kayak, etc. to it's waterproof.  Don't know that I would wear it for a swim workout.  On the downside I wish the charger were generic and not specific to the watch.  I forgot it on a recent hiking trip to Oregon and ordered another from Amazon to track activities when there.
1771002
Great product!  Software app can be kind of contrary, but otherwise I love that it is waterproof and functions well.
1591066
So far, I REALLY enjoy this. It has alarms, notifications, pedometer....and...it is WATERPROOF!!! Which means it can survive me. Now I am not a swimmer, but I am NOT gentle on my belongings. I find that the wrist option is not as accurate. I am prone to adding up steps every time i turn the page in my book. However, i do put the clip option on my bra (call it my tit-bit) and that is QUITE accurate. It lets me know (by my request) when I have been inactive for too long (i set the time span). It wakes me up via  vibration, so I don't obnoxiously sound an alarm and wake up my bed-mate (boyfriend). And it tells me how many calories I burn, though for the life of me i can not figure out how it calculates that...so i don't really rely on what it is saying. I mostly use it as a waterproof pedometer.

This is also handy for tracking sleep, though it has only the three levels it measures. Awake (you are either awake, or you rolled over), Light (you probably twitched), and deep (you aren't moving, yay!). Depending on the scale at which all of these levels of sleep have occurred, determines your "sleep efficiency". Mine tends to be balanced at about 87% unless I drug myself into a non-moving stupor.

The battery lasts me about 5-7 days, depending on all the things I have it do for me. Like I don't sync it to my phone frequently, so the bluetooth isn't draining it. I also don't have it tell me about every phone call, calendar item, and text message i receive. IT would probably tell me about facebook updates too, except I don't facebook or social network. Really like this device...time will tell how long it lives!
2072231
I had another Vidonn fitness tracker once that I wore for the longest time until it broke, so I knew what I was getting into with the X6s.  I really like this fitness band because it's slim and lightweight.  It has metal prongs that worried me, but only at first.  I thought the prongs would poke me or irritate me, but I can wear it all day and not really notice it's on.

I like the large text display for the time.  We can have it displayed horizontally or vertically.  I chose horizontal.  In addition to time, day, and date, it also displays steps, Calories burned, and meters walked.  Text messages are understandably in much smaller font.

This is a water-resistant tracker that I've been wearing all day every day except when showering (it's not waterproof).  After more than a week, here's what I've found:

PEDOMETER

The pedometer works rather well as an activity monitor.  It is less likely than other activity trackers to falsely record arm movement as steps (I used it at the gym during upper body workout and it did not record steps for most arm exercises).  When I walk and mentally count 100 steps, it comes up close.  Considering we don't calibrate this thing, I'm impressed.

SLEEP MONITOR

The sleep monitoring is pretty spot on.  We have to enter our normal bedtime into the system via the app, but when I look at the results, it's an accurate reflection of how much I think I slept the night before.

BLUETOOTH NOTIFICATION

I tried the anti-lost function to verify that it works (it does), but I quickly turned that off, because I'm often away from my phone and don't want to be reminded that the phone is not glued to my hip.

What I do like is the messaging.  Whenever I get a text, it shows up on the tracker.  I don't have to dig the phone out of my purse to see the messages or who is calling.

APP

Most of it is good.  I don't care for the activity bar graph, because the bars are all over the place.  I mean, the readings look accurate, but the bars themselves are not in any sort of order.  The dates skip around and some dates are represented twice.  I don't get it.

Everything else is good, especially the alarm clock.  I accidentally set one alarm to 2 AM instead of 2 PM and it woke me in middle of the night, vibrating strongly.  Luckily, there's no noise, and my husband didn't wake up.  This is a great feature if you want to set an alarm for yourself without waking your partner.  Once the tracker is programmed, we don't need to be near the phone for it to work.  At least I wasn't near my phone when the tracker woke me up.

OVERALL IMPRESSION

I'm very happy with the new Vidonn tracker.  I will be wearing this all day every day for as long as it works.

This product was provided for review by ipgetop.
1562286
I am very happy so far with my Garmin Vivofit Fitness Band. I bought it to help me train for a half marathon and other activities. The heart rate monitoring feature is what sets the Vivofit aside from similar fitness/activity trackers. Set up is easy and using the features are seamless. The syncing to iPhone 5S works great but sometimes takes more than one try. I have tested workout tracking against GPS tracking Apps on the iPhone and they are pretty close with what the Vivofit tracks. Overall it is doing everything I want it to do. The sleep tracking feature is the least impressive since it basically just tracks movement during the night, it does not delineate between deep and light sleep like the JawBone Up and FitBit. This is the only tracker that has a digital face that is up to the minute without syncing, I like not having to look at my phone to see my stats.