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Fitness trackers: the best sports bracelets to control health and get in shape

2023-01-20T16:31:27.756Z


They are the ideal complement for runners, athletes or sports fans. Those that are obtained in the country.


Smart

bracelets

are the ideal complement for runners, athletes or sports fans.

At a glance they offer a statistical overview of calories, steps taken and physical performance.

What are the five models that are available in Argentina.

Unlike watches, smartbands are a much more affordable and less flashy option.

Their biggest limitation is that

they do not support the installation

of applications.

Some only let you download covers.

These wearables promote strap sharing.

Thus, during the training stage, silicone ones are recommended and later, to look a more elegant touch, they can be replaced by a cloth or metallic one.

The five models, in the classic rectangular format, are: Xiaomi Smart Band 7, Huawei Band 7, Garmin Vivosmart 5, Redmi Smart Band Pro and Nictom NT04.

Xiaomi Smartband 7

Xiaomi Smart Band 7. The best-selling bracelet on the market.

$19,000.

Activity bracelets use sensors and algorithms to quantify the exercises performed.

It is worth clarifying that the results they produce are not axiomatic, since they handle a certain degree of imprecision.

Not all models offer the same range of sensors.

The price of the wearable will depend on the assortment that it incorporates inside.

Among the most common are:

  • Heart rate

    : informs the number of beats per minute that the heart gives and its intensity.

    The heart rate is normally between 60 and 100 beats per minute.

  • Temperature:

    monitors changes in body temperature and triggers an alarm when it exceeds a certain limit, which may be fever.


  • SpO2

    – This oxygen meter analyzes how your blood pumps as your heart beats.

    To ensure that the cells are receiving all the oxygen they need, the value should be between 95 and 100.


  • Gyroscope

    - Calculates the angular velocity of the device and thus its exact position.

    By joining its data with that of the accelerometer, the bracelet maintains the correct orientation when you move and can differentiate the sport you practice.


  • Accelerometer

    : Estimates the force of acceleration, its direction, with respect to gravity and orientation of the device.


  • Altimeter

    : Taking a point as a reference, it recognizes any change in altitude.

    That way, it knows if you're going up stairs or up a mountain and feeds that into your calorie count.


The Smart Band leads this category and little by little, it begins to expand its borders.

One of the advances compared to the previous version is that the screen is enlarged in height and width, reaching 1.62".

And while it doesn't achieve watch status, the increase is noticeable in daily use.

The improvement in brightness is also noticeable, which reaches 500 nits, something very necessary in devices for outdoor use.

The battery grew to 180 mAh with an autonomy, under ideal conditions, of about 15 days.

If all health parameters are activated, its duration drops to about 5 days.

It is

19,000 pesos

.

Huawei Band 7

Huawei Band 7. The one that grew the most.

$22,000

The great innovation proposed by the bracelets -to continue advancing over their older brothers, the watches- is to extend the range of the screen, both lengthwise and widthwise.

In this way, without giving up their characteristic appearance, some models made this leap in quality to offer a menu with more information on the screen and more attractive covers.

This change is perceived in the Huawei bracelet, above all, because it also added a brighter AMOLED screen, with the detail of curved glass at the edges.

The Huawei truSeen 4.0 system constantly monitors heart rate and for greater precision, operates with a series of sensors that use the device's AI neural network technology.

It comes with Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, has a water resistance of 5 ATM.

The battery, in moderate use, lasts 10 days.

It is compatible with Android 6.0 and iOS 9.0 or higher versions.

It costs

22,000 pesos

.

Garmin Vivosmart 5

Garmin Vivosmart 5. Ideal for high-flying athletes.

$46,999.

The autonomy of the bracelets is longer than that of a smartwatch.

The secret of this saving is in the screen, which is much smaller and the touch capacity

does not cover the surface

.

On average, it can go 5 days without the need for a plug.

And if you limit yourself to the basic functions – without switching Bluetooth or GPS – it can take

up to 10 days

.

The other key issue is the charging system.

Most use a proprietary method based on

holding magnets

.

While some fit perfectly and offer constant power, there are others that disconnect at the slightest movement- 

Garmin's tracker includes for the first time a touch screen that is 66% larger than the previous one.

With integrated GPS, which allows the athlete to cross data on their performance, health, physical condition, along with smart notifications and news alerts.

Among its main features are the heart rate sensor, the pulse oximeter, the monitoring of the menstrual cycle and the control of sleep quality.

Estimated duration in 7 days.

It costs

46,999 pesos

.

Redmi Smart Band Pro

Redmi Smart Band Pro. A good size alternative.

$23,999

The information stored by these bracelets is kept on the device for 24 hours.

Once the day changes, all records are removed to make way for the new metrics.

The control alternative is to resort to an app.

Before deciding on a bracelet, it is important to find out which application is used to pair with the phone and how easy it is to connect.

There are some models that use generic software, which works with various brands.

In addition to displaying advertising every time it is activated, it remains installed in memory and consumes a lot of resources.

The Redmi opens to a 1.47” screen, it has a high aspect ratio of 66.7%, giving you a better viewing experience.

Equipped with a 100% NTSC color display with a maximum brightness of 450 nits for viewing information in broad daylight.

With a stable magnetic charge and easy to maneuver.

It has 110 fitness modes that help track calories burned, heart rate changes, and workout duration.

It is

23,999 pesos

.

Nictom NT03

Nictom NT03.

The most economical bracelet that is submersible.

$7,000

Resistance is one of the essential features of these gadgets.

That is, they can withstand blows or scratches without cracking in the middle.

In addition, that it offers some type of protection against

sweat and splashes.

For those who run in the rain or swim, there are models with water resistance (IP).

There are also those that support atmospheres (ATM), for depth.

This parameter registers the

pressure or meters

that it can withstand submerged.

At least it is convenient to opt for one of 5 ATM.

Among the basic models, the Nictom stands out, which although it has a small screen with few colors, can be used in a pool, without the risk of losing all the data.

It is

7 thousand pesos

.

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