10 Best Android Fitness Tracker Watches Reviewed and Rated

A secure locking mechanism keeps the watch snug on your wrist without causing discomfort. After a few days, you won’t even notice the VivoFit is there. You can see the screen in all lighting conditions, thanks to a backlight.

Customization options are enhanced over the ones available for the previous version of VivoFit. You can create groups of customized settings and save them for different activities.

Battery life is superb, at a rated 12 months. The watch is water-resistant up to 50 meters, so you can swim in a pool with it on and won’t need to take it off before your post-workout shower. There is a manual sleep tracking mode, but it does not give the detailed reports you would get with a dedicated sleep monitor watch. The VivoFit uses an algorithm to track and display your caloric intake after adjusting for calories burned through activity. Partner this feature with some disciplined food tracking, and you can just about predict how much weight you will lose over a set period.

The VivoFit won’t auto-sync with the other device or devices you let it talk to. You have to push a button to start the sync process. This is not a big deal, but most of us are used to devices that auto-sync so you will have to get in the habit of pushing the button each day if you want timely information.

The watch will track your heart rate without a separate chest strap. You can also set reminders to keep yourself on target for consistent workouts. The Multi-Sport Management system lets you track 14 different exercises, including walking, running, cycling and more. The watch provides real-time stats and can record your outdoor workout path with GPS and the onboard mapping feature.

The watch works in tandem with an app, VeryFitPro, for your mobile device. VFP is compatible with Android 4.4 and later. There is a calendar feature in the app to remind you of scheduled workouts and other appointments. The watch also has a caller ID and can let you read text messages and social media notifications when connected to your phone.

The watch is IP67 (ingress protection) rated for water and debris resistance. This means it is impervious to sand, dust, and dirt, and will continue working for a half-hour in water that is no deeper than 3 meters, or about 3 feet. IP67 is the industry standard for dust and waterproof electronics. You can sweat to your heart’s content with this watch and never worry about damage or corrosion.

To charge the watch, you can remove the tracker from the band and use the USB port. It charges in about an hour, and a charge will last up to ten days. The watch features a touch screen. Functions include a pedometer, heart rate sensor, and sleep monitor.

At just five days, the battery life leaves a bit to be desired. Sources tell us the batter will last longer with the heart rate feature turned off. The watch auto-syncs with a free app. The display is cozy, not compact, making it easy to read. A backlight lets you use the watch in low light conditions, and the display is visible in sunlight, too. A single button controls all the various settings and modes for streamlining and efficiency.

The easy-wear band features an old school locking mechanism. The heart rate sensor sits on the bottom of the watch body. The heart monitor is most accurate with cycling and running. Crossfit, not so much, which will be a deal-breaker for many users. Continuous heart rate data (while it is turned on and you are wearing the watch) uploads to the Garmin Connect mobile app constantly.

Other metrics include calories burned, steps, distance walked, and the equivalent number of floors climbed per day. There are built-in motivational and accountability tools, to help you stay on track, but they are not unobtrusive and are easy to turn off.

Rounding out the special features, the Garmin VivoSmart HR can find your phone and let you control music on your media player.

The watch is GPS equipped for your outdoor activities. The LetsFit tracks 14 different types of physical activity including several outdoor sports. The silicone strap features a strong metal buckle that is lightweight and won’t push into or irritate your skin. The rectangular streamlined face displays large digits that are easy to read and not too blocky. Overall, the watch is thin enough to fit comfortably under clothing so you can forget about it until it’s time to look at the day’s stats.

Smart notifications on the screen include calls, calendar appointments, and SMS data. The LetsFit will sync to your mobile device with the VeryFitPro app. An industry-standard IP67 water resistance rating means you can wear the watch in the rain, but not for a swim. Dust, dirt, and sand don’t stand a chance of getting in or scratching the screen surface.

This watch is exceptionally user-friendly, comfortable, and richly featured total activity tracker in a compact package.

Microtella is a startup and their newness shows in their ability to sell their watches at a lower than average price. Ease of use and helpful metrics are the focus here. You are able to set step and calorie goals, and the watch will give you your heart rate, sleep data, distance, and elapsed exercise time as well. 14 sport/activity modes are available. They include such diverse activities as hiking, cycling, and even dancing, so you can get accurate calorie burn information no matter what your workout looks like.

The watch has GPS functionality, too, with route mapping. You get the standard notifications from your phone, including all the social media platforms. The watch will remind you when you have been sitting still too long, according to the parameters you program in. You can control some cameras and media players with this watch, too.

Standard IP67 applies. You will need the VeryFitPro app. The watch charges in under an hour and a charge will last seven days or so.

This watch is for everyone, but Kalinco kept it simple and put an emphasis on kids being able to use the tracker. Tools for building your fitness include heart rate and full sleep monitoring, with sleep patterns including your deepest and weakest sleep periods. Other metrics are total steps, calories, distance moved, and even your minutes of activity each day.

GPS works, but only when the watch is paired with a GPS enabled smartphone. When you do use the GPS, the Kalinco gives you real-time distance and speed. Kalinco does not say if their watch gives route mapping; at this price, chances are it does not.

The watch is water and debris resistant, with a scratch-proof screen. The battery charges through a USB port. Kalinco stands behind this product with a thirty-day money-back guarantee and two-year warranty. The watch comes in an array of colors to please the eye of any woman, man, or child who wants to wear it.

Other features include a pedometer that gives you both steps and elapsed distance. The watch will give you calorie burn information. There is a heart rate monitor, impressive for a watch at this price, and you can keep track of your sleep activity if you activate that feature.

There is GPS functionality, and you can track sports and movement in 14 different modes. You get alerts for phone calls and messages, but no social media. Lintelek’s main selling point, with this tracker, is a full-color screen. Instead of a USB port, the watch has a USB plug, as you would find on the end of a USB cord facing away from the wall. It makes charging a little awkward, and we worry about the USB chip getting damaged if you drop the watch or wear it during tough activity.

The watch comes with three sports modes. You are able to download the other 11 after downloading the VeryFitPro app.

This is a typical activity and workout tracker, with a pedometer, calorie counter, and odometer. The watch syncs with an app called Wearfit that downloads onto your mobile device.

The L8Star will measure your blood pressure as well as your heart rate. We do not recommend using this as your only blood pressure measuring device. It is not medical quality. L8Star even states, in its ad copy, that pressure and pulse are for "reference." The sensor is mounted on the bottom of the watch and works when it is touching your skin.

The L8Star is water-resistant for half an hour at a depth of one meter or less. Sweat, rain, and debris will not affect the watch. The battery will go a few days on a charge, less than the industry average of seven days.

When you purchase the watch new, you get a free backup replacement band. Metrics include steps, calories, and distance for walking. Call and message alerts keep you from having to check your phone while you wear the watch, and you can decide what's worth digging out the phone and responding to. You can also hang up on a call you don't want to answer by pressing on the watch screen alert.

The watch tracks your heart rate, and can also read your blood pressure. As usual with lower-end watches, we suggest not using Epochair as your sole reference for blood pressure. It can let you know if you drop too low or too high, though, if you have hypertension or hypotension.

The watch will track a few different sports and exercises, in addition to the pedometer tracker. The watch is Bluetooth enabled. To use all the features of the watch, you will need to install an app called WearHealth on your mobile device.

You get some basic but useful features with this watch. The easy wear band is quite thin, and closes with a peg and hole system. It's not the tightest or most secure fit, but the watch is slim and discreet enough to wear under your clothes and not irritate you. More than likely, you will forget the watch is there until you are ready to review your data or start a workout.

You do get sleep monitoring with this watch. Calls and message alerts from your phone will show up on the watch screen. That screen is the long and narrow type, with anything more than two digits stacking on top of each other. You can set an alarm to wake you up after sleep, and there is also a goal alarm feature to give you a simple reward for meeting an activity goal. The LED display is easy to read and bright.

Charging is through a USB port. A charge takes about 45 minutes and will last up to 10 days. The watch pairs with a mobile app to sync your data for easy review.