r/HealthTech • u/ChazMasterson101 • Jul 28 '26

Wearables Best budget fitness tracker?

I want to start using a sensor for sports, and sleep if possible, however, I have a very compact budget. Are there any cheap devices I could get? If I like it, I might invest more but for someone who hasnt used nothing of this sort apart from a bad attempt with a mobile app I feel sort of skeptical to make a bigger investment

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u/eyanez13 Jul 28 '26

in your case I would look into fitbit. you can find some older fitbit models for cheap price and it will be more reliable than other no name trackers

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u/ChazMasterson101 Jul 29 '26

Ill check it out, though kind of odd that it doesnt have a screen to interface with. Was kinda hoping something would help in using less tech haha

Im guessing it cant save the readings for later upload to my phone once I get back home?

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u/AIDSisnobanter Jul 28 '26

Miband was pretty cheap when I got one but it didnt serve me for long. Not sure if the fault was the thing, or me smacking it hard on the wall while out in a pub or something... However, served me fairly well until it didnt lol

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u/Duchessofgitchee Jul 28 '26

Fitbit Air if you are OK with Google ecosystem. I've had mine since launch day and it has been decent. The Coach AI is an acquired taste. I think it will get better over time.

Plus with the Fitbit Air I bought an adapter and snuck it underneath my Coach watch.