
Most worthwhile smartwatches start at $175 to $200, but you can get a solid fitness tracker starting at $70. When it comes to price, there’s no competition. While most smartwatches last one to two days on a single charge, fitness bands offer between five and seven days of battery life - and that’s with all-day and all-night use even with sleep tracking features enabled Fitness trackers are also a better option for those who just want a less conspicuous device on their wrists all day.īattery life tends to be better on fitness trackers, too. They also tend to have fewer sensors and internal components, which keeps them smaller and lighter. They often don’t have the bells and whistles that smartwatches do, which could distract from their health tracking abilities. When I say “focus,” I’m alluding to the fact that fitness trackers are made to track activity well anything else is extra. Obviously, smartwatches can help you reach your fitness goals too, but there are some areas where fitness bands have the upper hand: focus, design, battery life and price.



The answer seems simple: Fitness trackers are best at monitoring exercise, be it a 10-minute walk around the block or that half marathon you’ve been diligently training for.
