The best fitness trackers, according to hackers
5 fitness trackers recommended in Hacker News comments over the past year, ranked by how many separate people recommend each one.
- Most recommendedPebble Index 01 smart ring82 people recommend it
- Built to lastOura Ringowners report a median of 1.5 years
All fitness trackers
- Pebble Index 01 smart ringPeople recommend it as a one-handed, always-on way to capture short voice notes. The most common caveat is a non-replaceable battery that makes it disposable.82recommend
- Oura RingPeople recommend it for sleep tracking that matches how they feel, a rechargeable design that lasts years, and fewer fussy features. Most common caveat: a required subscription and a battery that fades.36recommend
- Whoop bandPeople like its sleep insights, easy use and long battery life, but critics cite the subscription fee and vendor lock-in.10recommend
- Fitbit AirLight, screenless fitness band that people wear for sleep and activity tracking, with about a week of battery life.8recommend
- FitbitPeople recommend Fitbit trackers as cheap, simple reminders to move, work out and track steps and sleep. Critics often report syncing failures, bugs and a need for frequent charging.7recommend