The options can be overwhelming—get to know these five big players before committing to your purchase
Day by day, it feels as if the wearables industry is accelerating faster than ever before. In fact, Mordor Intelligence predicts the fitness tracker industry will flourish with an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.7 per cent, with the Asia-Pacific as its fastest-growing market between 2021 to 2026. As these gadgets integrate more and more into our daily lives, committing to the right brand becomes all the more important. Get to know five of the best-known players in the industry, and find the right fit for your needs below:
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1. Fitbit
Often credited with introducing the fitness tracker craze into the Western mainstream, Fitbit (which first sold strapless step counters that slipped into your pocket), now carries three smartwatches and eight fitness trackers in their broad portfolio. While fitness trackers have become more advanced over the years, the distinction between the two categories remains; while smartwatches are essentially smaller, wearable versions of your phone, the functionalities of fitness trackers focus on health and movement monitoring.
The most advanced tracker of the bunch is the Charge 5, which tracks distance, heart rate, sleep quality, and even stress, with in-depth analytics available with the mobile app. The tracker also links to your smartphone to receive notifications from key applications like email and messaging apps.
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