I will say this is one of the prettiest fitness trackers I've tried. I've gotten several compliments on it from other ladies that know how helpful a tracker is but also don't love how ugly they all are. Frankly I put off using a tracker because I like stylish watches and I find most smartwatches unattractive.
My problem is the software is not written in such a way that the messaging comes through clearly. I've had two other thin tracker/smartwatches and neither did what this one does by orphaning letters in words. Messages come through quite hacked. For example:
Time to mov
e!
or
Time to dri
nk some w
ater!
It's like this consistently across their own notifications, texts, everything. The software is just not developed enough to be able to adjust to the screen size. It's enough to drive a person a little batty. Definitely not recommended for anyone with vision difficulties or for a language learner.
I do like that the software automatically interprets activity appropriately. It logged a walk I took as exercise based on my heart rate and duration instead of just logging steps even though I hadn't clicked to select a workout. I also like that on the workout mode when you start a workout, it does show heart rate on the workout screen.
I don't like that the individual functions dominate the screen. If you select a timer because you need to do something in 15 min. you can do nothing else on the watch while the timer is running, including seeing what time it is. Same with the workout. If you start a workout, you can only see that workout screen and optionally use the music control but otherwise you're stuck with the workout function until you stop it. The Benio brand doesn't lock you into this kind of limited function, but their products aren't as feminine, so it's a trade-off.
I just don't see with the functionality issues I've had that this is worth anywhere near the $49.99 price it was sold at when I got it. It's an inflated evaluation for what you're getting.
Leave a Reply