I have been using a Pebble Time Steel for years even after their acquisition by Garmin Someone corrected me it was FitBit not Garmin thanks to Rebble, a modded firmware that gives it new life, but I would like a smartwatch that can track my heart rate.
I don’t mind using an older device especially if it means a cheaper price. A bonus for me would be if it still had some kind of community around it or a custom firmware like Pebble watches do.
I found an original Moto 360 with a functional battery for about $30 but I am not sure if due its age its functionality would be greatly limited.
Edit: It seems like Garmin and FitBit might be worth looking at. But I wouldn’t know what devices to look at or if there have been any major improvements with recent revisions.
Unfortunately very few watches for android have great heart rate sensors, but Huawei’s are the most accurate for android. For a less expensive watch, the huawei band 8 just got released, and it has among the best in heart rate tracking.
Check out the quantified scientist’s best of 2023 smart watches. He actually verifies their accuracy with vigorous testing, unlike most reviewers.
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