Walking Pedometers and Fitness Bands Print The 9 Best Pedometers of 2019 Clock your steps with these handy gadgets Reviewed by Reviewed by Tara Laferrara, CPT on November 26, 2019 Tara Laferrara is a certified NASM personal trainer, yoga teacher, and fitness coach. She also created her own online training program, the TL Method. Learn about our Wellness Board Tara Laferrara, CPT on November 26, 2019 Written by Christine Luff More in Walking Pedometers and Fitness Bands Walking for Weight Loss Treadmill Walking Long Distance Walking Beginners Walking Shoes Walking Fast Gear and Clothing Injuries and Prevention Clubs, Partners, and Programs Treadmill Workouts View All Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. Our Top Picks Best Overall: Fitbit Charge 3 at Amazon"The cream of the crop."Best Budget: Omron Tri-Axis Pedometer at Amazon"Features a simple, easy-to-use design."Best No-Frills: Realalt Walking 3D Pedometer at Amazon"If you're looking for a basic step counter, this is a great option."Best Splurge: Apple Watch Series 4 at Best Buy"Basically unbeatable in the realm of fitness trackers."Best Big Display: 3DFitBud Simple Step Counter 3D Pedometer at Amazon"A basic, easy-to-use, no-fuss pedometer to simply track your steps."Best Wristband: Xiaomi Mi Band 3 at Amazon"Simple and minimalist in design and functionality."Best for Women: Bellabeat Leaf Urban Health Tracker at Amazon"Looks like a stylish piece of jewelry."Best for Stationary Bikes: LETSCOM Fitness Tracker Watch at Amazon"Boasts a built-in heart rate sensor and 14 different exercise modes."Best for Beginners: OZO Fitness SC2 Digital Pedometer at Amazon"Doesn’t involve a complicated set-up or require a Bluetooth." Our Top Picks Best Overall: Fitbit Charge 3 5 Buy on Amazon When it comes to cycle-friendly pedometers, the Fitbit Charge 3 Fitness Activity Tracker is the cream of the crop, thanks to its upgraded touch-screen display, 24/7 heart rate tracking, long-lasting battery life, and a dazzling array of features. This essential pedometer will help you boost your biking workouts, set calorie or distance goals, and most importantly, improve your workouts over time. With the new-and-improved Fitbit, you can also connect to your smartphone GPS, to access real-time distance and pace stats during your ride. Not to mention, the Fitbit Charge 3 has a sleek, sporty design that makes it stand out among the crowd. Looking for more options? Check out our roundup of the best fitness trackers. The 6 Best Bike Computers of 2019 Best Budget: Omron Tri-Axis Pedometer Courtesy of Amazon Buy on Amazon If you’re looking for a pedometer that can store your data without connecting to your smartphone, the Omron Tri-Axis Pedometer is a great option. It offers the data management functionality of some higher-priced pedometers but features a simple, easy-to-use design and a very budget-friendly price. You can use the Tri-Axis to accurately and reliably measure your steps, calculate distance and calories burned, and store seven days of data to review and keep yourself motivated. It will measure steps whether it’s vertical, horizontal, or flat, so you can clip it on or carry it wherever you want. Best No-Frills: Realalt 3DTriSport Walking 3D Pedometer with Clip and Strap 3.8 Buy on Amazon If you're looking for a basic step counter, the Realalt 3DTriSport is a great option. This device counts your steps, amount of calories burned, and and distance walked. You can set daily goals too, and the large display makes everything easy to read. The tracker comes with a lanyard, allowing to wear it around your neck if that's most comfortable for you. Otherwise you can clip it onto your waist or place it in your pocket. It comes in multiple colors, so you can pick the one that best fits your style. Best Splurge: Apple Watch Series 4 4.9 Buy on Best Buy If you want a pedometer that truly does it all, the Apple Watch Series 4 Smartwatch is basically unbeatable in the realm of fitness trackers. This bad boy is packed with all the capabilities you could ever want or need, including top-notch activity and heart rate monitoring, a gyroscope, accelerometer, and a cutting-edge OLED display. This Apple watch, which is the newest version of the brand's all-star product, also comes with changeable faces with widgets, a rose-gold aluminum case, and a sport band that’s equal parts comfy, sweat-resistant, and chic. Reviewers regularly sing this watch’s praises, citing its great battery life, amazing screen quality, and user-friendly design as some of their favorite features. Apple Watch Series 4 Review Best Big Display: 3DFitBud Simple Step Counter 3D Pedometer Buy on Amazon If you’re looking for a basic, easy-to-use, no-fuss pedometer to simply track your steps, you’ll love the 3DFitBud Simple Step Counter 3D Pedometer. It doesn’t require any software downloads or smartphone connections, so you can just take it out of the package, remove the battery insulator tab and start using it. With its clear, large-print display, you can easily view your step count on the go. Despite its simple design, functionality and low price, the Simple Step Counter features advanced 3D Tri-Axis Sensor technology, so you get very accurate readings regardless of the pedometer’s position. You can stash it in most pockets or use the included lanyard to wear it around your neck. With just one button, the Simple Step Counter’s interface couldn’t be easier to use. When you’re done counting your steps for the day, you just press and hold the reset button (located on the back so you don’t accidentally erase your step count). While other pedometers offer more features and functionality, this one is perfect if you want a simple, reasonably-priced step counter. Best Wristband: Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Buy on Amazon If you love the convenience of a wristband pedometer, the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 is a reasonably-priced device that tracks your steps and a whole lot more. Compared to other wristband devices, it’s simple and minimalist in design and functionality, but it monitors your steps, distances, pace, calories burned, as well as your sleep patterns. You can sync the data via Bluetooth to the app and then check your daily, weekly and monthly activity and sleep patterns, so you can stay on top of your progress and make improvements. When you’ve been sitting for too long, the Mi Band 3 will gently buzz, so you know it’s time to move. It will also vibrate when your phone receives calls, messages or other notifications, and even shows name/ID when you receive a call. Extremely durable, this device is resistant against water splashes, sweat, cosmetics, and more, so you don’t have to worry about removing it for your daily activities, including showering or washing hands. Want to take a look at some other options? See our guide to the best wristband pedometers. Best for Women: Bellabeat Leaf Urban Health Tracker Buy on Amazon The Bellabeat Leaf is perfect for active women who wants to track their steps, as well as monitor and improve their overall well-being. It’s much more aesthetically appealing than other pedometers, and looks like a stylish piece of jewelry. You can wear it as a necklace, on your wrist, or clipped to a pocket or hem. In addition to tracking your steps, distance, and calories burned, the Leaf monitors your sleep patterns, menstrual cycle, and stress levels. You can then use the Bellabeat app to track all those health aspects, getting valuable insights and conclusions. With built-in breathing and meditation exercises, the Leaf can help you cope with stress during the day. It also has a vibrating feature that will gently remind you to move at certain intervals and can also be set to activate as an alarm. The Leaf is definitely more expensive than other pedometers, but with so many cool features and a beautiful design, you may find it to be worth the price. Best for Stationary Bikes: LETSCOM Fitness Tracker Watch Buy on Amazon If your preferred mode of exercise is to ride a stationary bike, wearing your pedometer on your wrist can be a handy, efficient way to track your activity. The LETSCOM Fitness Tracker Watch boasts a built-in heart rate sensor and 14 different exercise modes that allow you to see how your cycle is going and how your body is responding to the ride. You can also receive texts and smart notifications, delivered right to your wrist, during your workout—plus, this top-rated pedometer is an incredible value. Best for Beginners: OZO Fitness SC2 Digital Pedometer Buy on Amazon The Fitness SC2 from OZO is a reliable, accurate pedometer that doesn’t involve a complicated set-up or require a Bluetooth or smartphone connection. It measures your steps, distance, calories burned, speed, and exercise time and displays your results on a large, easy-to-read LCD display screen (no reading glasses needed!). If you want to review your steps from the past week, you can use the 7-day memory log. The OZO is compact and easy to put in your purse or pocket or clip it to your waist, belt, ankle, shoe, or bra. With its 3D Tri-Axis Sensor, it gives you accurate measurements whether it’s flat, horizontal or vertical. It also features a built-in clock and automatically resets itself at midnight, so you can start fresh every morning. The OZO doesn’t have all the data collection and storage of some other more expensive devices, but if you’re looking for a basic, dependable step counter, this is a perfect choice. Take a peek at our article on the best waterproof fitness trackers. Tested by Verywell How We Tested We bought two top-rated pedometers and our reviewers tested them for 374 hours. We asked our testers to consider the most important features when using these pedometers, including their design, durability, and special features. We’ve outlined the major takeaways here so that you, too, know what to look for when shopping. What to Look for in a Pedometer Features: From devices that stick to basic step counts to ones that also track your sleep patterns, stress level, and heart rate, you can find a pedometer that does just about anything. Be sure to select a model you’ll actually wear instead of one you’ll leave lying on the counter because it’s too intimidating to set up and use.Style: Some pedometers can be worn as a necklace while others are meant to be worn on your wrist or clipped anywhere on your clothing. Consider your goals and lifestyle to determine which one will work best for you.Durability: The point of a pedometer is to use it all the time, so you’ll want something that’ll hold up during your day-to-day activities. Many are water-resistant, while other waterproof models may be better if you plan to keep it on in the shower or while swimming. Test Results: Fitbit Charge 3 Heart Rate + Fitness Wristband (Best Overall) 5 Buy on Amazon What We Like Accurate heart rate monitor Comfortable Easy-to-use app What We Don't Like Slow to sync Glitchy One of our reviewers loved that this Fitbit was comfortable: “It’s not that bulky, so I can sleep with it on and it doesn't bother me,” she explained. Its heart rate monitor was also “really accurate,” according to one tester. The device’s corresponding app was another highlight: “It’s an easy-to-use interface,” explained one reviewer, “and it offers everything that you need.” On the other end of the spectrum, one of our testers thought that the device was slow to sync with the app and some online reviewers experienced glitches like random crashing or unresponsiveness. Test Results: Realalt 3DTriSport Walking 3D Pedometer with Clip and Strap (Best No-Frills) 3.8 Buy on Amazon What We Like Simple setup Easy to read Effective at basic functions What We Don't Like Big and bulky Limited color options “I would probably recommend this to a friend or family member who’s looking for a reasonably priced pedometer that does the basics,” reported one of our testers. “I like the different displays—it shows the time, number of steps, distance traveled, and calories burned.” Our reviewers also thought it was easy to set up and read. However, one of our testers was less than impressed with its size and style: “I didn't like that the pedometer is way too big,” she noted. “And visually, it's just not appealing; it looks boxy and the color options are limited.” Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Looking to start walking off the weight? Our free guide offers tips, workouts, and a printable schedule to help you get on the right track. Sign Up You're in! 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