SAMSUNG GEAR FIT 2

Key features: 
  • 1.5-inch 216 x 432 curved touchscreen display
  • GPS-enabled
  • Smartwatch functionality
  • Waterproof to 1.5m for 30 minutes (IP68)
The Samsung Gear Fit2 is the best fitness wearable Samsung has produced to date. Not only does it have the sensors most fitness enthusiasts will need, namely built-in GPS, an optical heart rate monitor and a barometer, but its smartwatch functionality works great, too. 

The display is bright and colourful and the touchscreen is really responsive, even when you’re all sweaty from a workout. As an everyday activity tracker, the Fit2 does a good job of keeping you informed and motivated. You get prompts whenever you stay sedentary or if you climb more floors, or stay more active previous days. There’s also automatic exercise tracking for running, cycling and the elliptical machine. 

As there’s internal storage, you can save music straight to the Fit2, meaning you’re able to run free of your smartphone if you pair some Bluetooth headphones.

The Fit2 runs on Samsung’s own Tizen operating system, much like its new Gear S3 smartwatch. It feels slick and intuitive on the Fit2 and you can customise the widgets or change the watchface to your liking. The Fit2 also does an excellent job with smartphone notifications, bringing them up in a useful way and letting you quickly reply to messages. 

The Samsung Gear Fit2 is one of the smartest fitness trackers out there, finding a nice balance of exercise tracking and smartwatch smarts. 

Buy Now at Amazon.co.uk from £178 | Amazon.com from $129

At time of review the Garmin Vivoactive was available for £179.