Anyone considering buying a fitness tracker in 2015 will certainly have their eye caught by the Misfit Flash. The Misfit Flash is a versatile, easy-to-use and extremely affordable fitness tracker that can be worn swimming, too, and it even kind of works as a watch. And its affordable price — it retails for between $34 and $50 — might make this device particularly appealing to those who want to try out the whole activity- and sleep-tracking thing without spending more on other similar trackers in the $100-$150 range.
Why is it so cheaper? Well, Misfit has dropped the all-metal design in favour of plastic. It's not really a surprise, given that more affordable wearables, such as the $13 Xiaomi fitness band, are making the market more competitive. It still delivers data in a comprehensive and effortless way. This colorful device measures the number of steps you take in a day, as well as your distance traveled and calories burned. It also tracks how long (and how soundly) you sleep at night.
The display on the Flash is anything but flashy. There's no OLED screen - or any screens at all. Rather, it's a plain, solid colored button. Instead of opting for the Shine's tapping input, the Flash requires a solid push to get the LED indicator lights twinkling.
With the Misfit Flash, you never have to recharge the battery because it's a coin cell, the kind of battery used in traditional watches with 3V rating. And it lasts several months or even more than a year, depending on how much you use the device.
Misfit Flash Key Features-
Misfit Flash Advantages-
Misfit Flash Disadvantages-
The $50 Misfit Flash is a discreet, comfortable activity tracker that will let you dip your toe into fitness without requiring you to spend big bucks. But it needs to do more with the data it collects for it to be a worthwhile purchase.
Why is it so cheaper? Well, Misfit has dropped the all-metal design in favour of plastic. It's not really a surprise, given that more affordable wearables, such as the $13 Xiaomi fitness band, are making the market more competitive. It still delivers data in a comprehensive and effortless way. This colorful device measures the number of steps you take in a day, as well as your distance traveled and calories burned. It also tracks how long (and how soundly) you sleep at night.
The display on the Flash is anything but flashy. There's no OLED screen - or any screens at all. Rather, it's a plain, solid colored button. Instead of opting for the Shine's tapping input, the Flash requires a solid push to get the LED indicator lights twinkling.
With the Misfit Flash, you never have to recharge the battery because it's a coin cell, the kind of battery used in traditional watches with 3V rating. And it lasts several months or even more than a year, depending on how much you use the device.
Misfit Flash Key Features-
- Sleep tracking
- 6-month battery life
- Waterproof
- iOS (7+) and Android (4.3+) support
Misfit Flash Advantages-
- Tracks swimming, cycling and running
- Can be worn in a wristband or clip
- Automatic sleep tracking
- Good value for money
Misfit Flash Disadvantages-
- Lacks in-depth data analysis
- Sensor can slip out of wristband
- Device interface frustrating to use
- Can't sync with a computer and no web app
The $50 Misfit Flash is a discreet, comfortable activity tracker that will let you dip your toe into fitness without requiring you to spend big bucks. But it needs to do more with the data it collects for it to be a worthwhile purchase.
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