Honor Band Z1 review

Honor enters the world of the cheap fitness tracker

Honor Band Z1
Honor Band Z1

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So what about alternatives to the Honor Band Z1? The fitness tracker market has grown exponentially in the last few years, and there are a host of similar devices to choose from. Here are a few of our favourites.

Fitbit Charge HR

Fitbit Charge HR

The closest thing to the Honor Band Z1 that you're going to get from Fitbit is likely the Charge HR. The design of the Fitbit is quite different to the Band Z1, though, throwing the whole watch idea out the window in favour of a band without an obvious face.

There's a small screen along the top of the device, but it doesn't use up too much battery as it's so small, and you'll get a whole five days or more from a single charge.

You can wear this one to bed as well, and it'll be constantly tracking you even when you're not on workouts.

The Charge HR is quite a bit more expensive than the Honor Band Z1, and it doesn't have the Honor's waterproofing; but it does have that excellent battery life, and a few extras features you should check out before making your decision.

Microsoft Band 2

Microsoft Band 2

The second version of Microsoft's Band comes with a lot of improvements, and it might be a better choice for you if you're looking to focus on your health.

Here you've got a gorgeous AMOLED display to look at – although that is going to drain a lot more battery, so don't expect this to last you the three days or so the Honor Band Z1 will.

But there are a lot more sensors packed into Microsoft's tracker, so you can do a variety of exercises and have all your data picked up by the app.

You are restricted to what features you can use on the Android and iOS apps, and again the device isn't waterproof – but if you're looking for fitness tracking rather than just step tracking, this may be a better choice than the Band Z1.

Garmin Vivosmart

Garmin Vivosmart

Looking for a fitness-focused device? Maybe you need something a bit heftier than the Band Z1. The Garmin Vivosmart can be a little more expensive than others on the market, but it does offer a lot more fitness functionality.

It has a comfortable design, and boasts a lot more fitness tracking functionality than the Honor Band Z1; you can even pair this one up with the RunKeeper app. It'll also give you a lot more phone notification options than the Honor Band Z1.

James Peckham

James is the Editor-in-Chief at Android Police. Previously, he was Senior Phones Editor for TechRadar, and he has covered smartphones and the mobile space for the best part of a decade bringing you news on all the big announcements from top manufacturers making mobile phones and other portable gadgets. James is often testing out and reviewing the latest and greatest mobile phones, smartwatches, tablets, virtual reality headsets, fitness trackers and more. He once fell over.

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