Mindrose H80 Health Fitness Smart Watch

Overview

Not a full smartwatch that takes calls or maps runs on its own, the Mindrose fitness tracker is a slim band with a curved color touchscreen. It logs heart rate, blood oxygen, blood pressure, sleep and workouts, then syncs the history to a phone app.

Buy it for long battery life, a readable screen and enough sports modes to cover almost any workout. Route maps borrow the phone's GPS, and the listing makes no medical accuracy claims for the blood pressure and oxygen readings.

Who it's for

Suited to beginners and casual exercisers who want reminders, notifications and a week or more between charges. Serious runners and people managing a health condition need dedicated GPS and clinically validated devices.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Battery life depends on how many sensors run all day, which is why heavy use cuts the days between charges sharply. Wrist sensors read heart rate and blood oxygen through the skin, so a snug strap gives steadier readings. Route maps rely on the phone's GPS, so the phone must come along.

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