The Tech Tribune staff has compiled the very best activity trackers you can buy right now. In doing our research, we considered several factors including but not limited to:

• Proven track record of user satisfaction
• Market penetration
• Not discontinued by manufacturer

1. Fitbit Charge HR

• Charge HR syncs automatically and wirelessly to tablets, computers, and 150+ leading iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones using Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology. Syncing to computers requires Internet connection and USB port. Syncing to mobile devices requires Bluetooth and Internet connection. Syncing range: 20 feet
• Water resistance: Charge HR is sweat, rain, and splash proof. However, the device is not swim proof or showerproof. With any wearable device, it’s best for your skin if the band stays dry and clean.
• Battery life: Lasts up to 5 days.
• Radio transceiver: Bluetooth 4.0
• Warning: Do not use if you have a pacemaker or other internal, or implanted medical device. Not intended for use by children under 13. Always consult your physician. Slippery when wet
• We recommend charging your device every few days to ensure you are always tracking. Charge time: One to two hours
• Syncs with Windows Vista and later, Mac OS X 10.6 and up, iPhone 4S and later, iPad 3 gen. and later, and leading Android/Windows devices
• Get continuous, automatic, wrist-based heart rate and simplified heart rate zones
• Track workouts, heart rate, distance, calories burned, floors climbed, active minutes, and steps
• Monitor your sleep automatically and wake with a silent alarm
• See call notifications, daily stats, and time of day on the OLED display
• Sync stats wirelessly and automatically to your computer and over 150 leading smartphones
• Utilize the sizing tool in Product Details below to ensure proper fit.

2. Fitbit Flex

• Syncs automatically and wirelessly to tablets, computers, and 150+ leading iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones using Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology. Syncing to computers requires Internet connection and USB port. Syncing to mobile devices requires Bluetooth and Internet connection. Syncing range: 20 feet. Call notifications via Bluetooth 4.0
• Water resistance: Charge has been tested up to 1 ATM, meaning it is sweat, rain, and splash proof. However, the device is not swim proof. We also recommend taking Charge off before showering because, as with any wearable device, it’s best for your skin if the band stays dry and clean.
• Warning: Do not use if you have a pacemaker or other internal, or implanted medical device. Not intended for use by children under 13. Always consult your physician. Slippery when wet
• We recommend charging your device every few days to ensure you are always tracking. Charge time: One to two hours. Battery life: Up to 7-10 days. Battery type: Lithium-polymer
• Syncs with Windows Vista and later, Mac OS X 10.6 and up, iPhone 4S and later, iPad 3 gen. and later, and leading Android/Windows devices

3. Fitbit Charge

• Charge syncs automatically and wirelessly to tablets, computers, and 150+ leading iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones using Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology. Syncing to computers requires Internet connection and USB port. Syncing to mobile devices requires Bluetooth and Internet connection. Syncing range: 20 feet. Call notifications via Bluetooth 4.0
• Water resistance: Charge has been tested up to 1 ATM, meaning it is sweat, rain, and splash proof. However, the device is not swim proof. We also recommend taking Charge off before showering because, as with any wearable device, it’s best for your skin if the band stays dry and clean.
• Warning: Do not use if you have a pacemaker or other internal, or implanted medical device. Not intended for use by children under 13. Always consult your physician. Slippery when wet
• We recommend charging your device every few days to ensure you are always tracking. Charge time: One to two hours. Battery life: Up to 7-10 days. Battery type: Lithium-polymer
• Syncs with Windows Vista and later, Mac OS X 10.6 and up, iPhone 4S and later, iPad 3 gen. and later, and leading Android/Windows devices
• Accurately track all-day stats like steps taken, distance traveled, calories burned, stairs climbed, and active minutes
• See daily stats, time of day, and exercise mode with a bright OLED display
• Monitor your sleep automatically and wake with a silent alarm
• Get call notifications right on your wrist
• Access real-time run stats like time, distance, and pace to stay on track
• Sync stats wirelessly and automatically to your computer and over 150 leading smartphones
• Utilize the sizing tool in Product Details below to ensure proper fit.

4. Fitbit Zip

• Tracks steps, distance, and calories burned
• Syncs automatically to your computer or select Bluetooth 4.0 smartphones or tablets
• Set goals, view progress, and earn badges.
• Battery type: 3V coin battery
• Share and compete with friends throughout the day
• Free iPhone and Android application
• Sync stats wirelessly and automatically to your computer and over 150 leading smartphones

5. Fitbit Blaze

• See simplified heart rate zones for quickly checking exercise intensity during workouts with PurePulse (TM) continuous, wrist-based heart rate monitoring (no uncomfortable chest strap required)
• Use multi-sport tracking to track runs, cardio, cross-training, biking, and more. Effortlessly and automatically record other workouts to your dashboard with SmartTrack
• Enable connected GPS to map your routes and see run stats like pace and duration on display (when your phone is nearby)
• Track steps, distance, calories burned, floors climbed, and active minutes. Stay connected with call, text/calendar alerts, and notifications from your favorite apps like Gmail, Facebook, and more (when phone is nearby). Start a FitStar workout on your wrist and get step-by-step instructions and graphics to ensure you complete each move correctly