Few are the fitness trackers out there that have generated that amount of hype around them as the Moov 3D Fitness Tracker & Audio Coach. It is one of the cheapest and simplest trackers out there that has quite a lot of functionality but also quite a few drawbacks. Still, people that are after the minimalist approach it offers are going to find it more than enough for basic tracking needs, be it on the running track or the swimming pool.
My verdict: If you are out on the market for a cheap and practical fitness tracker, then put the Moov on your shortlist. It does all the essential tracking minus heart rate monitoring. To use it you won’t need a device but in order to check the data and reports, you will have to sync it to a tablet or a phone, as it has no built-in display. For its price, it is one of the best mobility trackers, even though it is greatly limited by the lack of display and HR measuring sensors.
If you want to find out more about other top waterproof fitness trackers, head over my detailed Buyer’s Guide on the topic. Now, let’s jump into this review and see where this tracker shines and where it falls short compared to its competition…
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Overview & Features
The standout feature here is the simplicity so I have to start by briefly talking about it. Unlike other trackers like the Huawei Band 2 Pro, this one doesn’t have a built-in display and is somewhat limited by that fact. It tracks the same way, if not better, but it ultimately requires to sync to your device (be it a phone or a tablet) and upload the workout information on there. You can leave it in your locker, go through your training session and sync up at the end, but at the end of the day, you will be bound to some type of mobile device in order to access your information.
In order to use the audio coach feature, you will need to download the Moov coach app which will guide you through your workouts. So in essence, this is cheaper than its competition but is also more limiting and cannot be used as a stand-alone tracker which is a deal-breaker for most people. That is especially valid if you want to use it as a gift to your kids that don’t yet have other smart mobile devices.
Product Rating:
- Very cheap
- Comfortable to wear both on your hands and ankles
- Sleek design
- Good motion tracking
- Comes with various fitness coaching options
- Tracks swimming, cycling, and running metrics
- Accurately measures steps, distance travelled, and calories burned
- Comes in many color options
- Up to 6 months of battery life
- Creates detailed reports of your workouts within the Moov App
Tracking
In terms of tracking, there is something that isn’t mentioned anywhere about this particular model. It doesn’t come with HR tracking. For that purpose, you need to get the Moov HR Bluetooth headband which is really disappointing for a lot of people. The headband costs almost twice as this wristband and only comes with that limited heart rate tracking functionality. One thing I can’t fault about it, though, is its accuracy. It is far more accurate than almost all sub-100$ wristband HR trackers and is also quite stylish and comfortable to wear. It is also entirely waterproof meaning you can run, cycle, or swim with it.
The sensors in the Moov wristband fitness trackers are basic mobility sensors using Moov’s “Omni Motion” 3-way technology. They are perfect at tracking movements but that is just about everything they can track.
You can check out the Bluetooth headband on Amazon by clicking here.
Sleep Monitoring
There is a sleep monitoring option here, enabled through the Moov fitness app. It is very limited compared to other smart trackers since the Moov doesn’t have an HR sensor, as I already mentioned. So, in reality, all it does is track how much you’ve moved around during your sleep. There can’t be any sleep stage tracking with this time of limitations, unfortunately, so you must look elsewhere if you want something to keep track of your sleep as well.
Design and build quality