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Fitbit Charge Heart Rate Monitor and Fitness Tracker
Fitbit combines sleek style with high-end features in simple devices like the Charge HR, with real-time workout stats and caller ID.
Smartphone compatible. Caller ID. Workout stats including calories, steps, distance and more. Convenient wristband. Long battery life.
More expensive than low-end models, but well worth the price for its many useful features.
Wrist Monitor
Digital Watch & Caller ID
Wireless with Smartphone
Available in Many Colors
Calorie, Distance, Step Counter
Best Value
Beets BLU Bluetooth Wireless Heart Rate Monitor with Chest Strap
Beets BLU specializes in simple, accurate fitness tech. The BLU HR Monitor is perfect for people who don’t need all the extras and want an affordable way to monitor heart rate.
Bluetooth connectivity with smartphones. Soft chest strap. Highly accurate. Highly rated by users.
By design, doesn't have advanced features you'd find on more expensive models.
Chest Monitor
None
Bluetooth
Black
Fitness Apps Compatible
Garmin Forerunner® 235 Heart Rate Monitor Watch
Garmin is a technology innovator, creating advanced products like the Forerunner HR & Fitness Watch Monitor.
Wrist-style design. Large screen. Phone sync. Smart alerts for incoming emails, texts, calls and calendar events.
Expensive compared to lower-end monitors, but makes up for it in convenience and accuracy.
Wrist Monitor
Large Watch-Style Display
Smartphone Compatible
Available in 3 Color Combos
Email, Text & Call Alerts
Scosche Rhythm+ HR Armband Heart Rate Monitor
Scosche specializes in connecting smart technology, as it does with the Rhythm+ HR Bluetooth Armband.
No chest strap required. Compatible with apps like Digifit, Run Keeper, Strava & more. Bluetooth.
No real-time heart rate feedback.
Armband
None
Bluetooth & ANT+
Available in 6 Colors
Fitness Apps Compatible
AccuMed CMS-50DL Finger Heart Rate Monitor and Oximeter
AccuMed makes it easy to monitor long-term health with reliable products like this finger heart rate monitor.
LED display. Low power consumption for long battery life. Fast monitoring. Includes battery, lanyard, cover, carrying case.
Monitoring isn't as fast as more expensive models.
Finger Monitor
Digital
None
Available in 4 colors
Batteries, Lanyard, Cover, Case