Fitness trackers have a tendency to look sporty, with their breathable bands, hard plastic shells, and thick bodies crammed with sensors. If you want a tracker with a more classic look that still has the benefits of modern technology, the $179.95 Withings Steel HR has a lot to offer, as long as you aren't here primarily for the namesake heart rate monitoring. Withings has done an impressive job deciding which features to include, like push notifications and a tiny LCD, and which to omit, like GPS and advanced notifications. The result is a wearable that looks highly sophisticated and is just smart enough. If having a watch that goes with business attire is more important than superb accuracy or interactive widgets, the Withings Steel HR should be on your list for consideration. Design and Battery The Steel HR ( at Amazon) is strikingly similar to the previous Activite Steel ($67.06 at Amazon) , but it has a digital display and an optical heart rate monitor. The high polish of its...
The Withings Steel HR is one of the finest-looking 24/7 fitness trackers with smartwatch features, but it falls short in its heart rate readings.
Sophisticated unisex look; Good balance of features; Discreet LCD for notifications; Lightweight; Swappable bands; Waterproof
Inaccurate heart rate readings in testing; No idle alert; Can't correct sleep and wake times