So, you are still looking for a gift for your dad because you missed the one on the father's day?

Or you have started feeling yourself over-weighted because of eating a lot?

Or its not you but someone else in your ‘loved ones' list who is ignoring his/her health and fitness matters?

Well the best solution for these problems is a fitness and activity tracker. If you're a fitness freak and live to exercise, a fitness tracker is a must in your gadget list. Even if you want to shed some or a lot of weight, a fitness tracker helps in monitoring your daily activity, your vitals, sleep quality and step count as well.

But if you are someone who needs motivation to do anything. Some of the best fitness trackers do this job quite good because of their big community.

Due to the progressive turn technology and IT has taken in the 21^st Century, there is no doubt that today's market consist lot's of variety in terms of gadgets in all aspects of life. There are many devices present in the fitness tracker bands category. Most devices do a good job at tracking and monitoring fitness but some standout. When it comes to fitness, indeed we should choose the best as health comes above all.

So you have started thinking about the fitness trackers and looking for some of the best options?Don't Worry! We have researched and listed down the best fitness tracking devices in terms of design, price, features, efficiency, software quality and reliability. Indeed, when it comes to health, a careful and well-aware investment should be made that would benefit you to the fullest.

1. 1. Fitbit Charge HR

Fitbit is the leader of the fitness trackers market and not only are its fitness trackers of best quality, its biggest social community helps the people to stay motivated and keep using the device for longer period of time. The Fitbit Charge HR is the best option for you if you are looking for a fitness tracker with heart-rate monitor and a long battery life. With ability to connect with all platforms like iOS, Android and Windows Phone..

Pros

It has excellent software and is a very discreet app. It is able to detect cycling, running and similar exercises. It has updated its pulse tracking as compare to Fitbit Charge and helps you in setting more accurate, suitable and achievable weekly fitness goals. It tells you exactly during a hike that how many steps you have climbed. It consists of a social ecosystem and gives you an accurate number of calories you've lost during an exercise through its improved pulse tracking.

Cons

Some complaints have been received that the pulse monitoring isn't 100% reliable. Also, the tracking of cycling and running is a bit weird.

2. 2. Garmin VivoSmart HR

If you are a fitness freak and want a gadget to track your workouts while you stay connected with the world, the Garmin Vivosmart HR is your best option. With waterproof design and touchscreen features, it does the job very accurately.

Pros:

The Garmin VivoSmart HR has almost all the features which are necessary in the modern fitness devices. With ability to connect with iOS and Android phones, it also supports the connectivity with third party apps like MyFitnessPal. The Garmin Vivosmart HR online community, although not as big as of Fitbit, is still very motivating. Besides, many prefer the smaller size of this watch. It is also easy to find add ons online, like a charger and port for example; see here - https://mobilemob.com.au/collections/garmin-watch-charger-cable.

Cons:

Although it does its job accurately, there are some limitations like the companion app is bit complicated and confuses the users sometimes. Similarly it does not support the Windows phone and you will need its own charger to charge the band always.

3. 3. Jawbone UP3

Jawbone Up3 is one of the best fitness trackers out there in the market. Compatible with iOS and Android Operating systems, you can use it without thinking about the smartphone you are using. With long battery life of 7 days.

Pros

Jawbone UP3 has a changed connectivity style to your wrist, but it capabilities to not lack behind its predecessors. The most amazing fact about this device is that it consists of many sensors and yet, has a weeklong battery life. It has remarkable sleep tracking as well.

Cons

Sensors are often not utilized according to their supremacy. The mechanism of charging is a bit complex and hard to understand.

4. 4. UA Band

Key features:

• Android, iOS compatibility
• 36" PMOLEDdisplay
• 5 days battery life
• 2ATM waterproofing
• Bluetooth LE connectivity

Pros

This solid fitness tracker will definitely hassle your attention. Not only is it a good, trivial and flawless design, but it performs well even without the escorting app. It's cohesive, fun to use and an excellent mixture of software and hardware. The touch screen is highly responsive as well. It does cost a small premium but it totally worth it.

Cons

You will miss the online community to share your goals with and the fitness tracker is not so budget friendly when compared to the features it offers.

5. 5. Microsoft Band 2

Key features:

• 8mm x 32mm
• 320 x 128 AMOLEDdisplay
• 2 days battery
• Windows, Andriod and iOS compatibility
• Bluetooth 4.0 compatibility

Pros

The Microsoft band 2 offers a much superior screen, better design and more user-friendly software. The software consists of 11 sensors including a barometer, optical heart rate sensor, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, GPS, 3-axis accelerometer, skin temperature detector, capacitive sensor, accelerometer, galvanic skin response sensor and a microphone. On Windows phone, you would find a full Cortana integration. For iOS and Android, there are message and calendar notifications which the device receives. Indeed, it offers versatile and powerful fitness tracking

Cons

As compared to other fitness tracking devices, it offers a short battery life and is not budget friendly.

6. 6. Withings Go

Key Features:

• Wrist fitting size
• 1 inch e-ink display
• Android, iOS compatibility
• 8 months battery life
• Bluetooth LE connectivity

Pros

A simple fitness tracker that offers a lot while costing very less. It's not a very high-tech device but is wearable and tracks fitness well.

Cons

There is less backlight in the screen and no time display by default.

7. 7. Fitbit Charge

Key features:

• Large is 8x2x1cm, small is available as well
• OLED 0.7-inch display
• Android, Windows phone and iOS compatibility
• 7-10 days battery life
• Bluetooth connectivity

Pros

A very basic and to the point fitness tracker with a remarkable app. It's very similar to Charge HR. The altimeter and screen are pretty much the same. The step counting is very accurate and solid. An eye-catching design follows.

Cons

The clasp is unreliable and there is no monitoring of heart rate.

8. 8. WithingsActivité Pop

Key Features:

• Size can be assumed as a medium sized watch
• Analogue watch face and step count dial display
• Android and iOS compatibility
• Bluetooth connectivity

Pros

A clever mix of an analogue watches design and a step counter. The device has a vibrator alarm, sleep monitor and counter for running distances as well. It serves great as a motivational device as well. The secondary dial's hand on the face of watch ranges from 0 to 100% as you reach your step goal. It's a good looking device which resembles a smart watch.

Cons

The accompanying app takes a lot of time to sync. Our suspicion is that a low powered connection of Bluetooth is used to prolong battery timing.

If you are more inclined towards smart watches, you can choose the Apple Watch or the Samsung Gear or the Fitbit Blaze but the short battery life and the high prices make the smart watches little out of demand as compared to fitness trackers.

We have reviewedheresome of the best fitness tracking devices of 2016. Now, it's up to you to choose the one which fits all your needs perfectly and suits your budget as well.