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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£200
  • Avg. price in US: ~$200
  • Form factor: watch
  • Battery life: 4 days
  • Screen size: 1.6 inch

Basis Peak review. Compare 171 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among fitness trackers and if it is worth buying.

6.7

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the fitness tracker's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best fitness trackers on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

6.7

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Good
6.7

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the fitness tracker's technical performance, covering eight key areas: health tracking, sports features, connectivity, display, battery, smart features, design, and app support.

When it matters: When you want to compare fitness trackers based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

20.0%

6.4

Sports & Navigation

20.0%

4.3

Battery

18.0%

7.5

Health

18.0%

7.2

Display

8.0%

7.6

Smart Features

8.0%

8.4

App & Wellness

4.0%

7.6

Connectivity

4.0%

7.2

Design & Durability

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.

When it matters: When you want to know how a fitness tracker performs in daily use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 7.1
    Swimming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    ATM rating

    24.0%

    4.0

    Open-water swim mode

    18.0%

    10

    Waterproof depth rating

    15.0%

    9.0

    GPS

    15.0%

    1.5

    Battery life

  • 5.1
    Kids

    Score components:

    30.0%

    1.5

    Battery life

    25.0%

    1.0

    Weight

    20.0%

    10

    ATM rating

    15.0%

    10

    Screen size

    10.0%

    9.5

    Price

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £200

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All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Basis Peak is an advanced, waterproof fitness tracker (5 ATM) featuring a 190 mAh battery that provides up to four days of life and a monochrome LCD touchscreen protected by Gorilla Glass. It is distinguished by its comprehensive sensor suite, which includes a continuous optical heart rate monitor, a 3-axis accelerometer, and unique sensors for skin temperature and perspiration. Its primary advantages are its highly accurate, automatic detection of activities like walking, running, cycling, and multi-stage sleep (REM, deep, and light) without requiring manual mode switching. However, significant drawbacks include the lack of built-in GPS, no distance tracking in miles or kilometers, a chunky design for smaller wrists, and a full product recall in 2016 due to overheating concerns.

Technical Specifications of Basis Peak

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the fitness tracker's technical performance, covering eight key areas: health tracking, sports features, connectivity, display, battery, smart features, design, and app support.

When it matters: When you want to compare fitness trackers based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

20.0%

?

Sports & Navigation

20.0%

?

Battery

18.0%

?

Health

18.0%

?

Display

8.0%

?

Smart Features

8.0%

?

App & Wellness

4.0%

?

Connectivity

4.0%

?

Design & Durability

6.7
Basis Peak has a technical score of 6.66 points, which is lower than 66.2% of fitness trackers.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.

When it matters: When you want to know how a fitness tracker performs in daily use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.
When it matters: When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
1.0
Basis Peak has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 58.2% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the fitness tracker's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a fitness tracker with a good balance between quality and price.

Score components:

60.0%

6.7

Overall score

40.0%

9.5

Price

7.5
Basis Peak has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.5 points, which is lower than 71.8% of products in this category.
Heart rate monitor
What it is: Sensor that measures heart rate in real time.
When it matters: When you care about live heart-rate feedback during training or resting trends outside of workouts.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Basis Peak supports heart rate monitoring. 40.2% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
Resting heart rate
What it is: Measures heart rate while resting.
When it matters: When deeper insight into sleep quality, recovery, or overall readiness matters more than raw numbers alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Basis Peak supports Resting heart rate. 52% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
Tracks resting heart rate.
Fast/slow heart rate alerts
What it is: Alerts for heart rates that are too fast or too slow.
When it matters: When you want the tracker to warn you about unusual changes instead of only logging them.

Importance: LOW

no
Basis Peak does not support high and low heart rate alerts. 33.7% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
Irregular heart rate alerts
What it is: Warns of irregular or abnormal heart rhythms.
When it matters: When you want the tracker to warn you about unusual changes instead of only logging them.

Importance: LOW

no
Basis Peak does not support irregular heart rate alerts. 11.5% of fitness trackers support irregular heart rate alerts.
Blood oxygen sensor
What it is: Sensor that measures blood oxygen saturation.
When it matters: When blood oxygen readings are part of the health picture you want from the device instead of relying on heart rate and step count alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Basis Peak does not have a blood oxygen sensor. 26.1% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
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GPS
What it is: Satellite navigation capability for positioning and tracking.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want pace, distance, and route tracking without depending completely on your phone.

Importance: LOW

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Satellite systems supported
What it is: States which satellite navigation systems the device can use for positioning.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Basis Peak supports no satellite systems which is less versatile than that of 12.2% of fitness trackers and the same as that of 87.8% of fitness trackers.
GNSS bands supported
What it is: Number and type of GNSS frequency bands supported.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Basis Peak does not support advanced GNSS bands. 8.9% of fitness trackers support advanced GNSS bands.
Galileo support
What it is: Supports Galileo satellite system.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Basis Peak does not support Galileo. 4.9% of fitness trackers support Galileo.
Acquires GPS faster
What it is: Shows whether the tracker includes features that help it lock onto satellite positioning more quickly at the start of an outdoor activity.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Basis Peak does not support faster GPS acquisition. 7.2% of fitness trackers support faster GPS acquisition.
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Notifications
What it is: Delivers smartphone notifications on the watch.
When it matters: When getting calls, messages, and app alerts on your wrist saves you from checking your phone constantly.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Basis Peak supports notifications. 27.5% of fitness trackers support notifications.
Vibrating alerts
What it is: Provides vibration-based notifications and alerts.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

yes
Basis Peak supports vibration alerts. 16.3% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
Call control
What it is: Allows control of phone calls from the device.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

yes
Basis Peak supports call controls. 59.4% of fitness trackers support call controls.
Reject/mute only.
Call answering
What it is: Allows answering calls directly from the device.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

no
Basis Peak does not support call answering. 1% of fitness trackers support call answering.
Calendar sync
What it is: Syncs calendar events with the connected device.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

no
Basis Peak does not support calendar sync. 19.9% of fitness trackers support calendar sync.
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Activity reports
What it is: Generates summaries and insights from activity data.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

yes
Basis Peak supports activity reports. 5.7% of fitness trackers support activity reports.
Goal setting
What it is: Allows setting personal fitness or activity goals.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

yes
Basis Peak supports goal setting. 2.4% of fitness trackers support goal setting.
Supports habit-based goals.
Achievements
What it is: Rewards progress and completed milestones.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

yes
Basis Peak supports achievements. 24.3% of fitness trackers support achievements.
Inactivity alerts
What it is: Alerts when the user has been inactive for too long.
When it matters: When account rules, app costs, exports, or software flexibility affect whether the ecosystem suits you long term.

Importance: LOW

no
Basis Peak does not support inactivity alerts. 76.9% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
Coaching
What it is: Provides guided training and workout advice.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

no
Basis Peak does not support coaching. 33% of fitness trackers support coaching.
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Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth supported by the device.
When it matters: When wireless stability, pairing quality, and long-term phone compatibility matter more than Bluetooth being a simple checkbox.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5.0

4.0
Basis Peak supports Bluetooth 4.0 which is newer than in 5.1% of fitness trackers and equal to that in 51.5% of fitness trackers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: States the maximum Bluetooth connection range supported under normal conditions.
When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

6.1 m
Basis Peak offers a Bluetooth range of 6.1 m which is lower than that of 93.1% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 0.8% of fitness trackers.
NFC
What it is: Supports near-field communication for contactless features.
When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

no
Basis Peak does not have NFC. 10.1% of fitness trackers have NFC.
Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Connects to wireless internet networks.
When it matters: When the tracker should sync, update, or download data directly without always routing everything through the phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Basis Peak does not support Wi-Fi. 1.8% of fitness trackers support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: Version of Wi-Fi standard supported.
When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

no
Basis Peak does not support modern Wi-Fi. 1% of fitness trackers support modern Wi-Fi.
no Wi-Fi support.
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Battery life
What it is: Total time the battery lasts on a full charge.
When it matters: When the tracker needs to last through travel, sleep tracking, long workouts, or several days between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >5 days

4 days
Basis Peak offers a battery life of 4 days which is shorter than that of 92.1% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 2% of fitness trackers.
Battery life with GPS on
What it is: Battery duration when GPS tracking is active.
When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=8 hours

N/A
Battery life in training mode
What it is: Battery duration during active training sessions.
When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

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Battery life in power-saving mode
What it is: Battery duration when using power-saving mode.
When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

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Battery capacity
What it is: Energy storage capacity of the battery.
When it matters: When you want rough battery context behind the runtime claim instead of trusting the advertised hours alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=100 mAh

190 mAh
Basis Peak has a battery capacity of 190 mAh which is higher than that of 74.7% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 2.8% of fitness trackers.
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Display
What it is: Main interface showing information and metrics.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: LOW

yes
Basis Peak has a display. 24.1% of fitness trackers have a display.
Built-in touch display.
Screen size
What it is: Physical size of the device’s display measured diagonally.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

1.6 inch
Basis Peak has a screen size of 1.6 inch which is larger than that of 89.5% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 0.7% of fitness trackers.
Display type
What it is: Technology used for the screen, such as AMOLED or LCD.
When it matters: When display technology affects contrast, color quality, power efficiency, or how premium the screen feels.

Importance: MEDIUM

LCD
Basis Peak uses LCD display technology which is less advanced than that of 67.3% of fitness trackers and the same as that of 5.5% of fitness trackers.
Screen resolution
What it is: Total number of pixels displayed on the screen.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

144 x 168
Basis Peak has a screen resolution of 144x168 which is higher than that of 69.9% of fitness trackers.
Pixel density
What it is: Number of pixels per inch determining screen sharpness.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=280 ppi

176 ppi
Basis Peak has a pixel density of 176 ppi which is lower than that of 80.4% of fitness trackers.
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Form factor
What it is: Overall physical design and shape.
When it matters: When materials, shape, and build details affect comfort, durability, or how discreet the device feels.

Importance: LOW

watch
Hybrid design
What it is: Combines analog and digital display elements.
When it matters: When materials, shape, and build details affect comfort, durability, or how discreet the device feels.

Importance: LOW

no
Basis Peak does not support Hybrid design. 2.4% of fitness trackers support Hybrid design.
Designed for kids
What it is: Indicates whether the fitness tracker is explicitly designed for children, with child-focused sizing, branding, safety limits, or kid-oriented activity features.
When it matters: This matters when you want a tracker that is genuinely child-focused rather than just a smaller adult model.

Importance: LOW

no
Basis Peak is not designed for kids. 2.4% of fitness trackers are designed for kids.
No child-specific positioning found.
Replaceable watch band
What it is: Ability to replace the wristband with other styles.
When it matters: When strap comfort, fit, or the ability to swap bands matters for sport, style, or replacement.

Importance: LOW

yes
Basis Peak has a replaceable watch band. 24.4% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
Quick-release band system.
Band width
What it is: Width of the strap where it connects to the watch.
When it matters: When strap comfort, fit, or the ability to swap bands matters for sport, style, or replacement.

Importance: LOW

23 mm
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Basis Peak vs the average fitness tracker

  • Always-on display
    Basis Peak has an always-on display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 25.7% of fitness trackers have an always-on display.
    Low-power display remains continuously visible.
    What it is: Screen remains visible continuously without turning off.
    When it matters: When you want to check time or key stats instantly without waking the screen first.

    Importance: LOW

    Basis Peak has an always-on display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 25.7% of fitness trackers have an always-on display.
  • Lower resting heart rate
    Basis Peak supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
    Tracks resting heart rate.
    What it is: Measures heart rate while resting.
    When it matters: When deeper insight into sleep quality, recovery, or overall readiness matters more than raw numbers alone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Basis Peak supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
  • 0.56 inch larger screen size
    Basis Peak has a higher screen size than the average fitness tracker (1.6 inch vs 1.04 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.04 inch.
    What it is: Physical size of the device’s display measured diagonally.
    When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Basis Peak has a higher screen size than the average fitness tracker (1.6 inch vs 1.04 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.04 inch.1.6 inch vs 1.04 inch
  • Touchscreen
    Basis Peak has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 43.8% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
    What it is: Ability of the display to recognize touch input.
    When it matters: When smooth touch response and quicker on-screen interaction matter during workouts or daily use.

    Importance: LOW

    Basis Peak has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 43.8% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
  • 72.7% larger battery capacity
    Basis Peak has a higher battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (190 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.
    What it is: Energy storage capacity of the battery.
    When it matters: When you want rough battery context behind the runtime claim instead of trusting the advertised hours alone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=100 mAh

    Basis Peak has a higher battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (190 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.190 mAh vs 110 mAh
  • Branded damage-resistant glass
    Basis Peak uses branded damage-resistant glass, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.2% of fitness trackers use branded damage-resistant glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass.
    What it is: Shows whether the display uses a named reinforced glass brand instead of unspecified screen protection.
    When it matters: When scratch resistance and long-term display protection matter for everyday wear.

    Importance: LOW

    Basis Peak uses branded damage-resistant glass, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.2% of fitness trackers use branded damage-resistant glass.
  • Built-in temperature sensor
    Basis Peak has a temperature sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 10.2% of fitness trackers have a temperature sensor.
    What it is: Sensor that detects skin or ambient temperature.
    When it matters: When you want the tracker to monitor this specific health metric instead of only basic activity data.

    Importance: LOW

    Basis Peak has a temperature sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 10.2% of fitness trackers have a temperature sensor.
  • Tracks skin temperature
    Basis Peak supports skin temperature tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 11.3% of fitness trackers support skin temperature tracking.
    Tracks skin temperature trends.
    What it is: Shows whether the tracker can follow changes in skin temperature over time instead of offering only spot measurements or no temperature tracking at all.
    When it matters: When temperature trends matter for wellness, recovery, cycle insight, or spotting changes over time.

    Importance: LOW

    Basis Peak supports skin temperature tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 11.3% of fitness trackers support skin temperature tracking.
  • Lower resting heart rate
    Basis Peak supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
  • Built-in temperature sensor
    Basis Peak has a temperature sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 10.2% of fitness trackers have a temperature sensor.
  • Tracks skin temperature
    Basis Peak supports skin temperature tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 11.3% of fitness trackers support skin temperature tracking.
  • Sweat tracking
    Basis Peak supports sweat tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 7.7% of fitness trackers support sweat tracking.
  • EDA sensor
    Basis Peak has an EDA sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 6.6% of fitness trackers have an EDA sensor.
  • 72.7% larger battery capacity
    Basis Peak has a higher battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (190 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.
  • Always-on display
    Basis Peak has an always-on display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 25.7% of fitness trackers have an always-on display.
  • 0.56 inch larger screen size
    Basis Peak has a higher screen size than the average fitness tracker (1.6 inch vs 1.04 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.04 inch.
  • Touchscreen
    Basis Peak has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 43.8% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
  • Branded damage-resistant glass
    Basis Peak uses branded damage-resistant glass, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.2% of fitness trackers use branded damage-resistant glass.
  • Call control
    Basis Peak supports call controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.9% of fitness trackers support call controls.
  • Tracks temperature
    Basis Peak supports temperature tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 12.9% of fitness trackers support temperature tracking.
  • Points-based system
    Basis Peak supports a points-based system, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.1% of fitness trackers support a points-based system.

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Health
Battery
Display
Smart Features
App & Wellness
  • No pace measurement
    Basis Peak does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 61.3% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
  • No distance tracking
    Basis Peak does not support distance tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 95.3% of fitness trackers support distance tracking.
  • 6 days shorter battery life
    Basis Peak has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (4 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    Basis Peak has a higher charging time than the average fitness tracker (2 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
  • Lower screen resolution
    Basis Peak has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (144x168 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.
  • 28.7% lower pixel density
    Basis Peak has a lower pixel density than the average fitness tracker (176 ppi vs 247 ppi). The average fitness tracker has a pixel density of 247 ppi.
  • 3.9 m shorter Bluetooth range
    Basis Peak has a shorter Bluetooth range than the average fitness tracker (6.1 m vs 10 m). The average fitness tracker offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
  • 2.08x heavier
    Basis Peak is heavier than the average fitness tracker (52 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
  • No inactivity alerts
    Basis Peak does not support inactivity alerts, while the average fitness tracker does. 76.5% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
  • Not compatible with smart scales
    Basis Peak is not compatible with smart scales, while the average fitness tracker is. 67% of fitness trackers are compatible with smart scales.
  • No BMI tracking
    Basis Peak does not support BMI tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 71% of fitness trackers support BMI tracking.
  • 6 days shorter battery life
    Basis Peak has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (4 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
    What it is: Total time the battery lasts on a full charge.
    When it matters: When the tracker needs to last through travel, sleep tracking, long workouts, or several days between charges.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >5 days

    Basis Peak has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (4 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.4 days vs 10 days
  • No pace measurement
    Basis Peak does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 61.3% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
    What it is: Measures running or walking speed.
    When it matters: When you want the tracker to capture more workouts and training details with less manual effort.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Basis Peak does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 61.3% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
  • No distance tracking
    Basis Peak does not support distance tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 95.3% of fitness trackers support distance tracking.
    What it is: Calculates distance covered during exercise.
    When it matters: When you want the tracker to capture more workouts and training details with less manual effort.

    Importance: HIGH

    Basis Peak does not support distance tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 95.3% of fitness trackers support distance tracking.
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    Basis Peak has a higher charging time than the average fitness tracker (2 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
    What it is: Time required for a full charge.
    When it matters: When short charging windows matter and you do not want the tracker off your wrist for too long.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Basis Peak has a higher charging time than the average fitness tracker (2 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.2 hours vs 1.5 hours
  • 2.08x heavier
    Basis Peak is heavier than the average fitness tracker (52 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
    What it is: Weight of the device including strap.
    When it matters: When overall size, thickness, or weight affects comfort during all-day wear, sleep, or exercise.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <25 g

    Basis Peak is heavier than the average fitness tracker (52 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.52 g vs 25 g
  • Lower screen resolution
    Basis Peak has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (144x168 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.
    What it is: Total number of pixels displayed on the screen.
    When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Basis Peak has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (144x168 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.144x168 vs 194x368
  • 28.7% lower pixel density
    Basis Peak has a lower pixel density than the average fitness tracker (176 ppi vs 247 ppi). The average fitness tracker has a pixel density of 247 ppi.
    What it is: Number of pixels per inch determining screen sharpness.
    When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=280 ppi

    Basis Peak has a lower pixel density than the average fitness tracker (176 ppi vs 247 ppi). The average fitness tracker has a pixel density of 247 ppi.176 ppi vs 247 ppi
  • No inactivity alerts
    Basis Peak does not support inactivity alerts, while the average fitness tracker does. 76.5% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
    What it is: Alerts when the user has been inactive for too long.
    When it matters: When account rules, app costs, exports, or software flexibility affect whether the ecosystem suits you long term.

    Importance: LOW

    Basis Peak does not support inactivity alerts, while the average fitness tracker does. 76.5% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
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What customers like about Basis Peak?

  • Fully automated detection for walking, running, cycling, and sleep
  • Comprehensive sensor suite including heart rate, skin temperature, and perspiration
  • Consistently accurate automatic sleep tracking with detailed stage analysis
  • Waterproof design suitable for swimming and showering (up to 5 ATM)
  • Strong battery life lasting approximately 4 days on a single charge
  • Always-on monochrome display that is easy to read in direct sunlight
  • Comfortable, swappable silicone bands and a premium aluminum chassis

What customers dislike about Basis Peak?

  • Recalled by Intel in 2016 due to potential overheating and skin burning risks
  • Lacks built-in GPS and does not track distance in miles or kilometers
  • No built-in stopwatch, timer, or silent alarm features in early firmware
  • Touch-only interface can be difficult to use with wet hands or during intense exercise
  • Mobile app design is often described as unintuitive and clunky compared to competitors
  • Limited smartwatch functionality with notifications often delayed or hard to set up
  • No native ability to log food intake or share data on social media platforms

Expert reviews

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gadfit.com
14/12/2014
Basis Peak – In Depth Review

The Basis Peak represents a major hardware and aesthetic upgrade over previous models, featuring a sleek, button-free forged aluminium body with a high-contrast Gorilla Glass 3 touchscreen. Its standout features include robust automatic activity and sleep tracking via "Body IQ," 24/7 heart rate monitoring, and sensors that measure skin temperature and perspiration. The device boasts...Read more

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livescience.com
03/12/2014
Basis Peak: Fitness Tracker Review

The Live Science review identifies the Basis Peak as a highly capable, automatic tracker featuring continuous heart rate monitoring, waterproof capabilities up to 165 feet, and a four-day battery life. It excels at automatically detecting activities like walking, cycling, and sleep, paired with a comfortable, high-contrast screen. Conversely, the review notes drawbacks, specifically...Read more

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businessinsider.com
30/11/2014
Basis Peak Review

The November 2014 Business Insider review highlights the Basis Peak as an attractive, comfortable, and highly capable fitness tracker with automated activity, sleep, and heart rate monitoring. Its strengths include comprehensive sensor data, a durable 50-meter waterproof design, and a 3-4 day battery life. However, the device is criticized for its thick, bulky, and masculine design,...Read more

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tomsguide.com
04/08/2016
Basis Peak Review - This Tracker Overheats

The Basis Peak was originally designed as a sleek, data-heavy fitness tracker featuring a large black-and-white LCD touch screen, built-in heart rate monitoring, and automatic sleep tracking. In terms of pros, the watch is highly comfortable to wear, continuously tracks heart rates accurately without requiring you to stand still, and automatically logs activities and deep sleep...Read more

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uk.pcmag.com
09/08/2016
Basis Peak - Review 2016

The Basis Peak was initially highly praised as an outstanding fitness tracker, earning a 4.5-star rating and an Editors' Choice award from PCMag. Its standout feature was fully automated activity tracking, which seamlessly identified when a user was walking, running, cycling, or sleeping without needing manual mode adjustments. Built with a forged aluminum body and Gorilla Glass...Read more

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techradar.com
30/08/2015
Basis Peak review

The Basis Peak is a hybrid fitness tracker and smartwatch from Intel that improves significantly on its predecessor's bulky design by introducing a sleeker, sturdier aluminium chassis with comfortable, swappable silicone straps. It boasts a highly detailed tracking suite capable of monitoring metrics like temperature and perspiration, alongside a 1.25-inch Gorilla Glass 3...Read more

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gizmodo.com
05/11/2014
Basis Peak Review: The Best Activity Tracker Yet

The Basis Peak is a comprehensive fitness tracker designed as a digital watch that automatically monitors motion, heart rate, skin temperature, and perspiration without requiring manual mode switching. Built with a solid aluminum body and covered in touch-sensitive Gorilla Glass 3, it offers massive design upgrades over its predecessor, including a thinner profile, a larger, highly...Read more

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cnet.com
05/11/2014
Basis Peak review: A little too automatic for its own good

Basis Peak Review Summary The Basis Peak is a fitness-focused, waterproof smartwatch designed to passively track health metrics like continuous heart rate, steps, and sleep patterns without requiring user intervention. Retailing at $199 / £170, it features a highly readable LCD display, an integrated pedometer, galvanic skin response sensors to measure perspiration, and automatic...Read more

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uk.pcmag.com
05/11/2014
Basis Peak - PCMag UK

The PCMag review of the Basis Peak highlights it as a highly capable, watch-style fitness tracker priced at $199 that excels in seamless data collection. Its biggest selling point is its fully automated activity detection, which immediately and accurately recognizes when a user is walking, running, sleeping, or cycling without requiring any manual mode switching. On the engineering...Read more

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forbes.com
01/12/2014
Intel's Basis Peak: Finally, Accurate Heart Rate Measurement in a Fitness Wearable... and from Intel

Patrick Moorhead’s review highlights the Basis Peak as a superior fitness wearable, praising its highly accurate, continuous heart rate monitoring during intense, sweat-heavy workouts and its advanced, automatic, multi-activity, and sleep tracking capabilities. The device, backed by Intel, features a comfortable, waterproof design, a four-day battery life, and actionable, gamified...Read more

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phonearena.com
05/08/2015
Basis Peak Review

The Basis Peak is an automatic, utilitarian fitness and sleep tracker designed for minimal user interaction, though it struggles to compete with its rivals in design and software functionality. Built with a solid, matte black forged aluminum body, the watch features an indestructible, highly water-resistant design up to 50 meters, making it ideal for swimming. It tracks physical...Read more

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geardiary.com
07/07/2015
Basis Peak Review: Fitness Tracking with a Twist!

The Gear Diary review presents the Basis Peak as a well-crafted fitness tracker, praising its comfortable, snug fit and consistent, automatic tracking of heart rate, skin temperature, and perspiration. The device features a highly legible, large touchscreen display, a premium hardware design, and a seamless, straightforward setup process. Conversely, the review notes significant...Read more

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pcmag.com
09/08/2016
Basis Peak Preview

The PCMag review highlights the Basis Peak as a highly capable, waterproof fitness tracker featuring fully automated activity detection for running, walking, cycling, and sleep, alongside continuous heart rate and skin temperature monitoring. While praised for its comfortable design and excellent companion app, the device boasts a legible display with essential smartphone...Read more

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engadget.com
09/08/2016
RIP Basis Peak: The best wearable you've never heard of

The Engadget review highlights the Basis Peak as a highly underrated fitness tracker that stood out for its excellent passive tracking capabilities, yet was ultimately derailed by a safety recall. On the positive side, the reviewer praises its extraordinary four-to-five-day battery life despite having a continuous optical heart rate monitor, along with its subtle, unpretentious...Read more

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netzwelt.de
21/09/2015
Basis Peak Review: A Highly Accurate Fitness Tracker with Smartwatch Ambitions

The NETZWELT review rates the Basis Peak fitness tracker with a "satisfactory" grade of 2.8. The tracker's primary strength is its exceptional measurement accuracy, which the reviewer noted even outperformed the Apple Watch during a 1,000-step test. Major pros include continuous 24/7 heart rate monitoring, reliable automatic activity detection for walking, running, and cycling, and...Read more

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spiegel.de
27/09/2015
Fitness Tracker 'Basis Peak' Review - Everything on Automatic

The Basis Peak fitness tracker, reviewed by Matthias Kremp for DER SPIEGEL, stands out for its exceptional automation, requiring minimal user interaction compared to its competitors. The reviewer notes several prominent pros, particularly the device's highly accurate 24/7 optical heart rate monitoring, which showed negligible deviations when compared directly to a premium Polar...Read more

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heise.de
04/08/2015
Basis Peak review: complex sports watch for runners and cyclists

The Basis Peak is identified as a feature-rich, high-quality, and robust tracker, featuring an aluminum casing, Gorilla Glass, and an advanced sensor array for tracking heart rate, steps, skin temperature, and galvanic skin response, as noted in the Heise review and associated content. The device is praised for its automatic activity detection for running and cycling, providing a...Read more

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spiegel.de
27/09/2015
Basis Peak Review - Photo Gallery

The DER SPIEGEL review evaluates the Intel Basis Peak fitness tracker, highlighting its core strength as a fully automated activity tracker. The main advantage of the device is its reliable, automated recognition of physical activities like running, cycling, and sleeping, completely eliminating the need for manual user input. Additionally, it features a highly accurate continuous...Read more

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chip.de
27/10/2015
Basis Peak (Fitness Tracker) Review", "Basis Peak (Fitness Tracker) Test

The Intel Basis Peak is a feature-rich fitness tracker that centers its user experience around building healthy routines through pre-defined "habits" rather than just tracking workouts retroactively. Priced at around 230 Euros, the device features a highly accurate step counter that excels at filtering out false movements, like brushing teeth, and offers continuous heart rate...Read more

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heise.de
14/08/2015
Basis Peak on Video: A Fitness Tracker with Room for Improvement

The Basis Peak features impressive, sensor-packed hardware housed inside a high-quality and visually appealing casing. It stands out for its extensive data collection capabilities, measuring heart rate, sleep patterns, and steps alongside advanced metrics like skin temperature and galvanic skin response. Additionally, the wearable is user-friendly and highly automated; users do not...Read more

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fitness-tracker-test.info
27/09/2015
Basis Peak Review: Fitness Tracker", "Basis Peak Test: Fitness Tracker

The Basis Peak fitness tracker is highlighted for its high level of automation, featuring Body IQ technology that automatically logs activities like running, cycling, and sleeping via advanced sensors. It boasts a durable, always-on display, 5 ATM water resistance, and a four-day battery life, but lacks built-in GPS for accurate distance tracking during workouts. While offering a...Read more

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stadt-bremerhaven.de
30/05/2015
Hands-on: BASIS Peak – A fitness tracker to my liking

of the BASIS Peak The BASIS Peak is a comprehensive fitness tracker styled like a classic digital wristwatch that features an impressive array of advanced sensors. It is built with a lightweight aluminum casing, a scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass 3 touch display, and a quick-release sports strap. Under the hood, the device continuously tracks fitness data 24/7 using four built-in...Read more

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clubic.com
25/11/2015
Intel Basis Peak Review: Fully Automatic Self-Tracking

The Intel Basis Peak is a wellness-oriented smartwatch that stands out for its extensive array of sensors and its ability to completely automate activity tracking. Built with premium materials like aerospace-grade aluminium, stainless steel, and Gorilla Glass 3, it offers 50-meter water resistance and a durable finish. Its standout feature is the "Body IQ" technology, which...Read more

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xataka.com
15/06/2016
Basis Peak review: software and heart rate sensor reliability lead Intel's fitness tracker", "Basis Peak in-depth: software and heart rate monitor acc...

The Basis Peak is an Intel-backed fitness tracker that prioritises deep data accuracy over visual design, offering an unremarkable square aesthetic but exceptional tracking capabilities. Its standout features include highly accurate continuous heart rate monitoring that rivals chest straps, alongside automated sleep analysis and unique tracking for skin temperature and perspiration...Read more

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nrc.nl
28/11/2014
The best pocket or Christmas tree gadgets

This 2014 NRC guide recommends the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus as top holiday gifts, praising their premium design, extensive app ecosystem, and powerful hardware. While offering top-tier performance, the devices are noted for their high price point and the 6 Plus's large 5.5-inch footprint. The guide also features the HTC One M8, recognized for its premium metal design and advanced...Read more

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