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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£130
  • Avg. price in US: ~$100
  • Form factor: armband
  • Battery life: 7 days
  • Screen size: N/A inch

BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage review. Compare 171 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among fitness trackers and if it is worth buying.

5.6

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%

5.6

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Good
5.6

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%

7.6

Sports & Navigation

20.0%

3.8

Battery

18.0%

5.7

Health

18.0%

4.7

Display

8.0%

3.7

Smart Features

8.0%

8.3

App & Wellness

4.0%

5.8

Connectivity

4.0%

6.0

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

  • 5.9
    Swimming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    9.0

    ATM rating

    24.0%

    9.0

    Open-water swim mode

    18.0%

    1.0

    Waterproof depth rating

    15.0%

    4.0

    GPS

    15.0%

    3.0

    Battery life

  • 4.2
    Kids

    Score components:

    30.0%

    3.0

    Battery life

    25.0%

    2.2

    Weight

    20.0%

    9.0

    ATM rating

    15.0%

    0.0

    Screen size

    10.0%

    9.8

    Price

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £130

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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage is a non-Bluetooth fitness tracker that uses a sophisticated four-sensor system—measuring motion (3-axis accelerometer), heat flux, skin temperature, and galvanic skin response (sweat)—to capture over 5,000 data points per minute for high-accuracy calorie burn and metabolic tracking. Its primary advantages include clinically validated accuracy (exceeding 90% in some studies), an 'ultramarathoner' battery life of approximately 7 days on a 3-hour charge, and automatic activity detection from skin contact. However, notable drawbacks include the lack of a built-in display or heart rate sensor, a bulky 62mm wide form factor that can be uncomfortable for side-sleepers, and a mandatory subscription fee for data access; additionally, following the company's acquisition, the device is now discontinued with unsupported software.

Technical Specifications of BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage

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

5.6
BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage has a technical score of 5.59 points, which is lower than 95.3% 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
BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage 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%

5.6

Overall score

40.0%

9.8

Price

6.9
BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.9 points, which is lower than 95.8% 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

no
BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage does not support heart rate monitoring. 60.3% 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

no
BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage does not support Resting heart rate. 48.5% of fitness trackers support 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
BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage 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
BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage 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
BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage 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

no
BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage does not have GPS. 11% of fitness trackers have GPS.
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
BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage 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.
no satellite positioning support.
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
BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage 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
BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage 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
BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage 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

no
BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage does not support notifications. 73% 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

no
BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage does not support vibration alerts. 84.2% 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

no
BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage does not support call controls. 41.1% of fitness trackers support call controls.
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
BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage 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
BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage 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
BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage supports activity reports. 5.7% of fitness trackers support activity reports.
via BodyMedia Activity Manager
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
BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage supports goal setting. 2.4% of fitness trackers support goal setting.
Includes weight-loss 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
BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage 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
BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage 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
BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage 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

N/A
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

N/A
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
BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage 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
BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage 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
BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage 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

7 days
BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage offers a battery life of 7 days which is shorter than that of 53.5% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 22.8% 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

?
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

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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

no
BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage does not have a display. 76.4% of fitness trackers have a 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

N/A
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

N/A
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

N/A
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

N/A
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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

armband
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
BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage 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
BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage 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

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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

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BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage vs the average fitness tracker

  • Built-in temperature sensor
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage has a temperature sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 10.2% of fitness trackers have a temperature sensor.
    Skin or ambient 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

    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage has a temperature sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 10.2% of fitness trackers have a temperature sensor.
  • Tracks skin temperature
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage 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

    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage supports skin temperature tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 11.3% of fitness trackers support skin temperature tracking.
  • Windows compatible
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage is compatible with Windows, while the average fitness tracker is not. 22.3% of fitness trackers are compatible with Windows.
    Via BodyMedia Sync.
    What it is: Compatible with Windows computers.
    When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

    Importance: LOW

    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage is compatible with Windows, while the average fitness tracker is not. 22.3% of fitness trackers are compatible with Windows.
  • Mac OS X compatible
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage is compatible with Mac OS X, while the average fitness tracker is not. 27.5% of fitness trackers are compatible with Mac OS X.
    Via BodyMedia Sync.
    What it is: Compatible with macOS devices.
    When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

    Importance: LOW

    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage is compatible with Mac OS X, while the average fitness tracker is not. 27.5% of fitness trackers are compatible with Mac OS X.
  • Tracks calorie intake
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage supports calorie intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.3% of fitness trackers support calorie intake tracking.
    Calorie intake can be logged in the official companion app.
    What it is: Logs daily calorie intake.
    When it matters: When tracking daily habits and body trends beyond workouts matters to your health routine.

    Importance: LOW

    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage supports calorie intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.3% of fitness trackers support calorie intake tracking.
  • Sweat tracking
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage supports sweat tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 7.7% of fitness trackers support sweat tracking.
    Tracks perspiration via galvanic skin response.
    What it is: Tracks perspiration levels during exercise.
    When it matters: When you want the tracker to monitor this specific health metric instead of only basic activity data.

    Importance: LOW

    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage supports sweat tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 7.7% of fitness trackers support sweat tracking.
  • EDA sensor
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage has an EDA sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 6.6% of fitness trackers have an EDA sensor.
    Galvanic skin response sensor.
    What it is: Sensor that measures electrodermal activity.
    When it matters: When you want the tracker to monitor this specific health metric instead of only basic activity data.

    Importance: LOW

    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage has an EDA sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 6.6% of fitness trackers have an EDA sensor.
  • Tracks temperature
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage supports temperature tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 12.9% of fitness trackers support temperature tracking.
    What it is: Monitors body temperature trends.
    When it matters: When tracking daily habits and body trends beyond workouts matters to your health routine.

    Importance: LOW

    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage supports temperature tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 12.9% of fitness trackers support temperature tracking.
  • Built-in temperature sensor
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage has a temperature sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 10.2% of fitness trackers have a temperature sensor.
  • Tracks skin temperature
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage supports skin temperature tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 11.3% of fitness trackers support skin temperature tracking.
  • Sweat tracking
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage supports sweat tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 7.7% of fitness trackers support sweat tracking.
  • EDA sensor
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage has an EDA sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 6.6% of fitness trackers have an EDA sensor.
  • Windows compatible
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage is compatible with Windows, while the average fitness tracker is not. 22.3% of fitness trackers are compatible with Windows.
  • Mac OS X compatible
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage is compatible with Mac OS X, while the average fitness tracker is not. 27.5% of fitness trackers are compatible with Mac OS X.
  • 1 more physical buttons
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage has a higher physical buttons than the average fitness tracker (1 vs 0). The average fitness tracker has 0 of physical buttons.
  • Tracks calorie intake
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage supports calorie intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.3% of fitness trackers support calorie intake tracking.
  • Tracks temperature
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage supports temperature tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 12.9% of fitness trackers support temperature tracking.

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Health
Connectivity
Smart Features
App & Wellness
  • No heart rate monitoring
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 60% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
  • No pace measurement
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 61.3% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
  • 1.5 hours longer charging time
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage has a higher charging time than the average fitness tracker (3 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
  • 3 days shorter battery life
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (7 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
  • No battery level indicator
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage does not have a battery level indicator, while the average fitness tracker does. 88.8% of fitness trackers have a battery level indicator.
  • No display
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage does not have a display, while the average fitness tracker does. 76.1% of fitness trackers have a display.
  • Not compatible with Android
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage is not compatible with Android, while the average fitness tracker is. 98.1% of fitness trackers are compatible with Android.
  • No notifications
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage does not support notifications, while the average fitness tracker does. 72.6% of fitness trackers support notifications.
  • No silent alarm
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage does not support a silent alarm, while the average fitness tracker does. 80.4% of fitness trackers support a silent alarm.
  • No vibrating alerts
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage does not support vibration alerts, while the average fitness tracker does. 83.8% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
  • No stopwatch
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage does not have a stopwatch, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.4% of fitness trackers have a stopwatch.
  • 50 m lower waterproof depth rating
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage has a lower waterproof depth rating than the average fitness tracker (0 m vs 50 m). The average fitness tracker has a waterproof depth rating of 50 m.
    Not waterproof.
  • 81.6% heavier
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage is heavier than the average fitness tracker (45.4 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
  • 2 mm thicker design
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage is thicker than the average fitness tracker (13 mm vs 11 mm). The average fitness tracker has a thickness of 11 mm.
  • 14.2 mm greater height
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage is taller than the average fitness tracker (55 mm vs 40.8 mm). The average fitness tracker has a height of 40.8 mm.
  • 5 older release date
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage was released earlier than the average fitness tracker (2,011 vs 2,016). The average fitness tracker was released in 2,016.
  • No inactivity alerts
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage does not support inactivity alerts, while the average fitness tracker does. 76.5% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
  • Not compatible with smart scales
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage is not compatible with smart scales, while the average fitness tracker is. 67% of fitness trackers are compatible with smart scales.
  • Paid app
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage does not have a free app, while the average fitness tracker does. 97.6% of fitness trackers have a free app.
    Paid membership needed to access data.
  • No heart rate monitoring
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 60% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
    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

    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 60% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
  • 1.5 hours longer charging time
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage has a higher charging time than the average fitness tracker (3 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

    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage has a higher charging time than the average fitness tracker (3 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.3 hours vs 1.5 hours
  • No pace measurement
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage 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

    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 61.3% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
  • No notifications
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage does not support notifications, while the average fitness tracker does. 72.6% of fitness trackers support 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

    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage does not support notifications, while the average fitness tracker does. 72.6% of fitness trackers support notifications.
  • 3 days shorter battery life
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (7 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

    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (7 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.7 days vs 10 days
  • 50 m lower waterproof depth rating
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage has a lower waterproof depth rating than the average fitness tracker (0 m vs 50 m). The average fitness tracker has a waterproof depth rating of 50 m.
    Not waterproof.
    What it is: Maximum depth the device can withstand underwater.
    When it matters: When you plan to swim, shower, dive, or use the tracker regularly around water.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=50 m

    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage has a lower waterproof depth rating than the average fitness tracker (0 m vs 50 m). The average fitness tracker has a waterproof depth rating of 50 m.0 m vs 50 m
  • No vibrating alerts
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage does not support vibration alerts, while the average fitness tracker does. 83.8% of fitness trackers support vibration 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

    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage does not support vibration alerts, while the average fitness tracker does. 83.8% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
  • No silent alarm
    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage does not support a silent alarm, while the average fitness tracker does. 80.4% of fitness trackers support a silent alarm.
    What it is: Alarm that vibrates silently instead of sounding.
    When it matters: When you want more discreet or more context-aware alerts than a standard alarm gives you.

    Importance: LOW

    BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage does not support a silent alarm, while the average fitness tracker does. 80.4% of fitness trackers support a silent alarm.
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What customers like about BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage?

  • High accuracy for calorie burn estimation using multi-variable sensors (heat flux, skin temperature, and galvanic skin response)
  • Comprehensive automatic activity and sleep quality tracking
  • Detailed daily activity reports and insights via the online manager
  • Lightweight and relatively discreet design that can be worn under clothing
  • Long battery life lasting up to 7 days
  • Motivates users through goal setting and beat-your-record notifications

What customers dislike about BodyMedia Fit Armband Advantage?

  • Requires a monthly subscription fee (approx. $6.95/month) to access progress data
  • Not waterproof; cannot be worn while showering or swimming
  • Some users find the armband less comfortable than wrist-based trackers, especially for side-sleepers
  • Lacks a dedicated heart rate sensor
  • Manual data entry required for caloric intake (food logging)
  • Initial sync may require a physical computer connection before mobile app usage

Expert reviews

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metrofamilymagazine.com
25/11/2012
Product Review: BodyMedia FIT LINK - MetroFamily Magazine

The BodyMedia FIT LINK is a wearable armband fitness tracker that monitors daily calorie burn, exercise, and sleep activity, sending data via Bluetooth directly to a smartphone app. The reviewer found the device highly motivating, noting that it successfully logs caloric expenditure for everyday tasks like grocery shopping and tracks rest periods automatically. Retailing for $149,...Read more

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mddionline.com
26/07/2012
A Review of the BodyMedia Fit Link Armband - MDDI Online

The BodyMedia FIT LINK Armband, an FDA Class II medical device, is praised in the MD+DI review for its superior accuracy in calorie-burning estimation, leveraging four sensors and an adaptive algorithm to track metabolic activity and sleep with high precision. While effective for weight loss, the device is notably larger and more expensive than standard competitors, offering a more...Read more

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thequantifiedbody.net
2014 (Published in summary)
Fitness Tracker Accuracy: Good, Bad & Ugly - Dr. Greg Welk (Features BodyMedia as top performer)

Fitness tracking devices offer a valuable tool for behavioral modification by helping users monitor their own activity and hold themselves accountable to their physical goals. While earlier consumer models demonstrated an overall error rate of 10% to 15% compared to expensive, research-grade accelerometers, this level of variance is acceptable for general consumer use, where...Read more

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cnet.com
18/06/2013
My life with the BodyMedia Fit activity tracker - CNET

The BodyMedia Fit activity tracker stands out for its exceptional accuracy in tracking calories burned, easily outperforming popular contemporary rivals like the Fitbit Flex, Nike FuelBand, and Jawbone Up. Unlike standard trackers that rely solely on accelerometers and struggle with stationary or isolated activities like cycling and weight-lifting, the Fit utilizes an array of...Read more

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arstechnica.com
16/09/2010
BodyMedia FIT review: data, data, and more data for exercisers - Ars Technica(thegadgeteer.com) | June 15 2012 | BodyMedia FIT LINK Armband Review - T...

Here is a detailed summary of the BodyMedia FIT review: Overview and Pros The BodyMedia FIT is an advanced, arm-strapped fitness tracker designed for the data-obsessed user to accurately monitor daily calorie burn, body temperature, heat flux, sweat levels, and sleep cycles. Priced at $190 for the standard armband (or $260 when bundled with a helpful, real-time wireless display),...Read more

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laptopmag.com
07/05/2012
BodyMedia Fit Link Review (Includes comparison to non-Bluetooth Armband Advantage model)

The BodyMedia Fit Link is a $199 wearable fitness armband designed to track daily physical activity, nutrition, and sleep to help users achieve a healthier lifestyle. It features a comfortable, body-contouring design weighing only 1.6 ounces and stands out by tracking a vast array of biometric data via a 3-axis accelerometer and metal skin-contact sensors. Notable strengths (pros)...Read more

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aesirsports.de
19/04/2015
Review: Bodymedia Lifestyle Tracker Fit Core & Fit Link

The Aesir Sports review provides an in-depth, hands-on video evaluation by team member Tetzel on the Bodymedia Fit Core and Fit Link lifestyle trackers. The review highlights these tricep-worn armbands as multi-sensor fitness trackers that go far beyond standard step counters by delivering highly precise physiological metrics. A major pro of the devices is their advanced clinical...Read more

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laufliebhaber.de
24/09/2015
Sensewear Bodymedia Armband – Review", "Sensewear Bodymedia Armband – Field Report", "Sensewear Bodymedia Armband – User Experience

The Sensewear BodyMedia armband is a lifestyle tracker designed to highly accurately measure calorie consumption, basal metabolic rate, and performance metrics, boasting an error rate under 10%. The reviewer rented the device for seven days from a fitness coach to analyze their metabolism, training intensity, and energy expenditure during running and weight training. Worn...Read more

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