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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£110
  • Avg. price in US: ~$130
  • Form factor: wristband
  • Battery life: 7 days
  • Screen size: ?

Epson Pulsense Ps 100 review. Compare 171 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among fitness trackers and if it is worth buying.

6.2

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%

6.2

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Good
6.2

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%

7.5

Sports & Navigation

20.0%

3.8

Battery

18.0%

6.9

Health

18.0%

4.7

Display

8.0%

7.8

Smart Features

8.0%

8.4

App & Wellness

4.0%

8.0

Connectivity

4.0%

6.1

Design & Durability

Good
?

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

  • 5.0
    Swimming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    6.4

    ATM rating

    24.0%

    4.0

    Open-water swim mode

    18.0%

    6.4

    Waterproof depth rating

    15.0%

    4.0

    GPS

    15.0%

    3.0

    Battery life

  • 6.0
    Kids

    Score components:

    30.0%

    3.0

    Battery life

    25.0%

    5.9

    Weight

    20.0%

    6.4

    ATM rating

    15.0%

    9.0

    Screen size

    10.0%

    9.9

    Price

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £110

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All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Epson Pulsense PS-100 is a screenless fitness tracker featuring proprietary optical heart-rate sensing technology that monitors pulse 24/7 directly from the wrist. It tracks steps, calories burned, and sleep quality using a multi-axis accelerometer and provides haptic feedback via vibration alerts. The device uses five LED indicators to signal real-time heart rate zones (e.g., fat burning or aerobic) and connects to smartphones via Bluetooth 4.0 for detailed data analysis in the Pulsense View app. Key pros include accurate continuous heart-rate monitoring without a chest strap, a lightweight 31g design, and water resistance up to 30 meters. However, notable cons include its relatively short 36-hour battery life with heart rate active, lack of a built-in display, and reported connectivity issues with the mobile app.

Technical Specifications of Epson Pulsense Ps 100

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

6.2
Epson Pulsense Ps 100 has a technical score of 6.21 points, which is lower than 84% 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

?
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
Epson Pulsense Ps 100 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%

6.2

Overall score

40.0%

9.9

Price

7.3
Epson Pulsense Ps 100 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.3 points, which is lower than 83.6% 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

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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
Epson Pulsense Ps 100 supports Resting heart rate. 52% 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
Epson Pulsense Ps 100 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
Epson Pulsense Ps 100 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
Epson Pulsense Ps 100 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
Epson Pulsense Ps 100 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
Epson Pulsense Ps 100 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
Epson Pulsense Ps 100 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
Epson Pulsense Ps 100 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
Epson Pulsense Ps 100 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
Epson Pulsense Ps 100 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
Epson Pulsense Ps 100 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

no
Epson Pulsense Ps 100 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
Epson Pulsense Ps 100 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
Epson Pulsense Ps 100 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
Epson Pulsense Ps 100 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
Epson Pulsense Ps 100 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

no
Epson Pulsense Ps 100 does not support achievements. 76.2% 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
Epson Pulsense Ps 100 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
Epson Pulsense Ps 100 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
Epson Pulsense Ps 100 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

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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
Epson Pulsense Ps 100 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
Epson Pulsense Ps 100 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
Epson Pulsense Ps 100 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
Epson Pulsense Ps 100 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.
About 1.5 days with continuous heart-rate monitoring.
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

36 h
Epson Pulsense Ps 100 offers a training-mode battery life of 36 h which is longer than that of 81.5% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 3.7% of fitness trackers.
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

40 mAh
Epson Pulsense Ps 100 has a battery capacity of 40 mAh which is lower than that of 90.9% 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

no
Epson Pulsense Ps 100 does not have a display. 76.4% of fitness trackers have a display.
Uses indicator lights instead of a full 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

?
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

wristband
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
Epson Pulsense Ps 100 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
Epson Pulsense Ps 100 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

no
Epson Pulsense Ps 100 does not have a replaceable watch band. 76.1% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
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

22 mm
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Epson Pulsense Ps 100 vs the average fitness tracker

  • Lower resting heart rate
    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support 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

    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
  • Smart alarm
    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 supports a smart alarm, while the average fitness tracker does not. 28.1% of fitness trackers support a smart alarm.
    What it is: Alarm that adjusts wake-up time based on sleep cycle.
    When it matters: When you want more discreet or more context-aware alerts than a standard alarm gives you.

    Importance: LOW

    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 supports a smart alarm, while the average fitness tracker does not. 28.1% of fitness trackers support a smart alarm.
  • 27.5 h longer training-mode battery life
    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 has a higher battery life in training mode than the average fitness tracker (36 h vs 8.5 h). The average fitness tracker has 8.5 h of 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

    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 has a higher battery life in training mode than the average fitness tracker (36 h vs 8.5 h). The average fitness tracker has 8.5 h of battery life in training mode.36 h vs 8.5 h
  • Tracks calorie intake
    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 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

    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 supports calorie intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.3% of fitness trackers support calorie intake tracking.
  • Available on PC
    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 is available on PC, while the average fitness tracker is not. 16.9% of fitness trackers are available on PC.
    Windows app available.
    What it is: Shows whether the companion service can also be used from a desktop or laptop instead of being limited to a phone app.
    When it matters: When you prefer reviewing data, exports, charts, or account settings on a larger screen instead of being locked to a phone app.

    Importance: LOW

    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 is available on PC, while the average fitness tracker is not. 16.9% of fitness trackers are available on PC.
  • Lower resting heart rate
    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
  • 27.5 h longer training-mode battery life
    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 has a higher battery life in training mode than the average fitness tracker (36 h vs 8.5 h). The average fitness tracker has 8.5 h of battery life in training mode.
  • Smart alarm
    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 supports a smart alarm, while the average fitness tracker does not. 28.1% of fitness trackers support a smart alarm.
  • Tracks calorie intake
    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 supports calorie intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.3% of fitness trackers support calorie intake tracking.
  • Available on PC
    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 is available on PC, while the average fitness tracker is not. 16.9% of fitness trackers are available on PC.

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Health
Battery
Smart Features
App & Wellness
  • No exercise tagging
    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 does not support exercise tagging, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.8% of fitness trackers support exercise tagging.
  • 63.6% smaller battery capacity
    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 has a lower battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (40 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 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.
    source range 1.5-2.5 h.
  • 3 days shorter battery life
    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 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.
    About 1.5 days with continuous heart-rate monitoring.
  • No battery level indicator
    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 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
    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 does not have a display, while the average fitness tracker does. 76.1% of fitness trackers have a display.
    Uses indicator lights instead of a full display.
  • No stopwatch
    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 does not have a stopwatch, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.4% of fitness trackers have a stopwatch.
  • 2 ATM lower water resistance rating
    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 has a lower ATM rating than the average fitness tracker (3 ATM vs 5 ATM). The average fitness tracker has an ATM rating of 5 ATM.
  • No replaceable watch band
    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 does not have a replaceable watch band, while the average fitness tracker does. 75.7% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
  • 24% heavier
    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 is heavier than the average fitness tracker (31 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
    Approximate large-band weight.
  • 20 m lower waterproof depth rating
    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 has a lower waterproof depth rating than the average fitness tracker (30 m vs 50 m). The average fitness tracker has a waterproof depth rating of 50 m.
  • 1.5 mm thicker design
    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 is thicker than the average fitness tracker (12.5 mm vs 11 mm). The average fitness tracker has a thickness of 11 mm.
  • No inactivity alerts
    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 does not support inactivity alerts, while the average fitness tracker does. 76.5% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
  • Not compatible with smart scales
    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 is not compatible with smart scales, while the average fitness tracker is. 67% of fitness trackers are compatible with smart scales.
  • No BMI tracking
    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 does not support BMI tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 71% of fitness trackers support BMI tracking.
  • No achievements
    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 does not support achievements, while the average fitness tracker does. 75.8% of fitness trackers support achievements.
  • No exercise tagging
    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 does not support exercise tagging, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.8% of fitness trackers support exercise tagging.
    What it is: Allows tagging or categorization of specific exercises.
    When it matters: When you want the tracker to capture more workouts and training details with less manual effort.

    Importance: LOW

    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 does not support exercise tagging, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.8% of fitness trackers support exercise tagging.
  • 63.6% smaller battery capacity
    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 has a lower battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (40 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

    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 has a lower battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (40 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.40 mAh vs 110 mAh
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 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.
    source range 1.5-2.5 h.
    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

    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 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
  • 3 days shorter battery life
    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 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.
    About 1.5 days with continuous heart-rate monitoring.
    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

    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 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
  • No battery level indicator
    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 does not have a battery level indicator, while the average fitness tracker does. 88.8% of fitness trackers have a battery level indicator.
    What it is: Shows remaining battery percentage.
    When it matters: When charging speed, charging method, or battery upkeep convenience matters to your routine.

    Importance: LOW

    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 does not have a battery level indicator, while the average fitness tracker does. 88.8% of fitness trackers have a battery level indicator.
  • No inactivity alerts
    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 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

    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 does not support inactivity alerts, while the average fitness tracker does. 76.5% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
  • 2 ATM lower water resistance rating
    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 has a lower ATM rating than the average fitness tracker (3 ATM vs 5 ATM). The average fitness tracker has an ATM rating of 5 ATM.
    What it is: Water resistance depth measured in atmospheres.
    When it matters: When you plan to swim, shower, dive, or use the tracker regularly around water.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=5 ATM

    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 has a lower ATM rating than the average fitness tracker (3 ATM vs 5 ATM). The average fitness tracker has an ATM rating of 5 ATM.3 ATM vs 5 ATM
  • No replaceable watch band
    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 does not have a replaceable watch band, while the average fitness tracker does. 75.7% of fitness trackers have a 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

    Epson Pulsense Ps 100 does not have a replaceable watch band, while the average fitness tracker does. 75.7% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Epson Pulsense Ps 100?

  • Accurate and continuous heart rate monitoring using optical sensors
  • Lightweight and compact design suitable for regular exercise
  • Bright and clear LED indicators for heart rate zone training
  • Automatic activity detection that starts tracking as soon as it is worn
  • Compatibility with popular third-party workout apps like Runkeeper and Endomondo
  • Smart alarm feature that wakes users during light sleep cycles

What customers dislike about Epson Pulsense Ps 100?

  • Frequent connectivity issues, including difficulty pairing with smartphones via Bluetooth
  • Bulky physical design compared to competitors like Fitbit or Jawbone
  • Unreliable strap and latch mechanism that often requires manual adjustment
  • Short battery life that frequently fails to meet the advertised 40 hours
  • The Pulsense mobile app is described as confusing and not user-friendly
  • Lack of a built-in screen makes it difficult to view real-time data without the app
  • Proprietary charging cradle with a very short and awkward cable

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03/02/2015
Problem/Solution Collection Epson PS-100 with Android Review

The Epson Pulsense PS-100 activity tracker offers useful hardware capabilities but suffers from heavily flawed software, firmware, and connectivity issues on Android. A major benefit of the device is its successful compatibility with popular fitness applications like Endomondo and Runtastic, allowing users to accurately sync and track their workout metrics once connected....Read more

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dcrainmaker.com
11/08/2014
Hands-on with Epson's new Pulsesense optical heart rate ...

The Epson Pulsense PS-100 and PS-500 are daily activity trackers that utilize an in-house developed, wrist-based optical heart rate sensor to continuously track metrics such as steps, sleep, distance, and calories. While the PS-100 is a display-free band that uses a color-coded LED light bar to signal heart rate zones, the PS-500 features a small LCD screen to display live workout...Read more

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gadgetsandwearables.com
15/01/2015
Review: Epson Pulsense - Gadgets & Wearables

The Epson Pulsense series (including the PS-100 and PS-500) consists of water-resistant fitness trackers that monitor 24-hour activity, calories, and sleep phases using a built-in optical heart rate sensor and accelerometer. While both devices record heart rate at 4-second intervals and sync smoothly via Bluetooth with third-party apps like Strava, the premium PS-500 features an LCD...Read more

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mamageek.co.uk
17/02/2015
Review: Epson Pulsense PS-100 - Mama Geek

The Epson Pulsense PS-100 activity tracker receives a highly critical one-out-of-five-star review due to its poor user experience and high price tag of £129.99. On the positive side, the reviewer notes that the step counting and heart rate measurements appear accurate, and the companion app effectively tracks time spent in different heart rate zones. The app also allows users to...Read more

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etspeaksfromhome.co.uk
05/02/2015
Epson Pulsense PS-100 & PS-500 Review

The ET Speaks From Home review provides a detailed, real-world comparison of the Epson Pulsense PS-100 and PS-500 fitness trackers, highlights how their highly accurate optical sensors successfully track steps, sleep quality, specific calorie burning during activities, and even mental stress levels. Pros highlighted in the review include the straightforward setup process, continuous...Read more

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chip.de
20/11/2015
Epson Pulsense PS-100 (Fitness Tracker) Review - CHIP

The Epson Pulsense PS-100 is rated as a good entry-level fitness tracker by CHIP. A major highlight of this wearable device is its extremely high measurement accuracy during training. It comes equipped with a solid set of features including an integrated heart rate monitor, comprehensive sleep analysis, and a vibrating sleep phase alarm clock designed to wake you up gently....Read more

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virginiebichet.org
14/01/2015
My activity with the Epson Pulsense PS-100 band

In her personal review of the Epson Pulsense PS-100 on Virginie B, the blogger highlights the fitness tracker as a comprehensive tool for wellness, health, and endurance training. Using a built-in optical sensor and an accelerometer, the 31-gram device continuously measures the user's heart rate across five distinct zones, steps taken, calories burned, and distance traveled. It...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
27/09/2014
Epson PS-100 Review: Sport as a Goal

The Epson Pulsense PS-100 is a unique fitness tracker that differentiates itself by using a built-in optical heart rate monitor to track daily activities and sleep, rather than relying solely on standard accelerometers. Its strongest asset is its high-performing mobile interface for iOS and Android, which earned a perfect score for its simple setup and clear, data-dense tracking of...Read more

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