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

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

6.6

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%

6.4

Technical Score

20.0%

7.4

User score

Good
6.4

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%

7.1

Sports & Navigation

20.0%

4.5

Battery

18.0%

5.5

Health

18.0%

6.7

Display

8.0%

5.8

Smart Features

8.0%

9.7

App & Wellness

4.0%

8.0

Connectivity

4.0%

8.2

Design & Durability

Good
7.4

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%

10

User reviews

30.0%

1.5

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
5.0
(3)

(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

Very good
  • 4.7
    Swimming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    9.0

    ATM rating

    24.0%

    4.0

    Open-water swim mode

    18.0%

    1.0

    Waterproof depth rating

    15.0%

    4.0

    GPS

    15.0%

    3.0

    Battery life

  • 7.4
    Kids

    Score components:

    30.0%

    3.0

    Battery life

    25.0%

    9.3

    Weight

    20.0%

    9.0

    ATM rating

    15.0%

    9.0

    Screen size

    10.0%

    9.9

    Price

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Verdict

The iFit Active is a versatile, 3-in-1 fitness tracker designed to monitor steps, distance, calories burned, and sleep patterns, displaying data on a small integrated LED screen. Its key technical specifications include a battery life lasting between 5 to 14 days on a single charge and compatibility with iOS and Android devices via Bluetooth synchronization. A standout characteristic is its ability to wirelessly sync with iFit-enabled fitness equipment like NordicTrack and ProForm treadmills, allowing for seamless workout data integration. Its main pros are the flexible wearing options—allowing it to be used as a wristband, clipped to a belt, or placed in a pocket—along with inactivity vibration alerts and a manual calorie logging feature. However, notable cons include the lack of a built-in heart rate monitor, no waterproofing, and an LED display that is often difficult to read in direct sunlight.

Technical Specifications of iFit Active

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%

7.1

Sports & Navigation

20.0%

4.5

Battery

18.0%

5.5

Health

18.0%

6.7

Display

8.0%

5.8

Smart Features

8.0%

9.7

App & Wellness

4.0%

8.0

Connectivity

4.0%

8.2

Design & Durability

6.4
iFit Active has a technical score of 6.42 points, which is lower than 76.5% 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%

10

User reviews

30.0%

1.5

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
5.0
(3)

(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

7.4
iFit Active has a user score of 7.44 points, which is lower than 84.5% of fitness trackers.
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.
1.5
iFit Active has a popularity of 1.5 points, which is lower than 56.8% 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%

6.6

Overall score

40.0%

9.9

Price

7.6
iFit Active has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.6 points, which is lower than 66.2% 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
iFit Active 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
iFit Active 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
iFit Active 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

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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
iFit Active 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
iFit Active 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
iFit Active 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
iFit Active 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
iFit Active 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
iFit Active 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
iFit Active 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

yes
iFit Active 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
iFit Active 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
iFit Active 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
iFit Active 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
iFit Active 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
iFit Active supports goal setting. 2.4% of fitness trackers support goal setting.
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
iFit Active supports achievements. 24.3% of fitness trackers support achievements.
Includes milestone trophies.
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

yes
iFit Active supports inactivity alerts. 23.7% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
Move reminders supported.
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

yes
iFit Active supports coaching. 67.5% of fitness trackers support coaching.
Via the iFIT app.
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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
iFit Active 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
iFit Active 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
iFit Active 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
iFit Active does not support modern Wi-Fi. 1% of fitness trackers support modern Wi-Fi.
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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
iFit Active 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

yes
iFit Active has a display. 24.1% 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

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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

OLED
iFit Active uses OLED display technology which is more advanced than that of 53% of fitness trackers and the same as that of 21.8% 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

120 x 240
iFit Active has a screen resolution of 120x240 which is higher than that of 72.2% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 4% 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

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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

modular
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
iFit Active 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
iFit Active 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
iFit Active has a replaceable watch band. 24.4% 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

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iFit Active vs the average fitness tracker

  • Smart alarm
    iFit Active 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

    iFit Active supports a smart alarm, while the average fitness tracker does not. 28.1% of fitness trackers support a smart alarm.
  • Coaching features
    iFit Active supports coaching, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32.8% of fitness trackers support coaching.
    Via the iFIT app.
    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

    iFit Active supports coaching, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32.8% of fitness trackers support coaching.
  • Recovery time advisor
    iFit Active supports recovery time guidance, while the average fitness tracker does not. 12.7% of fitness trackers support recovery time guidance.
    What it is: Estimates recovery duration after workouts.
    When it matters: When structured training, recovery planning, or external sensor support matters to your performance analysis.

    Importance: LOW

    iFit Active supports recovery time guidance, while the average fitness tracker does not. 12.7% of fitness trackers support recovery time guidance.
  • 28% lighter
    iFit Active is lighter than the average fitness tracker (18 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

    iFit Active is lighter than the average fitness tracker (18 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.18 g vs 25 g
  • 2 more physical buttons
    iFit Active has a higher physical buttons than the average fitness tracker (2 vs 0). The average fitness tracker has 0 of physical buttons.
    What it is: Number of physical control buttons on the device.
    When it matters: When buttons, crowns, gestures, or direct controls affect how quickly you can use the device mid-activity.

    Importance: LOW

    iFit Active has a higher physical buttons than the average fitness tracker (2 vs 0). The average fitness tracker has 0 of physical buttons.2 vs 0
  • Tracks calorie intake
    iFit Active supports calorie intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.3% of fitness trackers support calorie intake tracking.
    The official companion app supports manual food entry and barcode-based logging.
    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

    iFit Active supports calorie intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.3% of fitness trackers support calorie intake tracking.
  • Water intake tracking
    iFit Active supports water intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 47% of fitness trackers support water intake tracking.
    Water intake can be logged in the official companion app.
    What it is: Tracks daily water consumption.
    When it matters: When tracking daily habits and body trends beyond workouts matters to your health routine.

    Importance: LOW

    iFit Active supports water intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 47% of fitness trackers support water intake tracking.
  • Available on PC
    iFit Active is available on PC, while the average fitness tracker is not. 16.9% of fitness trackers are available on PC.
    Web dashboard 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

    iFit Active is available on PC, while the average fitness tracker is not. 16.9% of fitness trackers are available on PC.
  • Recovery time advisor
    iFit Active supports recovery time guidance, while the average fitness tracker does not. 12.7% of fitness trackers support recovery time guidance.
  • Smart alarm
    iFit Active supports a smart alarm, while the average fitness tracker does not. 28.1% of fitness trackers support a smart alarm.
  • 2 more physical buttons
    iFit Active has a higher physical buttons than the average fitness tracker (2 vs 0). The average fitness tracker has 0 of physical buttons.
  • 28% lighter
    iFit Active is lighter than the average fitness tracker (18 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
  • 20.8 mm lower height
    iFit Active is shorter than the average fitness tracker (20 mm vs 40.8 mm). The average fitness tracker has a height of 40.8 mm.
  • Coaching features
    iFit Active supports coaching, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32.8% of fitness trackers support coaching.
  • Tracks calorie intake
    iFit Active supports calorie intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.3% of fitness trackers support calorie intake tracking.
  • Water intake tracking
    iFit Active supports water intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 47% of fitness trackers support water intake tracking.
  • Available on PC
    iFit Active is available on PC, while the average fitness tracker is not. 16.9% of fitness trackers are available on PC.

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Smart Features
Design & Durability
App & Wellness
  • No heart rate monitoring
    iFit Active does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 60% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
  • No automatic activity detection
    iFit Active does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 50.3% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
  • No pace measurement
    iFit Active does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 61.3% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
  • 4.5 hours longer charging time
    iFit Active has a higher charging time than the average fitness tracker (6 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
    source range 4-8 h.
  • 3 days shorter battery life
    iFit Active 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.
  • Lower screen resolution
    iFit Active has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (120x240 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.
  • Basic display glass
    iFit Active uses less durable display glass than the average fitness tracker (plastic vs glass). The average fitness tracker uses glass display glass.
  • No notifications
    iFit Active does not support notifications, while the average fitness tracker does. 72.6% of fitness trackers support notifications.
  • No stopwatch
    iFit Active 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
    iFit Active 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.
  • No heart rate monitoring
    iFit Active 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

    iFit Active does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 60% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
  • No automatic activity detection
    iFit Active does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 50.3% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
    What it is: Automatically recognizes and records physical activities.
    When it matters: When you want common workouts captured even on days when you forget to start tracking manually.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    iFit Active does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 50.3% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
  • 4.5 hours longer charging time
    iFit Active has a higher charging time than the average fitness tracker (6 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
    source range 4-8 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

    iFit Active has a higher charging time than the average fitness tracker (6 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.6 hours vs 1.5 hours
  • No pace measurement
    iFit Active 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

    iFit Active does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 61.3% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
  • No notifications
    iFit Active 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

    iFit Active does not support notifications, while the average fitness tracker does. 72.6% of fitness trackers support notifications.
  • 3 days shorter battery life
    iFit Active 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

    iFit Active 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
    iFit Active 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

    iFit Active 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
  • Lower screen resolution
    iFit Active has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (120x240 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

    iFit Active has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (120x240 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.120x240 vs 194x368
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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
5.0
3 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

What customers like about iFit Active?

  • Strong battery life, often lasting at least seven days on a single charge
  • Seamless wireless synchronization with compatible treadmill brands like NordicTrack and ProForm
  • Versatile wearing options, including wristband, clothing clip, or pocket carry
  • Helpful inactivity alerts that vibrate to motivate movement
  • Accurate tracking for basic metrics like daily steps and distance

What customers dislike about iFit Active?

  • Lacks a heart-rate monitor and is not waterproof for swimming
  • Display is difficult to read in direct sunlight
  • The screen and casing are easily scratched during normal daily use
  • Frequent synchronization issues between the device and the mobile app
  • High price point compared to competitors with more advanced features
  • The food database for calorie tracking is less accurate and smaller than rival platforms

Expert reviews

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thefoodierunner.com
08/10/2014
iFit Fitness Band Review

of the iFit Active Fitness Band: The reviewer, Lauren (a coach and runner), highly recommends the iFit Active Fitness Band after testing it for two weeks. Her absolute favorite features include its on-device display screen, which allows users to view real-time data like steps, distance, calories, and net metrics directly on the band by pressing a button, rather than constantly...Read more

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cnet.com
27/10/2014
iFit Active tries to be your everything tracker (pictures) For a comprehensive look at the iFit Active, please refer to the links above.

The CNET review by Dan Graziano details the iFit Active, an all-in-one activity tracker priced at $129 in the US and £99 in the UK. A major pro of the device is its versatile design, which includes a rubber wristband and a waist clip, allowing users to comfortably wear it on either wrist, clipped to their waist, or slipped into a pocket. Performance-wise, it accurately logs baseline...Read more

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moviesgamesandtech.com
11/05/2015
Review: iFit Active

The iFit Active is a lightweight and versatile activity tracker designed to monitor steps, distance, sleep, and caloric intake and output. It stands out by allowing users to log calories directly on the device in 50-calorie increments or through the free iFit Track app, which can also aggregate workout data from compatible gym equipment like NordicTrack and Pro-Form. The tracker pod...Read more

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livescience.com
16/10/2014
iFit Active: Fitness Tracker Review

The iFit Active ($129) is a comfortable, entry-level tracker that integrates seamlessly with the iFit platform to sync workouts with compatible equipment like ProForm and NordicTrack. It features wireless mobile syncing and a display for tracking daily progress, making it useful for basic activity monitoring. However, the tracker lacks a heart-rate sensor and is not waterproof,...Read more

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techradar.com
04/02/2015
iFit Active review

The iFit Active serves as a basic, entry-level fitness tracker designed by ICON Health & Fitness to log everyday physical metrics. It functions as a standard pedometer that automatically tracks steps taken, distance walked, and calories burned, while additionally serving as a watch that displays the date. It features a strong, sleek design and durable jacketing, making it...Read more

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cnet.com
29/10/2014
iFit Active (black) review: An activity tracker that tries to do too much

The iFit Active ($129 / £99) is a versatile activity tracker designed to capture steps, distance, calories, and sleep, with a unique capability to wirelessly sync with NordicTrack, ProForm, and FreeMotion treadmills for enhanced accuracy. Its notable pros include highly accurate distance tracking when worn on the wrist or waist, a long-lasting battery that can survive up to 15 days...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
06/02/2016
iFIT Act Test: A Missed Opportunity", "iFIT Act Review: A Freudian Slip

This review focuses on the iFIT Act, an entry-level activity tracker that received a poor rating of 2 out of 5 stars due to its outdated and highly impractical user experience. On the positive side, the device boasts an exceptional battery life of 4 to 6 months because it runs on a standard watch battery, completely eliminating the need for frequent recharging. Structurally, it...Read more

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