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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£70
  • Avg. price in US: ~$80
  • Form factor: watch
  • Battery life: 7 days
  • Screen size: 1.3 inch

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

6.5

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%

6.5

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Good
6.5

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%

8.0

Sports & Navigation

20.0%

3.9

Battery

18.0%

5.8

Health

18.0%

7.1

Display

8.0%

7.2

Smart Features

8.0%

8.5

App & Wellness

4.0%

7.1

Connectivity

4.0%

7.1

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

  • 6.2
    Swimming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    6.4

    ATM rating

    24.0%

    9.0

    Open-water swim mode

    18.0%

    6.4

    Waterproof depth rating

    15.0%

    4.0

    GPS

    15.0%

    3.0

    Battery life

  • 5.6
    Kids

    Score components:

    30.0%

    3.0

    Battery life

    25.0%

    4.9

    Weight

    20.0%

    6.4

    ATM rating

    15.0%

    8.1

    Screen size

    10.0%

    10

    Price

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £70

Best rankings

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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 iHealth Wave (AM4) is a versatile, waterproof fitness tracker featuring a 1.3-inch round OLED display and a 3-axis accelerometer to monitor 24/7 activity, including steps, distance, and calories burned. Specifically designed for swimmers, it automatically detects three strokes—freestyle, breaststroke, and backstroke—while tracking duration and stroke count. Main pros include its impressive 5-to-7-day battery life, automatic workout and sleep detection, and seamless integration with the iHealth MyVitals app ecosystem. However, notable cons include its lack of a heart rate monitor and GPS, a screen that can be insensitive to touch, and reported inaccuracies in swimming lap counts if turns are not clearly executed.

Technical Specifications of iHealth Wave

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

6.5
iHealth Wave has a technical score of 6.51 points, which is lower than 71.8% 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
iHealth Wave 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%

6.5

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

7.6
iHealth Wave 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
iHealth Wave 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
iHealth Wave 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
iHealth Wave 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
iHealth Wave 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
iHealth Wave 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

?
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
iHealth Wave 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
iHealth Wave 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
iHealth Wave 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
iHealth Wave 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
iHealth Wave 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
iHealth Wave 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
iHealth Wave 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
iHealth Wave 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
iHealth Wave 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
iHealth Wave 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
iHealth Wave 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

yes
iHealth Wave supports inactivity alerts. 23.7% 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
iHealth Wave 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
iHealth Wave 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

5 m
iHealth Wave offers a Bluetooth range of 5 m which is lower than that of 96.2% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 2.3% of fitness trackers.
NFC
What it is: Supports near-field communication for contactless features.
When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

no
iHealth Wave 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
iHealth Wave 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
iHealth Wave 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
iHealth Wave 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

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

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=100 mAh

100 mAh
iHealth Wave has a battery capacity of 100 mAh which is lower than that of 52.1% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 9.2% of fitness trackers.
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Display
What it is: Main interface showing information and metrics.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: LOW

yes
iHealth Wave 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

1.3 inch
iHealth Wave has a screen size of 1.3 inch which is larger than that of 70.6% of fitness trackers.
Display type
What it is: Technology used for the screen, such as AMOLED or LCD.
When it matters: When display technology affects contrast, color quality, power efficiency, or how premium the screen feels.

Importance: MEDIUM

OLED
iHealth Wave 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

240 x 240
iHealth Wave has a screen resolution of 240x240 which is higher than that of 85.2% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 0.6% 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

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

Importance: LOW

no
iHealth Wave 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
iHealth Wave 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
iHealth Wave 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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iHealth Wave vs the average fitness tracker

  • Swim stroke counter
    iHealth Wave supports swim stroke counting, while the average fitness tracker does not. 21.6% of fitness trackers support swim stroke counting.
    What it is: Counts swim strokes during swimming workouts.
    When it matters: When swimming metrics and pool or open-water tracking are important to your routine.

    Importance: LOW

    iHealth Wave supports swim stroke counting, while the average fitness tracker does not. 21.6% of fitness trackers support swim stroke counting.
  • Tracks menstrual cycle
    iHealth Wave supports menstrual cycle tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.7% of fitness trackers support menstrual cycle tracking.
    Includes menstrual-cycle tracking.
    What it is: Tracks menstrual cycle and related data.
    When it matters: When cycle tracking is part of your health routine and you want those records kept alongside the rest of your wearable data.

    Importance: LOW

    iHealth Wave supports menstrual cycle tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.7% of fitness trackers support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • 0.26 inch larger screen size
    iHealth Wave has a higher screen size than the average fitness tracker (1.3 inch vs 1.04 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.04 inch.
    What it is: Physical size of the device’s display measured diagonally.
    When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    iHealth Wave has a higher screen size than the average fitness tracker (1.3 inch vs 1.04 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.04 inch.1.3 inch vs 1.04 inch
  • Tracks calorie intake
    iHealth Wave 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

    iHealth Wave supports calorie intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.3% of fitness trackers support calorie intake tracking.
  • 29 mm lower height
    iHealth Wave is shorter than the average fitness tracker (11.8 mm vs 40.8 mm). The average fitness tracker has a height of 40.8 mm.
    What it is: Vertical measurement of the device body.
    When it matters: When overall size, thickness, or weight affects comfort during all-day wear, sleep, or exercise.

    Importance: LOW

    iHealth Wave is shorter than the average fitness tracker (11.8 mm vs 40.8 mm). The average fitness tracker has a height of 40.8 mm.11.8 mm vs 40.8 mm
  • Available on PC
    iHealth Wave 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

    iHealth Wave is available on PC, while the average fitness tracker is not. 16.9% of fitness trackers are available on PC.
  • Auto lap
    iHealth Wave supports auto lap, while the average fitness tracker does not. 19.9% of fitness trackers support auto lap.
    Swimming laps only.
    What it is: Automatically records laps during activity.
    When it matters: When you want repeated laps or distance splits logged automatically instead of tapping manual markers during a run or ride.

    Importance: LOW

    iHealth Wave supports auto lap, while the average fitness tracker does not. 19.9% of fitness trackers support auto lap.
  • Gesture control
    iHealth Wave supports gesture controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.8% of fitness trackers support gesture controls.
    What it is: Allows control through hand or wrist gestures.
    When it matters: When buttons, crowns, gestures, or direct controls affect how quickly you can use the device mid-activity.

    Importance: LOW

    iHealth Wave supports gesture controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.8% of fitness trackers support gesture controls.
  • Tracks menstrual cycle
    iHealth Wave supports menstrual cycle tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.7% of fitness trackers support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • Swim stroke counter
    iHealth Wave supports swim stroke counting, while the average fitness tracker does not. 21.6% of fitness trackers support swim stroke counting.
  • Auto lap
    iHealth Wave supports auto lap, while the average fitness tracker does not. 19.9% of fitness trackers support auto lap.
  • 0.26 inch larger screen size
    iHealth Wave has a higher screen size than the average fitness tracker (1.3 inch vs 1.04 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.04 inch.
  • Gesture control
    iHealth Wave supports gesture controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.8% of fitness trackers support gesture controls.
  • 29 mm lower height
    iHealth Wave is shorter than the average fitness tracker (11.8 mm vs 40.8 mm). The average fitness tracker has a height of 40.8 mm.
  • Tracks calorie intake
    iHealth Wave supports calorie intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.3% of fitness trackers support calorie intake tracking.
  • Available on PC
    iHealth Wave 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
Sports & Navigation
Display
Smart Features
Design & Durability
App & Wellness
  • No heart rate monitoring
    iHealth Wave does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 60% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
  • No pace measurement
    iHealth Wave 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
    iHealth Wave 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.
    source range 2-4 h.
  • 3 days shorter battery life
    iHealth Wave 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.
  • 9.1% smaller battery capacity
    iHealth Wave has a lower battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (100 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.
  • 5 m shorter Bluetooth range
    iHealth Wave has a shorter Bluetooth range than the average fitness tracker (5 m vs 10 m). The average fitness tracker offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
  • No stopwatch
    iHealth Wave does not have a stopwatch, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.4% of fitness trackers have a stopwatch.
  • Limited ip rating
    iHealth Wave has a lower IP rating than the average fitness tracker (IPX7 vs IP68). The average fitness tracker has an IP rating of IP68.
  • 40% heavier
    iHealth Wave is heavier than the average fitness tracker (35 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
  • 2 ATM lower water resistance rating
    iHealth Wave 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.
  • 20 m lower waterproof depth rating
    iHealth Wave 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.
  • No personalization options
    iHealth Wave cannot be personalized, while the average fitness tracker can. 80% of fitness trackers can be personalized.
  • Ads in app
    iHealth Wave shows ads in the app, while the average fitness tracker does not. 50.6% of fitness trackers have an ad-free app.
  • No heart rate monitoring
    iHealth Wave 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

    iHealth Wave 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
    iHealth Wave 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.
    source range 2-4 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

    iHealth Wave 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
    iHealth Wave 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

    iHealth Wave does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 61.3% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
  • 3 days shorter battery life
    iHealth Wave 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

    iHealth Wave 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
  • Limited ip rating
    iHealth Wave has a lower IP rating than the average fitness tracker (IPX7 vs IP68). The average fitness tracker has an IP rating of IP68.
    What it is: Dust and water resistance classification according to IP standards.
    When it matters: When you plan to swim, shower, dive, or use the tracker regularly around water.

    Importance: LOW

    iHealth Wave has a lower IP rating than the average fitness tracker (IPX7 vs IP68). The average fitness tracker has an IP rating of IP68.IPX7 vs IP68
  • No personalization options
    iHealth Wave cannot be personalized, while the average fitness tracker can. 80% of fitness trackers can be personalized.
    What it is: Shows whether the device or companion platform allows meaningful personalization such as layouts, watch faces, recommendations, or settings.
    When it matters: When watch faces, app layout, recommendations, or personalized metrics affect whether the ecosystem feels useful long term.

    Importance: LOW

    iHealth Wave cannot be personalized, while the average fitness tracker can. 80% of fitness trackers can be personalized.
  • 40% heavier
    iHealth Wave is heavier than the average fitness tracker (35 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

    iHealth Wave is heavier than the average fitness tracker (35 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.35 g vs 25 g
  • 2 ATM lower water resistance rating
    iHealth Wave 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

    iHealth Wave 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
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about iHealth Wave?

  • Excellent value for the price in the basic fitness tracker market
  • Automatic recognition for activity, sleep, and swimming sessions
  • Detailed swimming metrics including stroke type recognition (crawl, backstroke, breaststroke) and length counting
  • Strong battery performance, lasting up to 5–7 days on a single charge
  • Secure watch-buckle strap design that stays firmly in place during rigorous workouts
  • Includes a vibrating alarm and sedentary alerts to motivate movement

What customers dislike about iHealth Wave?

  • The 'flick' or wrist-rotation gesture to activate the screen is often difficult to trigger or unresponsive
  • Significant accuracy concerns regarding lap counting and stroke detection
  • Lacks standard features found in competitors, such as a heart rate sensor and smartphone notifications
  • Frequent Bluetooth connectivity issues and difficulties syncing with the MyVitals app
  • The round device body can feel bulky and unattractive on smaller wrists
  • Does not track non-step-based exercises like indoor cycling unless added manually

Expert reviews

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gadgetsandwearables.com
22/04/2017
Review: iHealth Wave, the swim tracker that doubles up as an everyday activity tracker - Gadgets & Wearables

The iHealth Wave is a budget-friendly activity tracker that automatically monitors daily metrics like steps, distance, calories, and sleep, but stands out primarily for its water-based tracking capabilities. Designed with a classic watch buckle and a round, functional retro aesthetic, it includes two interchangeable silicone bands (black and blue) and a circular OLED touchscreen...Read more

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ragnarheil.de
15/10/2016
Review of iHealth Wave Fitness, Sleep and Swimming Tracker

The iHealth Wave is a budget-friendly fitness tracker optimized for basic multi-sport monitoring, particularly excelling in swim tracking. Its standout features include a competitive price point, an impressive battery life of roughly two weeks, and an automatic tracking capability that instantly records sleep and swimming activities without manual app activation. For swimmers, the...Read more

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techadvisor.com
26/07/2016
iHealth Wave review: waterproof activity and swimming tracker - Tech Advisor

The iHealth Wave (AM4) is a waterproof activity and sleep tracker designed for casual fitness enthusiasts, distinguishing itself with its specific swimming modes. Retailing around $80/£60, the device tracks daily steps, distance, and calories burned, alongside monitoring sleep quality. It features an automatic "Workout Mode" that detects when a walk or run has concluded, as well as...Read more

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wareable.com
02/06/2016
iHealth Wave review - Wareable

The iHealth Wave is a capable everyday tracker for monitoring 24/7 metrics like steps, distance, and sleep, but its performance is superior on land than in the pool. Pros include effective automatic activity detection and a wider range of swimming metrics compared to similarly priced competitors. However, the review highlights significant cons, including slow swim detection, poor...Read more

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android-user.de
08/02/2024
iHealth Wave - The Wireless Activity, Swim, and Sleep Tracker in a Short Review

The iHealth Wave (AM4) is a specialized, budget-friendly 24-hour fitness tracker that excels in pool performance by automatically detecting active workouts and swimming styles like freestyle and breaststroke. Key pros include seamless automatic sleep recognition, an exceptional two-week battery life, and a strong price-performance ratio compared to competitors. Conversely, the...Read more

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techtest.org
31/12/2016
iHealth Wave Fitness Tracker Review - Techtest

The iHealth Wave (AM4) is a budget-friendly fitness tracker priced around €50 that stands out primarily for its circular, watch-like design, making it an attractive option for those with smaller wrists who dislike traditional rectangular bands. It features a clear LCD display that is easy to read indoors, charges via a magnetic USB plate, and is fully waterproof for swimming. The...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
30/07/2016
iHealth Wave Review: Swimming in Murky Waters", "iHealth Wave Test: Swimming in Troubled Waters

The Les Numériques review scores the iHealth Wave (AM4) activity tracker a 3 out of 5 stars, noting that while it is an easy-to-use, waterproof device with a pleasing overall aesthetic, its highly publicised swimming features fall short of expectations. On the positive side, the reviewer praises its solid 5-to-7-day battery life, watertight integrity up to 30 metres, and accurate...Read more

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techdifferent.it
12/07/2016
iHealth Wave: The smartwatch that tracks swimming styles

The iHealth Wave is an ultra-lightweight, 35-gram fitness smartwatch designed with a minimalist aesthetic and a competitive retail price of 79.95€. As highlighted in the review, its standout feature—and primary pro—is its specialised swimming tracking mode, which automatically recognises three distinct stroke styles (breaststroke, backstroke, and freestyle), counts strokes,...Read more

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melarumors.com
12/07/2016
iHealth Wave review: smartwatch for tracking sleep, physical activity, and swimming

The iHealth Wave AM4 is a waterproof activity tracker praised for its accurate step-counting and specialized swimming metrics like stroke count, frequency, and distance. Its sleep monitoring is highly effective, featuring an internal vibration motor that creates a gentle, silent alarm that wakes you within a 15-minute window of your optimal sleep cycle. Additionally, the reviewer...Read more

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techdifferent.it
06/09/2016
iHealth Wave: The Swim-Tracking Fitness Band - Review

The iHealth Wave is a versatile fitness tracker designed for swimmers that monitors three main swimming styles: freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke. It features an e-ink display that clearly shows the date, time, and battery life, with tap navigation to view active metrics like steps, calories burned, and distance covered. The device includes a comfortable, unisex rubber strap...Read more

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fwd.nl
16/01/2014
Track your health with iHealth

The FWD review evaluation of iHealth smart medical devices presents a comprehensive look at how technology integrates with personal health tracking, highlighting five specific products: the HS5 scale, BP7 blood pressure monitor, PO3 oximeter, BG5 glucose meter, and AM3 activity tracker. A major pro noted across the entire lineup is their seamless functionality; the devices connect...Read more

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diskidee.be
14/10/2016
iHealth Wave AM4 Wireless Tracker tested

The iHealth Wave AM4 is a round, 37 mm waterproof fitness tracker priced at €79 that doubles as a wristwatch, measuring daily metrics like steps, distance, calories, and sleep activity. A standout capability is its automatic detection of three swimming styles: freestyle, breaststroke, and backstroke. The tracker packages data via Bluetooth 4.0 BLE into the iHealth MyVitals companion...Read more

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