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Misfit Link review: 163 specs compared

Avg. price:~£20Battery life:180 daysScreen size:?Heart rate monitor:noGPS:noWaterproof depth rating:30 m

Misfit Link Review: Compare 163 technical specifications and 6 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Fitness trackers category and whether it is worth buying.

Misfit Link
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

6.7

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

6.7

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.1, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 76% of fitness trackers
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 74%
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

20%

6.5

Sports

20%

9.3

Battery

18%

5.4

Health

18%

4.8

Display

8%

5.3

Smart functions

8%

7.5

Wellness

4%

8.0

Connectivity

4%

8.0

Design

â–¼Worse than 66%
6.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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6.7

Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.6 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.5

Average grade

20%

6.8

Popularity

Grades by review (6)
6 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 75%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £20
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Misfit Link

Based on 5

Reviewers like the long battery, water resistance and music controls, but the clip feels insecure and the app lags behind.
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Technical Specifications of fitness tracker Misfit Link

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components:

20%

6.5

Sports

20%

9.3

Battery

18%

5.4

Health

18%

4.8

Display

8%

5.3

Smart functions

8%

7.5

Wellness

4%

8.0

Connectivity

4%

8.0

Design

6.7
Reviews score
6.7
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.9
Heart rate monitor
no
This fitness tracker does not support heart rate monitoring. 64.2% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
Resting heart rate
no
This fitness tracker does not support Resting heart rate. 53% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
Fast/slow heart rate alerts
no
This fitness tracker does not support high and low heart rate alerts. 36.5% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
Irregular heart rate alerts
no
This fitness tracker does not support irregular heart rate alerts. 13.7% of fitness trackers support irregular heart rate alerts.
Blood oxygen sensor
no
This fitness tracker does not have a blood oxygen sensor. 32.2% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
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GPS
no
This fitness tracker does not have GPS. 12.7% of fitness trackers have GPS.
Satellite systems supported
no
This fitness tracker supports no satellite systems which is less versatile than that of 14.4% of fitness trackers and the same as that of 85.6% of fitness trackers.
no satellite positioning support.
GNSS bands supported
?
Galileo support
no
This fitness tracker does not support Galileo. 5.6% of fitness trackers support Galileo.
Acquires GPS faster
no
This fitness tracker does not support faster GPS acquisition. 8.1% of fitness trackers support faster GPS acquisition.
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Notifications
no
This fitness tracker does not support notifications. 72.7% of fitness trackers support notifications.
Vibrating alerts
no
This fitness tracker does not support vibration alerts. 86.2% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
Call control
no
This fitness tracker does not support call controls. 40.8% of fitness trackers support call controls.
Call answering
no
This fitness tracker does not support call answering. 0.9% of fitness trackers support call answering.
Calendar sync
no
This fitness tracker does not support calendar sync. 20.5% of fitness trackers support calendar sync.
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What reviewers say
Activity reports
no
This fitness tracker does not support activity reports. 95.4% of fitness trackers support activity reports.
Goal setting
yes
This fitness tracker supports goal setting. 2.5% of fitness trackers support goal setting.
Achievements
no
This fitness tracker does not support achievements. 76.7% of fitness trackers support achievements.
Inactivity alerts
?
Coaching
no
This fitness tracker does not support coaching. 36.4% of fitness trackers support coaching.
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Bluetooth version
4
This fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4 which is newer than in 4.6% of fitness trackers and equal to that in 47% of fitness trackers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
?
NFC
no
This fitness tracker does not have NFC. 11.8% of fitness trackers have NFC.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This fitness tracker does not support Wi-Fi. 2.5% of fitness trackers support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
no
This fitness tracker does not support modern Wi-Fi. 0.9% of fitness trackers support modern Wi-Fi.
no Wi-Fi support.
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Battery life
180 days
Market range: <5 days – >180 days
This fitness tracker offers a battery life of 180 days which is longer than that of 89% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 5.3% of fitness trackers.
Battery life with GPS on
N/A
Battery life in training mode
?
Power-saving battery life
N/A
Battery capacity
225 mAh
Market range: <45 mAh – >225 mAh
This fitness tracker has a battery capacity of 225 mAh which is higher than that of 82.4% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 7.1% of fitness trackers.
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What reviewers say
Display
no
This fitness tracker does not have a display. 74.2% of fitness trackers have a display.
Screen size
?
Display type
N/A
Screen resolution
N/A
Pixel density
N/A
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Form factor
wristband
Hybrid design
no
This fitness tracker does not support Hybrid design. 2.1% of fitness trackers support Hybrid design.
Designed for kids
no
This fitness tracker is not designed for kids. 3.3% of fitness trackers are designed for kids.
Replaceable watch band
no
This fitness tracker does not have a replaceable watch band. 77.1% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
Band width
N/A
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What reviewers say

Misfit Link vs the average fitness tracker

246810TotalHealthSportsBatteryDisplayConnectivitySmart functionsDesignWellness
  • 170 days longer battery life
    This fitness tracker has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (180 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
    180 days vs 10 days
  • 80% larger battery capacity
    This fitness tracker has a higher battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (225 mAh vs 125 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 125 mAh of battery capacity.
    225 mAh vs 125 mAh
  • 75% lighter
    This fitness tracker is lighter than the average fitness tracker (6 g vs 24 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 24 g.
    6 g vs 24 g
  • Windows compatible
    This fitness tracker is compatible with Windows, while the average fitness tracker is not. 20.9% of fitness trackers are compatible with Windows.
    Via Misfit Windows app.
  • 3 mm thinner design
    This fitness tracker is thinner than the average fitness tracker (8 mm vs 11 mm). The average fitness tracker has a thickness of 11 mm.
    8 mm vs 11 mm
  • 23 more stored activities
    This fitness tracker has more stored activities than the average fitness tracker (30 vs 7). The average fitness tracker stores 7 activities.
    30 vs 7
  • Removable battery
    This fitness tracker has a removable battery, while the average fitness tracker does not. 12% of fitness trackers have a removable battery.
    Uses a user-replaceable coin-cell battery.
  • 3.5x cheaper
    Misfit Link is cheaper than the average fitness tracker (£20 vs £70).
    £20 vs £70
  • 3.5x cheaper
    Misfit Link is cheaper than the average fitness tracker (£20 vs £70).
    £20 vs £70
  • 23 more stored activities
    This fitness tracker has more stored activities than the average fitness tracker (30 vs 7). The average fitness tracker stores 7 activities.
    30 vs 7
  • 170 days longer battery life
    This fitness tracker has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (180 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
    180 days vs 10 days
  • 80% larger battery capacity
    This fitness tracker has a higher battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (225 mAh vs 125 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 125 mAh of battery capacity.
    225 mAh vs 125 mAh
  • Removable battery
    This fitness tracker has a removable battery, while the average fitness tracker does not. 12% of fitness trackers have a removable battery.
    Uses a user-replaceable coin-cell battery.
  • Windows compatible
    This fitness tracker is compatible with Windows, while the average fitness tracker is not. 20.9% of fitness trackers are compatible with Windows.
    Via Misfit Windows app.
  • 1 more physical buttons
    This fitness tracker has a higher physical buttons than the average fitness tracker (1 vs 0). The average fitness tracker has 0 of physical buttons.
    1 vs 0
  • Camera remote control
    This fitness tracker supports camera remote control, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.6% of fitness trackers support camera remote control.
  • 75% lighter
    This fitness tracker is lighter than the average fitness tracker (6 g vs 24 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 24 g.
    6 g vs 24 g
  • 3 mm thinner design
    This fitness tracker is thinner than the average fitness tracker (8 mm vs 11 mm). The average fitness tracker has a thickness of 11 mm.
    8 mm vs 11 mm
  • Points-based system
    This fitness tracker supports a points-based system, while the average fitness tracker does not. 37.2% of fitness trackers support a points-based system.
    Uses Misfit points.
  • No heart rate monitoring
    This fitness tracker does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 63.9% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
  • No automatic activity detection
    This fitness tracker does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 56.4% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
  • Higher resting heart rate
    This fitness tracker does not support Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does. 52.7% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
  • No pace measurement
    This fitness tracker does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 62.9% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
  • No notifications
    This fitness tracker does not support notifications, while the average fitness tracker does. 72.3% of fitness trackers support notifications.
  • No activity reports
    This fitness tracker does not support activity reports, while the average fitness tracker does. 95% of fitness trackers support activity reports.
  • No vibrating alerts
    This fitness tracker does not support vibration alerts, while the average fitness tracker does. 85.8% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
  • No silent alarm
    This fitness tracker does not support a silent alarm, while the average fitness tracker does. 82.2% of fitness trackers support a silent alarm.
  • 8.2% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.7/ 10
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    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models

    6.7

    Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.6 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.5

    Average grade

    20%

    6.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    6 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.7 vs 7.3
  • 2.5% worse value for money
    Misfit Link has a lower value-for-money score than the average fitness tracker (7.87 vs 8.1).
    7.87 vs 8.07
  • No heart rate monitoring
    This fitness tracker does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 63.9% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
  • Higher resting heart rate
    This fitness tracker does not support Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does. 52.7% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
  • No automatic activity detection
    This fitness tracker does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 56.4% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
  • No pace measurement
    This fitness tracker does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 62.9% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
  • No route tracker
    This fitness tracker does not support route tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 52.3% of fitness trackers support route tracking.
  • No rechargeable battery
    This fitness tracker does not have a rechargeable battery, while the average fitness tracker does. 87.6% of fitness trackers have a rechargeable battery.
    Uses a replaceable non-rechargeable battery.
  • No display
    This fitness tracker does not have a display, while the average fitness tracker does. 73.9% of fitness trackers have a display.
  • Old Bluetooth version
    This fitness tracker supports an older Bluetooth version than the average fitness tracker (4 vs 4.1). The average fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4.1.
    4 vs 4.1
  • No notifications
    This fitness tracker does not support notifications, while the average fitness tracker does. 72.3% of fitness trackers support notifications.
  • No silent alarm
    This fitness tracker does not support a silent alarm, while the average fitness tracker does. 82.2% of fitness trackers support a silent alarm.
  • No vibrating alerts
    This fitness tracker does not support vibration alerts, while the average fitness tracker does. 85.8% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
  • No stopwatch
    This fitness tracker does not have a stopwatch, while the average fitness tracker does. 60.5% of fitness trackers have a stopwatch.
  • 2 ATM lower water resistance rating
    This fitness tracker 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
    This fitness tracker does not have a replaceable watch band, while the average fitness tracker does. 76.8% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
  • 20 m lower waterproof depth rating
    This fitness tracker 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.
    30 m vs 50 m
  • Limited ip rating
    This fitness tracker has a lower IP rating than the average fitness tracker (IPX8 vs IP68). The average fitness tracker has an IP rating of IP68.
    3 ATM water resistance.
    IPX8 vs IP68
  • No activity reports
    This fitness tracker does not support activity reports, while the average fitness tracker does. 95% of fitness trackers support activity reports.
  • No achievements
    This fitness tracker does not support achievements, while the average fitness tracker does. 76.4% of fitness trackers support achievements.
  • Ads in app
    This fitness tracker shows ads in the app, while the average fitness tracker does not. 50.6% of fitness trackers have an ad-free app.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
cnet.com
✓ explicit
20/08/2015
Hands-on review · Smart button tracker
Verdict
The Misfit Flash Link is a capable activity tracker, but its smart button features are fiddly and split across a second app.
8.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
18/08/2015
Hands-on review · Button tracker
Verdict
Misfit Flash Link is a simple, waterproof tracker that doubles as a remote for music, selfies and slides, but it has no display and only a clip.
6.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
23/10/2015
Hands-on review · Clip-on tracker
Verdict
The Misfit Flash Link is a discreet clip-on tracker with long battery life, but its smart modes feel gimmicky and switching apps is irritating.
8.4
outdoorgearlab.com
✓ explicit
11/11/2016
Lab test · Pedometer with remote
Verdict
The Misfit Flash Link is a tiny, water-resistant pedometer that doubles as a smart button, but its distance readings run short and its display is basic.
8.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
18/08/2015
Hands-on test · Remote and tracker
Verdict
The Misfit Flash Link is a basic tracker with a useful remote, suiting people new to activity tracking, though it needs two apps for full features.
7.0
wareable.com
≈ estimated
02/12/2015
Hands-on test · Smart home clicker
Verdict
The Misfit Flash Link is a simple, reliable tracker that doubles as a smart home clicker, but it has no heart rate sensor or GPS.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Misfit Link

  • Extremely affordable entry-level price point
  • Replaceable coin-cell battery lasts up to six months with no charging required
  • Fully waterproof design suitable for swimming and showering
  • Versatile 'smart button' features for controlling music, selfies, or presentations
  • Lightweight and minimalist design that can be clipped anywhere
  • Reliable automatic sleep and step tracking for casual users

What customers don't like about Misfit Link

  • Requires toggling between two separate apps for fitness and smart features
  • Lack of a detailed digital display; relies on a simple 12-LED ring interface
  • Plastic build quality feels 'cheap' and flimsy compared to premium models
  • Does not include a wristband (clip-only by default)
  • Syncing issues reported by some users, coupled with limited customer support
  • Android app functionality for the 'Link' features has historically lagged behind iOS

Verdict

The Misfit Link is a lightweight, 6-gram fitness tracker and programmable smart button housed in a 28.5mm circular polycarbonate body. It features a 3-axis accelerometer to monitor steps, distance, calories burned, and sleep quality, while a ring of 12 LEDs displays goal progress and time. A standout characteristic is its versatility; through the Link app, the single-button interface can be programmed to control music, take selfies, or advance presentation slides. Pros include its affordable price point, 30-meter water resistance suitable for swimming, and a replaceable CR2032 coin cell battery that lasts up to six months, eliminating the need for charging. However, cons include a cheap plastic build, the absence of a heart rate monitor or GPS, and the inconvenience of having to toggle between different apps to switch between fitness tracking and smart button functions.

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