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Avg. price in UK: ~£90
Avg. price in US: ~$120
Form factor: wristband
Battery life: 150 days
Screen size: N/A inch

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

7.0

Very good

6.7

Good

8.0

Excellent

7.7
Swimming
Score components:
28.0%
10
ATM rating
24.0%
4.0
Open-water swim mode
18.0%
10
Waterproof depth rating
15.0%
4.0
GPS
15.0%
10
Battery life
8.4
Kids
Score components:
30.0%
10
Battery life
25.0%
9.6
Weight
20.0%
10
ATM rating
15.0%
0.0
Screen size
10.0%
10
Price

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Best rankings

#18 in Best Fitness Trackers for Swimming
#63 in Best Fitness Trackers for Women
#85 in Best Fitness Trackers

Verdict

The Misfit Shine is a minimalist, coin-sized fitness tracker crafted from aircraft-grade aluminum, featuring a 3-axis accelerometer to track steps, calories, distance, and sleep quality. Measuring just 27.5mm in diameter and weighing 9.4g, it is waterproof up to 50 meters and uses a ring of 12 white LEDs to indicate goal progress and tell time. Its primary advantages include an exceptional 4 to 6-month battery life powered by a replaceable CR2032 coin cell (no charging required) and versatile mounting options via magnetic clips or wristbands. However, notable drawbacks include the lack of a heart rate monitor or altimeter for floor climbing, hit-or-miss touch controls, and a display that can be difficult to read in direct sunlight.

Technical Specifications of Misfit Shine

Overall score

7.0

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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.

Health

5.4

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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

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

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

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

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

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Sports & Navigation

6.9

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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

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

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

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

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Smart Features

4.2

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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

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

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

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

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

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App & Wellness

8.0

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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

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

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

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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

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

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Connectivity

7.7

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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

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

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

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

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

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Battery

9.5

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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

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

N/A

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

N/A

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

4.3

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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

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

N/A

Screen resolution

What it is: Total number of pixels displayed on the screen.

When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

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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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Design & Durability

9.5

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Form factor

What it is: Overall physical design and shape.

When it matters: When materials, shape, and build details affect comfort, durability, or how discreet the device feels.

Importance: LOW

wristband

Hybrid design

What it is: Combines analog and digital display elements.

When it matters: When materials, shape, and build details affect comfort, durability, or how discreet the device feels.

Importance: LOW

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

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

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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Misfit Shine vs the average fitness tracker

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140 days longer battery life
Misfit Shine has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (150 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
source range 120-180 days.
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
Misfit Shine has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (150 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.150 days vs 10 days
2.05x larger battery capacity
Misfit Shine has a higher battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (225 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.
What it is: Energy storage capacity of the battery.
When it matters: When you want rough battery context behind the runtime claim instead of trusting the advertised hours alone.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=100 mAh
Misfit Shine has a higher battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (225 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.225 mAh vs 110 mAh
Windows compatible
Misfit Shine is compatible with Windows, while the average fitness tracker is not. 22.3% of fitness trackers are compatible with Windows.
Via Misfit Windows app.
What it is: Compatible with Windows computers.
When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.
Importance: LOW
Misfit Shine is compatible with Windows, while the average fitness tracker is not. 22.3% of fitness trackers are compatible with Windows.
32% lighter
Misfit Shine is lighter than the average fitness tracker (17 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
Misfit Shine is lighter than the average fitness tracker (17 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.17 g vs 25 g
7.7 mm thinner design
Misfit Shine is thinner than the average fitness tracker (3.3 mm vs 11 mm). The average fitness tracker has a thickness of 11 mm.
What it is: Total depth of the watch case.
When it matters: When overall size, thickness, or weight affects comfort during all-day wear, sleep, or exercise.
Importance: LOW
Good value: <10 mm
Misfit Shine is thinner than the average fitness tracker (3.3 mm vs 11 mm). The average fitness tracker has a thickness of 11 mm.3.3 mm vs 11 mm
320x higher CPU speed
Misfit Shine has a higher CPU speed than the average fitness tracker (48 GHz vs 0.15 GHz). The average fitness tracker has 0.15 GHz of CPU speed.
What it is: Processing speed of the device’s CPU.
When it matters: When app smoothness, onboard storage, or device-side performance affects your daily experience.
Importance: LOW
Misfit Shine has a higher CPU speed than the average fitness tracker (48 GHz vs 0.15 GHz). The average fitness tracker has 0.15 GHz of CPU speed.48 GHz vs 0.15 GHz
Removable battery
Misfit Shine has a removable battery, while the average fitness tracker does not. 13.6% of fitness trackers have a removable battery.
What it is: Battery can be physically removed and replaced.
When it matters: When charging speed, charging method, or battery upkeep convenience matters to your routine.
Importance: LOW
Misfit Shine has a removable battery, while the average fitness tracker does not. 13.6% of fitness trackers have a removable battery.
Points-based system
Misfit Shine supports a points-based system, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.1% of fitness trackers support a points-based system.
Uses Misfit points.
What it is: Uses a points system for motivation.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.
Importance: LOW
Misfit Shine supports a points-based system, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.1% of fitness trackers support a points-based system.
140 days longer battery life
Misfit Shine has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (150 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
2.05x larger battery capacity
Misfit Shine has a higher battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (225 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.
Removable battery
Misfit Shine has a removable battery, while the average fitness tracker does not. 13.6% of fitness trackers have a removable battery.
Windows compatible
Misfit Shine is compatible with Windows, while the average fitness tracker is not. 22.3% of fitness trackers are compatible with Windows.
320x higher CPU speed
Misfit Shine has a higher CPU speed than the average fitness tracker (48 GHz vs 0.15 GHz). The average fitness tracker has 0.15 GHz of CPU speed.
7.7 mm thinner design
Misfit Shine is thinner than the average fitness tracker (3.3 mm vs 11 mm). The average fitness tracker has a thickness of 11 mm.
32% lighter
Misfit Shine is lighter than the average fitness tracker (17 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
Points-based system
Misfit Shine supports a points-based system, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.1% of fitness trackers support a points-based system.

Design & Durability

Why is Misfit Shine worse than the average fitness tracker?

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No heart rate monitoring
Misfit Shine does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 60% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
No automatic activity detection
Misfit Shine does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 50.3% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
No pace measurement
Misfit Shine does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 61.3% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
No rechargeable battery
Misfit Shine does not have a rechargeable battery, while the average fitness tracker does. 86% of fitness trackers have a rechargeable battery.
Uses a replaceable non-rechargeable battery.
No display
Misfit Shine does not have a display, while the average fitness tracker does. 76.1% of fitness trackers have a display.
Uses indicator lights instead of a full display.
9.7 m shorter Bluetooth range
Misfit Shine has a shorter Bluetooth range than the average fitness tracker (0.3 m vs 10 m). The average fitness tracker offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
No notifications
Misfit Shine does not support notifications, while the average fitness tracker does. 72.6% of fitness trackers support notifications.
No silent alarm
Misfit Shine does not support a silent alarm, while the average fitness tracker does. 80.4% of fitness trackers support a silent alarm.
No vibrating alerts
Misfit Shine does not support vibration alerts, while the average fitness tracker does. 83.8% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
No stopwatch
Misfit Shine does not have a stopwatch, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.4% of fitness trackers have a stopwatch.
20 °C higher minimum operating temperature
Misfit Shine has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average fitness tracker (-20 °C vs 0 °C). The average fitness tracker supports a minimum operating temperature of 0 °C.
3 older release date
Misfit Shine was released earlier than the average fitness tracker (2,013 vs 2,016). The average fitness tracker was released in 2,016.
August 2013
No personalization options
Misfit Shine cannot be personalized, while the average fitness tracker can. 80% of fitness trackers can be personalized.
No inactivity alerts
Misfit Shine does not support inactivity alerts, while the average fitness tracker does. 76.5% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
No heart rate monitoring
Misfit Shine 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
Misfit Shine does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 60% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
No automatic activity detection
Misfit Shine 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
Misfit Shine does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 50.3% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
No pace measurement
Misfit Shine 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
Misfit Shine does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 61.3% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
No notifications
Misfit Shine 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
Misfit Shine does not support notifications, while the average fitness tracker does. 72.6% of fitness trackers support notifications.
No vibrating alerts
Misfit Shine does not support vibration alerts, while the average fitness tracker does. 83.8% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
What it is: Provides vibration-based notifications and alerts.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.
Importance: LOW
Misfit Shine does not support vibration alerts, while the average fitness tracker does. 83.8% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
No silent alarm
Misfit Shine does not support a silent alarm, while the average fitness tracker does. 80.4% of fitness trackers support a silent alarm.
What it is: Alarm that vibrates silently instead of sounding.
When it matters: When you want more discreet or more context-aware alerts than a standard alarm gives you.
Importance: LOW
Misfit Shine does not support a silent alarm, while the average fitness tracker does. 80.4% of fitness trackers support a silent alarm.
No personalization options
Misfit Shine 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
Misfit Shine cannot be personalized, while the average fitness tracker can. 80% of fitness trackers can be personalized.
No inactivity alerts
Misfit Shine does not support inactivity alerts, while the average fitness tracker does. 76.5% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
What it is: Alerts when the user has been inactive for too long.
When it matters: When account rules, app costs, exports, or software flexibility affect whether the ecosystem suits you long term.
Importance: LOW
Misfit Shine does not support inactivity alerts, while the average fitness tracker does. 76.5% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.

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What customers like about Misfit Shine?

Sleek, stylish, and discrete design that resembles jewelry rather than a tech gadget
Exceptional battery life lasting 4 to 6 months using a replaceable coin cell battery
Fully waterproof design suitable for swimming and showering
Versatile wearing options including wristbands, magnetic clips, and necklaces
No charging required, eliminating the need for cables
Simple visual feedback on daily goal progress via integrated LED lights

What customers dislike about Misfit Shine?

Minimalist display lacks detailed on-device data (requires app for all metrics)
Syncing process can be slow or require holding the device very close to the phone
Manual activity tagging is often required (e.g., triple-tapping for sleep or specific sports)
Limited data analysis compared to competitors (no heart rate or altitude tracking)
LED clock interface is considered unintuitive and difficult to read in direct sunlight
Tap-to-wake touch controls can occasionally be unresponsive or difficult to trigger

Expert reviews

networkworld.com

02/05/2015

Misfit Shine: The best fitness tracker

The Misfit Shine is an outstanding, flying saucer-shaped fitness tracker made of lightweight, anodized aircraft-grade aluminum. In his comprehensive 5 out of 5-star review, author Mark Gibbs highlights the device's immense pros, which include an affordable $99.99 price tag, extreme physical versatility for wearing it on wrists, ankles, or clothing, and a six-month battery life...Read more

coolsmartphone.com

22/09/2014

Misfit Shine Review - Coolsmartphone

The Misfit Shine is a lightweight, coin-sized fitness and sleep tracker constructed from anodized aircraft-grade aluminium that automatically monitors daily movements and sleep duration without requiring physical pairing or charging. Key benefits of the device include a highly resilient, waterproof design up to 50 metres, a long-lasting coin cell battery that operates for up to six...Read more

techradar.com

05/02/2014

Misfit Shine review - TechRadar

Misfit Shine Review Summary The Misfit Shine is a coin-sized, 9-gram aluminium activity tracker praised for its elegant, jewellery-like aesthetics and impressive four-month battery life powered by a CR2032 cell. It is highly versatile, featuring a 50-metre waterproof rating and including both a silicone wristband and a strong magnetic clasp that allows it to be worn on clothing or...Read more

nicsnutrition.com

28/07/2015

Misfit Wearables Review | Activity Tracker

Misfit Activity Tracker Review Summary This review evaluates the Misfit Shine and Misfit Flash activity trackers, positioning the Shine as a superior, stylish upgrade to standard fitness trackers like the Fitbit. The Misfit device counts steps, tracks sleep quality, and uniquely assigns points based on activity intensity rather than just raw step count. Thanks to its magnetic clip...Read more

catmeffan.com

21/11/2014

Fitness Tracker: Misfit Shine Review

In her review, Cat Meffan praises the Misfit Shine for its sleek design, 50-metre waterproof rating, and versatile, multi-body-part wearability. The device is lauded for its long-lasting, replaceable battery and its ability to effectively track daily cardio, such as running and walking. Conversely, the review notes significant limitations with non-cardio exercises, finding that the...Read more

medium.com

26/05/2014

Review of Misfit Shine Activity Tracker - Medium

The Misfit Shine is highlighted as a stylish, unobtrusive, and versatile fitness tracker capable of being worn on the wrist or clipped to clothing. Key pros include its minimalist, analog-style design, effective sleep tracking, and functional versatility, according to a review by Gray Miller on Medium. Medium ·Gray Miller The review notes significant cons regarding activity tracking...Read more

shinyshiny.tv

23/04/2014

Misfit Shine Review: An activity tracker for the fashion-conscious

The Misfit Shine Activity Monitor is evaluated as a highly stylish, coin-sized aluminum sensor that stands out from plastic competitor wristbands. A major pro highlighted in the review is its versatile design; it looks like "sci-fi jewellery" and can be worn subtly on clothing via a magnetic clasp, on a plastic sports strap, or even as a necklace. Additionally, its outstanding...Read more

techadvisor.com

15/01/2014

Misfit Shine Activity Monitor review

The Misfit Shine Activity Monitor is a stylish, minimalist, and lightweight wearable gadget designed to track steps, calories, and distance to motivate users toward their daily fitness goals. A standout feature of this device is its waterproof construction, allowing it to track swimming sessions—a distinct capability that many of its market competitors lack. It also features a...Read more

livescience.com

13/01/2014

Misfit Shine: Fitness Tracker Review - Live Science

The Live Science review of the $119.95 Misfit Shine assigns it a 5.4/10 rating, highlighting its sleek, comfortable aluminum design, versatile wearability as a wristband or clip, and excellent water resistance for swimmers. The device provides long battery life while tracking basic, yet limited, metrics like steps, calories, and sleep. Live Science Conversely, the review notes...Read more

gadfit.com

22/12/2013

Misfit Shine - GadFit's review of the slick looking fitness tracker - GadFit

The Misfit Shine is evaluated as an elegant, minimalist activity tracker crafted from aircraft-grade aluminum that uniquely stands out in a crowded market of sporty fitness bands. The review highlights its standout pros, which include a completely waterproof design capable of handling depths up to 5 ATM (150 feet), automatic sleep tracking, and the unique ability to double as a...Read more

pcmag.com

10/12/2013

Misfit Shine Review - PCMag

The Misfit Shine is a fashion-forward, waterproof activity tracker praised for its elegant anodized aluminum design, versatile wearing options, and a long-lasting, user-replaceable battery. It functions well as a daily tracker and watch, allowing for swimming, but is aimed at casual users rather than fitness enthusiasts. Conversely, the device offers limited, basic data analysis and...Read more

trustedreviews.com

21/11/2013

Misfit Shine Review - Trusted Reviews

The Trusted Reviews analysis describes the Misfit Shine as a premium, lightweight, and waterproof (up to 50m) fitness tracker designed for diverse activities like swimming, cycling, and walking. Key advantages include its elegant aluminum design, long-lasting battery (4-6 months) via a coin cell, and versatile, multi-sport activity tracking. However, the device is limited by its...Read more

theguardian.com

05/11/2013

Misfit Shine fitness tracker review: small and perfectly formed - The Guardian

The Misfit Shine fitness tracker is an elegant, aircraft-grade aluminum wearable designed to look like a piece of high-end jewelry rather than a standard gadget. In his comprehensive 5 out of 5 star review for The Guardian, Samuel Gibbs highlights the device's exceptional form factor, noting that its lightweight, buttonless, 9.4-gram design resembles a tiny UFO. The tracker excels...Read more

cnet.com

07/08/2013

Misfit Shine review: Fitness tracker as futuristic jewelry - CNET

The Misfit Shine is a highly stylish, minimalist fitness tracker constructed from premium aluminum with polished mirror edges, resembling a piece of futuristic jewelry rather than a standard gadget. Functioning as an iOS-connected pedometer, it uses a three-axis accelerometer to track steps, distance, calories, and sleep, and stands out by being waterproof up to 5 atmospheres,...Read more

tomsguide.com

09/05/2016

Misfit Shine Review - Activity and Fitness Tracker - Tom's Guide

The Misfit Shine is an exceptionally stylish, minimalist fitness tracker shaped like a quarter-sized aluminum disk that resembles modernist jewelry rather than standard athletic gear. Designed for users who want an understated look, it features 12 hidden white LEDs along its edge that display the time in five-minute increments and show daily fitness goal progress at a glance. It is...Read more

android-user.de

11/02/2024

Misfit Shine Sports Wristband and Activity Tracker in Android Field Test

The Android User review evaluates the Misfit Shine as a stylish, aircraft-grade aluminum activity tracker offering excellent battery life, waterproofing, and versatile, comfortable wearability for tracking steps and sleep. While praising the device's design, the review identifies significant cons regarding Android compatibility, highlighting required Bluetooth 4.0 LE functionality...Read more

chip.de

15/11/2013

Fitness tracker without battery problems - CHIP (Video Test)", "Fitness trackers with no battery issues - CHIP (Video Test)

The CHIP review highlights the Misfit Shine as a stylish, water-resistant fitness tracker designed to help users track sports like running, hiking, cycling, and swimming, while boosting overall training motivation. Retailing at $120 USD, the device is heavily praised for its elegant, waterproof metal housing and innovative feature set that helps it stand out from typical sports...Read more

geiststreicher.org

09/12/2013

Misfit Shine Review (Updated)

summary of the GeistStreicher Misfit Shine Review: Conversely, the review exposes notable cons, primarily centered around the accompanying mobile app and certain tracking limitations. The reviewer notes that the app suffers from a confusing menu structure, flawed German translations where text is cut off on small iPhone displays, and a deeply buried configuration system for marking...Read more

heise.de

02/09/2013

Review: Misfit Shine | Heise Online Leaderboard", "Test: Misfit Shine | Heise Online Best Lists

Overview and Design The Misfit Shine is an elegantly crafted, lightweight fitness tracker made from premium aerospace-grade aluminium. It stands out for its circular, coin-like shape, measuring just 27.5 mm in diameter and weighing a mere 10 grams. Powered by a user-replaceable CR2032 button cell battery, the device offers an impressive battery life of approximately four months,...Read more

imaedia.de

03/05/2014

Misfit Shine Pedometer and Fitness Tracker Review

The Misfit Shine is a sleek and uniquely designed fitness tracker crafted from aerospace-grade aluminum that stands out for its elegant coin-sized appearance and versatile wearability. Setting up the device is highly user-friendly via a free Android or iOS app, where users can set specific activity goals that are visualized through 12 laser-cut LEDs acting as both a progress tracker...Read more

fitness-tracker-test.info

19/02/2015

Misfit Shine - Fitness Tracker Review

The Misfit Shine is a stylish, aircraft-grade aluminum tracker featuring a 50-meter waterproof rating and a 4-6 month battery life from a replaceable coin cell. It offers versatile, comfortable wearing options via a magnetic clip or silicone band, allowing users to track activity in a minimalist design. However, the 12 LED interface provides limited, sometimes hard-to-read, data,...Read more

chip.de

28/06/2015

Misfit Shine (Fitness Tracker) Review - CHIP

The CHIP review highlights the Misfit Shine as a versatile, round fitness tracker praised for its remarkable flexibility in how it can be worn. According to the test, the device delivers highly accurate measurement results regardless of whether it is worn as a wristband, a necklace, or attached via a belt clip. Additional strong points include its complete compatibility with both...Read more

stuffi.fr

05/12/2014

Misfit Shine Review: My thoughts on this fitness tracker

Misfit Shine Review Summary The Misfit Shine is a sleek, medal-shaped activity tracker that differentiates itself through its elegant aluminum design, ultra-lightweight build (9.4 grams), and extensive multi-sport tracking capability. Financed originally through Indiegogo, it scores high marks for usability because it is waterproof up to 50 meters and features automatic sleep...Read more

tomiiks.com

05/08/2014

Misfit Shine fitness tracker review", "Testing the Misfit Shine smart band

The Misfit Shine is a minimalist and elegant activity tracker priced at €99, designed to be worn discreetly as a bracelet or clipped to clothing. Its standout pros include a sleek, lightweight design featuring 12 circular LEDs that display daily goals and the time without a bulky screen. It operates on a replaceable coin-cell battery, completely eliminating the need for frequent...Read more

frandroid.com

21/05/2014

Misfit Shine Review: Design and Step Tracking

The Frandroid review scores the Misfit Shine a 5 out of 10, praising its physical engineering while heavily criticizing its lack of software functionality. On the positive side, the tracker features a sleek, minimalist anodised metal design (measuring 27.5 mm in diameter and 3.3 mm thick) that looks like elegant jewellery and fits comfortably on any wrist. It is completely...Read more

01net.com

26/02/2014

Misfit Shine review: a discreet and quite effective fitness tracker

The review by 01net.com highlights the Misfit Wearables Shine as a discreet and convincing fitness tracker that stands out for its sleek, unisex, and minimalist design. Formed as a tiny 3 cm dial, it is highly versatile and comfortable to wear invisibly under clothing or during multi-sport activities like running, football, and swimming due to its waterproof build. The testing...Read more

lesnumeriques.com

22/12/2013

Misfit Wearables Shine review: the tracker that shines with simplicity

The Misfit Wearables Shine is an original, coin-shaped activity tracker that stands out for its elegant, jewelry-like metal design and versatility. Weighing only 9.4 grams, this highly durable device is water-resistant up to 50 meters and features 12 circular LEDs that display both time and daily activity progress when tapped. Its standout advantage over competitors is its...Read more

maison-et-domotique.com

21/10/2013

Shine, the 'jewel' fitness tracker

The Misfit Shine is reviewed as an exceptionally elegant, minimalist fitness tracker crafted from aircraft-grade aluminum that functions as both jewelry and a versatile activity monitor. Key strengths include a 4-month battery life via a standard CR2032 coin cell, 50-meter water resistance, and the ability to track swimming alongside, walking, and cycling. Conversely, the device...Read more

leclaireur.fnac.com

27/02/2014

We tested the Misfit Shine fitness tracker", "Misfit Shine smartband review

The review of the Misfit Shine highlights a highly unique, coin-sized activity tracker constructed from sleek aluminum with chrome accents. Priced at 119.90€, its minimalist, jewelry-like appearance stands out from traditional, bulky competitors like the Jawbone Up or Nike Fuel. The device features a versatile physical design, allowing users to clip it to clothing, drop it in a...Read more

labolsadelcorredor.com

28/12/2015

Misfit Shine Bracelet (Speedo Edition): Review and Opinion

The Misfit Shine "Swimmer's Edition" is a screenless, ultra-lightweight activity tracker built inside an anodised aluminium casing about the size of a 2-euro coin. Developed in collaboration with Speedo, its standout feature is a highly precise proprietary lap-counting algorithm for pool swimming, which accurately tracks pool lengths, distance, swim time, and calories burned...Read more

applesfera.com

23/06/2014

Misfit Shine: reviewing the most unique fitness tracker for iPhone

The Misfit Shine stands out as a highly elegant and versatile activity tracker that breaks away from traditional bulky fitness bands by utilizing a compact, coin-like metal disc design. A major strength highlighted in the review is its multiple placement options, allowing it to be worn on a wristband, clipped to a jacket, or used as a necklace. It is fully waterproof up to 50...Read more

macitynet.it

27/11/2016

Shine 2 review: Misfit's stylish band put to the test (compared with the original Shine)

The Misfit Shine 2 is a highly discreet, screenless activity and sleep tracker designed for elegant everyday wear rather than extreme sports. Upgraded from its predecessor, it features a thinner aluminum design, enhanced touch responsiveness, and an integrated vibration motor for smart alarms and basic notifications. It relies on a unique circular interface of 12 multi-colored LED...Read more

rush.nl

05/09/2013

Misfit Shine review: stylish activity tracker that can do (almost) everything

The RUSH review by Johan Voets describes the Misfit Shine as a highly stylish, minimalist, coin-sized activity tracker that stands out for its premium aesthetics and unique user experience. Priced competitively at $79, it features a robust, waterproof design resembling a macaron, making it highly suitable for tracking swimming activities. The device relies heavily on a dedicated iOS...Read more

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