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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£90
  • Avg. price in US: ~$100
  • Form factor: clip-on
  • Battery life: 180 days
  • Screen size: N/A inch

Misfit Shine 2 review. Compare 171 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among fitness trackers and if it is worth buying.

7.2

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the fitness tracker's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best fitness trackers on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

7.2

Technical Score

20.0%

7.3

User score

Very good
7.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the fitness tracker's technical performance, covering eight key areas: health tracking, sports features, connectivity, display, battery, smart features, design, and app support.

When it matters: When you want to compare fitness trackers based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

20.0%

7.5

Sports & Navigation

20.0%

9.6

Battery

18.0%

5.4

Health

18.0%

4.1

Display

8.0%

8.4

Smart Features

8.0%

8.9

App & Wellness

4.0%

8.7

Connectivity

4.0%

9.3

Design & Durability

Very good
7.3

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.

When it matters: When you want to know how a fitness tracker performs in daily use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

10

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
5.0
(1)

(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

Very good
  • 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

  • 8.5
    Kids

    Score components:

    30.0%

    10

    Battery life

    25.0%

    9.8

    Weight

    20.0%

    10

    ATM rating

    15.0%

    0.0

    Screen size

    10.0%

    10

    Price

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Verdict

The Misfit Shine 2 is a minimalist, modular fitness tracker crafted from aircraft-grade aluminum, featuring a slim 8mm profile and a weight of just 8.5g. It uses 12 multicolor LEDs and a capacitive touch sensor to display time and goal progress, while a 3-axis accelerometer and magnetometer track steps, distance, calories, and sleep. Key advantages include a replaceable CR2032 coin cell battery that lasts up to 6 months without charging, a 50-meter water resistance rating suitable for swimming, and vibration alerts for calls, texts, and inactivity. However, its primary drawbacks are the lack of a heart rate monitor and a digital display, alongside frequent reports of the device easily popping out of its original silicone wristband and being lost.

Technical Specifications of Misfit Shine 2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the fitness tracker's technical performance, covering eight key areas: health tracking, sports features, connectivity, display, battery, smart features, design, and app support.

When it matters: When you want to compare fitness trackers based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

20.0%

7.5

Sports & Navigation

20.0%

9.6

Battery

18.0%

5.4

Health

18.0%

4.1

Display

8.0%

8.4

Smart Features

8.0%

8.9

App & Wellness

4.0%

8.7

Connectivity

4.0%

9.3

Design & Durability

7.2
Misfit Shine 2 has a technical score of 7.22 points, which is higher than 58.7% of fitness trackers.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.

When it matters: When you want to know how a fitness tracker performs in daily use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

10

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
5.0
(1)

(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

7.3
Misfit Shine 2 has a user score of 7.3 points, which is lower than 85% of fitness trackers.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.
When it matters: When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
1.0
Misfit Shine 2 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%

7.2

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

8.1
Misfit Shine 2 has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.1 points, which is higher than 54% 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
Misfit Shine 2 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
Misfit Shine 2 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
Misfit Shine 2 does not support high and low heart rate alerts. 33.7% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
Irregular heart rate alerts
What it is: Warns of irregular or abnormal heart rhythms.
When it matters: When you want the tracker to warn you about unusual changes instead of only logging them.

Importance: LOW

no
Misfit Shine 2 does not support irregular heart rate alerts. 11.5% of fitness trackers support irregular heart rate alerts.
Blood oxygen sensor
What it is: Sensor that measures blood oxygen saturation.
When it matters: When blood oxygen readings are part of the health picture you want from the device instead of relying on heart rate and step count alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Misfit Shine 2 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
Misfit Shine 2 does not have GPS. 11% of fitness trackers have GPS.
Satellite systems supported
What it is: States which satellite navigation systems the device can use for positioning.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Misfit Shine 2 supports no satellite systems which is less versatile than that of 12.2% of fitness trackers and the same as that of 87.8% of fitness trackers.
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

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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
Misfit Shine 2 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
Misfit Shine 2 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
Misfit Shine 2 supports notifications. 27.5% of fitness trackers support notifications.
vibration/LED alerts only.
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
Misfit Shine 2 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
Misfit Shine 2 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
Misfit Shine 2 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
Misfit Shine 2 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
Misfit Shine 2 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
Misfit Shine 2 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
Misfit Shine 2 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
Misfit Shine 2 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
Misfit Shine 2 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

4.1
Misfit Shine 2 supports Bluetooth 4.1 which is newer than in 57.1% of fitness trackers and equal to that in 2.5% of fitness trackers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: States the maximum Bluetooth connection range supported under normal conditions.
When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

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NFC
What it is: Supports near-field communication for contactless features.
When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

no
Misfit Shine 2 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
Misfit Shine 2 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
Misfit Shine 2 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

180 days
Misfit Shine 2 offers a battery life of 180 days which is longer than that of 87.6% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 5.9% 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

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

225 mAh
Misfit Shine 2 has a battery capacity of 225 mAh which is higher than that of 85.2% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 8.5% of fitness trackers.
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Display
What it is: Main interface showing information and metrics.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: LOW

no
Misfit Shine 2 does not have a display. 76.4% of fitness trackers have a display.
Uses indicator lights instead of a full display.
Screen size
What it is: Physical size of the device’s display measured diagonally.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Display type
What it is: Technology used for the screen, such as AMOLED or LCD.
When it matters: When display technology affects contrast, color quality, power efficiency, or how premium the screen feels.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Screen resolution
What it is: Total number of pixels displayed on the screen.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Pixel density
What it is: Number of pixels per inch determining screen sharpness.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=280 ppi

N/A
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Form factor
What it is: Overall physical design and shape.
When it matters: When materials, shape, and build details affect comfort, durability, or how discreet the device feels.

Importance: LOW

clip-on
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
Misfit Shine 2 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
Misfit Shine 2 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
Misfit Shine 2 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

15 mm
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Misfit Shine 2 vs the average fitness tracker

  • 170 days longer battery life
    Misfit Shine 2 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.
    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 2 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
  • 2.05x larger battery capacity
    Misfit Shine 2 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 2 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
  • Phone finder support
    Misfit Shine 2 supports phone finding, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.5% of fitness trackers support phone finding.
    What it is: Helps locate a connected smartphone.
    When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

    Importance: LOW

    Misfit Shine 2 supports phone finding, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.5% of fitness trackers support phone finding.
  • 36% lighter
    Misfit Shine 2 is lighter than the average fitness tracker (16 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 2 is lighter than the average fitness tracker (16 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.16 g vs 25 g
  • Windows compatible
    Misfit Shine 2 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 2 is compatible with Windows, while the average fitness tracker is not. 22.3% of fitness trackers are compatible with Windows.
  • 3 mm thinner design
    Misfit Shine 2 is thinner than the average fitness tracker (8 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 2 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
  • Modern Bluetooth version
    Misfit Shine 2 supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average fitness tracker (4.1 vs 4.0). The average fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4.0.
    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

    Misfit Shine 2 supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average fitness tracker (4.1 vs 4.0). The average fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4.0.4.1 vs 4.0
  • Built-in compass
    Misfit Shine 2 has a compass, while the average fitness tracker does not. 4.9% of fitness trackers have a compass.
    What it is: Shows direction relative to magnetic north so the tracker can add heading awareness to navigation and outdoor activity tools.
    When it matters: When hiking, trail running, or backcountry navigation matters and you want heading information in addition to raw GPS position.

    Importance: LOW

    Misfit Shine 2 has a compass, while the average fitness tracker does not. 4.9% of fitness trackers have a compass.
  • Built-in compass
    Misfit Shine 2 has a compass, while the average fitness tracker does not. 4.9% of fitness trackers have a compass.
  • 170 days longer battery life
    Misfit Shine 2 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.
  • 2.05x larger battery capacity
    Misfit Shine 2 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 2 has a removable battery, while the average fitness tracker does not. 13.6% of fitness trackers have a removable battery.
  • Windows compatible
    Misfit Shine 2 is compatible with Windows, while the average fitness tracker is not. 22.3% of fitness trackers are compatible with Windows.
  • Modern Bluetooth version
    Misfit Shine 2 supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average fitness tracker (4.1 vs 4.0). The average fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4.0.
  • Phone finder support
    Misfit Shine 2 supports phone finding, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.5% of fitness trackers support phone finding.
  • Camera remote control
    Misfit Shine 2 supports camera remote control, while the average fitness tracker does not. 38.6% of fitness trackers support camera remote control.
  • 36% lighter
    Misfit Shine 2 is lighter than the average fitness tracker (16 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
  • 3 mm thinner design
    Misfit Shine 2 is thinner than the average fitness tracker (8 mm vs 11 mm). The average fitness tracker has a thickness of 11 mm.
  • Points-based system
    Misfit Shine 2 supports a points-based system, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.1% of fitness trackers support a points-based system.

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Sports & Navigation
Battery
Connectivity
Smart Features
Design & Durability
App & Wellness
  • No heart rate monitoring
    Misfit Shine 2 does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 60% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
  • No pace measurement
    Misfit Shine 2 does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 61.3% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
  • No rechargeable battery
    Misfit Shine 2 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 2 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.
  • Basic display glass
    Misfit Shine 2 uses less durable display glass than the average fitness tracker (polycarbonate vs glass). The average fitness tracker uses glass display glass.
  • No stopwatch
    Misfit Shine 2 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 2 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.
  • No heart rate monitoring
    Misfit Shine 2 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 2 does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 60% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
  • No pace measurement
    Misfit Shine 2 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 2 does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 61.3% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
  • No stopwatch
    Misfit Shine 2 does not have a stopwatch, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.4% of fitness trackers have a stopwatch.
    What it is: Built-in stopwatch for timing activities.
    When it matters: When buttons, crowns, gestures, or direct controls affect how quickly you can use the device mid-activity.

    Importance: LOW

    Misfit Shine 2 does not have a stopwatch, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.4% of fitness trackers have a stopwatch.
  • 5.81x less popular
    Misfit Shine 2 has a lower popularity than the average fitness tracker (1.00 vs 5.808).
    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.
    Misfit Shine 2 has a lower popularity than the average fitness tracker (1.00 vs 5.808).1 vs 5.81
  • No display
    Misfit Shine 2 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.
    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

    Misfit Shine 2 does not have a display, while the average fitness tracker does. 76.1% of fitness trackers have a display.
  • No rechargeable battery
    Misfit Shine 2 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.
    What it is: Battery can be recharged multiple times.
    When it matters: When charging speed, charging method, or battery upkeep convenience matters to your routine.

    Importance: LOW

    Misfit Shine 2 does not have a rechargeable battery, while the average fitness tracker does. 86% of fitness trackers have a rechargeable battery.
  • Basic display glass
    Misfit Shine 2 uses less durable display glass than the average fitness tracker (polycarbonate vs glass). The average fitness tracker uses glass display glass.
    What it is: Type of protective glass used for the display.
    When it matters: When scratch resistance and long-term display protection matter for everyday wear.

    Importance: LOW

    Misfit Shine 2 uses less durable display glass than the average fitness tracker (polycarbonate vs glass). The average fitness tracker uses glass display glass.polycarbonate vs glass
  • 20 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Misfit Shine 2 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.
    What it is: Lowest temperature the device can safely operate at.
    When it matters: When you use the tracker in tougher temperatures, humidity, altitude, or outdoor conditions.

    Importance: LOW

    Misfit Shine 2 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.20 °C vs 0 °C
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Battery
Display
Smart Features
Design & Durability

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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
5.0
1 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

What customers like about Misfit Shine 2?

  • Exceptional battery life of up to 6 months using a replaceable coin cell battery
  • Sleek, minimalist, and lightweight aluminum design that looks like jewelry
  • Fully waterproof up to 50 meters, making it excellent for swimming and showers
  • Versatile wearing options including wristbands, clips, or even as a necklace
  • Well-designed, user-friendly mobile app compatible with both iOS and Android
  • Silent vibration alerts for notifications, alarms, and inactivity reminders
  • Automatic sleep tracking and accurate step counting

What customers dislike about Misfit Shine 2?

  • Included wrist strap and clip are notoriously insecure; the device frequently pops out and can be easily lost
  • Lack of a heart rate monitor, which is a standard feature in many modern competitors
  • No traditional digital display; relies on 12 multicolored LEDs that can be difficult to read in direct sunlight
  • Vague data metrics (such as 'points') that are not always clearly explained in the app
  • Occasional syncing delays or glitches reported by some users
  • Does not track elevation changes or stairs climbed
  • LED lights are limited in the amount of detailed data they can convey without the app

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techgearlab.com
11/01/2017
Misfit Shine 2 Review | Tested & Rated

The Misfit Shine 2 is a discontinued, highly minimalistic fitness tracker that ditches traditional digital screens in favor of an eye-catching, analog-style circular LED ring. It excels in user convenience by operating on a replaceable coin-cell battery that delivers an exceptional battery life of up to 6 months, eliminating the need for daily recharging. It is highly praised for...Read more

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techradar.com
14/12/2016
Misfit Shine 2 review

The Misfit Shine 2 stands out as a unique, ultra-lightweight fitness tracker that focuses heavily on a jewelry-inspired design, allowing it to be worn on the wrist, clipped to shoes, or attached to a necklace. It prioritizes simplicity and fashion over deep data, completely omitting a traditional display screen in favor of a 12-LED light circle that flashes to indicate the time and...Read more

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uk.pcmag.com
08/09/2016
Misfit Shine 2 Swimmer's Edition Review

The Misfit Shine 2 Swimmer's Edition, also known as the Speedo Shine 2, is a $119 lightweight fitness tracker designed specifically to track swim laps, total workout time, and calories burned with reliable metric accuracy. The coin-shaped tracker features a sophisticated brushed aluminum finish and works via a reliable tap-enabled interface that uses 12 perimeter LED indicator...Read more

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expertreviews.co.uk
15/05/2016
Misfit Shine 2 review

The Misfit Shine 2 is a stylish, ultra-lightweight (8.5g) fitness tracker constructed from anodised aluminium that focuses heavily on aesthetics and lifestyle integration rather than advanced hardware features. Powered by a standard, non-rechargeable CR2032 coin cell battery, the device offers an impressive six-month battery life and is waterproof up to 50 meters, making it a highly...Read more

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wareable.com
22/03/2016
Misfit Shine 2 review

The Wareable review of the Misfit Shine 2 highlights the tracker as a significant evolution, featuring a slimmer 8mm design, vibrant multicolor LEDs, and a responsive capacitive touch interface. Key pros include a 6-month battery life, accurate step/sleep tracking, a vibration motor for alerts, and a waterproof design. However, a major con is the unreliable wrist strap and clip,...Read more

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trustedreviews.com
20/01/2016
Misfit Shine 2 Review

The Misfit Shine 2 is a minimalist, well-constructed activity tracker offering accurate step, distance, and sleep monitoring alongside exceptional battery life, eliminating the need for daily charging. It features a user-friendly app, "Misfit Link" for device control, and serves as a solid, stylish upgrade in the wearable market. However, the device is severely hindered by a poorly...Read more

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cnet.com
06/12/2015
Misfit Shine 2 review: The nicest fitness tracker you'll ever lose

The Misfit Shine 2 is a sleek, coin-sized aluminum fitness tracker that improves upon its predecessor by adding multicolor LED lights, capacitive touch controls, and internal vibration for silent alarms and smartphone notifications. It excels as a swim-proof, low-maintenance device featuring an improved Bluetooth range and a user-friendly app compatible with both iOS and Android....Read more

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stuff.tv
04/03/2017
Misfit Shine 2 review

The Misfit Shine 2 is a screenless, minimalist fitness tracker shaped like a futuristic disc that aims to blend the simplicity of an activity tracker with the basic notifications of a smartwatch. Earning a 4 out of 5 rating from Stuff, the device is celebrated for its sleek, ultra-lightweight 9g design and robust 50-metre waterproofing, which excels at automatic sleep monitoring and...Read more

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gadgetsandwearables.com
01/02/2016
Review: Misfit Shine 2, a thinner and smarter‎ activity tracker

Misfit Shine 2 The Misfit Shine 2 is an ultra-thin, lightweight activity tracker made from aircraft-grade aluminum and polycarbonate. The coin-sized device tracks steps, sleep quality, calories, and distance while doubling as a basic watch. Upgraded features from the original model include a 3-axis accelerometer, a magnetometer for improved accuracy, and a capacitive touch sensor....Read more

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tomsguide.com
25/05/2016
Misfit Shine 2 Review: Good for Basics

The Misfit Shine 2 is a lightweight, ultra-thin fitness tracker built from aircraft-grade aluminum that offers simple tracking for $99.99. Interacting through a capacitive touch face with 12 distinct LED bulbs, the waterproof device tracks core metrics like steps, distance, and calories, while automatically capturing accurate sleep duration data. It functions as a smart home remote...Read more

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pcmag.com
08/09/2016
Misfit Shine 2 Swimmer's Edition Review

The Misfit Shine 2 Swimmer's Edition is a lightweight, elegant fitness tracker featuring advanced, Speedo-powered tracking for swimming, alongside reliable sleep and general activity monitoring. It features a six-month coin-cell battery, a clean mobile app, and the ability to control smart home devices via tap gestures. However, the device lacks a digital display, requiring the app...Read more

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luxurylifestylemag.co.uk
25/01/2016
Product Review : Misfit Shine 2 Do you need reviews for specific accessories or compatible apps for the Misfit Shine 2?

The Luxury Lifestyle Magazine review details the Misfit Shine 2 as a simplistic, elegant fitness tracker priced at £79.99 that eschews standard digital screens for a distinct minimalist aesthetic. The device features a copper-coloured disc set against a thick silicone strap, utilizing 12 flashing rainbow LED lights to subtly convey daily goal percentages and the current time. It...Read more

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techadvisor.com
26/04/2018
Misfit Shine 2 Review: Sleek Activity Tracker

However, the tracker has several notable cons, including the complete absence of a proper digital screen, which prevents it from showing detailed caller ID or text messages. It also lacks advanced tracking hardware such as a heart rate monitor, GPS, and an altimeter to count floors climbed. From a style perspective, the reviewer notes the design feels somewhat masculine and...Read more

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fitness-tracker-test.info
09/03/2017
Misfit Shine 2 Review: A Fitness Tracker with Style

The Misfit Shine 2, reviewed by Fitness-Tracker-Test.info, is an elegant, entry-level tracker noted for its 6-month battery life, 50-meter water resistance, and lightweight aluminum design. It effectively tracks daily steps, distance, sleep, and features a vibration motor for alerts. Conversely, the review notes the tracker disc can fall out of the redesigned wristband, and it lacks...Read more

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watchgeneration.fr
01/02/2016
Misfit Shine 2 Review

The Misfit Shine 2, reviewed by WatchGeneration, is an ultra-thin, aircraft-grade aluminum tracker praised for its elegant design and six-month battery life. Key upgrades include a vibration motor for notifications, "Misfit Move" inactivity alerts, 12 multi-colored LEDs for better data visibility, and 50-meter water resistance. Conversely, the review notes the device lacks a heart...Read more

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xataka.com
16/12/2016
Misfit Speedo Shine 2 Review: A Swim Tracker That Misses the Mark

The Xataka review of the Misfit Speedo Shine 2 characterizes it as an elegant, highly customizable, and lightweight everyday activity tracker that falls drastically short as a dedicated sports device—particularly for swimming. Priced at 77.04 euros, the device features a sleek, modular aluminum coin design that can be worn as a wristband or clipped to clothing. Prominent pros...Read more

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afdigitale.it
13/03/2017
Misfit Shine 2: The Sleep and Swim Activity Tracker with 6-Month Battery Life

The Misfit Shine 2 is a lightweight, coin-sized activity tracker weighing just 8.5 grams that focuses on a minimalist, screen-free design. Instead of a standard display, it features a circular face with 12 multicolored LEDs that use different colors—like green for calls and blue for text messages—alongside a vibration motor to alert users of smartphone notifications. While it lacks...Read more

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iphoneitalia.com
10/11/2016
Misfit Shine 2: a stylish and affordable fitness tracker

The iPhoneItalia review highlights the Misfit Shine 2 as an elegant, lightweight, and budget-friendly fitness tracker priced at €99 (or €104 for the gold version). Built with aircraft-grade aluminum, the 0.31-inch circular face is incredibly thin and subtle on the wrist. Key pros emphasized in the review include its exceptional battery life, which utilizes a non-rechargeable,...Read more

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sportoutdoor24.it
22/09/2016
Misfit Shine 2 review: The fitness tracker for everyone

The Misfit Shine 2 is reviewed as a stylish, lightweight, and versatile activity tracker designed for daily wellness monitoring. Key advantages include its exceptional six-month battery life, modular design allowing for various wearing options, and automatic tracking of steps, calories, and sleep. However, the lack of a traditional screen, relying instead on 12 LED lights, and the...Read more

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macitynet.it
27/11/2016
Shine 2: Testing Misfit's stylish bracelet", "Shine 2: Reviewing the classy Misfit band

The Macitynet review of the Misfit Shine 2 highlights the device as a elegant, daily activity tracker rather than an intense sports wearable, priced at €98.54. The reviewer praises its elegant design, long-lasting replaceable coin battery (which eliminates weekly charging by lasting up to six months), and its improved versatility, thanks to a new secure clothing clip and a...Read more

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smarthealth.live
12/07/2016
Review: Misfit Shine 2 - Smarthealth

The Misfit Shine 2 is a stylish, lightweight activity tracker designed for general users seeking basic insights into their daily physical movement and sleep habits. Highly praised for its exceptional comfort, slim profile, and 50-meter waterproof rating, it allows users to wear it continuously without removal for showering or sleeping. A standout advantage is its remarkable...Read more

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intogadgets.nl
15/12/2021
Review: Misfit Shine 2 fitness tracker - IntoGadgets

The Misfit Shine 2 is a lightweight, circular fitness tracker featuring 12 LED lights that display the time and daily activity goals without a traditional screen. It stands out for its subtle, female-friendly design, waterproof build that tracks swimming, and a battery life lasting up to six months. The device monitors sleep patterns accurately and pushes basic smartphone...Read more

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tweakers.net
02/05/2016
Thorough and independent Misfit Shine 2 reviews - Tweakers

The Misfit Shine 2, as reviewed on Tweakers, is a lightweight, minimalist fitness tracker favored for its six-month battery life, subtle smartphone alerts, and effective sleep tracking. It offers an affordable option for casual users seeking basic activity monitoring without a screen, utilizing a 12-LED display for notifications. However, the device is criticized for a major design...Read more

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