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Avg. price in UK: ~£130
Avg. price in US: ~$150
Form factor: wristband
Battery life: 4 days
Screen size: ?

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

5.3

Good

4.7

Poor

7.5

Very good

5.9
Swimming
Score components:
28.0%
9.0
ATM rating
24.0%
4.0
Open-water swim mode
18.0%
9.0
Waterproof depth rating
15.0%
4.0
GPS
15.0%
1.5
Battery life
6.8
Kids
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30.0%
1.5
Battery life
25.0%
9.0
Weight
20.0%
9.0
ATM rating
15.0%
9.0
Screen size
10.0%
9.8
Price

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#7 in Best Fitness Trackers Without App
#131 in Best Fitness Trackers

Verdict

The Nike+ FuelBand is a sleek, wrist-worn activity tracker featuring a 3-axis accelerometer and an ambient light-sensing LED display composed of 100 white and 20 color-coded lights. Weighing approximately 30g and available in various sizes (S, M/L, XL), it tracks steps, calories, time, and 'NikeFuel'—a proprietary metric designed to measure whole-body movement across different activities. Key strengths include its integrated USB charging/syncing plug, water-resistant build (safe for showers), and a motivational 'red-to-green' progress bar that gamifies daily goals. However, the device has notable drawbacks: it lacks a sleep tracker, cannot accurately monitor activities with stable arm positions like cycling or yoga, is not waterproof for swimming, and the proprietary Fuel metric can feel vague or inconsistent compared to traditional health data.

Technical Specifications of Nike Fuelband

Overall score

5.3

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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

3.3

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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

5.5

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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

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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

3.6

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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

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

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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

6.1

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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

2.6

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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

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Battery life in power-saving mode

What it is: Battery duration when using power-saving mode.

When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

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

5.5

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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

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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Design & Durability

8.1

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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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Nike Fuelband vs the average fitness tracker

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Ambient light sensor
Nike Fuelband has an ambient light sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 15.8% of fitness trackers have an ambient light sensor.
Auto brightness responds to ambient light.
What it is: Adjusts brightness according to ambient light.
When it matters: When visibility changes often between indoor, outdoor, daytime, and low-light conditions.
Importance: LOW
Nike Fuelband has an ambient light sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 15.8% of fitness trackers have an ambient light sensor.
Windows compatible
Nike Fuelband is compatible with Windows, while the average fitness tracker is not. 22.3% of fitness trackers are compatible with Windows.
Via Nike+ Connect.
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
Nike Fuelband is compatible with Windows, while the average fitness tracker is not. 22.3% of fitness trackers are compatible with Windows.
Mac OS X compatible
Nike Fuelband is compatible with Mac OS X, while the average fitness tracker is not. 27.5% of fitness trackers are compatible with Mac OS X.
Via Nike+ Connect.
What it is: Compatible with macOS devices.
When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.
Importance: LOW
Nike Fuelband is compatible with Mac OS X, while the average fitness tracker is not. 27.5% of fitness trackers are compatible with Mac OS X.
4.14 mm thinner design
Nike Fuelband is thinner than the average fitness tracker (6.9 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
Nike Fuelband is thinner than the average fitness tracker (6.9 mm vs 11 mm). The average fitness tracker has a thickness of 11 mm.6.86 mm vs 11 mm
Points-based system
Nike Fuelband supports a points-based system, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.1% of fitness trackers support a points-based system.
Uses NikeFuel.
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
Nike Fuelband supports a points-based system, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.1% of fitness trackers support a points-based system.
1 more physical buttons
Nike Fuelband has a higher physical buttons than the average fitness tracker (1 vs 0). The average fitness tracker has 0 of physical buttons.
What it is: Number of physical control buttons on the device.
When it matters: When buttons, crowns, gestures, or direct controls affect how quickly you can use the device mid-activity.
Importance: LOW
Nike Fuelband 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
21.8 mm lower height
Nike Fuelband is shorter than the average fitness tracker (19 mm vs 40.8 mm). The average fitness tracker has a height of 40.8 mm.
What it is: Vertical measurement of the device body.
When it matters: When overall size, thickness, or weight affects comfort during all-day wear, sleep, or exercise.
Importance: LOW
Nike Fuelband is shorter than the average fitness tracker (19 mm vs 40.8 mm). The average fitness tracker has a height of 40.8 mm.19 mm vs 40.8 mm
Ambient light sensor
Nike Fuelband has an ambient light sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 15.8% of fitness trackers have an ambient light sensor.
Windows compatible
Nike Fuelband is compatible with Windows, while the average fitness tracker is not. 22.3% of fitness trackers are compatible with Windows.
Mac OS X compatible
Nike Fuelband is compatible with Mac OS X, while the average fitness tracker is not. 27.5% of fitness trackers are compatible with Mac OS X.
1 more physical buttons
Nike Fuelband has a higher physical buttons than the average fitness tracker (1 vs 0). The average fitness tracker has 0 of physical buttons.
4.14 mm thinner design
Nike Fuelband is thinner than the average fitness tracker (6.9 mm vs 11 mm). The average fitness tracker has a thickness of 11 mm.
21.8 mm lower height
Nike Fuelband is shorter than the average fitness tracker (19 mm vs 40.8 mm). The average fitness tracker has a height of 40.8 mm.
Points-based system
Nike Fuelband 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 Nike Fuelband worse than the average fitness tracker?

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No heart rate monitoring
Nike Fuelband does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 60% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
No sleep tracking
Nike Fuelband does not support sleep tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 91.9% of fitness trackers support sleep tracking.
No sleep reports
Nike Fuelband does not support sleep reports, while the average fitness tracker does. 84.8% of fitness trackers support sleep reports.
No automatic activity detection
Nike Fuelband does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 50.3% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
No pace measurement
Nike Fuelband does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 61.3% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
No distance tracking
Nike Fuelband does not support distance tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 95.3% of fitness trackers support distance tracking.
6 days shorter battery life
Nike Fuelband has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (4 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
1.5 hours longer charging time
Nike Fuelband has a higher charging time than the average fitness tracker (3 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
45.5% smaller battery capacity
Nike Fuelband has a lower battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (60 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.
source range 50-70 mAh.
Not compatible with Android
Nike Fuelband is not compatible with Android, while the average fitness tracker is. 98.1% of fitness trackers are compatible with Android.
Old Bluetooth version
Nike Fuelband supports an older Bluetooth version than the average fitness tracker (2.1 vs 4.0). The average fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4.0.
No notifications
Nike Fuelband does not support notifications, while the average fitness tracker does. 72.6% of fitness trackers support notifications.
No silent alarm
Nike Fuelband does not support a silent alarm, while the average fitness tracker does. 80.4% of fitness trackers support a silent alarm.
No vibrating alerts
Nike Fuelband does not support vibration alerts, while the average fitness tracker does. 83.8% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
No stopwatch
Nike Fuelband does not have a stopwatch, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.4% of fitness trackers have a stopwatch.
No replaceable watch band
Nike Fuelband does not have a replaceable watch band, while the average fitness tracker does. 75.7% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
4 older release date
Nike Fuelband was released earlier than the average fitness tracker (2,012 vs 2,016). The average fitness tracker was released in 2,016.
February 2012
No weight tracking
Nike Fuelband does not support weight tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 81.3% of fitness trackers support weight tracking.
Only a static profile weight field is supported, not ongoing weight logs.
Not compatible with smart scales
Nike Fuelband is not compatible with smart scales, while the average fitness tracker is. 67% of fitness trackers are compatible with smart scales.
No BMI tracking
Nike Fuelband does not support BMI tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 71% of fitness trackers support BMI tracking.
No heart rate monitoring
Nike Fuelband 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
Nike Fuelband does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 60% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
6 days shorter battery life
Nike Fuelband has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (4 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
Nike Fuelband has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (4 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.4 days vs 10 days
No automatic activity detection
Nike Fuelband 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
Nike Fuelband does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 50.3% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
1.5 hours longer charging time
Nike Fuelband has a higher charging time than the average fitness tracker (3 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
What it is: Time required for a full charge.
When it matters: When short charging windows matter and you do not want the tracker off your wrist for too long.
Importance: MEDIUM
Nike Fuelband has a higher charging time than the average fitness tracker (3 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.3 hours vs 1.5 hours
No pace measurement
Nike Fuelband 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
Nike Fuelband does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 61.3% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
No sleep tracking
Nike Fuelband does not support sleep tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 91.9% of fitness trackers support sleep tracking.
What it is: Monitors sleep duration and quality.
When it matters: When sleep quality and duration matter enough that overnight monitoring is part of the reason to buy the device.
Importance: HIGH
Nike Fuelband does not support sleep tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 91.9% of fitness trackers support sleep tracking.
No notifications
Nike Fuelband 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
Nike Fuelband does not support notifications, while the average fitness tracker does. 72.6% of fitness trackers support notifications.
No distance tracking
Nike Fuelband does not support distance tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 95.3% of fitness trackers support distance tracking.
What it is: Calculates distance covered during exercise.
When it matters: When you want the tracker to capture more workouts and training details with less manual effort.
Importance: HIGH
Nike Fuelband does not support distance tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 95.3% of fitness trackers support distance tracking.

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What customers like about Nike Fuelband?

Sleek and attractive retro-futuristic LED dot matrix display
Sturdy build quality with a robust USB charging clasp
Highly motivating social features and community leaderboard integration
Easy to use with a simple one-button interface
Effective gamification through NikeFuel points and virtual awards
Water-resistant design suitable for wearing in the shower
Seamless wireless syncing over Bluetooth (SE model)

What customers dislike about Nike Fuelband?

Lack of GPS, making it less useful for serious runners tracking distance
Inaccurate tracking for activities like cycling, yoga, and weightlifting
Does not include a heart rate monitor or sleep tracking capabilities
Relatively high price point compared to trackers with more features
Wrist-based accelerometer can be 'cheated' by just waving arms
Bulky design can be uncomfortable while typing or wearing under shirt cuffs
Proprietary 'NikeFuel' metric can be confusing and lacks real-world meaning for some users
No vibration motor for silent alarms or subtle movement reminders

Expert reviews

geardiary.com

25/04/2012

Nike+ Fuelband Review: The Out-Of-Shape Geek's Dream Fitness Motivator

The GearDiary review characterizes the Nike+ FuelBand as a gamified,, user-friendly fitness motivator featuring a convenient, built-in USB charging design, customizable size, and a highly visible LED progress display. It successfully utilizes the unique "NikeFuel" points system and competitive milestones to drive daily physical activity for casual users. However, the review notes...Read more

huffingtonpost.co.uk

20/06/2012

Nike+ Fuel Band Review: The Sports Watch You Never Knew You Needed

The Nike+ Fuel Band is a stylish and functional fitness tracker that measures daily physical activity using a proprietary metric called "Fuel Points". Worn on the wrist, the device features a matte-black aesthetic and a single button that reveals a hidden 1970s-style LED display. It tracks steps, calories, and time, and it syncs via Bluetooth or USB to Nike's online platform to set...Read more

independent.co.uk

21/02/2013

A Week With: The Nike+ Fuelband

Nike+ Fuelband Review Summary The Nike+ Fuelband is a tech-driven fitness bracelet designed to gamify daily exercise routines by tracking user movement through a built-in 3-axis accelerometer. Priced at £129, it measures distance, calories burned, and "NikeFuel" points, which are calculated from the user's speed and physical activity. Users set personalized daily activity targets...Read more

pcmag.com

09/05/2012

Nike+ FuelBand Review

The PCMag review characterizes the Nike+ FuelBand as a stylish, comfortable, and durable rubberized bracelet that acts primarily as an activity tracker with a clear LED display, built-in USB charging, and an engaging iPhone app/web interface for motivation. However, it is labeled a glorified pedometer that lacks essential metrics found in cheaper alternatives, such as distance,...Read more

cnet.com

26/03/2012

Nike FuelBand review: Nike FuelBand

The Nike FuelBand review on CNET highlights the device as a sleek, stylish fitness tracker built to motivate casual users through gamification techniques. The main pros of the FuelBand include its simple and attractive rubberized design featuring a dual-LED display that effectively guides you toward daily goals, comfortable wearability, and seamless wireless data syncing via...Read more

livescience.com

02/10/2013

Nike FuelBand: Fitness Tracker Review - Live Science

The Live Science review rates the Nike FuelBand 5.1/10, highlighting its effectiveness as a motivational tool that displays progress and fosters community competition via the Nike+ platform. Pros include an integrated clock and, at-a-glance, user-friendly data display. Conversely, the review identifies significant cons, including the absence of sleep tracking and an over-reliance on...Read more

uk.pcmag.com

13/06/2013

Nike+ FuelBand Review - PCMag UK

The PCMag UK review gives the Nike+ FuelBand an average rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, characterizing it as a stylish but heavily limited "glorified pedometer". On the positive side, the device earns praise for its sleek, understated, and sporty matte black rubberized design that seamlessly blends into casual wear, featuring a retro-chic LED dot matrix display and a clever silver...Read more

techradar.com

29/01/2013

Nike FuelBand review - TechRadar

The Nike FuelBand is a stylish, band-style fitness tracker designed around a 3-axis accelerometer that monitors steps, calories, and NikeFuel—a standardized metric developed by Nike to gamify activity tracking across its product ecosystem. The device features an impressive, premium build with an understated black rubber exterior, a single silver clasp, and an elegant LED display...Read more

the-gadgeteer.com

02/01/2013

Nike+ FuelBand review - The Gadgeteer

Product Summary The Nike+ FuelBand is a wrist-worn, multi-functional activity tracker that monitors daily physical movement by tracking steps, calories, and Nike's proprietary metric, Nike Fuel. Designed to act as both a motivational tool and a timepiece, the band allows users to set daily activity goals and track progress through a series of colored LED lights ranging from red to...Read more

trustedreviews.com

17/10/2012

Nike+ FuelBand Review - Trusted Reviews

The Trusted Reviews analysis of the Nike FuelBand SE highlights a sleek, motivational activity tracker praised for its comfortable design, easy USB charging, and an automatic LED display. Bluetooth 4.0 ensures seamless, power-efficient syncing, acting as a stylish accessory with improved battery life. However, the review outlines significant drawbacks, including a lack of Android...Read more

dcrainmaker.com

22/08/2012

Nike+ FuelBand In-Depth Review - DC Rainmaker

The Nike+ FuelBand is a wrist-based activity tracker designed to motivate users to stay active through a gamified fitness experience. Setup is simple, requiring the Nike+ Connect software to input personal metrics and set a daily target using "NikeFuel" points, which act as a universal metric instead of standard calories. The band features a clean, always-on LED display that rotates...Read more

t3.com

01/05/2012

Nike+ Fuelband review - T3

Review Overview The Nike+ Fuelband is a stylish and lifestyle-focused fitness tracker that measures daily activity using a 3-axis accelerometer, converting movement into a custom fitness currency called NikeFuel. Priced at £139.00, this water-resistant wristband aims to motivate general users to stay active through a goal-oriented system of 20 LED lights that transition from red to...Read more

gizmodo.com

13/04/2012

Nike Fuelband Review: A Friendly Reminder to Stop Being Lazy

The Nike Fuelband is a futuristic, utilitarian matte black wristband designed to track daily physical activity and motivate users to live a less sedentary lifestyle. Priced at $150, it uses a 3-axis accelerometer to track steps and calories, converting movements into a proprietary, standardized metric called Nikefuel. Its standout features (pros) include an exceptionally easy-to-use...Read more

theverge.com

08/03/2012

Nike+ FuelBand review - The Verge

The 2012 review of the Nike+ FuelBand in The Verge highlights the device as a motivating, sturdy tracker featuring a durable metal frame, a secure clasp, and a 100-LED display with an ambient light sensor. Its core strength lies in the proprietary "NikeFuel" metric, which uses a three-axis accelerometer to effectively standardize daily movement across different users. However, the...Read more

hardwareluxx.de

03/04/2014

Fitbit Flex and Nike Fuelband Review

The Fitbit Flex and Nike Fuelband SE are two early fitness wearables that track physical movement and daily activity profiles rather than advanced biometrics like heart rate, oxygen levels, or breathing rates. Tested by Hardwareluxx, the Fitbit Flex stands out for its versatile ecosystem, which includes optional companion trackers like the clip-on Zip, the pocket-sized One, and the...Read more

flitz-piepen.de

25/04/2013

Review: NikeFuel Band - The Goofballs

The Nike+ FuelBand is a 139€ fitness tracker that gamifies daily activity, offering an appealing, stylish design favored by the reviewer. Pros include its motivating, point-based system and aesthetics, while significant cons involve it being only splash-proof and lacking precise distance tracking. - The review concludes with a positive verdict, finding the device functions well as a...Read more

sports-insider.de

12/05/2012

Nike+ Fuelband Review | SPORTS INSIDER

Review Overview The Nike+ Fuelband is a stylish fitness wristband designed to track daily physical activity by measuring steps, time, burned calories, and an exclusive metric called "NikeFuel". Built with an integrated accelerometer and a sleek LED display, the band outputs real-time data and features a color-coded progression bar (shifting from red to green) to indicate how close...Read more

chip.de

25/07/2013

Nike Fuel - Review", "Nike Fuel Test

The German tech platform CHIP conducted a practical, hands-on video review evaluating the Nike FuelBand, showcasing its performance as an everyday activity tracker targeted toward tech enthusiasts. The device tracks general motion via sensors to estimate steps, calories, and Nike's proprietary "Fuel Points," presenting data on a clear, integrated display that distinguishes it from...Read more

annedubndidu.com

18/12/2013

Test: Moving with the Nike+ FuelBand SE #56 - Anne Dubndidu

The Nike+ FuelBand SE is a wearable activity tracker designed to monitor daily movement using a unique tracking metric called "Fuels". Users set a daily goal, and the band motivates them to stay active by lighting up a progression LED row from red to green and rewarding them with digital badges and trophies. While it acts as an accurate step counter, its wrist-based tracking heavily...Read more

igen.fr

07/04/2014

Nike+ FuelBand SE Review - iGeneration

The iGeneration review of the Nike+ FuelBand SE highlights its improved, durable design featuring a built-in USB charging connector and clear LED display, alongside more accurate tracking to prevent artificial "cheating" of metrics. It praises the device's specialized focus on motivating movement through the proprietary NikeFuel scoring system rather than just counting steps....Read more

sportbuzzbusiness.fr

30/10/2013

We tested the new Nike FuelBand SE fitness tracker - SportBuzzBusiness

The Nike FuelBand SE review focuses on the global release of Nike's updated fitness tracker, highlighting its transition into a more precise and community-driven device. A major strength of this new model is its upgraded tracking algorithm, which now accurately separates activities by intensity—such as distinguishing yoga from running—to allocate Nike's signature "Fuel" points more...Read more

commeuncamion.com

30/11/2013

Nike Fuelband Bracelet: Review and Opinion - Comme un camion

The Comme un Camion review evaluates the Nike FuelBand SE as a minimalist, motivational accessory utilizing the proprietary "NikeFuel" metric to track physical activity. Key pros include a sleek, matte rubber design, a user-friendly interface with a clear LED display, and an effective, highly social Nike+ ecosystem for tracking, according to the review. Conversely, the review notes...Read more

madmoizelle.com

16/10/2013

The Nike+ Fuelband SE, the fitness tracker that measures your progress - Madmoizelle", "Nike+ Fuelband SE, the wristband that tracks your workouts - M...

The Nike+ Fuelband SE is a stylish fitness tracking wristband made of matte silicone that tracks daily physical activity and displays data through a vibrant LED screen. It tracks metrics like time, steps taken, calories burned, and Nike's proprietary "Nikefuel" energy points, which serve to gamify daily activity by transitioning LED colors from red to green as personal fitness goals...Read more

lokan.fr

21/08/2012

How my Nike+ FuelBand died - LoKan.fr

The reviewer, LoKan Sardari, provides a detailed account of how his Nike+ FuelBand stopped working after 25 days of highly intensive, non-standard testing. Intentionally pushing the device beyond its recommended limits, he swam with it for hours and eventually caused the internal curved batteries to fail by stretching the band over his ankle to track a cycling workout. Despite the...Read more

lesnumeriques.com

16/09/2012

FuelBand Review: You will never be inactive again

The Les Numériques review awards the original Nike+ FuelBand a perfect 5 out of 5 stars, praising it as a highly successful pioneer that effectively democratizes and game-ifies daily physical activity. The reviewer highlights several major pros, including its exceptionally lightweight 30 g design, an impressive 4-to-7-day battery life that recharges fully in under an hour, and a...Read more

experience2geek.com

03/06/2013

of the Nike+ FuelBand, detailing its design, functionality, advantages, and drawbacks: The reviewer provides an overall positive assessment of the Nike+ FuelBand, a rigid plastic wristband that acts as an activity tracker by measuring calories, daily steps, and Nike's proprietary "Fuel" metrics via an integrated gyroscope. Key pros highlighted in the article include its beautiful...Read more

gonzague.me

30/12/2013

Review: Nike+ FuelBand SE", "Test: Nike+ FuelBand SE

Based on the provided review and community discussion, the Nike+ FuelBand SE is a second-generation fitness tracker priced at 139 euros that visualizes physical activity using its unique "Fuel" point system. The device features a premium, visually appealing bracelet design with a crisp LED display. In terms of daily usability, its battery life stands out as a major strength, easily...Read more

tecnetico.com

29/03/2012

Nike+ Fuelband, a great option for tracking daily physical activity [Review]

Nike+ Fuelband Review Summary Pros and Cons Pros: Bright LED screen shows stats and acts as a standard wrist watch. Pros: Seamless wireless Bluetooth syncing with the companion iPhone application. Pros: Water and sweat resistance makes it durable for everyday exercise. Cons: Lacks a dedicated sleep mode, meaning tossing and turning at night registers as steps. Cons: High price tag...Read more

bright.nl

08/11/2012

First Impression: Nike+ FuelBand - Bright

The Nike+ FuelBand review on Bright presents a balanced look at the activity tracker, highlighting its standout social features and sleek physical layout. On the positive side, the device boasts an intuitive design featuring a cleverly hidden USB connector inside the silver clasp and an attractive LED display that acts as a ticker-tape, complete with 20 progress-tracking lights. Its...Read more

iculture.nl

17/07/2012

Nike+ FuelBand Review - iCulture

Nike+ FuelBand The Nike+ FuelBand is an unobtrusive, stylish fitness wristband designed to track daily physical activity through a unique points system called NikeFuel. Its primary appeal lies in its futuristic LED display, premium matte-black rubberized design, and seamless integration with a social iOS app that allows users to compete with friends. Setting up the device is...Read more

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