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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 40 reviews

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Customers love the Steel HR Activity Tracker + Heart Rate's long battery life and sleek design, frequently praising its accuracy in tracking steps, sleep, and heart rate. Many appreciate its comfortable fit and water resistance, making it suitable for various activities. However, some users find the display difficult to read.

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy set up and very functional

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was looking for a pedometer type watch that was not super complicated and was very happy to find this item. So far it seems very accurate (possibly the heart beats are sometimes questionable) but love the step counter and watch function. It works with an app and that is easy too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simple smart watch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great watch. Not too techy. Simple and long life battery rocks!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Design, Heart rate

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    best smartwatch for style and minimalists

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I started with a Fitbit Charge, then Charge 2 HR, then a Samsung Gear 2, then the Apple Watch gen 2, now the Nokia Steel HR. So far this is the best looking of any smartwatch I've had. The only one that doesn't need to recharge more than once or thrice a week [this needs charging once a month]. I wanted a watch that would minimize clutter and hassle but still give me the essentials: notifications, smart alarm, comfort, heart rate, fitness tracking, etc. This isn't for the smartwatch user who actively uses their watch to manage their phone applications like pandora or to send texts directly through their smartwatch. This is for the more refined, for lack of a less pretentious term, smart watch consumer. -great battery that may only need to be recharged one a month (28day battery) -sleek design (actual mechanical gears turn real watch hands) -simple connectivity in low-power bluetooth -all day tracking, accurate sleep and Heart-rate monitoring -customize menu items (comparable to the Fitbit charge) -comfortable -relatively cheap retail price compared to other smartwatch options -water resistant (can be worn in the shower or when swimming) -simple design that results in sleek and stylish watch -not bulky or heavy cons -app could be refined a bit more, but it is similar to the app for Fitbit devices minus the social aspect -vibrate alerts don't offer differing levels/variations of vibration

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Smart watch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    One of the best smart watch devices I have ever owned

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Display

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Nice looking watch but.....

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice looking watch very elegant I get complimented on it all the time, however the display is hard to read.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Does it's J-O-B

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you want a classy watch, with somewhat tech, then this is the watch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wonderful little watch

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If I didn't move on to newer technology with a Fitbit I would still be wearing this nice looking watch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Work, casual, date night

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very handsomely disguised as a fitness tracker watch. Love the mobile app summary . No extra push buttons.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Reasonably accurate heart rate

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Reasonably accurate pulse monitor. Good activity tracker.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good quality

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Looks good, very easy to pair with your phone and the nokia app

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excelent hardware

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    excellent construction, elegant and battery durability.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Heart rate, Step tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome looks and usability with long battery

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I moved from Fitbit Surge to Nokia Steel HR and it was a great upgrade for me even with lesser features in Nokia Steel HR. The looks are very elegant/less bulky makes it very easy to wear it for days without feeling it, I have got lot of compliments on the look. It has all the necessary activity tracking functions and measures heart rate as well steps very accurately.. Fitbit overestimates activities and gives wrong reading giving one a wrong sense of security of having achieved the goal when in reality I was at least 15 to 20% short in steps and calories to what was reported on Fitbit surge..With Nokia Steel HR this was as accurate as it can get and gives a real picture that some users are complaining about because they see lower step and calorie count with Nokia Steel HR if compared by wearing both the trackers on same hand. ..But for me with regards to health matters, I prefer more accuracy and for sure over estimation of my activity is not what I want to see...Battery life just goes on and on...it has been a month now and now I am around 10% battery reamining..this is incredible...Loving it so far...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Won’t work

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have had to factor restore three times since I got it and the battery life is not what it says it just dies after being charged all night. Maybe I got a defective one but returning mine I use there weight scale and it’s awesome

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design, Heart rate, Step tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Smartwatch Alternative

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    To preface, I had an Apple Watch for about a year and a half before it got to be too much for me (too many notifications, reminders to breathe/stand up, etc.). I was looking for something that was a bit more understated and less "noisy." The Nokia HR has been a fantastic choice so far! I love that it's a hybrid analog watch and activity tracker/smartwatch. I turned notifications off and check the app only when I want to see my sleeping metrics. By pushing on the crown of the watch, you are able to scroll through and see the time, heart rate, how many steps you've taken/mileage, distance, and calories burned. I really enjoy that you only see those metrics when you want to! So far, I am really impressed with the Nokia HR.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Died a quick death

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Lasted 2 months. Withings customer support worthless. Thought would be nice alternative to Fitbit, no such luck Tracking and sleeping functions inferior to Fitbit as well Out $200 bucks

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Design

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very Impressed So Far

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Please Note: I have only had this device for only a week, but thus far I am very impressed with the device. I totally LOVE the fact that the battery will last for approx a week. I have yet to charge this item since purchase, it had approx 60% upon purchase which I'm still using. I have had NO connection issues, which was a constant problem with my previous smart watch. It may not be the flashiest smart watch out there, but it does have sort of a retro feel to it. I have replaced my moto 360 with this, and have no regrets. Does it do everything that the moto 360 can do NO. But if you are only wanting minimum integration this may be the smart watch for you. I have always had connection issues with previous smart watches, it is refreshing not to have that issue with this. I have invested in the BP Cuff, Scale and this, totally impressed with the montoring software and website.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Heart rate

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent and Stylish Fitness tracker, great app

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I enjoy the look, does the health essentials very well. Long battery life. Sleep tracking is not that good. Always heart montoring is nice, but slow at times when you moving around. Lastest update improved performance in that regard. Sleep tracking is a nice bonus on a comfortable watch like this, the algorithm is not good and consistent compared to competition. The health mate is great and has continuously improved. The latest update (October 2018) added GPS tracking via the app and choosing workout type via the watch. Really impressed with how the app and watch have improved even after Nokia sale. Really , really impressed with Wighings.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So far so good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm not sure why Best Buy won't let me rate this as a purchaser, probably because I exchanged something for it. It's too early for me to give a quality review with a lot of real world time, but comparing this to other watches I thought I'd write why I got it. The battery lasts a long time (two days in and still say 100). Also, it's a normal watch with a normal replaceable band. If you want to see the time, HR or anything you can, but by default the display isn't showing anything. Generally just right!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Display

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    2 months old broken screen

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    2 months old the screen broke, nokia says to bad, here's 25% off another, 150$ and for another 75$ I can get one that works no thanks, no warranty, brand new product, so I'm an alpha tester? A crack on the lens and it's useless, why not a replacement, no glass warranty, so, buy one and suffer.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    There is a reason it is discount

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The look is nice and pleasant to wear with most apparel. It seems to be fairly scratch resistant. The sleep tracking is not reliable. I take it off and It counts my morning shower as sleeping. It doesn't register 4 hour daytime naps. I jogged for 30 mins and the watch only gave me 6mins. I have the scale and bp cuff, but this device did not cut it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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