If you’re an avid swimmer or prefer not to remove your wearable while showering, the sport band option will most likely be the more desirable option. Despite the band’s moisture-wicking band material, it remained damp far longer than was comfortable and compared to a fast-drying silicone band. While the easy-adjusting Velcro strap is a welcome departure from the typical notch-and-clasp closure on most fitness trackers, adjusting the fit or removing the device wasn’t as smooth as I’d expected it to be.Īs for water resistance, I didn’t test the 50-meter swimproof rating of the Halo in a pool, but I did shower with the device for three days. If I started the day with a tighter adjustment (which was very easy to do with this band), by the end of the day, I had to loosen it to account for temperature and swelling fluctuations.
While the fabric is soft and comfortable against the skin, I still found it difficult to find the best fit for my small wrist. On the other hand, though, the Velcro strips are so sturdy that they restricted quick adjustments and made removing the band less swift overall.Įven with the sizing flexibility Velcro offers, the Halo isn’t immune to the fit troubles any silicone band presents. This construction helps prevent accidental drops when taking the band on/off, which is never a bad thing.
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The band also includes a series of five strong Velcro strips/notches that serve as sizing adjusters. The end of the strap is finished with hardware that prevents the strap from coming completely undone from the loop. While the easy-adjusting Velcro strap is a welcome departure from the typical notch-and-clasp closure on most fitness trackers, adjusting the fit or removing the device wasn’t as smooth as I’d expected it to be. Lifewire / Yoona Wagener Comfort: Streamlined but not immune to typical fit issues This slightly inelegant charging accessory seems a bit at odds with the more polished tracker design. Because it’s so lightweight-venturing on flimsy-I experienced the clip part slipping and snapping closed before I could place the wearable in the charging cradle. It’s a boxy bar with a hinge that opens to place the device inside. Slightly less sophisticated, however, is the charging clip. The other mic is located on the back, along with the optical sensor it's largely undetectable if you manage a close fit. Rounding out the minimalist look is one sole button on the side of the sensor unit, which is flanked by an LED indicator and one of two internal microphones. The fabric strap, which is a mix of sweat-wicking synthetics, has an athleisure look and feel: sporty but not to the degree that it screams sport watch. I tested a small-sized band in silver and appreciated the streamlined bracelet style form factor. The Halo band doesn’t overwhelm the senses. Lifewire / Yoona Wagener Design: An accessory that blends in
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