--- title: 4 Awesome Fitness Trackers for Under $100 description: Fitbit, Xiaomi, and other best wearable fitness trackers that you can buy without breaking the bank. authors: - name: Lisa Eadicicco url: https://money.com/author/lisa-eadicicco/ at_money_since: 2017 articles: 4 covers: - Shopping - Business social: - https://x.com/lisaeadicicco former_staff: true published: '2017-02-17T11:00:28.000Z' modified: '2024-04-17T05:14:40.000Z' section: Shopping tags: - consumer - deals - Leisure - money magazine - shop money - Shopping word_count: 408 canonical: https://money.com/best-fitness-tracker-fitbit-xiaomi/ type: Article source: structured-blocks --- > **Disclosure:** Money may earn a commission when you click on the products and services below. Opinions are our own, but compensation and in-depth research determine where and how they appear. [Learn more](https://money.com/page/disclaimer/) about how we make money. ![Young woman on running track, checking watch](https://img.money.com/2017/02/170215_fitnesstrackers.jpg) Looking to keep up with your fitness goals by tracking your action? It's hard to rationalize spending a fortune on a device that's going to get as sweaty as you are. But you don't have to drop $200 or more on a gadget or sports watch to measure your steps and cycles. The following wearable devices skip extras like altimeters and built-in coaching to give you the basics for less. **The Bargain Choice** ![Xiaomi fitness tracker](https://img.money.com/2017/02/170216_xiaomi.jpg) [Xiaomi Mi Band 2](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GJFREF8/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=money018f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01GJFREF8&linkId=c5546e705027a85708c694a08b13723d) $39, available via Amazon This fitness band is among the least expensive models on the market, says Angela McIntyre, who follows wearable tech for the Gartner research firm. It includes a 0.42-inch screen that displays your heart rate, the number of steps you've taken, and the time. The splash-resistant tracker, which can be worn with brightly colored bands ($7 and up at Amazon.com), also monitors sleep and buzzes to let you know if you've been sitting for too long. **Precision Cardio** ![Polar Fitness Tracker](https://img.money.com/2017/02/170216_polar.jpg) [Polar H7 Heart Rate Sensor](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FZX9CW4/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=money018f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00FZX9CW4&linkId=d184a5902a0aca724470bb140d624b00) $80 Wristband heart rate monitors are convenient, but in a recent study at the Cleveland Clinic, this chest-strap sensor was far more accurate during exercise than four different wrist trackers, including the Apple Watch. The Bluetooth-enabled H7 sends your heart rate to your smartphone and whatever compatible [treadmill](https://money.com/best-treadmill/) or [elliptical machine](https://money.com/best-elliptical-machine/) that's making you sweat. **Remote Control** ![Misfit Fitness Tracker](https://img.money.com/2017/02/170216_misfit.jpg) [Misfit Shine 2](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AURE4UE/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=money018f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01AURE4UE&linkId=b8aa109a10911d23f2ee9e4f7ad54e5a) $100 This sleek fitness wearable displays a circle of LED lights that illuminate throughout the day to indicate your progress toward fitness goals. Like competing gadgets, the Shine 2 is swim-proof and can tally steps, distance, and calories burned. What sets it apart is Misfit's Link app, which lets you use the gadget as a remote control. Program it to snap a photo from your phone remotely, maybe, or ring your phone if you've misplaced it. **Discreet Device** ![Fitbit Zip Fitness Tracker](https://img.money.com/2017/02/170216_fitbitzip.jpg) [Fitbit Zip](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0095PZHZE/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=money018f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0095PZHZE&linkId=d66e4517615416311b0f10e7428c4d0d) $60 Fitbit's tiny clip-on tracker is a no-frills option for recording health metrics like steps taken, calories burned, and distance walked. It snaps onto your clothing—hitch it to a belt, pocket, or bra strap, for example—making it attractive if you don't want to wear a wristband, says McIntyre. You don't have to pull out your smartphone to check your numbers; just tap the Zip's LCD screen to cycle through all your different stats. *Lisa Eadicicco covers tech news, reviews, and how-tos for Time. 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