Here is a list of the best fitness trackers under Rs 5,000 that you must consider. Please note that almost all of them provide accurate tracking.

Mi Band 2 | Best Buy Link

Mi Band 2 is the successor of the Mi Band 1s. This fitness band comes from the Chinese Tech Giant Xiaomi. Xiaomi has been doing wonders in the consumer electronics market and Mi Band Series is one of them. The fitness band comes with features like step tracker, sleep tracker, heart rate sensor and notification for calls and alarms. This also motivates to take a walk if you are sitting idle for some time.  The device has a small OLED display to show the steps or the heart rate. Also, the display is scratch and finger print resistant. The display can also be used as a digital watch. It is IP67 certified which means that its dust and water resistant. It gets paired to its app called as Mi Fit via Bluetooth 4.0. But the main notable feature is the 20 day long battery life it offers.

Pros

Accurate steps trackingAccurate sleep trackingSuperb battery lifeWater and dust resistantDesign and build qualityNice and tidy displayNotifications for calls and messagesApp is easy to use and is available for both Android and IOSIt has more value for the money you spend

Cons

It is difficult to get oneNo guaranty about after sales supportApp is not present on the Windows Platform

Misfit Shine | Best Buy Link

Misfit Shine is a good fitness tracker from Misfit. Misfit is an America based company started in 2011 and is in the fitness tracker business from then. Misfit Shine is one of their affordable and effective fitness bands they offer. Misfit Shine comes with features like Steps, Calories Burned, Distance tracking and also sleep quality and duration tracking. It is also water resistant upto 5 m. But the main thing which attracts is the whole bunch of accessories which Misfit offers. All the accessories are fashionable and are aesthetically appealing. It also gives a wide variety of colour choices. The best part is battery is non chargeable and you need to replace it with button cells. Misfit Shine is priced at Rs 4,995 but is available at Rs 3,999.

Pros

Accurate TrackingFashionableReplaceable battery which means no chargingPlethora of fashionable accessoriesBattery backup upto 6 monthsDesign

Cons

No heart rate sensorYou need to replace the batteryApp is available on all the platformYou cannot use it with other apps

Fitbit is the leader in the fitness tracker segment. Fitbit offers various fitness trackers across various price segments. Fitbit Zip is the least priced yet accurate fitness tracker from Fitbit. Fitbit Zip offers features like step, calories and distance tracking. You can also use Fitbit Zip as a timepiece. This is not a band, but can be clipped on any place like your pocket, belt etc. We must note that even the battery is non rechargeable but must be replaced. This is also rain, splash and sweat resistant. Fitbit Zip is available at a price of Rs 3,599.

Pros

Accurate TrackingEasy to useWaterproofReplaceable battery with battery life upto 6 monthsBluetooth 4.0Fitbit Branding

Cons

Costly for the feature it providesNo heart rate sensor

GOQii v2.0 | Best Buy Link

GOQii is an Indian fitness tracker manufacturer whose rose to fame with the GOQii version 1. Now GOQii has come up with the 2nd Version of GOQii. GOQii offers features like steps tracking, calories burned, distance covered, active hours and sleep pattern. We also get notifications of Whatsapp, SMS, Email and calls on the OLED display. But the main noticeable feature is the personal trainer which GOQii provides. These trainers are well qualified and offer you the right decisions. GOQii is available from Rs 1,999 to Rs 3,999 depending on the personal coach’s subscription you use. GOQii with 3 months subscription costs Rs 1,999, with 6 months subscription costs Rs 2,999 whereas with 12 months subscription costs Rs 3,999.

Pros

Large OLED displayPersonal trainerNotifications for calls and messagesUSB chargerTrainer gives you challenges which motivates you

Cons

No heart rate sensorBattery backup is averageTracking accuracy is average

Mi Band | Best Buy Link

Mi Band was the first fitness band launched by Xiaomi. Though we have Mi Band 1s, it is not available officially in India. Mi Band offers features like distance, steps and sleep tracking. Even we get alarm and other notifications. The Mi Fit app is intuitive and easy to use. Mi band is available for Rs 999.

Pros

Accurate TrackingAttractive and colourful strapsSuperb battery lifeApp available on android and IOSNice design and build qualityWater resistantUnder budget

Cons

No displayNo heart rate sensor