Looking for a screenless fitness tracker (Canada) – Whoop alternatives?
Hi everyone,
I'm in Canada and I've been trying to decide on a fitness tracker, but I'm honestly stuck.
I really like the idea of a screenless wearable.
I was very interested in Whoop, but the subscription model just doesn't make sense to me. I don't mind paying a premium for good hardware, but paying indefinitely for features I already own isn't something I'm comfortable with.
Here's what I'm looking for:
- Screenless (or as minimal as possible)
- No mandatory subscription
- Accurate heart rate, sleep, recovery, and activity tracking
- Comfortable enough to wear 24/7
- Good battery life
- Works well in Canada (availability and support)
I've looked into a few options:
- Whoop
- Google Fitbit Air
- Panther Eclipse
- Polar (I remember the old Polar Loop)
- Helio/Helo (although I've read a lot of negative reviews, so I'm skeptical)
- Amazfit (not sure if it's worth considering)
- Garmin (most seem to have screens)
- Oura Ring (interesting, but I'm not sure I want a ring)
Are there any other companies or products I should be looking at?
Also, if anyone here works with a company developing wearables or has access to beta programs, I'm happy to test a device and provide detailed, honest feedback. I'm not looking for freebies—I genuinely enjoy evaluating technology and would love to share unbiased opinions based on real-world use.
For those who've used Whoop and switched to something else, what did you move to, and do you regret it?
I'd really appreciate any recommendations or personal experiences. Thanks!