My Fitbit One Has Arrived – Challengers?

I’m a big believer in the idea of connected devices – Quantified Self movement.  While I’d love to track my data via manual input, that comes and goes.  So, over the summer, I began thinking about a device to use.  There are lots of them out there, but I’lll admit that it was hard to determine which one would be best (see one review):

• FitBit
• Nike FuelBand
• Striiv
• Jawbone UP
• Generic pedometer

For me, I decided there were several criteria:

1. Able to track multiple activities – walking, running, biking, and steps.  (in terms of calories and raw numbers)
   • I don’t swim so that wasn’t important to me.
   • I think sleep patterns are important so that was a bonus.
2. Easy mobile and web interfaces with wireless integration.  (Mac and PC)
3. APIs for connecting into other applications.
   • Important to me as I evaluate a device that might be intergrated into our population health management solutions.
4. Battery life.

I didn’t spend much time looking at the communities associated with each and how they work to motivate you to exercise.  I do think that’s important.

I also like the Striiv game idea where you earn points based on your activities (badges) to unlock more things in a virtual world.  For gamers and others, this plays into the “gamification” trends.

Did I pick right?  We’ll know soon, and I’ll give you an update.  But, I certainly welcome challengers.  (If you want me to try your device and compare it, let me know.)