Can be worn 24/7 & in shower, Looks like a cool watch including new carbon steel edition, 5 sensors collect SO MUCH DATA, Automatic sleep detection plus the most advanced sleep tracking on the tracker market, Resting heart rate data (only while relatively
No alarm functions, No food logging or weight logging, Heart rate sensor is only suitable for gathering resting heart rate data or intermittent data during heavy activity not continuous data, Doesn't always correctly detect and track biking, Doesn't alway
The sensors make this one of the most data-rich fitness trackers on the market; wearability in sun or rain (or shower) is also a plus, and they have apps for iOS and Android as well as the web. I've worn my Basis since about October 2013, and have been im...
Abstract: Want to lose weight and think clearer? You might find help from the $199 Basis B1 Health Tracker Carbon Steel Edition smartwatch or its $179 functionally identical predecessor .While wearable tech hasn't yet provided much more than notification and health...
Serious athletes and fitness enthusiasts will appreciate the extra features of the high-end Basis B1 Band. In addition to counting steps and distance, this watch-style device monitors heart rate, skin temperature and perspiration levels. Reviews say the i...
Features, Mobile App, Online Dashboard, Habits/Achievements
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I enjoyed my time with the Basis B1, it certainly collects much more data than what I've experienced with other health oriented bands (e.g. FitBit, Jawbone, Nike Fuelband). Most of those other devices feel 2-dimensional in comparison to the Basis B1. If...
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Published: 2013-12-10, Author: Mike , review by: tomsguide.com
Collects and displays a huge amount of dat, Tracks sleep automaticall, Measures heart rate
Somewhat bulk, Lacks alarm clock
Capable of tracking your heart rate, movement, sleep and even perspiration, the Basis B1 fitness band offers one of the most complete pictures of your overall fitness...
Awesome for determining day to day patterns, Great for gathering resting heart rate data, No HR strap required, Bluetooth Sync to both iOS and some Android phones, Step counter can be reasonably accurate
Watch band can temporarily fall apart, Waterproofing is potentially suspect, Heart rate data won't work while working out, Questionable value of some data metrics (skin temperature, perspiration)
The fitness activity tracker segment is massive – both in potential, as well as how many new entrants are entering the fray each month. Companies like Nike, Fitbit, BodyMedia, and now Withings are amongst the biggest – and also most established. But all o...
Published: 2013-03-27, Author: peter , review by: gizmodo.com
For a wrist-worn tracker, the B1 is actually capable of tracking steps more accurately than the FuelBand and UP. Numbers fell in line with the Fitbit One, which I semi-recently deemed the best activity tracker, Advertisement, Calories burned, on the other
Advertisement, Advertisement, There is no app. Basis has been working on an Android app for months and I've seen iterations of it here and there but it still isn't available. This is a glaring flaw in an otherwise pretty decent activity tracker. Basis say
AdvertisementWithout an app, its hard to recommend the B1 because none of the habits youre going after are actionable unless you sync the band to your computer to see what your overall progress is. Theres a certain level of hand holding thats required...
Published: 2013-06-11, Author: Brian , review by: cnet.com.au
The Basis B1 Band by Basis Science tracks steps, calories, heart rate, and sleep automatically, syncs wirelessly via Bluetooth with iOS devices and a variety of Android smartphones, and has clever motivational software. Its watch design is handy and comfo
The Basis Band is big, bulky, and expensive compared with other health trackers
The $199 Basis Band offers a powerful mix of sensors and motivational tools, but pass if you'd rather spend less on a fitness tracker or aren't partial to big, watch-style designs....
