Amazon Halo View Review: The (Almost) Perfect Fitbit Alternative

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Finding the right fitness tracker to kickstart your fitness journey is no easy task, but for shoppers looking for an affordable and accessible gadget, the Amazon Halo View is well worth your consideration. The market for fitness trackers/smartwatches is more competitive than ever. The Apple Watch is a go-to choice for iPhone users, Fitbit wearables are everywhere, Garmin has a robust lineup of fitness watches, and there are options from smaller brands like Amazfit and Oura. To say that the market is saturated would be the understatement of the year.

That's what made Amazon's entry into this space so interesting. Amazon launched the first Halo Band in August 2020 to very mixed results. The fitness tracker was fine, but it failed to make considerable headway against its competitors. It didn't have a display, was tied to a very barebones Halo app/subscription, and wasn't a great value proposition at $100. One year later, Amazon tried its hand again with the Halo View. This latest model added a much-requested screen, came with a year's worth of improvements to the Halo app, and had a lower price of just $80.

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All of that sounds great on paper, but what is it like to use the Halo View? I spent about two weeks with one to figure out that answer myself. In short, I came away pleasantly surprised. The Amazon Halo View is far from a perfect fitness tracker, but it's also not a boring Fitbit clone like others have suggested. From comfortable hardware, plenty of tracking features, and an excellent app experience that's constantly getting better, the Amazon Halo View is one of the best value fitness trackers available today.

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