Rating of the TOP 5 fitness bracelets with NFC in 2022. How to choose a good model?

What is an NFC fitness bracelet: a necessity or an extra bells and whistles? What are the most popular bracelets of this type? Let's find out.

The current generation can no longer be surprised by such a device as fitness bracelet.

The device is used almost everywhere: one - like sports equipment, other - like a fancy gadget, paying tribute to the "squeak" of fashion.

That's why they try manufacturers every six months to expand their functionality, inventing more and more new chips.

One of these innovations is NFC - the ability to pay contactless for goods and services.. Let's look at the most popular models with this feature.

Rating TOP 5 best fitness bracelets with NFC

Place	Model	Price
#1	Xiaomi Mi Band 4 NFC
#2	ELARI SmartPay
#3	Xiaomi Mi Band 5 NFC
#4	HUAWEI Band 4 Pro
#5	Smarterra FitMaster TON

What is a fitness bracelet with nfc function?

Stay up to date! NFC technology is used to make contactless payments.

A bracelet with a built-in chip greatly simplifies the life of the buyer: imagine - during training at the stadium you will want to drink, but how can an athlete carry extra weight with him? It's very inconvenient!

In a bracelet same hidden receiver and transmitter emitting a magnetic field.

Entering each other's coverage area, the developed software can transmit the data necessary for the user.

From pluses we note cheapness, lightness, the ability not to carry a bulky wallet.

From cons:

does not support foreign banks (because it is “sharpened” for the payment systems of the manufacturing country of China);
not everyone likes the lack of an input panel;
no identification scanners.

Rating of the best models working in Russia according to customer reviews and ratings.

Xiaomi Mi Band 4 NFC

Mi Band 4 NFC is the leader among the new generation of fitness bracelets.

Almost weightless, stylish, neat bracelet, made in classic black.

Compatible with Android and iOS operating systems.

There is a function to reject an incoming call, an alarm clock, contactless payment with Mastercard cards (in the MGW4059RU version), a timer, a stopwatch, a sleep and calorie counter.

Helps track time spent sleeping. A high degree of moisture protection allows you to swim with the device without fear.

Screen type - touch AMOLED with soft backlight and a resolution of 120 × 240. The protective glass is durable, it is difficult to scratch it.

Specifications:

brightness: 400 nits;
display: 0.95?;
battery: 125 mAh;
interfaces: Bluetooth 5.0, NFC;
weight: 22.2 g.

Advantages

comfortable;
soft strap;
long battery life;
accelerometer;
gyroscope;
built-in microphone.

Flaws

headphones cannot be connected;
a new Mi account is required to link cards.

ELARI SmartPay

Nothing extra: the perfect payment accessory.

Here, the manufacturer, without further ado, simplified his task and created a bracelet exclusively for one thing - payment using an NFC chip.

The package bundle is simple: the silicone fitness bracelet itself, a trench coat (an overlay worn on the strap), a base card and the NFC chip itself.

The strap is adjustable to fit your wrist. Activation occurs instantly, without specifying personal data.

The level of moisture protection is high and does not allow moisture to get inside even while swimming.

Compatible with iOS and Android. The case is available in two colors: black and red.

Specifications:

moisture protection: IPX7;
application support: ELARI SmartPay.

Advantages

reliability;
safety;
tracking the history of spending through a special mobile application;
do not require recharging.

Flaws

other than the payment function, there are no others.

Xiaomi Mi Band 5 NFC

This stylish fitness watch has one task - to please its owner.

And they are doing great with it. Through them, you can control the smartphone player and camera, in case the watch gets lost somewhere in the rooms, you can find the device thanks to the “phone finder” function.

Charging time is 120 minutes, standby time is 336 hours.

The functionality is extensive: a heart rate monitor, sleep sensors, calories and steps, training modes, a gyroscope.

Sufficient amount of memory - 16 MB - a nice addition. The number of pixels per inch (PPI) is 291.

AMOLED format screen, controlled by touching your fingers, there is a backlight. Water resistance class - WR50.

Specifications:

battery capacity: 125 mAh;
screen resolution: 126x294;
diagonal: 1.1?;
weight: 12.1 g;
parameters: 47.2 × 18.5 × 12.4 mm.

Advantages

timer;
stopwatch;
gyroscope;
the screen glass is scratch resistant;
Application shortcuts can be configured manually.

Flaws

NFC does not work in Russia;
Replacement straps are hard to find.

HUAWEI Band 4 Pro

Another and improved version of a smart bracelet: a light and reliable device.

Available in 3 colors: light pink, gold and black.

The touch screen automatically turns on when you move your hand. There are no physical buttons.

It sits comfortably on the hand: it does not rub, does not interfere during outdoor activities and even sleep.

It connects to a smartphone without problems, easy to set up. Able to count sleep phases, steps, workouts (there are 11 modes in the system).

The watch can be worn while swimming. The manufacturer promises 7 hours of continuous operation.

Specifications:

screen resolution: 240x120;
screen diagonal: 0.95?;
weight: 25 g;
dimensions: 45x19x11 mm.

Advantages

saturated colors;
inexpensive;
light;
impact resistant;
waterproof.

Flaws

the battery drains quickly.

Smarterra FitMaster TON

Allows you to control the smartphone's camera, reminds you when the owner should drink water, a calculator - this is an incomplete list of useful functions of this device.

By installing the FitPro app, an active user can count workouts and calories, measure blood pressure and pulse.

There is a tonometer, an accelerometer and a blood oxygen level sensor. The screen is an IPS touchscreen with eye-friendly backlighting. Weighs only 35 g.

The strap is silicone, removable, if desired, it can be replaced with another one.

IP66 waterproof level, i.e. high, allowing you to even swim without removing the bracelet. Supports iOS eighth version and Android 4.4 version.

Specifications:

battery: non-removable Li-Polymer with a capacity of 90 mAh;
interfaces: Bluetooth 4.2 LE, NFC;
screen resolution: 160×80;
diagonal: 0.96?.

Advantages

convenient screen size;
minimalistic and clear interface;
anti-lost;
body temperature measurement;
passive NFC tag (opening doors and reading information).

Flaws

if you walk in the sun for a long time, it heats up;
the screen scratches quickly.

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Conclusion

At present, the NFC function responds, by and large, to the demands of the market of the manufacturing country. But very soon in Russia it will be possible to use it to the fullest.

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