Orbitby Runtastic
PROS
- The Orbit is waterproof, so you can wear it while swimming laps in the pool.
- It can last up to a week on a single charge.
- The straps are easy to put on and secure, unlike similar bands from competitors.
CONS
- The Orbit's display is small and nearly impossible to read outdoors.
- If you want to track activity and running, you need to use two different apps.
- Syncing can only be done with the mobile apps. PC and Mac users need not apply here.
Runtastic claims about 5 to 7 days of battery life, and we found that to be accurate.
Runtastic claims about 5 to 7 days of battery life, and we found that to be accurate.
Whether the mobile-only syncing bothers you may be a personal choice, but I find it extremely convenient and battery-friendly to sync with t…
Whether the mobile-only syncing bothers you may be a personal choice, but I find it extremely convenient and battery-friendly to sync with the computer rather than my phone.
Though the Orbit's hardware is middling, I really liked the Runtastic Me app. It's simple and intuitive, and puts all the information you're…
Though the Orbit's hardware is middling, I really liked the Runtastic Me app. It's simple and intuitive, and puts all the information you're looking for up front.
To use the Runtastic as an activity tracker and a running band, you'll confusingly need two different apps.
To use the Runtastic as an activity tracker and a running band, you'll confusingly need two different apps.
None of the accessories has the visual panache of a Jawbone UP24 or Fitbit Flex, but at least the straps aren’t difficult to put on...
None of the accessories has the visual panache of a Jawbone UP24 or Fitbit Flex, but at least the straps aren’t difficult to put on...
My Orbit would randomly reset my steps back to zero in the middle of the day. (The steps should only reset at midnight.)
My Orbit would randomly reset my steps back to zero in the middle of the day. (The steps should only reset at midnight.)
It's bright enough indoors, but outdoors it's not only tiny, but so washed out as to be all but useless.
It's bright enough indoors, but outdoors it's not only tiny, but so washed out as to be all but useless.
I encountered no problems connecting up Runtastic Me with the Orbit wristband, and everything worked at the first time of asking.
I encountered no problems connecting up Runtastic Me with the Orbit wristband, and everything worked at the first time of asking.
The wrist bands are made of soft silicone with a two prong clasp that secures the band on your wrist. The fit is adjustable, so it should fi…
The wrist bands are made of soft silicone with a two prong clasp that secures the band on your wrist. The fit is adjustable, so it should fit tiny to large wrists.
