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Activite Steel

3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 955 ratings
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Brand Withings
Model Name FBA_HWA03_01
Style 36mm
Color Black, 36mm
Screen Size 1.81 Inches
Special Feature heart rate monitor
Shape Round
Target Audience Adult Men
Age Range (Description) Adult
Compatible Devices Smartphone

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3.5 out of 5 stars
3.5 out of 5
955 global ratings

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Customers like the appearance of the wearable computer, saying it looks nice and updated. They also appreciate the design and the waterproofness. However, some customers have reported issues with condensation under the glass. Opinions are mixed on quality, accuracy, battery life, app, and ease of use.

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87 customers mention79 positive8 negative

Customers like the appearance of the wearable computer. They say it looks nice, like a watch, and has an updated look. Some say they like the design, idea, waterproof, and battery life. Some mention that it doesn't look like s smart watch and that they like analog watch face.

"...My impressions coming from the activite pop:- updated look, less "toy like" than the activite pop-..." Read more

"...Pros: It is a very good looking watch. And I use the word "watch" purposefully - it looks like a watch, not a fitness tracker...." Read more

"...The app looks lovely, with great color schemes, BUT seems to have no UI/UX considerations - its just a mass of daily data - steps, activity, sleep,..." Read more

"Unobtrusive, elegant and fairly accurate. Enough accurate to get a good idea of my activity level and adjust nutrition and exercise accordingly...." Read more

111 customers mention58 positive53 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the wearable computer. Some mention it's a great watch for a while, works well enough, and is the finest fitness watch out there, while others say it'd be better off buying a new one.

"...a lot to like about the watch - the battery life is great, the features work well (steps & heart rate), the app has been nice to use...." Read more

"...This product is NOT a running watch, or intended to do split intervals and second accuracy for runner training, or be an advanced smart watch...." Read more

"...Overall, it's a beautiful watch. It is definitely the finest fitness watch out there...." Read more

"...The Withings app does have all the data, but it's not very meaningful nor useful, especially if you want to understand trends like how your activity..." Read more

104 customers mention62 positive42 negative

Customers are mixed about the accuracy of the wearable computer. Some mention it has an accurate heart rate monitor, very good intuitive software interface, and more accurate sleep tracking. However, others say that the watch has never been accurate in the two areas it should. For example, they say the size of the band causes inaccurate heart rate results and the automatic activity tracking is way off. They also say the step and distance counter is not very accurate as compared to GPS based trackers.

"...-the dials are easier to read-more accurate sleep tracking, the activite pop would tend to say i was sleeping for 5-10 minutes after I had..." Read more

"...The step counter seems to be spot on, and I have tested it while manually counting the steps, and it was always very close to my counts..." Read more

"...much comparable to other activity watches; the activity recording though is more conservative than the others...." Read more

"Unobtrusive, elegant and fairly accurate. Enough accurate to get a good idea of my activity level and adjust nutrition and exercise accordingly...." Read more

68 customers mention43 positive25 negative

Customers are mixed about the battery life of the wearable computer. Some mention that it has an excellent battery life, lasting 2-3 weeks between charges. However, others say that it runs out of battery after a few days, has an off battery percentage, and needs to be recharged every 2 weeks or so.

"...-battery life, the product looses 2-3% battery for every day use which is very good...." Read more

"...It displayed "ADXL Err" then shut down never to switch on again...." Read more

"...It is a good thing that the battery does seem to last a long time because if I had to do this every couple of days, I would have given up a long..." Read more

"...As others have mentioned, battery life is superb. Best I've ever seen...." Read more

45 customers mention23 positive22 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the app. Some find it good and informative, while others say it has major syncing issues and breaks background sychncing capabilities.

"...I appreciate the thought that went into it.The Withings app is informative and integrates well with iOS and other apps...." Read more

"...-very limited notification options (phone, text, calendar). hopefully something that can be fixed with software updates..." Read more

"...is great, the features work well (steps & heart rate), the app has been nice to use...." Read more

"...app looks lovely, with great color schemes, BUT seems to have no UI/UX considerations - its just a mass of daily data - steps, activity, sleep,..." Read more

23 customers mention9 positive14 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the wearable computer. Some mention that it's easy to use and set up with clear, detailed instructions. They also appreciate the accurate heart rate monitor and the intuitive software interface. However, others say that it dramatically under counts steps that are taken in a more casual manner.

"...This is a bit much to handle when running...." Read more

"...But since this is a standard watch setup, the band would be easy to change and customize. The only other minor con is the activity recognition...." Read more

"...But not counting steps accurately is a deal-breaker for me. I'd buy again in a heart beat if I knew it would count my steps accurately." Read more

"...It dramatically under counts steps that are taken in a more casual manner (eg shopping, strolling, moving about the house)...." Read more

46 customers mention0 positive46 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the condensation. They mention that the crystal fogs up when it's hot out, the watch crystal accumulated water vapor when simply walking, and the crystal clouds up on humid days. They also report intermittent misting on the inside, which can obscure the watch face.

"***Second edit***After my last review, the fogging issue became worse, almost to the point where I couldn't read the hands of the watch anymore..." Read more

"...The interior of the glass/crystal has gotten so hazy and foggy that it is difficult to see the watch hands at a glance..." Read more

"...suffers from the "condensation" issue where the inside of the watch mists up when moving from a cool area to a warm area..." Read more

"...Probably better. However, it now has the condensation issue that everyone complains about...." Read more

24 customers mention7 positive17 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the waterproofness of the wearable computer. They mention that the material traps moisture and bacteria gets in there. They also say that the watch is not water resistant as advertised, and that the Steel HR is not sweat resistant. This results in the wrist getting very sweaty under the band, which results in some skin rubbing off after a while.

"...a rubbery band, and in the humidity of central FL, my wrist gets very sweaty under the band...." Read more

"...The material traps moisture and I guess bacteria gets in there. I took a shower with it once thinking I'll have to test it before I swim with it...." Read more

"...The Steel HR is waterproof, for pool swimming only. So that's another huge plus for me...." Read more

"...Well, this particular device isn't waterproof after all...." Read more

Let's talk SIZE - 36mm vs 40mm - There's actually a noticeable difference
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Let's talk SIZE - 36mm vs 40mm - There's actually a noticeable difference
** 36mm vs 40mm **I am mainly going to cover size in this review because that's what I debated over for too long. I am sensitive to size, watches that is. I don't have giant wrists. I have bought a lot of smart watches and the most common reason I return them is size. They tend to be huge! Hope this helps if you are debating the same.Based on my fear of giant smartwatches, I bought the 36mm. When I got it, I found it to be too SMALL! I have never had this experience with a smartwatch. The entire watch body fit within my wispy little wrist. The bezel is thin. It actually looked a bit on the feminine side to me.I went out that day and picked up the 40mm at a local retailer to compare. The 40mm was a better fit for me. Huh? I like a bigger watch?!? I also think the thicker bezel with the numbers on it gave it a more masculine look. However, don't get me wrong, in either format, this watch does not scream "dude." It's more of a gentle, fancy look.** GENERAL COMMENTS **I'll comment a little on issues unrelated to size. Overall, it's a beautiful watch. It is definitely the finest fitness watch out there. You would never look at it and think it's primary focus is fitness. Fantastic battery life of up to 7 days (I hear) and that was pretty evident given it dropped about 8% in one day for me. Did I mention that it's beautiful?Beauty comes with some flaws, though...The hands are a bit difficult to read in low light and the display is small. Unfortunately, the app is not as fine as the watch. There aren't a lot of options and you can't manipulate the data into many different views. Fitbit, Jawbone, Samsung and Google all have better apps. However, if you need a fitness watch that you can wear all day - from office to gym - this is the one to get and the app will suffice.** PICKING A SIZE **Back to size - I have posted some pictures including ones with my LG Watch Style and Samsung Gear S2. I picked those because I consider both of those to be the appropriate size for my wrist. I took some of the 36mm and 40mm on my wrist but they were misleading. It looked like they were about the same size. They are not.My wrists are thin so here is my unprecedented recommendation: If you want the version that looks less feminine, get the 40mm. It will work on small wrists. I can actually say you have two watches to choose from and the bigger one is fine!Hope this helps! Read the other reviews for the technical and usage details.(the photo with the 3 watches on their side shows the LG Watch Style on the left)
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Nate M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Steel HR compared to the activite pop
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2017
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I came to this product from the activite pop, so I have some experience with Withing's and their activity tracker line. I have only had this product for 3 days, and these are my initial perceptions.

To clear up a few misconceptions I have seen about this product:
What this product is: a fitness tracker, with some more advanced fitness capabilities. This product is NOT a running watch, or intended to do split intervals and second accuracy for runner training, or be an advanced smart watch. It is intended to compete with fitbit, misfit, jawbone, garmin vivofit etc. This product is NOT intended to compete with apple watch, android ware, tomtom runner, garmin forerunner or polar smart sports watches.

My impressions coming from the activite pop:
- updated look, less "toy like" than the activite pop
- much lighter on the wrist
- the digital screen is not distracting, unless you are looking straight on and the light hits it just right. I glance at the screen more than anything
-the thickness is similar to the activite pop
-the dials are easier to read
-more accurate sleep tracking, the activite pop would tend to say i was sleeping for 5-10 minutes after I had gotten out of bed.
-the steps tracked seem to be lower. the same route I walk every day with the dog returns about 300 steps less than the activite pop would count.
product pros:
-battery life, the product looses 2-3% battery for every day use which is very good.
-the constant activity tracking mode is easy to start (hold the dial for 3 seconds) and gives me better insight for running, compared to the activite pop
-HR tracking is reasonably accurate.
-the constant HR tracking though the day is useful to know when you should get up from your desk to walk around, however it does not prompt you to do so.
-notifications light up and buzz, but are not distracting

product cons:
-since I had the activite pop associated to my withings account already, the steel HR setup process was supposed to automatically remove the activite pop and associate itself. setup failed twice, and the third time I manually removed the activite pop, and the steel HR setup went smoothly
-the charger can fall off in a stiff breeze, and takes me a few tries to attach to the back (even though there are magnets). it also doesn't come with a usb outlet charger, so you need to buy one, or charge from a computer. Thankfully you only have to deal with this for a few hours once a month. Which is better than fitbit needing to be charged every 36 hours.
-very limited notification options (phone, text, calendar). hopefully something that can be fixed with software updates
-the wrist band feels fragile
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GAC
1.0 out of 5 stars I really wanted to like this watch, but...
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2017
Verified Purchase
***Second edit***
After my last review, the fogging issue became worse, almost to the point where I couldn't read the hands of the watch anymore. I contacted customer support again, and they instructed me to return the watch for a replacement. The return process was simple, and I had a new watch in a couple of days. However, the fogging began on the new watch almost immediately. I have basically stopped using this watch as it fogs up constantly now (I live in Florida, and the watch just can't handle going from a cool, dry, air conditioned interior to a warm, humid exterior without going opaque).

Another issue I found extremely annoying was trying to recharge the watch. I had to fidget for extended periods to get the charger to line up correctly and start the charging. It is a good thing that the battery does seem to last a long time because if I had to do this every couple of days, I would have given up a long time ago.

I really wanted to like this watch. I want a fitness tracker, but I also don't want it to look like a gadget. The watch is beautiful. Just wish it was better made.

***Edit to original review***
I have dropped the review down to three stars. Still like it, and 90% of the time I don't have any issues. However, I have noticed that the inside of the face fogs up when going from a colder environment to a warm one. Seeing that I live in Florida and we've had a mild winter, I didn't think this would be much of an issue, but it has happened several times. Fog dissipates after returning to the normal environment, but it does cloud up the face. I contacted Withings and they said this was nothing to be concerned with. That said, I have never had a watch that did this.

Received the 40mm version of this watch for Christmas. I previously used the Withings Go, so I was already familiar with the app, but wanted something that looked more professional to wear in the office. My thoughts after wearing this watch for the last month: I love it.

Pros: It is a very good looking watch. And I use the word "watch" purposefully - it looks like a watch, not a fitness tracker. The step counter seems to be spot on, and I have tested it while manually counting the steps, and it was always very close to my counts (and quite honestly, I think the watch was correct - I don't trust my concentration that much and find myself forgetting what number I was on as I was counting). Heart rate sensor seems to be good, and registers my heart rate even when the watch slips down on my arm (Withings recommends you wear it above the wrist bone). I never thought that I wanted a smart watch, but I do find it beneficial to be able to glance down at my watch to see what text message just came in and whether I should get the phone out to read the text (for example, news from my favorite hockey team) or if I can leave it in my pocket (e.g., my wife). Finally, the battery life estimates are pretty good - I've only had the watch on the charger once in the month that I've had it.

Cons: I'm not a huge fan of the band that comes with the watch. It is a rubbery band, and in the humidity of central FL, my wrist gets very sweaty under the band. But since this is a standard watch setup, the band would be easy to change and customize. The only other minor con is the activity recognition. My main two forms of exercise are walking (which it does an excellent job recognizing) and rowing on an indoor rower. The watch doesn't recognize rowing, and stores at as walking. Simple fix to go into the app and switch the activity from walking to rowing though.

All in all, I love the watch. I also have the Withings scale and thermometer, and I love how all these connect into the app to show a more thorough picture of your health.
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GAC
1.0 out of 5 stars I really wanted to like this watch, but...
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2017
***Second edit***
After my last review, the fogging issue became worse, almost to the point where I couldn't read the hands of the watch anymore. I contacted customer support again, and they instructed me to return the watch for a replacement. The return process was simple, and I had a new watch in a couple of days. However, the fogging began on the new watch almost immediately. I have basically stopped using this watch as it fogs up constantly now (I live in Florida, and the watch just can't handle going from a cool, dry, air conditioned interior to a warm, humid exterior without going opaque).

Another issue I found extremely annoying was trying to recharge the watch. I had to fidget for extended periods to get the charger to line up correctly and start the charging. It is a good thing that the battery does seem to last a long time because if I had to do this every couple of days, I would have given up a long time ago.

I really wanted to like this watch. I want a fitness tracker, but I also don't want it to look like a gadget. The watch is beautiful. Just wish it was better made.

***Edit to original review***
I have dropped the review down to three stars. Still like it, and 90% of the time I don't have any issues. However, I have noticed that the inside of the face fogs up when going from a colder environment to a warm one. Seeing that I live in Florida and we've had a mild winter, I didn't think this would be much of an issue, but it has happened several times. Fog dissipates after returning to the normal environment, but it does cloud up the face. I contacted Withings and they said this was nothing to be concerned with. That said, I have never had a watch that did this.

Received the 40mm version of this watch for Christmas. I previously used the Withings Go, so I was already familiar with the app, but wanted something that looked more professional to wear in the office. My thoughts after wearing this watch for the last month: I love it.

Pros: It is a very good looking watch. And I use the word "watch" purposefully - it looks like a watch, not a fitness tracker. The step counter seems to be spot on, and I have tested it while manually counting the steps, and it was always very close to my counts (and quite honestly, I think the watch was correct - I don't trust my concentration that much and find myself forgetting what number I was on as I was counting). Heart rate sensor seems to be good, and registers my heart rate even when the watch slips down on my arm (Withings recommends you wear it above the wrist bone). I never thought that I wanted a smart watch, but I do find it beneficial to be able to glance down at my watch to see what text message just came in and whether I should get the phone out to read the text (for example, news from my favorite hockey team) or if I can leave it in my pocket (e.g., my wife). Finally, the battery life estimates are pretty good - I've only had the watch on the charger once in the month that I've had it.

Cons: I'm not a huge fan of the band that comes with the watch. It is a rubbery band, and in the humidity of central FL, my wrist gets very sweaty under the band. But since this is a standard watch setup, the band would be easy to change and customize. The only other minor con is the activity recognition. My main two forms of exercise are walking (which it does an excellent job recognizing) and rowing on an indoor rower. The watch doesn't recognize rowing, and stores at as walking. Simple fix to go into the app and switch the activity from walking to rowing though.

All in all, I love the watch. I also have the Withings scale and thermometer, and I love how all these connect into the app to show a more thorough picture of your health.
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Rafa Santos
5.0 out of 5 stars Ningún reloj inteligente que haya probado dura tanto en su batería con un diseño tan bonito
Reviewed in Mexico on June 22, 2017
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He visto Pebble que dura la batería pero no me gustan.

Éste en general es muy bueno y tiene buen diseño
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Xylo
1.0 out of 5 stars Glass cracked in 3 days of receiving
Reviewed in Canada on June 27, 2017
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Class cracked iwithkn 3 days of normal use. Vendor would not honour their return guarranty because I threw away the original packaging. Do not waste your money on this watch until the manufacturer fixes the defect
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Ivan V
5.0 out of 5 stars Buen reloj
Reviewed in Spain on September 11, 2017
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Yo lo compre de 2a mano,tenia un pequeño rayon en el bisel,que puliendolo lo quité...el reloj es muy bonito y cumple sus funciones perfectamente,la bateria es impresionante,solo la he cargado una vez en 15 dias.
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Ivan V
5.0 out of 5 stars Buen reloj
Reviewed in Spain on September 11, 2017
Yo lo compre de 2a mano,tenia un pequeño rayon en el bisel,que puliendolo lo quité...el reloj es muy bonito y cumple sus funciones perfectamente,la bateria es impresionante,solo la he cargado una vez en 15 dias.
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KT Jansky
5.0 out of 5 stars Withings Steel HR
Reviewed in Germany on June 30, 2017
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Ich habe schon die Vorgänger-Uhr (Withings Activite) gekauft (beim Saturn). Ca. ein halbes Jahr nach Ablauf der zweijährigen Garantiezeit ging sie kaputt (lief einfach nicht mehr). Ich kam -aus Faulheit- nicht zum Umtausch. Auch weil mittlerweile schon die o.a. Withings Steel HR auf dem Markt war. Ich kaufte mir "neue" über amazon.de, im März diese Jahres. Mir fiel an sehr kalten Tagen auf, daß die Uhr anlief, wenn ich beim in die Arbeitgehen vom Warmen ins Kalte "raus" ging. D.h. an der Innenseite des Uhrglases war ein ca. cent-großer Fleck angelaufen. Offensichtlich war Wasser in der Uhr, obwohl ich nicht beim Schwimmen war (was laut Produktbeschreibung aber möglich sei und wofür die Uhr auch gedacht ist). Nach ca. 10 Minuten "akklimatisierte" sich die Uhr und das Anlaufen verschwand. Das Anlaufen war übrigens so stark, daß ich die Uhrzeit nicht mehr ablesen konnte. Dieses Anlaufen war reprozierbar. Es wurde nicht besser oder schlechter. Und ich beschloß, im Mai dieses Jahres mich an den Service von Withings zu wenden. Hier wurde mir in den ersten Schreiben (an das ich auch Bilder der angelaufen Uhr anhängte) geantwortet, wenn das Anlaufen doch verschwinden würde, wäre doch alles gut. Das empfand ich als Frechheit und ich beschloß, mir dies nicht gefallen zu lassen und schrieb weiter an withings.com. Schließlich bot mir ein anderer Sachbearbeiter bei withings.com den Umtausch, bzw. ein Ersatzprodukt an. Ich schickte also meine mangelbehaftete Uhr am 03.06.17 zu withings.com ein und warte bis jetzt schon vier Wochen auf die Ersatzuhr. Ich habe jetzt auch schon per email angefragt, wie lange es noch dauern wird und erhielt erstmalig keine Antwort von withings.com. Ich hoffe, daß mein "Garantiefall" nicht im Firmenverkauf, Withings wurde von Nokia gekauft, "unterging".
Übrigens habe ich auch die Waage und den Blutdruckmesser von Withings. Mit diesen Systemkomponenten bin ich zufrieden. Gleichzeitig machen sie mir auch den Wechsel zu einem anderen "System" schwer, weil ich beim Kauf einer Tracking-Uhr eines anderen Herstellers, die automatisierte Datenaufzeichnung nicht mehr funktioniert und ich alle Systemkomponenten wechseln müßte.
Falls ich die Ersatz-Uhr bekomme, bevor ein neues Modell am Markt kommt, werde ich die Rezension ergänzen.

16.07.17: Hier die angekündige Ergänzung:
Ich habe jetzt meine neue Withings Steel HR 40 schon einige Wochen wieder. Kaum hatte ich mich beschwert, wo die Ersatzuhr bleib, bekam ich sie zugesandt. Wie gesagt, seit einigen Wochen habe ich sie jetzt schon wieder. Das Anlaufen tritt jetzt nicht mehr auf. Alles bestens. Ich ändere jetzt meine Bewertung auch von einem - auf 5 Sterne.
Insbesondere gefällt mir, daß die neue Firma NOKIA jetzt wohl die Entwicklung der Software vorantreibt und verbessert.
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Samir
5.0 out of 5 stars Montre/capteur HR Withings
Reviewed in France on June 2, 2017
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L'intérêt de ce capteur HR WIthings est qu'il fait montre assez élégante et remplit d'autres fonctions utiles comme le diagnostic du sommeil et le comptage des pas effectués dans la journée. La montre vient avec un bracelet en silicone de bonne facture mais j'ai préféré y installer un bracelet en acier inox pour une raison esthétique. Le capteur du rythme cardiaque (HR) semble bien marcher et je suis très satisfait de cet achat.
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