MISFIT Shine

Fully waterproof ; Can be worn anywhere on your person ; Attractive design ; Long battery life ; Watch functionality

No altimeter ; Sometimes inaccurate ; App currently iOS only ; Sleep monitoring a little poor

If you’re looking for a fully-functional and completely waterproof fitness tracker, the Misfit Shine is a great choice, especially for the fashion conscious. The lengthy battery life just sweetens the deal.

Four month battery life ; Elegant design ; Clasp and wristband included ; Waterproof

Easy to forget ; Confusing watch-face ; Slow sync ; Poor activity logging

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Battery lasts for four months, waterproof, can be worn on wrist or hidden, app is simple but effective

Using as a watch takes an age to see the time, slow to respond, fairly feminine design might not suit all, only works with iPhone

You'll know whether or not a band on your wrist that glows is good enough to motivate you and Shine doesn't promise or offer anything new here compared to the competition. If anything it somewhat lacks the "in your face" appeal of the Nike FuelBand...

If you want a good-looking gadget to inspire you to do more, especially in the pool, the Misfit Shine is a good bet. Just don't expect it to accurately measure distance or calories burned, or to be able to compete against other Shine users. Things...

The ; fitness tracker has a sharp design, is compatible with a variety of wearable accessories, and lasts four months on a single battery; it's also waterproof and can be used for swimming.

Minimal design doesn't display detailed data on the device; currently only works with iOS; needs to be held close to phone screen to sync; currently has a closed app ecosystem.

The Shine is one of the most stylish and futuristic-looking wireless fitness trackers out there, but you're trading in extra versatility for minimalist style.

All of the wristband fitness monitors we’ve seen so far have suffered from one flaw or another: one doesn’t show the time, another doesn’t work with Android, some are useless for cycling and swimming. So it’s refreshing to have a newcomer stroll right...

Best looking activity tracker we've tested. Includes clip and wristband mounts. Functions as a watch. Fully waterproof for swimmers

Limited data analysis. No integration with other services. No Web app. No syncing between iOS and Android apps. Dashboard lacks weight-tracking and calorie-counting

In the quest for the quantified self, there's no shortage of gadgets and gizmos that help you keep tabs on your every waking, and even sleeping, moment. So what makes the Misfit Shine ($119.95 direct) different? For one, the company isn't kidding when...