Testseek.com have collected 80 expert reviews of the Withings Pulse Ox / O2 and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Withings Pulse Ox / O2.
September 2013
(77%)
80 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(92%)
320 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Attractive modern design
Measures our heart rate
Tracks a lot of activities
Stores info for up to 10 days
Has the ‘just works' factor
Can record resting heart rate quickly and easily
Display is clear and easy to understand
Good battery life
Good ability to connect to 3rd party platforms/sites
Same great activity tracker
Tracks
Steps
Stairs
Sleep
Calories burned
Pulse
And blood oxygen levels
Comes with a wrist strap and belt clip
Comfortable to wear with a variety of ways to wear or carry it
A screen that displays all of your tracked info without the need to open the Withings app
The Withings app is a great fitness tracking app that ties in with the Pulse Ox and most other Withi
Small
Built in heart rate sensor
Easy to use
Wireless syncing
Captures heart rate information
Captures flights of stairs climbed AND elevation climbed
Check running stats (duration and distance travelled) in real time
Automatic wireless syncing
Captures sleep (duration
Quality
Light versus deep sleep
Interrup
Long battery life. Includes both wristband and clip. Measures steps
Distance
Elevation
Heart rate
And blood-oxygen level.
The Withings Pulse packs a pedometer
Heart rate monitor
And sleep tracker into a tiny little black slab that syncs wirelessly with Android devices and iPhones. It also supports lots of connected apps
Small and light design
Colorful
Intuitive app
Heart rate monitor easy to use
Can be worn on wrist or belt
Small and ligh
Inexpensiv
Heart rate monito
Tracks sleep
Excellent pedometer
Excellent app
Affordably priced
Can set reminders to move or drink water
Shows previous 10 days activity on device
Very accurate heart rate monitor
Great battery life
Slick design. Useful display. Records steps
Feet climbed
And more. Tracks sleep patterns. Can display last 14 days' worth of information.
Collects a ton of information
Automatically tracks runs
Helpful reminders
App connects to third-party services
Light
Unobtrusive design. Data accessible through built-in touchscreen. Great companion app.
But this was my main beef with the Pulse
You have to remember it. As I stated at the outset
It's attachable
Not wearable. The best activity trackers simply melt into your life. They become a seamless part of your day that you only notice when you have
Twoweek battery life
Bluetooth Wireless Syncing
Built in heart rate monitor
Stores 14 day activity history
Can be used for running distance and time
10day battery life
Works in tandem with Withings other products to provide greater insight
Capture multiple data points
The editors didn't like
Registers waves as steps taken
Hard to view OLED screen outdoors
App needs more depth
The unit is a bit chubbier than some others
Doesn't track heart rate 24×7
Only on demand
Doesn't automatically go from sleeping mode to nonsleeping
Must switch over manually
20 more than original version
Blood oxygen level data not synced to mobile app
Not waterproof at all — don't swim
Shower
Or send it through the wash accidentally
Sleep data isn't always accurate
Syncing sometimes requires you to toggle Bluetooth on/off
Requires an iOS or Android device
Not showersafe
Easy to misplace (leave in pockets
Etc)
Requires mobile device
Not compatible with Windows or Mac. Heart rate readings not continuous and inconsistent in testing. Difficult to use during activity. Data displays could be improved
Can't read screen in direct sunlight
No Windows or Mac syncing
Not water-resistant
Hard to see and use screen when in wristband
Wristband obscures display
Can't read your heart rate with the band on
Screen is not always on
And terrible in bright daylight
Can't measure heart rate on wrist
No weather or water resistance
Sleep monitoring isn't automatic
Clunky clip. Finicky automatic syncing. No silent alarm
Touchscreen is sluggish
Heart rate reader is finicky
No low-battery warning
Requires a lot of work
Some syncing issues. Battery life doesn’t quite live up to claims. Charging leaves gaps in tracking.
Attachable
Not wearable. I'd tell you how many steps I took today
But I left it in my other pair of pants. Less sensitive in the night than a late show comedy
Abstract: Firstly, I like that the Withings Pulse O2 is wearable in different ways – dropped in a pocket, clipped to a belt or set in its own slightly clumpy wristwatch-style band (not in our photo). This adaptability makes it more convenient – although more losabl...
Abstract: Look after your health and it will look after you – so goes the saying and this next product could prove useful.Personal health and fitness is an issue that should concern us all. However, for some it is easily ignored due to the demands of everyday livin...
Full-featured Health Mate app, Onboard Pulse and blood oxygen saturation sensor, Choice of wristband or belt clip, Selfie data sharing
No tone or vibration alarm, Pulse slips around in wrist strap, Button must be pressed to view time, Not waterproof
The Pulse has become one of our favorite fitness bands thanks in a large part to Withings' detailed, comprehensive and well-designed app Health Mate. Sure, the Pulse can be worn on the wrist or attached to clothing via the belt clip. It does a good job ...
At £99.95 the Pulse O2 isn't cheap, but you do get a lot in the box for that price. Withings was smart by including a wrist strap and clip with the Pulse instead of making users shell out even more for such accessories.But the big question here is whethe...
Pulse monitoring, Easy Bluetooth syncing, Good battery life
You can't wear it in the shower, Screen struggles in bright light, Sleep mode has to be manually activated
Open Gallery The Withings Pulse O2 looks great value for money thanks to the inclusion of a pulse monitor, and is more stylish than most. But its lack of waterproofing, hard to read screen and hit-and-miss distance tracking mean it's far from p...
Good battery life, Useful run detection mode, Insightful sleep data
Screen is difficult in bright sunlight, Some inaccurate heart rate and run data, Cheap-looking watch straps
The Withings Pulse O2 is a feature-packed and largely effective tracker, but we'd like to see Withings address some of the small niggles and awkward wrist strap design....
Can't read your heart rate with the band on; screen is not always on, and terrible in bright daylight; not waterresistant
A new wristband and new firmware improve the Pulse and make it a true fitness band, but it's not a big leap forward over last year....
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Published: 2013-09-24, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
It weighs 8g, small size, plenty of information (when it works), smartphone Bluetooth sync and app support, online data analytics, keep an eye on your walking progress, full Withings ecosystem available
So small and light it's easy to misplace, pulse element ceased to work on occasion, won't accurately measure cycling as steps, battery life should be better, not waterproof, inaccurate measures, not a full-time heart rate monitor
For all its good Pulse hasn't totally connected with us. But then it might with you. It's all about where you're at. For some the Pulse will be a miracle product. For others, like us, it's not really something we need. For beginners, or those who a...
Compact design, Easy to use, Great battery life, Useful heart rate monitor
No syncing via USB, Screen brightness is poor
The Withings Pulse packs a lot into such a small body. It's so easy to use, has a great battery life and has the unique features that make it the best fitness tracking device to buy right now. Your move Fitbit and Jawbone…Next, read our round-up of the be...
When you first open up the packaging, you'll see that the Pulse is absolutely tiny. It weighs just 8g, and measures up at just 8mm thick, and 43mm long. So it'll fit in any pocket with plenty of room for your keys or phone. In the box you'll find the Pulse itself, a micro-USB cable for charging, a chunky silicone case, and a wristband to wear when you're sleeping. Setting up the Pulse is a cinch,
To use the Pulse, you have to sync through your smartphone or tablet, which can be annoying. The bundled USB cable is just for charging, so you can't beam your info over through your laptop or PC if your phone or tablet is out of juice.We also found that the Pulse wouldn't jump into Running mode automatically, meaning we couldn't check the distance we ran or how long it took. That could just be b
There's not much to fault the Withings Pulse on: it's a simple, understated device that you can stick right in your pocket and it'll track your activity for well over a week. Plus it can sync with a wide range of devices and measure your heart rate. If...
