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Wisewear Calder review

Wisewear Calder

CHOICE Expert Rating

53%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent accuracy for pace count with the arm swing free
  • Very good accuracy for distance with the arm swing free
  • Distress messaging function
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Poor accuracy for pace count and distance with the arm relatively immobile
  • No heart rate monitor
  • Poor Android app and borderline iOS app for monitoring data, that display little more than the current day's figures
  • No data displayed on band, app required to access data
  • No monthly or yearly summaries
  • Initially we were unable to sync with our smartphone, after rebooting the phone it was fine.
  • Very uncomfortable to wear for extended periods of time.
  • Band canNot be adjusted for size
  • CanNot be submerged
  • No sleep tracker
  • No time display on band
  •   One year warranty

Type

Type
Fitness band

Recommended products

Recommended

Reliability

Satisfaction score
N/A
Reliability score
N/A

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
53%
Ease of use score
39%
Comfort score
27%
Step count accuracy score
92%
Distance accuracy score
88%
Resting heart rate accuracy
N/A
Active heart rate accuracy
N/A
Year tested
Pre-2022

Specifications

Waterproof or resistant claims
IP55
Android app
iOS app
Screen
Digital clock
GPS
GLONASS
Weight (g)
80
Claimed battery life without GPS (days)
3
Bluetooth
4
Warranty (years)
1
Website
wisewear.com
Claimed battery life
Not tested

Cost

Price
$99.00

Features

Notifications
Webpage tracker
Alarm
Altimeter
Heart rate monitor
Sleep tracker
Session tracker
Food tracker
Milestones
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