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Review on ๐Ÿšถ Efficient iGANK Simple Walking Pedometer 3D Step Counter: Ideal for Men, Women, and Kids by Donald Marin

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Records steps similar to a matching denture. dependent

It's just a pedometer, no midnight reset, no clock, no mobile app. only count steps. It does a good job and I'll compare it to two other pedometers and let you decide if it's right for you. I have 3 devices, this pedometer, Original Fitbit (put in my pocket and installed with non-dominant hand) and Garmin vivo2. First, I carried Fitbit and Garmin in my pocket, and the pedometer was on a belt loop. I got the pedometer at the end of the first day and it was about 500 steps behind the Fitbit (the Fitbit was about 2500 and the pedometer was about 2000). I didn't write them down, so mostly from memory. On the second (and first full day) I wrote down the numbers, and they are as follows: First, I did a 100-step test on a treadmill at 2.0 mph, counting the steps manually (that's what all three in right front pocket). Test). Here are the results. Garmin: 79 steps. Pedometer: 137 steps. Both the pedometer and Garmin take a few seconds to display steps, so it's not known if the pedometer recorded some steps before the treadmill started (but not registered on the display yet). Once these devices start recording, they tend to jump about 10 steps and then count like they're catching up or something. Anyway, the day started with a pedometer on a belt loop. After getting up, going to the kitchen, and then to my office, I had the following totals (I compare each to a Fitbit, which is probably the most accurate): Garmin: 103 (23% Fitbit) Pedometer: 279 (62% of total number). Fitbit)Fitbit: 446Then I put the pedometer in my pocket and went to the grocery store, where I walked for an hour and 5 minutes. Post-ride steps: Garmin: 1485 (60% of Fitbit) Pedometer: 2039 (82% of Fitbit) Fitbit: 2495 So both on Fitbit %wise scored more steps, which makes sense since they both need a few steps appear before they start recording. After spending some time at home, I went for a 30-minute walk on the treadmill at 2.0 miles per hour. Steps at each pre-walk were: Garmin: 1546 (59%) Pedometer: 2168 (83%) Fitbit: 2602 Total steps from home to start on treadmill were: Garmin: 61 (57%) Pedometer: 129 (121) ) . %) Fitbit: 107 Garmin has lost some ground and the pedometer has gained some ground. For me, this means that more steps are counted in the trouser pocket than on the belt loop. Of course, there's probably a more accurate place to put a pedometer. I had it on the front belt loop, maybe a side loop would have been better. Here are the numbers after a 30 minute walk: Garmin: 4081 (75%) Pedometer: 5483 (101%) Fitbit: 5440 steps in just 30 minutes of walking: Garmin: 2535 (89%) Pedometer: 3315 (117%) Fitbit : 2838 All in all, this study tells me that the pedometer reviewed here is actually much closer to reality than the Garmin Vivo2, but accuracy varies depending on placement. In the belt loop on the front of my pants, it's under the records (about 80% based on my non-scientific records from the previous days). In my pocket, it beats records by about 20%. Your results may vary depending on your walking style, but are at least within the "right" range. It also seems that where you place it can change its accuracy, so some experimentation might be needed. I'm deducting a star for that, but for the price (especially compared to these 'smart' devices I'm comparing it to, it's worth it.

Pros
  • Great for a small home
Cons
  • Questionable purchase for the elderly