Helio Strap Fitness Tracker Wristband, 24/7 Activity & Sleep Tracker with Heart Rate, 10 Days Battery, 50+ Sports Modes, Strength Training, Hyrox Race, Subscription Free for Android & iPhone

I have recently bought into the Amazfit/Zepp system having been a Fitbit user for many years, and I have to say currently I am impressed. General wear : I couple this Helio band with a T-Rex 3 watch, depending on the activity I am doing. The Band is great for just day to day wear when you want something vaguely unobtrusive and don't need the screen or notifications continually buzzing. I am a bit of a watch lover, so being able to wear it as well as a normally watch is a huge bonus ( and it doesn't look like i am being weird and wearing 2 watches ). It is really light, but I would say that having reasonable sized wrists the band could be a bit longer as there isn't much overlap ( see picture, apologies for the quality ), but it still fits, does up and is really comfy. Performance : I ran this alongside my Fitbit for a week, so that I could judge what the differences were likely to be. First thing that struck me was how close the data was to each other, but I was super impressed with the extra info that this provides over and above the Fitbit. The Sleep data is comprehensive and covers all the relevant things you might need to know, steps seems to be pretty good, although is much better at filtering out the "white noise" that can be detected as steps by some other devices, heart rate is pretty much exactly right, blood oxygen readings are a bit more random, but I would expect that really and is only a guide ( having recently had Pneumonia this has been quite an important reading for me ). But the thing I am currently most impressed with is the general workout tracking. Both this and the T-Rex have similar set ups, and picking the right workout is key to getting the right information. There are a huge amount to choose from, and I would highly recommend choosing. The Auto function for me is too random, and picks up things that aren't workouts, so I have both devices set to manual selection rather than auto detect. Once selected the system runs throughout and records everything you would need to know accurately and comprehensively. The recovery info is great, and gives a real insight to how hard or not you are training. The battery life has surprised me. a week of full use dropped the battery to 65%. I guess that a large chunk of the life comes form the fact you aren't running a screen or GPS form the devices ( only through the app, which does work nicely ), but even with tracking on it doesn't seem to use a massive amount of battery compared to other devices. Overall then, subtle looks, loads of features and a seemingly supernatural battery life, for no subscription charges. Whats not to like ? The best part for me though is that all of this info comes at a low up front cost and zero monthly subscription.

I’ve been using the Amazfit Helio Strap Fitness Tracker for a few weeks now, and honestly — surprised is an understatement. This thing checks so many boxes that matter most in a daily wearable.  🔥 What I Love • Unbelievably lightweight — it feels like nothing on my wrist, way lighter than other watches and bands I’ve used before. I sometimes forget I’m even wearing it.  • Battery lasts ages — I’ve charged it far less often than any other tracker I’ve tried. The battery life here is genuinely impressive for everyday use.  • Clean, distraction-free design — no screen buzzing or notifications that pull me out of focus. It lets me stay productive without those constant digital interruptions. • Consistent data — heart rate, activity and sleep tracking feels solid and trustworthy, giving a clear picture of daily health without over-complication. • Great activity tracking — it quietly does its job, and I appreciate that the motion/fitness detection doesn’t trigger false positives every five minutes.  ⚡ Minor Notes • This isn’t a full smartwatch with apps and notifications — but that’s actually part of why it’s so light and immersive. • If you’re after tons of extras (calls, messages, GPS), go for a full-feature watch — but for pure health and focus, this is gold. 💡 Overall This tracker hits a sweet spot between comfort, battery life, and accurate health data. Fit is good, durablilty is good and easy to use. It’s perfect for anyone who wants a no-nonsense fitness band that just works… and stays out of your way.

Having had a number of different fitness trackers, including whoop, Garmin and alike, I wanted to give this a go as a screen free alternative without the subscription of woop. Have been wearing for a couple weeks and I can say, for the price, it does the job. It's comfortable to wear, is light weight and looks very much like a whoop band. Battery life is pretty good, I've charged it 2 to 3 times in as many weeks, and it is quick to charge back to full battery. The small charger is a worry in a sense that it's easy to misplace and lose if you're that way inclined. Tracker wise, it seems fairly accurate and automatically picks up my exercise. It does say my resting heart rate is consistently in the 80s, which is very different to other trackers I've had and I don't believe to be all that accurate knowing my level of fitness, but as I'm not concerned or focused on that, it's easy to overlook. overall, if you're not super serious about tracking all things fitness then this is a good budget option for you.

Great item I’m not a runner but a strength athlete and this is great for that no subscription either unlike the much dearer whoop , the strap could be bigger but this lasts 10 days when charged , picks up work outs without telling it , monitors sleep , as well as lots of other things , just easy to use and the stats it gives you are easy to understand, like the bio charge which is like your body’s battery that goes up and down during the day depending on what you do , maybe no good for paid athletes, but good enough for a fat old bloke that likes moving heavy stuff

As a previous Garmin user for many years I can tell you straight that this thing is beyond terrible. it is incapable of recording sleep correctly showing long gaps when it thinks I'm awake and despite setting a sleep schedule of 21:30 to 07:00 7 days a week it consistently still only starts recording at midnight. Additionally it thinks I am awake for long periods when it is recording when I know I was sleeping . I have followed all advice and tightened the strap, worn it on both wrists and even tried a bicep strap it makes no difference. I have no tattoos as I read this can be a problem as well. I am an ex Garmin user and I only switched because I don't like smart watches and fancied the ideas of a more analogue 2026 but still want a health and fitness tracker. The sleep tracking on the Garmin is excellent and gets it spot on every night. without me having to tighten it so it nearly cuts off my circulation. Terrible effort from Amazfit, I will be requesting a refund on this bit of garbage!

Having previously given up on Fitbit when google bought them over, then moved to Garmin in a smart-watch, briefly to Polar for swimming, I can safely say the Amazfit Helio is the best fit for tracking every day life. I have fatigue like symptoms - and the 'BIOCHARGE' score is invaluable to keep an eye on rest, recovery and not pushing my mental or physical activities too hard. When I do, they equally and efficiently track the correlation between the day before and how I'm feeling then recovering the next few days along with giving helpful insights into what to watch out for, and what activities my body is finding draining. If you have Fatigue, CFS, Fibromyalgia, POTS or long covid, this is the health and fitness tracker for you. Along with the already mentioned BIOCHARGE feature, it also gives an exertion score, workout and activity log and pretty in-depth sleep and nap tracking. The wristband itself is a lovely only very slightly stretchy fabric band with Velcro style stap which stays put but doesn't dig in or cause irritation like some of the silicone based ones can. It is rated to 5ATM, so whilst it is splash and swim proof, I choose not to take it into the shower, as it officially doesn't withstand 'direct water pressure' like from a shower, however they do note on the website that it is indeed showerproof too. Feels sturdy, and the band protects it from scratches and drops when it's off - the included magnetic charging mini attachment has pretty weak magnets so is a bit hard to sometimes position 'just right' however the battery lasts well over a week, so I have no complaints. Best of all? The Zepp app is totally free, and subscription free forever. And the only 'paid-for' add-ins which I despise in other products, when I've already shelled out for a device and/or subscription, is some silly meditation noise tracks AI tuned to you and your body! 😂

OK but could be so much better. Great idea but not very accurate, auto workout is far too sensitive on standard every time I walk somewhere it notifies me of a workout. Biocharge is so random, don't sleep enough marks you down, sleep more than 8 hours if you are actually tired it also gives a low recharge score. Calorie tracking is useless (one I meal know is 420cals the band was rating at 750?) & no way to link up with a decent nutrition logging app's. Stress tracking is disjointed & does not work on high levels. Still cannot get a VO2 max reading Im sure a good update could solve the issues but as it stands the data needs to be taken with a pinch of salt. Battery life is good It is OK as cheapish basic tracker just not very accurate. Whoop have got nothing to worry about at the moment

The Helio Strap has slipped onto my admittedly bony Mancunian wrist without any fuss. It is a slim, screen-free band that spends every hour quietly funnelling heart rate, SpO₂, stress and sleep figures into the Zepp app. When I remember to fasten my creaking old Amazfit watch as well, the two pieces of kit swap numbers without complaint; when I forget the watch in the scramble to find nursery shoes, the strap behaves perfectly well on its own. Amazfit reckons the battery will last ten days. In real life I have been getting a shade over eight, which feels fair enough considering it is logging every heartbeat and enduring a couple of sweat-drenched gym sessions each week. I like the Strength mode: it counts reps and rest periods more accurately than I manage with my fogged-up glasses. There is even a HYROX setting for proper athletes, although my ambitions rarely stretch beyond Parkrun. Automatic workout detection can be a touch jumpy, once awarding me five active minutes for waddling from sofa to fridge, but a quick dive into the settings soon calms it down. No subscription fees, a feather-light build, reliable sensors and neat links to Strava and TrainingPeaks make the Helio good value. Just remember you are stuck with a single strap colour, and be prepared for the occasional false alarm when you wander round the kitchen. For steady training in soggy Manchester it gives me plenty of data without weighing me down or draining my bank account.