Table 7 Summary of pros and cons from reviewer opinions for the Withings Pulse
Reviewer Name | Article Name | Review Date | Reference Site | Advantages (Pros) | Disadvantages (Cons) |
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Weebly | Withings Pulse smart activity tracker review | No mention | [22] | 1. Captures heart rate information | 1. Not shower safe |
2. Captures flights of stairs climbed and elevation climbed | 2. Easy to misplace (leave in pockets, etc.) | ||||
3. Checks running stats (duration and distance travelled) in real time | – | ||||
4. Automatic wireless syncing | – | ||||
5. Captures sleep (duration, quality, light versus deep sleep, interruptions) | – | ||||
6. Screen with constant feedback | – | ||||
7. Discreet and versatile wearing options | – | ||||
8. Battery charge lasts up to 14 days | – | ||||
9. App also pulls in data wirelessly | – | ||||
10. Internet site available for Withings devices | – | ||||
Scott Stein | withings Pulse O2 review | 25-Apr-2014 | [23] | 1. Excellent Pedometer | 1. Can not read your heart rate without the band on |
2. Excellent Application | 2. Screen is not always on | ||||
3. Free iOS and Android apps | 3. The screen is not easy to read under sunlight | ||||
4. Accurate heart rate monitoring | 4. Not water-resistant | ||||
5. Affordably priced | 5. Awkward as a watch | ||||
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DC Rain-maker | Withings Pulse in-depth review | 21-Nov-13 | [24] | 1. Can record resting heart rate quickly and easily | 1. The unit is a bit chubbier than some others |
2. Display is clear and easy to understand | 2. Does not track heart rate throughout, only on demand | ||||
3. Good battery life | 3. Does not automatically go from sleeping mode to wake mode, must switch manually | ||||
4. Good ability to connect to 3rd-party platforms/sites | – | ||||
Mikey Campbell | Withings Pulse with built-in heart rate monitor review | 4-Nov-13 | [25] | 1. Variety of sensors | 1. Lack of meaningful data presentation |
2. Impressive data accuracy | 2. Display lag, touchscreen problems | ||||
3. Flexible carry options | 3. Wearability limited to belt clip | ||||
Julie Strielmeier | Withings Pulse activity tracker review | 23-Aug-13 | [26] | 1. Size | 1. Syncing problem |
2. Can see all important info right on the device itself unlike some devices | 2. Sleep data is not always accurate and the detailed data could use some beefing up to show more info | ||||
3. Wireless syncing is a real plus | 3. It does not work with a standalone computer | ||||
4. The built-in heart rate sensor is super easy to use | – |