Skip to main content

Table 1 Description of Fitbi Zip and ActiGraph GT3x-BT

From: Validating Fitbit Zip for monitoring physical activity of children in school: a cross-sectional study

 

Fitbit Zip

ActiGraph GT3x

Internal sensor

3 axis accelerometer

3 axis accelerometer + ambient light sensor

Output

Number of steps

Minutes of fairly active, very active, light, sedentary

Number of steps

Minutes of vigorous, moderate, light, sedentary

Communication

Bluetooth

USB, Bluetooth

Memory size

7 days of detailed motion data

4 GB

Battery

Replaceable

Rechargeable

Battery life

Up to 6 months

25 days

Size

2.8 × 1.0 × 3.6 cm

4.6 × 3.3 × 1.5 cm

Weight

8 g

19 g

Attachment site

Hip

Hip, wrist, ankle, thigh

Display screen

Yes

No

Cost

Approx. 60 EUR

Approx. 250 EUR