The beautifully constructed Apple watch has really good fitness software,...

The beautifully constructed Apple watch has really good fitness software, hundreds of apps and can send and receive calls via an iPhone, but $649? That's a whole lot of allowance money. Credit: Sarah Tew

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The following CNET staff contributed to this story: associate editor Dan Graziano, and senior editors Scott Stein and Laura K. Cucullu. For more reviews of personal technology products, visit cnet.com.

JAWBONE UP2

CNET RATING (Out of 5)

4 stars (excellent)

THE GOOD The Up2 provides simple activity and automatic sleep tracking in a slim, fashionable design. The band has good battery life and can be worn in the shower. The Jawbone mobile app includes smart coaching and can be paired with many popular third-party apps.

THE BAD It doesn’t have a display for quickly checking fitness progress, there’s no heart-rate tracking and the sleep tracking tends to overestimate.

THE COST $67.99 to $99.95

BOTTOM LINE Our favorite everyday fitness band.

FITBIT CHARGE HR

CNET RATING (Out of 5)

4 stars (excellent)

THE GOOD It boasts continuous heart-rate tracking, slim design, an affordable price and works with Windows, iPhone and Android phones. You can compete with friends and it connects with many third-party fitness apps. It also tracks sleep and has a five-day battery life.

THE BAD Design and fit aren’t ideal for glancing at your heart rate; it’s not shower- or swim-friendly; the display turns off after a few seconds.

THE COST $128.79 to $149.99

BOTTOM LINE Great features in an affordable, slim band with good battery life.

FITBIT ALTA

CNET RATING (Out of 5)

3.5 stars (very good)

THE GOOD This stylish fitness tracker has swappable bands, basic phone notifications and weeklong battery life. The Move alerts bring something new. Fitbit’s software interface is excellent, and it has the largest social base as well.

THE BAD There’s no heart-rate sensor, and it can’t be worn in the shower. It’s pricey, the display is susceptible to scratches and notifications are hard to read.

THE COST $129.99

BOTTOM LINE A winning fitness tracker with solid style appeal.

APPLE WATCH

CNET RATING (Out of 5)

3.5 stars (very good)

THE GOOD This beautifully constructed, compact smartwatch features solid fitness software, hundreds of apps and the ability to send and receive calls via an iPhone.

THE BAD The battery only lasts little more than a day; most models and configurations cost more than they should; requires an iPhone 5 or later to work; interface can be confusing.

THE COST $649

BOTTOM LINE An ambitious, well-constructed smartwatch. The smaller 38-mm model recently received a price cut to $299.

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