Wearables · $129
Pulse Band 5 review
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The Pulse Band 5 is the tracker we'd recommend to someone who cares about the numbers, not the novelty. Heart rate tracked within a beat or two of a chest strap on runs and rides, sleep staging matched our reference wearable closely, and the week-long battery means you stop thinking about charging entirely.
The 1.4-inch display is bright enough for outdoor noon runs, and the band survived showers, swims, and a sweaty week of spin classes. The companion app presents trends without burying them in upsells, a small thing that matters at this price. Our gripe: GPS locks can take up to a minute at the start of a run.
At $129, it's the sweet spot — serious sensors without smartwatch distractions or a two-day battery.
Pulse Band 5 · 4.7 / 5 · $129
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