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  • Imore | Which should you buy, the Withings Move or Withings Steel?
  • Each year, we test the newest wearable devices on the market, so you don't have to. Based on these tests, we make recommendations based on numerous factors.

    Withings Move

    Value in health tracking

    $70 at Amazon

    Pros

    • Inexpensive
    • Great app that collects lots of data
    • Long battery life

    Cons

    • Plastic case

    The Withings Move fitness watch tracks key health metrics for much less than $100. The device is available in various color choices.

    Withings Steel

    Better materials

    from $130 at Amazon

    Pros

    • More customization options
    • Stainless steel case

    Cons

    • Older product
    • More expensive
    • Less battery life

    The Withings Steel tracks the same metrics as the Withings Move but costs more money. For this, you get a stainless steel case.

    Both the Withings Move and Withings Steel are entry-level fitness bands for their respective product lines. The one that's right for you will probably come down to price and durability.

    Look at the differences

    If you're looking for a fitness band that tracks your daily movements and sleep, you can't go wrong with either of these choices. Still, for most folks, we recommend the 2019 Withings Move over the Withings Steel for several reasons.

    Withings Move Withings Steel
    Color choices 5+ Various
    Case Plastic Stainless Steel
    Bottom Case Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
    Built-in GPS Yes No
    Battery life 18 months 8 months
    Fitness and Health monitoring Yes Yes
    Sleep tracking Yes Yes
    Water resistance Up to 50m Up to 50m
    App Health Mate, iOS and Android Health Mate, iOS and Android

    Both of these watches feature traditional analog faces that show the current time and how far you've gone to reach your daily steps goal. The free Health Mate app for iOS and Android is where you'll find other metrics captured by the watches. These readings include distance and calories, running and swimming, and sleep analysis.

    The Withings Move is our choice because of its low price and long battery life. On the last point, the Withings Move can last up to 18 months before needing a new battery, versus eight months for the Withings Steel. The Move also includes built-in GPS with Bluetooth Low Energy. This new and improved model can keep track of where you are during exercises without needing your phone.

    By contrast, the Withings Steel (once called the Activité Steel) is one of the company's oldest fitness bands. Unlike the newer Withings Move, the Steel could be replaced or discontinued at any time. Since the Steel was first released, there is now a Steel HR and Steel HR Sport, each which has more features than the original.

    If you can get past its age, the Withings Steel still provides features worth considering. For one, as its name suggests, the Steel's case is made from Stainless Steel versus the plastic found on the Withings Move. This type of material makes the watch more durable. There's also more color choices currently available for the Withings Steel. Using an online tool, you can customize the watch's face color and kind of band (silicone, leather, or Milanese). This customization isn't yet possible for the Withings Move.

    The bottom line: In this comparison, save your money and go with the Withings Move. A next-generation Withings Steel could arrive on the market soon, thereby making the current model obsolete. The Move, despite have a plastic case, has a stainless steel back and soft silicone band. Plus, did we mention the 18 months battery life?

    Withings Move

    Inexpensive choice

    $70 at Amazon

    Simple design, easy to use

    Track your sleep and daily movements on a budget with the colorful Withings Move. Thanks to the internal GPS, you can leave your phone at home during exercise routines and track your movements.

    Withings Steel

    Elegant beauty

    More durable, but also more expensive

    from $130 at Amazon

    The Withings Steels remains a good choice because of its stainless steel case, but its getting old. We recommend the Withings Move instead.



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