Fitness tracker/ watch... Best non-sub based one?

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I've never had a smartwatch/fitness tracker, so I have absolutely no idea what is good. I've been reading various review sites, but I trust you guys infinitely more.

I was going to go for the versa4 until I saw that some data is kept behind a paywall/subscription. There's no way at all that I'm paying yet another sub for something like this.

Just wondering if you guys can suggest a good tracker? Cost of the watch is not an issue if it works well... Happy to pay a bigger price to get quality as you generally get what you pay for.

- Primary use would be for monitoring my gym sessions, sleeping, and heart rate/ecg, etc.
- Not worried about other features other than the above.

My son has a garmin watch, but I'm thoroughly unimpressed as the step counter picks up car rides, and it's a pita to stop it during those journeys.

Currently have a Samsung s21 phone, which I absolutely despise.... Pure junk, but likely to stick with android when I can bin this handset off.

Would the versa4 do the job without the sub? How about an apple watch without an iPhone?

Appreciate any suggestions or advice you can offer.

[edit] Didn't spot the smartwatch thread. If mod deems that more suitable, please could you move this to that?
 
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Huawei band 6?
I absolutely loved my p20 mate Pro. Best phone I've ever had., and still hammers my s21.

Didn't even think of them for this. I've just had a look at the band 6 and I'm not keen on the style. However, I love the look of the GT 3 Pro... Any thoughts on that watch?

(thanks for the quick response)
 
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I've just had a look at the band 6 and I'm not keen on the style. However, I love the look of the GT 3 Pro... Any thoughts on that watch?

I hadn't thought of Huawei but noticed that the band 6 was going for half price as Band 7 had just been brought out. Dont know about GT3 - only used Band 6 - b/tooth connects easily and gives me the info i want. The health app on the phone givess a daily summery. Simple. Good charger connection - magnetic - simple as well! Runs for 2 weeks on a charge.
 
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I've ordered the 6 and the GT Pro 3 - bit of a price difference, but will stick with whichever fits my needs.

Thanks for the suggestion. :)
 
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