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The Leaf Review: Smart Jewelry by Bellabeat


Caroline Morse Teel

    What is it

    : The Leaf by Bellabeat, smart jewelry that helps track your activities.



    Price and Where to Buy the Leaf

    : Starts at $119 on

    Bellabeat's website

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    Pros:

    • Can be worn discreetly—we clipped ours on to the side of our boot and it was unnoticeable, unlike traditional fitness trackers
    • Stylish design comes in silver or rose gold
    • Can be worn as a necklace, bracelet, or clipped on
    • Battery lasts for up to six months without charging
    • Wirelessly syncs with your smartphone
    • 14 day memory
    • Can set silent reminder and wake-up alarms
    • Tracks and analyzes your sleep
    • Monitors your activities (customize your goal for active minutes or steps)
    • Can set an inactive alarm to alert you if you've been sedentary too long
    • Includes breathing exercises to help you relax

      Cons:
    • Not water-resistant, although it can stand up to sweat during a workout

      How the Leaf** Rates**

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    • Usefulness: 10/10. The Leaf is a great way to make sure that you're getting enough physical activity throughout the day.
    • Value: 9/10. The materials are high quality, and this is a good price for a fitness tracker.
    • Portability: 10/10. Since the Leaf can be worn in so many different ways, you can conceal it if you want or show it off like jewelry. It's also small and lightweight.
    • Cool Factor: 10/10. The design is unique and much cooler than other wearables on the market.

      Final Verdict

      : If you want to track your activities and sleep, but hate wearing a rubber bracelet like the FitBit, the Leaf is a great and stylish choice.

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      Editor's Note: Reviews are based on usefulness, portability, durability, value, and "cool factor." Some review products are sent to us free of charge and with no incentive to offer a favorable review. We offer our unbiased opinions, positive and negative, and will never accept compensation to review a product. If you have any questions or comments concerning our reviews, or would like to suggest a product for review, please email us at [email protected]

      (Photo: Bellabeat)