The Steel HR is the first activity tracker of its kind, with a heart rate monitor that can offer a long-lasting battery life of 25 days before it needs recharging. It comes with a stylish, classic watch body that compliments your gym outfit as well as your evening wear. The Steel HR has both an analogue dial and digital display, and a soft silicone strap with a traditional metal buckle. It is available in 36mm or 40mm, black or white, with a whole host of alternative straps, including leather, to suit your style.

The HR monitor allows you to see your heart rate at a glance during workout and then provides a breakdown of your overall performance with the use of the personalised report that can be accessed via the companion app. You can access how long you spent in each heart rate zone, giving you a better understanding of the effectiveness of your workout. The HR automatically kicks in when your heart rate increases, or it can be activated on demand. It will also automatically take readings throughout the day to provide results for when you are active and at rest. The Steel HR can automatically recognise when you walk, run, swim and sleep, and even features ten new activities including table tennis, volleyball and dancing. You can also teach the Steel HR activities via the Health Mate App.

The easy-to-read digital screen displays heart rate, number of steps, distance and calories burned, as well as allowing you to set alarm times and smartphone alerts. The smart alarm will try to wake you at the best time during your sleep cycle, and you don’t have to worry about taking it off for your morning shower, as it is water resistant up to 50m. Overall, the watch works well and its software is user friendly, but it’s not quite perfect. I had some fogging issues when using it in the shower, and the charger is quite possibly the most poorly designed thing I’ve come across - it is fiddley, doesn’t connect and is more of a balancing act. That aside, the Steel HR seems accurate and looks great, so as activity trackers go this is a good choice.

“Whether you’re an athlete or simply trying to lose a few pounds and get a better handle on your health, knowing your heart rate can help you better understand your overall health and reach your fitness goals,” said Cédric Hutchings, VP of Digital Health, Nokia Technologies. “With the wealth of insights it provides and the extended battery life for a health watch of its type, Steel HR truly is the first of its kind.” RRP £189.95

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4.8 out of 5

Pros

Stylish

Continuous HR automatically activated

Water resistant up to 50m

Sleep tracking and smart alarm

Automatically recognised activities

Smart phone notifications

Cons

Rubbish charger

Fogs up