I thought screen-free wearables were a gimmick — but this budget fitness tracker has converted me

The amazfit helio strap fitness tracker with a screenless design, showing the gray strap worn around the wrist and the charger.

I wouldn't describe myself as someone who loves working out. For me, working out is something I should do rather than something I want to do. Except yoga — I love yoga with all my heart.

I also adore looking at data, stats and graphs (ironic, as I passed high school math by the skin of my teeth), so I need to have one of the best fitness trackers strapped to my wrist at all times. I've been using the Amazfit Band 7 since August 2024 and love it, so when Amazfit announced the Helio Strap, I knew I had to test it out.