Motorola MotoACTV

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 8 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

3
Average:

2
Bad:

1

Pros:

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, Well-designed web site
Extremely versatile and possessing the flexibility of Android, the MotoActv tracks workout stats through GPS and a pedometer, and it even suggests energizing playlists. It also has Bluetooth for linking to phones, headsets, and other sensors.
Provides a ton of statistical fitness data, Solid build & compact

Cons:

Battery life (for LONG runs/rides), No 3rd-party web support (like RunKeeper), Expensive
Starting at $249.99, this gadget costs as much as a modern smartphone. It's made for serious exercise and doesn't provide casual activity tracking or offer goals for daily activity levels. While the MotoActv's phone-linking function is nice, i

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Last revision on October 28, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, Well-designed web site
Extremely versatile and possessing the flexibility of Android, the MotoActv tracks workout stats through GPS and a pedometer, and it even suggests energizing playlists. It also has Bluetooth for linking to phones, headsets, and other sensors
Provides a ton of statistical fitness data, Solid build & compact

Reviewers Didn't Like

Battery life (for LONG runs/rides), No 3rd-party web support (like RunKeeper), Expensive
Starting at $249.99, this gadget costs as much as a modern smartphone. It's made for serious exercise and doesn't provide casual activity tracking or offer goals for daily activity levels. While the MotoActv's phone-linking function is nice, i
Expensive, Weak audio quality with included headphones

Expert reviews and ratings

Compared to other fitness watches I have had the discomfort of using, the Motorola Actv is a thing of beauty. If you mind is willing and your flesh needs a tweak, then provided you have a Motorola phone, it has all you need to shed a few pounds –...

By RegHardware on March 28, 2012

Motorola's incredibly capable MotoActv fitness device can tackle just about any fitness task--such as tracking workouts via GPS and connecting to headsets via Bluetooth--and it serves as a very tiny digital music player. Yet, if you're looking...

By cnet on March 13, 2012

The Motorola MotoACTV is a very smart looking device with an innovative system for attaching it to your wrist, arm, belt or bike handlebars. The interface is slick, it's easy to use and sync with your computer and keeps track of your workout stats....

By Wired UK on February 20, 2012

100

A revolution in GPS that blurs the boundaries of MP3 player and training aid...

By Stuff on February 01, 2012

This glossy sports tracking device has loads of innovative and very useful features, but also has a number of disappointing limitations and an inappropriately short battery life...

By Expert Reviews on January 30, 2012

An impressive feature set should give the ACTV wide appeal for athletes, especially runners. The interface is modern and easy to navigate, with plenty of customisation supporting a sports system through motoactv.com that offers just about everything...

By Pocket-lint on January 20, 2012

Entering a market on the verge of a boom the Motorola MOTOACTV is an all-round strong device that ticks all the boxes. A good battery life means you will charge the device at most twice a week based on frequent use while the ease at which activity...

By T3 Magazine on January 01, 2012

Of course, we adore that it provides a ton of statistical information that will blow the minds of the average consumer, and at the same time, it’s the dream companion device for any fitness buff. Even though we didn’t find ourselves shedding...

By Phone Arena on December 01, 2011

This is a great setup. Essentially it is the “Runner’s Nano” I have wanted Apple to produce (they just never listen to me). It’s not cheap, but when you consider that it has GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and ANT + built in, I think it is...

By The Gadgeteer on May 03, 2012

Motorola's Motoactv is a MP3 player aimed at runners and cyclists who want to enhance their training. Weighing just 35 grams, it has a 600MHz processor, runs a heavily customised version of Android, plays FM radio and tracks your route via GPS. The...

By Computeractive on April 21, 2012

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