Omron HJ-112 Pedometer Review

Is the Omron HJ-112 Pedometer right for you?

Omron HJ-112 Pedometer

If you are in the market for a pedometer, the prices may be quite shocking. However, there are a few very good budget models out there that won’t break the bank and still offer advanced features. The Omron HJ-112 Pedometer is one of the best in this area, and you can find it for around $20 at most stores. Let’s see just how good it really is and whether or not you can get by with this budget model.

One of the things that drew me to this pedometer was its ability to be used either in your pocket, or even in a bag. Many of today’s pedometers must be strapped to your waist or arm, and they are so big that they do get in the way. This is particularly true for the short waisted when dealing with belt-like pedometers. Thanks to its internal sensors, you can stow this pretty much anywhere and you don’t feel like you’re lugging around a huge unit.

Size wise, this pedometer is incredibly small and when they say pocket sized, they really do mean it. I was actually a bit surprised by its size and immediately thought that it couldn’t be that advanced as a result. The reverse is true - for the money, this is seemed like one of the best pedometers you can buy. While it may not be a model that you can hook up to your laptop for advanced features, it does all the basics and does them very well.

The LCD screen was very easy to read and the pedometer will track how many steps you take, as well as how many calories you burn. While most would probably prefer to keep it in a pocket or a bag, there is an included belt strap and since it so small, it won’t be terribly uncomfortable to wear it. The most interesting feature was its ability to tell the difference between regular steps and aerobic steps. It was quite fun testing it out to see just how accurate it was and each time it got everything right.

In addition to showing you how many calories you’ve burned, the pedometer will also display just how far you have traveled. Thanks to its small size, you can easily keep it with you all day long, and the battery lasts more than long enough to get your whole day recorded. Since the average person takes less than 10,000 steps a day, it is interesting to see where you fall in that average and it gives you the motivation to try to walk more and get more exercise.

While it is certainly not the most advanced pedometer ever made, it gets the job done and it does it well. Considering its low cost, it is hard to ask for much more. This is the perfect entry-level pedometer for those just getting started, or even for the curious who would like to see just how many steps and how far they travel on an average day.

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