Omron Pocket Pedometer HJ-112

*Est. $23

Reviewed May 2009

Best pedometer

Highly accurate in most situations
Multiple placement options
Large display is easy to read

Bulky
Less accurate in a pants pocket

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Reviewers praise the Omron Pocket Pedometer HJ-112 as a very accurate pedometer that is sturdy and easy to use. In both clinical and consumer testing, the Omron Pocket Pedometer HJ-112 precisely counts steps at both slow and fast walking speeds -- even for overweight individuals. The pedometer uses dual accelerometers to count steps, so it can be worn in more positions (including in a shirt pocket) than traditional spring-levered pedometers. On the whole, reviewers like the convenience of wearing this pedometer in multiple locations. Most users have nothing but praise for the Omron Pocket Pedometer HJ-112, but a few downsides emerge in reviews. For one, some reviewers think the pedometer is a bit bulky. In addition, a few owners report problems with their step count resetting in the middle of the day. Overall, this pedometer (which tracks steps, aerobic steps, time and calories) earns excellent reviews. If you only want a basic pedometer that counts nothing but steps, reviewers also like the Accusplit Eagle AE120XL (*Est. $17).

We found the best feedback on the Omron Pocket Pedometer HJ-112 in a study published in Science & Medicine in Sports & Exercise, the journal of the American College of Sports Medicine. Researchers test the Omron Pocket Pedometer HJ-112 on nearly 100 walkers of different body sizes as they walk at various paces. ConsumerReports.org also tests the Omron Pocket Pedometer HJ-112. No reviews really come close to these two, but we found additional reviews from the National Education Association and About.com. Unlike most other pedometers, there is a wealth of owner-written reviews on the Omron Pocket Pedometer HJ-112, especially at Amazon.com, Buzzillions.com and Walmart.com.

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1. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

Researchers enlist nearly 100 walkers to test the Omron Pocket Pedometer HJ-112 pedometer while they walk on a treadmill at varying speeds. The steps were manually recorded by an investigator and compared to the control pedometer, the Yamax Digi-Walker SW-701. Interestingly, not only does the Omron Pocket Pedometer HJ-112 score excellent results for accuracy, but it outperforms the Yamax Digi-Walker SW-701 at every walking speed.

Review: Validity of the Omron HJ-112 Pedometer during Treadmill Walking, Rebecca E. Hasson, et. al., April 2009

2. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe

ConsumerReports.org tests six pedometers, including the Omron Pocket Pedometer HJ-112. Each pedometer receives a rating on accuracy, ease of use and features.

Review: Pedometer Ratings, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, Feb. 2009

3. NEA Today

NEA Today, the magazine of the National Education Association, highlights five pedometers, with each pedometer receiving brief feedback from Scott Crouter, a pedometer expert at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. The Omron Pocket Pedometer HJ-112 is praised for its accuracy, and Crouter mentions that the pedometer should not be affected by body size thanks to internal accelerometers. It should be noted that the site mixes up pictures and does not display the correct picture next to the review of the Omron Pocket Pedometer HJ-112).

Review: Picking a Pedometer, Gini Kopecky Wallace and Scott Crouter, Jan. 2008

4. About.com

Wendy Bumgardner, the walking guide at About.com, writes a detailed review of the Omron Pocket Pedometer HJ-112. She gives it five stars, praising the secure clip, seven-day memory and silent functioning. Her only complaint is that it is larger than other pedometers. In a separate review, she lists the Omron Pocket Pedometer HJ-112 as number one on her list of top 10 pedometers. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)

Review: Omron HJ-112 Pedometer, Wendy Bumgardner, Nov. 27, 2008

5. Amazon.com

The Omron Pocket Pedometer HJ-112 attracts more than 2,000 owner-written reviews on Amazon.com, including nearly 1,600 five-star reviews. Not surprisingly, owners rave about this pedometer, calling it sturdy, accurate and easy to use. Those who don't like this pedometer say the reset button can be pushed too easily (erasing your step count), because there's no protective cover.

Review: Omron HJ-112 Digital Pocket Pedometer, Contributors to Amazon.com

6. Buzzillions.com

The Omron Pocket Pedometer HJ-112 is the top-rated pedometer on Buzzillions.com, with most owners finding it accurate and easy to use. There are a few stray complaints about the belt clip and the pedometer's size, but most owners are very happy with this pedometer.

Review: Omron Premium Pedometer HJ-112, Contributors to Buzzillions.com

7. Walmart.com

The Omron Pocket Pedometer HJ-112 pedometer attracts nearly 300 five-star ratings on Walmart.com, where it receives a lot of praise for accuracy. Here again, several owners say the belt clip could be a little stronger and find the size a little bulky.

Review: Omron Premium Pedometer, Contributors to Walmart.com