With Christmas shopping on full swing, many people seek out tech devices, especially wearables as presents. Fitness and activity trackers make great presents as they help one maintain a healthy lifestyle.

We take a look at some of the best holiday tech gifts to keep you fit.

Xiaomi Mi Band

If you are on a tight budget and yet want to give a fitness tracker as a gift this Christmas then your search should end with the Xiaomi Mi band. The battery support offered is 30 days on a single charge. It also monitors and tracks sleep patterns and has a smart alarm clock wake up.

The wearable is now available in the U.S. in multiple hues and costs $14.99. However, since it is so immensely popular, thanks to the price point, the Xiaomi Mi band is out of stock but can be had from Amazon, but you will need to shell out $65 instead.

Misfit Flash

The Misfit Flash is also a great buy for those on a budget and this affordable wearable is a great tech gift to boot. It has the same features like its sibling Microsoft Shine or the Swarovski Shine, but is a cheaper offering from the company. The wearable can track sleep, steps and is available in multiple attractive hues.

The Misfit Flash costs currently available for $15.99 from Amazon or $19.99 from Misfit.

Jawbone UP2

The Jawbone UP2 is affordable, simple to use and the perfect companion for those on-the-go. This fitness tracker makes a great gift as it is not expensive yet a great gadget to own.

The UP2 may not have a display, but its features more than compensate for the lack of a physical screen. It is compatible with iOS and Android.

The fitness tracker was originally priced at $99.99 and can be had from Amazon for $59.99 (Black Diamond) or $79.99 (Gold). You can also opt for the Silver variant for $59.99 or the Violet Circle - an Amazon exclusive - for $60.99.

FitBit Surge

The FitBit Surge offers support for Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS and is water resistant as well. The tracker also goes on for a week on a single charge and has music controls. Compatible with Windows, Android and iOS, the wearable is svelte and makes a great present. Since it supports both texts and calls, the FitBit Surge will be a hit with your loved one.

The damages? It is priced at $249.95 but is now discounted at $199.89.

Microsoft Band 2

The Microsoft Band 2 is a vast improvement on its predecessor and is user friendly and comfortable. The fitness tracker will be able to not only track the calories you burn, your heart rate and sleep patterns, but also provide email, calendar and text alerts.

The fitness band is compatible with Windows Phone, Android and iOS devices. It also offers support for a barometer, GPS mapping and has a UV monitor.

It is available for $249.99.

MOOV Now (second gen)

 The MOOV Now fitness tracker is the perfect gift for those who love sports. The wearable can be paired with a smartphone with ease and also works as a sleep and daily step count tracker. It is perfect to coach you for cycling, running, swimming and body workouts.

The wearable is affordable and costs $79.99.

Jawbone UP24

The Jawbone UP24 may have been discontinued by the manufacturer but this means you can save a pretty penny on the wearable.

It is pretty rugged and is splash resistant as well. This sleep and fitness tracker can go for 14 days on a single battery charge. It is compatible with both iOS and Android, as well as Bluetooth 4.0.

The activity tracker has Idle Alert and Smart Alarm features which are pretty handy. The Smart Coach feature is akin to a personal trainer and offers guidance, as well as alerts on the steps taken and calories burnt.

Jawbone UP24 initially cost $129.99 but is now available from Amazon for $53.95.

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