Omron Hj-113 Pocket Pedometer

Overview

The HJ-113 is a clip-on pocket pedometer from Omron that tracks steps, aerobic steps, distance, and calories through a dual-axis sensor. It stores 7 days of history and resets automatically at midnight, making it a straightforward daily step counter rather than a connected fitness tracker.

This model succeeds Omron's long-running HJ-112, trimming one button (the separate reset function is gone) and switching to a slimmer housing. Reviewers who owned the older unit describe the change as a minor tradeoff in controls for a lower price and smaller size. It has no auto shutoff, so the battery keeps draining if the unit sits idle with the battery still installed.

• Dual-axis step sensor
• 7-day rolling memory with midnight reset
• Displays steps, aerobic steps, calories and fat grams burned
• Pocket, bag, or hip-clip carry

Who it's for

Suits someone who wants a simple daily step count without syncing an app or charging a battery, especially anyone replacing a worn-out HJ-112. Less suited to people who want data logged to a phone or computer, since this unit has no wireless or USB connection.

What buyers say

From Amazon customer reviews.

Buyers who've used multiple generations of Omron pedometers call this one a reliable successor to the HJ-112, with several long-time owners repurchasing after wearing out earlier models. One reviewer found manually calibrating stride length produced highly accurate distance tracking. The most common complaints are that the case feels larger and more noticeable when clipped to a waistband than expected, and that it lacks an auto shutoff, so the battery drains if left idle.

Strengths and trade-offs

Drawn from this product's published specifications.

Performance notes

The dual-axis sensor is built to keep counting steps even when the pedometer isn't held perfectly upright, and one reviewer confirms it kept recording while carried loose in a purse. Distance accuracy depends on the stride length entered during setup; one long-time user found manually calibrating stride against a route measured on Google Maps gave a far more accurate result than the default calculation. Orientation still matters for reliability, with Omron's manual advising the unit stay above 60 degrees from horizontal.

Specifications