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Fitness Tracker Reviews

Look, we’re not going to bug you to get fit. That’s the job of a fitness tracker. Wrist-based wearables that track fitness stats are popular, and for pretty good reason: they help fitness-focused individuals chart a path to their best selves. The best fitness tracker should look good, operate as intended, and minimize false readings during workouts. We’re always testing the latest from Garmin, Fitbit, Polar, and more to find the next best fitness tracker for you.

The best fitness trackers and watches we’ve tested

From simple fitness bands and rugged sports watches to rings, these are the best trackers you can get.

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Is the Coros Nomad really an adventure watch?

A backpacker’s take on the multisport fitness watch for outdoorsy types.

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The Google Pixel Watch 4 is the Android watch to beat

8

Verge Score

After lagging behind for so long, it’s been wild to see Google come this far in the smartwatch game.

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The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is a good watch but a small upgrade

8

Verge Score

Satellite, 5G, and longer battery are great, but aren’t good reasons for most Ultra owners to upgrade.

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Peloton increases fees and introduces new hardware including a $6,695 treadmill

The fitness company is aiming for a comeback with new bikes, treadmills, AI, and higher prices

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The Apple Watch SE 3 is the one to buy

9

Verge Score

Apple gave the people what they wanted, resulting in the most compelling update to the Apple Watch lineup this year.

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Apple Watch Series 11 review: stuck in the middle

8

Verge Score

Another year of iterative hardware and smart software tweaks for the world’s most popular smartwatch.

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AirPods Pro 3 review: tripling down on a good thing

9

Verge Score

Everything you already liked about these earbuds just got better.

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We tested six smart rings, and there’s a clear winner

Six smart rings for the wearable reviewer, but only one ring could rule them all.

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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is stuck in a familiar orbit

7

Verge Score

I’m at peace with the squircle. Gemini is promising. But the sum of the parts doesn’t add up to a must-have upgrade.

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Whoop MG review: a big whoop for a small crowd

6

Verge Score

I regret to say it’s still only athletes who should give a whoop about Whoop.

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Powerbeats Pro 2 review: the workout buds to beat

8

Verge Score

The wait was worth it thanks to a host of smart updates to sound and fit. I guess heart rate monitoring is there, too.

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Amazfit Active 2 review: outsized bang for your buck

7

Verge Score

Anytime I felt irked by the Active 2’s quirks, I’d remind myself that the watch on my wrist only cost $130.

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Amazfit Helio Smart Ring review: bargain bin bust

6

Verge Score

The Helio has a lot of features for a good price, but battery life needs to improve if it’s going to stand out.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch FE review: a bogus bargain

5

Verge Score

As an entry-level device, the FE doesn’t quite nail the right mix of price, features, and hardware.

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I got a desk treadmill to relieve stress — instead, it stressed me out

I became so mired in the smart features, I forgot to walk.

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For sale, a good night’s sleep, just $4,700

Using the Eight Sleep Pod 4 Ultra has given me the best sleep of my life. I just can’t get over the price and subscription.

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Oura Ring 4 review: still on top — for now

9

Verge Score

Oura furthers its lead among smart rings with hardware and software refinements, but its subscription is still its biggest downside.

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Garmin Fenix 8 review: only kind of smart

7

Verge Score

The Fenix 8 adds smarter features, but they don’t quite make up for the price hike or lack of LTE.

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Apple Watch Series 10 review: an Ultra sleek package

8

Verge Score

The Series 10 bets big on a larger display and a more wearable design. As far as iterative updates go, that’s a savvy choice.

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Google Pixel Watch 3 review: third time’s the charm

8

Verge Score

The first two Pixel Watches were playing catch-up. Now, Google’s starting to flesh out its wearable vision.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 review: tried and true

8

Verge Score

It’s not an ambitious smartwatch, but honestly, it doesn’t have to be.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra review: if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em

7

Verge Score

Functionally, copying Apple works for the Galaxy Watch Ultra. It’s just disappointing.

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This $56 Casio watch is a retro step tracking dream

It doesn’t do anything other than track steps, but that’s all I want it to do. And at this price? I ain’t complaining.

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The Galaxy Ring keeps you in Samsung’s orbit

7

Verge Score

It’s not so much a standalone health tracker or a smartwatch alternative as an accessory for your Galaxy Watch.

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The Polar Grit X2 Pro is a smartwatch that feels adrift

This is meant to be the best Polar’s got, but it has no business being this expensive.

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The Garmin Lily 2 was the tracker I needed on vacation

Its limitations made it fall short in daily life but ended up being a plus while trying to disconnect from the world.

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The OnePlus Watch 2 is what redemption looks like

7

Verge Score

OnePlus could be a strong alternative to Google or Samsung for Wear OS smartwatches.

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Sennheiser’s new fitness buds do heart rate tracking right

For once, I didn’t have to worry about a fiddly fit getting in the way of heart rate tracking.

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Garmin’s new heart rate tracker pairs nearly perfectly with sports bras

Finally, a chest strap that works with my sports bra — not against it.

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The Forerunner 165 series is the budget training watch Garmin needed

The tradeoffs are well worth the savings over the slightly more advanced Forerunner 265.

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The Evie Ring is cleverly designed but has some first-gen quirks

6

Verge Score

There are a lot of ideas and promise packed into this smart ring, but it’s not all the way there yet.

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Withings ScanWatch 2 and Light review: simple vibes for the tech-fatigued

These watches hit a nice balance between style and function without bombarding you with information.

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Garmin Venu 3S review: right features, wrong price

7

Verge Score

While the Venu 3 series ticks off a lot of the right boxes, it’s a little pricey considering the competition. But at least you’ll finally get credit for your naps.

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Google Pixel Watch 2 review: better battery, better watch

7

Verge Score

Google’s addressed a lot of what annoyed me about the first Pixel Watch, but repairability and continued Fitbit integration are still question marks.

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Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 review: small but smart improvements
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Iterative updates aren’t flashy, but these smartwatches are mainly for folks who don’t have Apple Watches yet.

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Nutrisense review: a pricey way to learn a little

7

Verge Score

Continuous glucose monitoring still isn’t a proven thing for nondiabetics, but you can learn a little about yourself, provided you can pay.

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Withings Body Smart review: a flawed but thoughtful approach to weight

7

Verge Score

The scale’s Eyes-Closed Mode gives you an alternative way to interact with your weight and body composition data.

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Where have all the fitness bands gone?

Smartwatches are the default wearable option these days, but why is it so hard to find simple yet affordable alternatives like the fitness bands of yesteryear?

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 series review: refined, but not revolutionary
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Samsung focuses on refining a tried-and-true formula, but how much longer can it afford to coast?

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Garmin Fenix 7S Pro review: too much of the same

8

Verge Score

The Fenix lineup feels a bit superfluous now that the Epix Pro is here. The flashlight still rocks, though.

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