Fitness Tracker Reviews

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Iterative updates aren’t flashy, but these smartwatches are mainly for folks who don’t have Apple Watches yet.

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

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

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?

Samsung focuses on refining a tried-and-true formula, but how much longer can it afford to coast?

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

I felt kind of meh toward the second-gen Epix, but I really do get the appeal now thanks to the smaller Pro.

This long-delayed smartwatch is good, but it would’ve been great if it came out when it was supposed to.

Mirror, mirror on my wall, are you the fittest of them all? Probably not, but it’s the uncertain future of premium fitness hardware that’s to blame.

The Gen 3 had a rocky launch, but after a year of testing, it’s easy to see the hype behind this buzzy smart ring.

This affordable fitness band stuffs in an impressive amount of features, but these budget trackers aren’t nearly as popular as they used to be.

For once, there’s practically no tradeoff between an always-on OLED display and long battery life.

A new player has entered the multisport watch game

The casual wearable is great for those who find trackers anxiety-inducing but could, ironically, be better at reproductive health tracking.

These days, Garmin devices aren’t just beefy fitness watches. The company’s done a lot to shore up its hybrid smartwatches, too.