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.
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The best fitness trackers to buy right now
From simple fitness bands and rugged sports watches to rings, these are the best trackers you can get.
The best sleep gadgets to help you catch those Zzzs
Sleep tech is more than tracking. Here are the best gadgets I’ve tested that help you fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake up earlier.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch FE review: a bogus bargain
As an entry-level device, the FE doesn’t quite nail the right mix of price, features, and hardware.
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
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
The Fenix 8 adds smarter features, but they don’t quite make up for the price hike or lack of LTE.
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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Google Pixel Watch 3 review: third time’s the charm
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
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
Functionally, copying Apple works for the Galaxy Watch Ultra. It’s just disappointing.
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The Galaxy Ring keeps you in Samsung’s orbit
It’s not so much a standalone health tracker or a smartwatch alternative as an accessory for your Galaxy Watch.
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.
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.
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
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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Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 review: small but smart improvements
Iterative updates aren’t flashy, but these smartwatches are mainly for folks who don’t have Apple Watches yet.
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
Samsung focuses on refining a tried-and-true formula, but how much longer can it afford to coast?