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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.

Bellabeat Ivy review: wellness in a pretty package

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

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Garmin Vivomove Trend review: trending smarter

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

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Nowatch review: a chic stress tracker for the Goop faithful

It’s an elegant device, but the ‘awareable’ may not appeal if cultivating mindfulness isn’t your main priority.

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Nix’s Hydration Biosensor is for athletes who sweat the details

Hydration doesn’t have to be this high-tech or complicated, but nerdy endurance athletes might find the data worth the price.

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The Amazon Halo Rise would be a neat sleep tracker, if it weren’t for my cat

Amazon’s smart sunrise lamp knows when you’re sleeping but struggles to figure out when you’re awake, especially if you have a needy feline that gets in the way.

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Polar Ignite 3 review: style over substance

The Ignite 3 looks like a sleek, modern smartwatch but acts like a tracker from five years ago.

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Apollo Neuro review: a case study in the wellness Wild West

I can’t prove or disprove whether this wearable impacted my stress levels, but wellness gadgets need to be better about using science in marketing.

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Fossil Gen 6 Wellness Edition review: history repeats itself

Fossil makes the best of a messy Wear OS 3 transition, but it’s hard to shine when you keep getting dealt a bad hand.

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Garmin Venu Sq 2 review: an excellent Fitbit alternative

Garmin’s getting the hang of what casual users like in a fitness watch. Now if it would only declutter its app.

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Coros Apex 2 and Apex 2 Pro review: slightly short of great

These are good multisport watches that zero in on the basics but miss some popular features that would make them great.

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Gatorade Smart Gx review: hydration isn’t rocket science

There’s some merit to the idea behind this smart bottle and sweat patch combo, but the execution is sorely lacking.

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Amazfit GTR 4 review: the king of budget smartwatches

It’s hard to justify a Fitbit when the Amazfit GTR 4 looks better, lasts longer, and has way more features than you’d expect.

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Fitbit Sense 2 review: it doesn’t make much sense

The fitness tracker has industry-leading stress tracking, but pour one out for the future of Fitbit smartwatches

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The Apple Watch SE is a first-time buyer’s smartwatch

Apple’s entry-level Watch is exactly just that. Get it if you’ve never had an Apple Watch, or give it to your kids. Otherwise, get a Series watch.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro review: sometimes bigger is better

At least in terms of reading and battery life

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Montblanc Summit 3 review: a watch for nobody

A $400 smartwatch for just $1,290

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 review: if it only had a better battery
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It’s the best Android smartwatch you can get... for now

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Eight Sleep Pod 2 Pro Cover review: a pricey way to end night sweats

How much do you want to invest in a good night’s sleep?

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Garmin Forerunner 255S review: running with the big dogs

Flagship features for a more palatable price

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Whistle Health review: for anxious pet parents only

Do I need this data? No, but it’s nice to have

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Coros Vertix 2 review: a work in progress

This behemoth of a GPS watch has a few things to iron out

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Aura Strap 2 review: context — you love to see it

Finally, a body composition gadget that won’t tell you to just lose weight

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Garmin Vivosmart 5 review: fifth time’s the charm

The physical button makes a huge difference

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Polar Pacer Pro review: same watch in a slightly different package

I feel like I’ve tested and seen this Polar watch before

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Peloton Guide review: a webcam that watches you squat

The camera-based device lets you monitor your form while strength training

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Only athletes should give a whoop about Whoop

That $30 monthly subscription is hard to swallow

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UA Flow Velociti Wind 2 review: smarter, faster running shoes

These smart shoes can tell you how to run faster

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Garmin’s Fenix 7S Sapphire Solar makes the case for smaller fitness watches

It’s got better GPS and solar charging, but the best part is it’s comfortable

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Kokoon Nightbuds review: a pricey Voltron of sleep tech

These earbuds are onto something, but the execution isn’t there yet

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Polar Grit X Pro review: a fitness watch that matches your fit

It’s not perfect, but there’s a lot to like for outdoorsy athletes

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Garmin Vivomove Sport review: the right mix of form and function

Finally, a Garmin hybrid that checks off all the boxes

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Amazon Halo View review: the Fitbit clone no one asked for

It didn’t have to be like this

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Levels Health review: optimize your fitness with a $400 glucose tracker

Real-time glucose tracking for fitness-based purposes is here, but it’ll cost you

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Fitbit Charge 5 review: touchscreen fatigue

The hardware is nice, but no physical button is a big step back

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Garmin Enduro review: marathon runner

The fitness watch that lives up to its name

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Apple Fitness Plus review: easy mode
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A starter pack for exercise

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