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Product Finder: Fitness Trackers
Editor's Choice
Reviewed: 26 May 2026
Google Fitbit Air
Distraction-free health and fitness tracking
$99 and subscription-free for primary features
No onboard GPS or altimeter for location/elevation data without carrying a smartphone
Automatic workout tracking only kicks in after 15 minutes; limited to a small number of exercises
$100
at Staples
Editor's Choice
Reviewed: 6 Mar 2026
Amazfit Active 3 Premium
Size1.32"
Unbelievably good value
Huge range of premium fitness features
Supposedly aimed at women, but not many “feminine” style options
$170
at Amazon
Editor's Choice
Reviewed: 6 Sept 2024
Amazfit Band 7
Gorgeous display
Customizable watch face
Pricey optional membership for certain reports
No built-in GPS
$40
at Amazon
Editor's Choice
Reviewed: 23 Apr 2024
Coros Pod 2
Comprehensive post-workout running data
Improved data accuracy across the board
Less useful for casual athletes
Coros-only compatibility
$99
at Amazon
Editor's Choice
Reviewed: 31 May 2023
Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2)
Comes in three different sizes
Flashlight
Still no skin temperature sensor
$550
at Best Buy
Editor's Choice
Reviewed: 30 Mar 2023
Garmin Forerunner 965
Bright, beautiful AMOLED display
Two new training metrics
No ECG sensor
No wireless charging
$364
at AliExpress
Editor's Choice
Reviewed: 2 Mar 2023
Garmin Forerunner 265
Size1.3"
Two sizes available
Bright, beautiful AMOLED screen
More expensive than 255
Still not a huge amount of smartwatch features
$6
at AliExpress
Editor's Choice
Reviewed: 8 Aug 2022
Golf Watches
Size42"
Great battery life and fast charging
Responsive touch screen
Lacks a heart rate monitor
Could use second external button
$110
at Amazon
Editor's Choice
Reviewed: 22 Jul 2022
Garmin Forerunner 955
Touchscreen
Solar power (on solar model)
Can’t sync running power sensors to watch
$469
at Best Buy
Editor's Choice
Reviewed: 9 Jun 2022
Garmin Forerunner 255
Two sizes available
Accurate GPS
No touchscreen
Lacks Garmin's Training Readiness score
$248
at Amazon
Editor's Choice
Reviewed: 2 Mar 2022
Garmin Instinct 2
New smaller size option
Killer battery life
Limited sport types
$300
at Buydig.com
Editor's Choice
Reviewed: 3 Feb 2022
Garmin Fenix 7
Size6.5"
TypeLED
New training tools suit all levels of runner
Brilliant touchscreen display
More costly than the Fenix 6
$65
at Etsy Affiliate US
Editor's Choice
Reviewed: 28 Jan 2021
Fitbit Sense
Attractive
Long battery life
Small app store
No Spotify music storage
$138
at Amazon
Editor's Choice
Reviewed: 16 Jul 2020
Garmin Approach S62
Works as an everyday smartwatch
Accurate GPS measurements
Pricey for a GPS watch
Not great for beginners
$495
at Amazon
Reviewed: 17 Oct 2025
Amazfit Helio Strap
Subscription-free Whoop alternative
Affordable, ideal for beginners
Unreliable workout detection for certain activity types
Charger is incredibly losable
$100
at Amazon
Reviewed: 26 Aug 2025
Garmin Approach S44
Size1.2"
Comfortable and well-fitting
Great features for amateurs
Not very stylish
Not a smartwatch replacement
$250
at Best Buy
Reviewed: 23 May 2025
Whoop 5.0
The band is lightweight and discreet
Whoop MG features a medical-grade ECG sensor
The top-tier membership is expensive
The cheapest membership lacks new features
$199
at Amazon
Reviewed: 1 Apr 2025
Amazfit Bip 6
Size1.97"
Amazing price
Tracks sleep, readiness and workouts
No control of music streaming
Paid subscription
$79
at Amazon
Reviewed: 28 Oct 2024
Garmin Lily 2 Active
Built-in GPS
Plenty of sports modes
No always-on display mode
No music storage
$300
at Best Buy
Reviewed: 16 Oct 2024
Amazfit Active
Flagship-worthy design
Bright AMOLED screen
Silicone strap uncomfortable when sweaty
Sleep tracking a little inaccurate
$82
at Amazon