Fitness Tracker Reviews - The Verge

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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Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 review: timing is everything

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

May 24

The best fitness trackers to buy right now

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

May 23

Sleep gadgets to help you catch those Zzzs

May 5

Lululemon Mirror review: a reflection of at-home fitness

Apr 17

Oura Ring Generation 3 review: a relationship for the long term

Mar 30

Amazfit Band 7 review: where did all the budget trackers go?

Mar 25

Garmin Forerunner 265S review: the Goldilocks of running watches

Mar 15

Apple Watch Ultra review: an aspirational debut

Mar 7

Bellabeat Ivy review: wellness in a pretty package

Feb 28

Garmin Vivomove Trend review: trending smarter

Feb 18

Nowatch review: a chic stress tracker for the Goop faithful

Feb 10

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

Feb 4

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

Jan 28

Polar Ignite 3 review: style over substance

Jan 20

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

Jan 13

Apple Watch Ultra video review: let’s see what it can really do

Dec 21, 2022

Fossil Gen 6 Wellness Edition review: history repeats itself

Dec 17, 2022

Garmin Venu Sq 2 review: an excellent Fitbit alternative

Dec 9, 2022

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

Dec 2, 2022

Gatorade Smart Gx review: hydration isn’t rocket science

Nov 23, 2022

Amazfit GTR 4 review: the king of budget smartwatches

Nov 18, 2022

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

Oct 8, 2022

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

Sep 26, 2022

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Apple Watch Series 8 review: if it ain’t broke

... don’t upgrade

Sep 15, 2022

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro review: sometimes bigger is better

At least in terms of reading and battery life

Sep 7, 2022

Montblanc Summit 3 review: a watch for nobody

Aug 26, 2022

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 review: if it only had a better battery

It’s the best Android smartwatch you can get... for now

Aug 18, 2022

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

Jul 29, 2022

Garmin Forerunner 255S review: running with the big dogs

Jun 17, 2022

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Whistle Health review: for anxious pet parents only

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

Jun 12, 2022

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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

May 20, 2022

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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

May 11, 2022

Adding physical buttons to Fitbit’s next-gen devices is a smart idea

May 6, 2022

Garmin Vivosmart 5 review: fifth time’s the charm

May 4, 2022

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

Apr 29, 2022

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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

Apr 5, 2022

Only athletes should give a whoop about Whoop

Mar 2, 2022

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

Feb 24, 2022

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

Feb 16, 2022

Garmin’s Epix 2 multisport watch made me a touchscreen convert

Feb 16, 2022

Kokoon Nightbuds review: a pricey Voltron of sleep tech

Feb 4, 2022

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