12 Best Fitness Trackers of 2025: Your Guide to Smart Health on Your Wrist

The Aemus screen protector for the Garmin Venu 3 is an inexpensive way to protect that bright, colorful AMOLED display, but it earned just a 5.5/10 in our roundup. In our testing the 3D curved-edge design provides full coverage and installs easily with few bubbles, which is handy for DIY application. However, our experience shows the adhesive struggles on the curved edges and some protectors lifted or let dust creep underneath, so durability is a concern. If you need a low-cost temporary shield that preserves display clarity, it’s fine, but plan to replace it more often than pricier options.

The Garmin Venu 3 is an attractive, daily-wear smartwatch with a gorgeous 1.4-inch AMOLED display and earned a 7/10 in our guide for style and solid basics. In our testing we loved the crisp 454 x 454 resolution and the lightweight feel, plus handy on-device features like a speaker and microphone for calls and quick interactions. During our review we found it lacks some advanced training features you’d get on Garmin’s Forerunner line, so it’s ideal if you want a fashionable, capable tracker for everyday health and moderate workouts rather than elite athlete tools.

WHOOP 4.0 is a screenless, membership-driven tracker that scored 6/10 for its innovative approach to recovery and strain monitoring. In our testing the form factor is lightweight and unobtrusive, and we appreciated the in-depth sleep and recovery analytics WHOOP delivers when used consistently. During our review we noticed important limitations: it doesn’t record step count, and managing battery life between the tracker and its battery pack is an extra hassle. If you care deeply about recovery metrics and don’t need traditional step or GPS data, it’s a focused option.

The Amazfit Balance Smart Watch is a value-packed choice that scored 7.5/10 for its long battery life and sharp HD AMOLED screen. In our testing the watch delivered up to two weeks of typical use and the 1.5-inch 480 x 480 display made metrics easy to read, while dual-band GPS provided impressively precise location tracking for runs. During our review we did see shortcomings: step-count accuracy was sometimes off and the call audio hardware felt thin, and there’s no NFC for contactless payments, but for most users who want strong battery and display at a modest price, it’s a compelling pick.

The Polar Ignite 3 Smartwatch looks the part with a vivid AMOLED touchscreen and a slim, lightweight body, but it landed a disappointing 5.5/10 in our roundup because software performance held it back. In our testing we liked the detailed fitness and sleep data for recovery-focused users, yet we found the UI slow and laggy and missed conveniences like onboard music or contactless payments. During our review the always-on mode showing only the time felt underwhelming, so this is best for users who prioritize core tracking over smartwatch polish.

The Fitbit Charge 5 punches above its price and earned an 8.5/10 for a strong mix of features in a compact band. In our testing the built-in GPS and comprehensive health tracking — heart rate, sleep and stress metrics — made phone-free runs and round-the-clock monitoring easy, and the slim design is comfortable for 24/7 wear. We found the lack of music controls and poor display visibility in direct sunlight frustrating for outdoor workouts, and note that some deeper insights require a Fitbit Premium subscription.

The Polar Ignite 3 Titanium is a comfortable, lightweight option for all-day wear that scored 7/10 in our guide. In our testing we appreciated the vivid AMOLED display and the long battery life — up to five days in watch mode and about 30 hours with continuous GPS and heart-rate tracking — which make it great for multi-day trips and long training sessions. During our review we found the UI sluggish and the touchscreen can be unresponsive when wet or with gloves, and it lacks niceties like contactless payments and onboard music. If you want reliable heart-rate, sleep, GPS and multi-sport tracking in a sleek titanium shell, this is a solid midrange pick but not the most feature-rich.

The Garmin fenix 7X Sapphire is our high-end adventure pick and one of the top-rated devices in this guide, earning a 9.5/10 for ruggedness, battery life and comprehensive health tracking. In our testing the watch lasted weeks on a charge in smartwatch mode and even longer with solar, while the built-in LED flashlight is genuinely useful on night hikes; you also get advanced heart-rate, Pulse Ox, sleep and multi-sport tracking with 10ATM water resistance. During our review we noticed the fenix’s size can feel bulky on smaller wrists and the premium price is steep, but if durability and marathon battery life matter, it’s hard to beat.

Garmin’s Forerunner 165 is a value-packed running watch that earned an 8/10 for offering robust training tools on a bright AMOLED screen. During our review we appreciated the wide range of workout profiles and adaptive training plans that make it great for runners and cross‑training, and it tracks sleep, stress, heart rate and SpO2 well for everyday monitoring. Our testing shows heart-rate accuracy can be inconsistent during intense gym sessions, and the lack of dual-band GPS and multisport/triathlon support means serious multisport athletes may need to upgrade.

The Garmin Forerunner 245 is a lightweight, straightforward option that scored 7/10 for reliable day-to-day tracking without extra frills. In our testing it felt comfortable for long runs and everyday wear and handled heart-rate and sleep tracking competently, but we found the lack of a barometric altimeter limits elevation accuracy for hikers and trail runners who care about ascent metrics. During our review it’s a solid basic training watch if you don’t need advanced elevation or multisport features.

The Apple Watch Series 10 brings a larger, lighter display and new sleep apnea detection to the ecosystem, earning an 8/10 in our evaluation. In our testing the faster charging was a nice convenience — reaching 80% in about 30 minutes — and the improved screen made daily interactions easier, while the sleep apnea feature can offer meaningful insights after about 30 days of data collection. During our review we found drawbacks: the Series 10 still lacks blood-oxygen sensing and its roughly 18-hour battery life means daily charging is usually required, so it’s best for iPhone users who prioritize health features and smooth app integration.

Withings ScanWatch 2 blends classic watch styling with capable health tracking and scored 7.5/10 for its design and battery endurance. In our testing the ScanWatch 2 impressed with an exceptional battery that can last up to 30 days and FDA-approved ECG measurements for atrial fibrillation, making it a great pick for health-conscious users who prefer an analog look. During our review we noticed it lacks built-in GPS and its heart-rate readings during intense workouts were sometimes inconsistent, so if you need accurate on-wrist training metrics or standalone GPS, consider a more sports-focused model.

If you want a polished daily driver, the Galaxy Watch7 is a smart pick — it scored 8/10 in our guide for strong health tracking and build quality. In our testing the armor aluminum frame and sapphire crystal display felt noticeably durable, and the watch delivers thorough heart-rate, SpO2, sleep and stress monitoring plus GPS for runs and swims. We found battery life to be the main compromise (about 1.5–2 days), and during our review the minimal design updates vs. the prior model left it feeling familiar rather than fresh.

Apple’s Series 10 scored 8/10 by improving the display and adding sleep apnea detection, which in our testing provided useful breathing-disturbance insights over time. We found the larger, thinner screen makes daily interactions nicer and the watch integrates smoothly into the Apple ecosystem, but its omission of blood-oxygen sensing is a notable gap for health-conscious users. During our review the all-glass front also felt less rugged for outdoor adventuring, so it’s best for iPhone users who prioritize comfort and advanced sleep analysis.

The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro is an affordable, feature-packed band that earned a 6.5/10 by delivering built-in GPS and extended activity coverage for runners and cyclists. In our testing we liked that you can track outdoor workouts without your phone thanks to the integrated GPS, and it covers heart rate, sleep, swimming and HIIT modes well for the price. During our review we found the Always-On display underpowered in direct sunlight and notification responses are limited, so it’s great for tracking but frustrating when you want quick replies on the go.

The Fitbit Charge 6 is our highest-rated band in this batch at 9/10 for delivering great value with modern features in a compact package. In our testing the built-in GPS and bright 1.04‑inch AMOLED screen made outdoor workouts easy to track without a phone, and we liked the Google Maps turn-by-turn integration for navigation on the wrist. Our experience shows tradeoffs: there’s no altimeter to record elevation, it uses a proprietary charger, and some advanced metrics still sit behind Fitbit Premium, but overall it’s a standout for runners and everyday users.

The Oura Ring 4 Stealth is a barely-there tracker that scored 8/10 for comfort and sleep insight, and in our testing it truly shines at 24/7 wear. We found the ring’s sleep and stress analytics to be detailed and reliable, and battery life of up to eight days means you can collect continuous data without daily charging. During our review we noted the tradeoffs: it’s prone to scratches during workouts and lacks onboard GPS, plus a subscription is required for full feature access. If you prioritize continuous sleep and recovery tracking over activity breadth, Oura is a top contender.