# The best fitness trackers of 2026

Bands, screenless straps and smart rings: the fitness trackers that TechRadar, Tom's Guide and Wareable rate highest in 2026.

- 41 votes · 11 items
- Sep 1, 2026 · Eric P.
- https://even.best/en/l/2341/the-best-fitness-trackers-of-2026

## Top 11

1. **Garmin Vivoactive 6** (7 · ▲8 ▼1) — TechRadar's best fitness tracker overall.
2. **Oura Ring 5** (6 · ▲6 ▼0) — Best smart ring.
3. **Amazfit Helio Strap** (5 · ▲5 ▼0) — Best Whoop alternative with no monthly fee.
4. **Fitbit Air** (4 · ▲4 ▼0) — Tom's Guide's top pick for rounded tracking.
5. **Garmin Cirqa** (4 · ▲4 ▼0) — Strongest screenless option for training and recovery.
6. **Whoop 5.0** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — Most advanced recovery platform, with a subscription.
7. **Xiaomi Smart Band 10** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Cheap band with long battery life.
8. **Hume Band 2.0** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Wareable's pick for the broadest health picture.
9. **Samsung Galaxy Fit 3** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Best budget fitness band.
10. **Apple Watch SE 3** (0 · ▲1 ▼1) — Best tracker for iPhone users.
11. **Polar Loop** (-1 · ▲1 ▼2) — Screenless band from Polar.

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