The best fitness trackers of 2026
The top 3 according to 41 votes from people: Garmin Vivoactive 6 · Oura Ring 5 · Amazfit Helio Strap. (Updated Sep 1, 2026.)
Bands, screenless straps and smart rings: the fitness trackers that TechRadar, Tom's Guide and Wareable rate highest in 2026.
Top 11
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1
Garmin Vivoactive 6
TechRadar's best fitness tracker overall.
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2
Oura Ring 5
Best smart ring.
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3
Amazfit Helio Strap
Best Whoop alternative with no monthly fee.
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4
Fitbit Air
Tom's Guide's top pick for rounded tracking.
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5
Garmin Cirqa
Strongest screenless option for training and recovery.
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6
Whoop 5.0
Most advanced recovery platform, with a subscription.
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7
Xiaomi Smart Band 10
Cheap band with long battery life.
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8
Hume Band 2.0
Wareable's pick for the broadest health picture.
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9
Samsung Galaxy Fit 3
Best budget fitness band.
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10
Apple Watch SE 3
Best tracker for iPhone users.
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11
Polar Loop
Screenless band from Polar.
How is this ranking ordered? By people's votes: each ▲ adds a point and each ▼ takes one away. Anyone can vote and add what is missing.
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