In terms of features there's nothing exclusive to Luxe, but it packs the key features from the Fitbit range. It's not exclusively for women, but men will probably want to opt for the Charge 5 or a Versa smartwatch. It comes in white, black and orchid (pink) options and there's a special edition with gold link bracelet. It's a huge visual step-up from the Inspire 2 – and actually something you might want to wear. It's designed to add a dose of luxury, and it succeeded. The Fitbit Luxe was launched in 2021 as an all-new Fitbit line, and it introduced a stainless steel case and color AMOLED display. 0.76-inch display - 124x206 pixels & 326 PPI density.Price when reviewed: $149/£129 | Amazon, Fitbit Likewise, fitness trackers are increasingly adept at tracking gym workouts. Many will piggyback from a paired smartphone, but we’ve found that can hurt accuracy. If you’re a runner, then there’s only a handful of fitness trackers with dedicated GPS. However, if you want decent analysis of your time in the pool, you’ll want to look at the Garmin Vivosmart 5. That’s better for reading notifications and workout data – and better for seniors and anyone that struggles to read small text.įitness trackers can be great in the pool, and most have some kind of waterproofing for time in the pool. In the drive to make fitness trackers smaller, screen sizes shrunk – and that made them fiddly to use. While most have the sensor, the best trackers use it to track for conditions such as sleep apnea – and keep tabs on breathing rate. Also look out for features like blood oxygen monitoring. Accuracy is important, and at Wareable we benchmark sleep tracking against leading brands. Sleep tracking is a core metric, and one that if used well is woven throughout the insights offered, from stress to readiness to work out. Key fitness tracker considerations: Sleep tracking and SpO2įitness trackers are now about way more than just step tracking. The Oura 3 is also worthy of this title – although smart rings aren't to everyone's taste. We love the screen-less design, so you can still wear your usual watch. While the monthly subscription makes this an expensive option, Whoop 4.0 is an adept sleep tracker, and its Health Monitor is one of the best in the business. It's not perfect, but for those looking for a 360 look at their health, it's a powerful option.īest for sleep tracking: Whoop 4.0 – (Free with $30/£30pm subscription )

The mix of tracking features on the Huawei Band 7 is truly fantastic, and given its sub $50/£50 price tag, so easy to recommend.

However, the added ECG and built-in GPS will certainly draw plenty of women to the larger model.īest for budget: Huawei Band 7 – ($49/£49) While not exclusively for men or women, we'd say the thinness of the Fitbit Luxe will suit more women, while the wider Charge 5 is more masculine. We'd say Fitbit's latest generation of devices offer the best mix of top tracking features and wearablity. We've tested every one of these fitness trackers, so here are our recommendations:īest for style: Fitbit Luxe / Fitbit Charge 5 – ($149/£129) So it's fair to say the lines between the two have blurred. While smartwatches have certainly taken over, activity band style wearables are still immensely popular – and for good reason.įitness trackers are suited to smaller wrists, are generally less techy, easier to use and focused on helping you get healthy.Īnd many offer smartwatch features such as notifications and payments. It's a boom time for fitness trackers, and there are more choices than ever to suit every budget.

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