10 Best Fitness Trackers (Review) In 2021

The Fitbit is going through a similar product lifecycle to the iPod. The company is constantly releasing new products that are thinner, lighter, and full of more impressive features. We already know that Fitbit is one of the market leaders in the fitness tracker industry, and we think the Fitbit Charge 3 is the best fitness tracker on the market.

Aesthetically, it’s the best looking Fitbit so far. The fully waterproof design is sleek and looks like a high-end smartwatch. In fact, it pretty much is a smartwatch. You can check your notifications (texts, calls, WhatsApp, Instagram, etc.) The Special Edition even has Fitbit Pay, so you don’t have to carry your RFID wallet or phone. Of course, you’re not buying a FitBit for all of these features. It has the latest in fitness tracking tech, which allows you to accurately measure heart rate, calorie burn, steps, sleep metrics, and more. It also has a couple of innovative features like Auto Exercise Recognition, which can tell that you’re exercise and automatically starts recording data.

The Fitbit Inspire is Fitbit’s smaller and cheaper fitness tracker. Underneath the hood, it’s pretty similar to the Fitbit Charge 3, just without all the ‘smart’ features. It still has the 3 main features that make Fitbits the best fitness trackers available. It has a 24/7 heart rate monitor, which allows you to track calorie burn, resting heart rate, and heart rate zones more accurately. It tracks your steps, distance traveled, and calories burnt throughout the day. And, it automatically tracks your sleep.

We were impressed with the 5-day battery life. It’s not quite as impressive as the Charge 3, but at least you don’t have to charge it at the end of every day. And, the fact that it’s waterproof to 50 meters makes it great for swimmers. For more amazing products for swimmers and divers, check out our guide to the best dive watches.

If you’re not willing to put down $100 on a Fitbit or Garmin fitness tracker, there’s a whole host of budget fitness trackers available. You won’t get the same accuracy or wealth of features, but there are some great entry-level products out there. Lintelek Fitness Tracker has many of the basic features you’d expect on a fitness tracker – automatic heart rate monitoring, sleep metrics, step counter, distance calculator, and calorie count.

The heart rate metrics leave a lot to be desired. You will get a basic idea of your data but the performance tends to be sporadic. It will detect your heart rate for a while and then it seems to lose it. So, if you’re looking for an accurate heart rate monitor, this isn’t it. The sleep metrics are slightly better – it isn’t great at telling when you fall asleep, but still provides some insights into your REM sleep. The step counter is great for long walks and the app is very easy to use.

The Garmin Vivofit 3 is a couple of years old now. That means it can’t compete with the tech of the latest fitness trackers, but it does mean that you can get it at a bargain price. At less than $50, this is one of the best budget fitness trackers out there. Its biggest selling point is the downright amazing battery life – it lasts over 1 year on a single charge. So long, in fact, that you will probably forget where you stored the charger. The reason it lasts so long is the small screen that doesn’t take up much energy. Instead of trying to be a smartwatch and fitness tracker in one, this screen is completely functional and only shows you the basic info. All of the info is displayed in the Garmin Connect Mobile App, which is still thought of as one of the best in its class. If you are also into golf, make sure you check out our selection of the best golf GPS watches that will help you improve your game.

Next on our list is another budget fitness tracker for men that don’t want to splash out on a Fitbit or Garmin. One of the striking things about this product is the quality of the screen and strap. If you didn’t know how much it costs, you’d probably guess around the $100 mark. FITFORT Fitness Tracker with Blood Pressure HR Monitor measures all of the normal metrics you’d expect (heart-rate, steps, etc) as well as blood pressure. This makes it a fantastic option for older people that need to keep an eye on their vitals.

It also has a couple of interesting ‘smart’ features. You can receive calls, check your calendar, get notification alerts, and more. Plus, you can even take it as a remote controller for your smartphone’s camera to take selfies. If you’re looking for the best fitness tracker watch for under $50, this is a strong contender. For more quality products for active men, check out our guide to the best sports watches.

The runme Fitness Tracker is the cheapest fitness tracker on this list at less than $20. At that price, it’s not going to be able to compete with the best fitness trackers, but we still think it’s worth a look. For starters, it has a lot of the same features as the more expensive products – heart rate counter, step counter, calorie counters, distance calculator, 14 different sports modes, and a sleep monitor.

It does have the ability to connect to your smartphone and notify you when you have a message or notification. However, it only vibrates – you can’t read the message. But, on the plus side, you can use it to control your camera and music. There are some Amazon reviews complaining about the durability and accuracy of this device, but you can’t expect huge results from this device. Not all the data is going to be 100% accurate and it might not last forever, but it costs less than $20 – it’s worth a try. If you have decided to participate in Triathlon, you need a reliable Triathlon watch, so check out our selection of the best ones.

If you want the best fitness tracker on the market the Fitbit Versa 2 takes some beating. It’s marketed as a ‘fitness smartwatch’ instead of just a tracker, and for good reason too. For starters, it has Amazon Alexa built-in. You can talk to the watch and access news and information, set timers and alarms, control other smart devices, and more. You can also reply to call and text notifications with quick replies and voice replies.

The fitness tracking on the Fitbit Versa 2 is what sets it apart. On the face of it, it might look like the same metrics you’d see on a cheap fitness tracker – heart rate, steps, distance, calories. The difference comes in the app thought. It’s much more detailed than the corresponding apps of cheaper products. You can track your exercise, set goals, compare with your friends and family, and analyze your sleep properly. The other huge advantage is the large screen, which allows you to analyze your data even without the app. Our guide to the best hiking watches features some amazing products for your outdoor adventures, so check them out.

The Garmin Vivosmart 4 is an impressive upgrade from the Vivofit 3 that we featured earlier. It doesn’t have an amazing year-long battery life, like the Vivofit 3, but it still lasts for over a week, which is impressive for a fitness tracker with a color screen. If you’re looking for a fitness tracker that you can leave on your wrist (even at night) and forget about, this is the best of the bunch. It only records basic data – there’s no heart-rate or GPS feature – but it does everything automatically, so there’s very little upkeep. The Move IQ feature starts recording as soon as you start running or cycling. If you really want to analyze your exercise data, you should buy a Fitbit Versa 2 or Charge 3, but if you want a reliable step counter with basic info and solid battery life, the Garmin Vivosmart 4 is perfect. It also makes an ideal fitness gift for active men.

The Mi Smart Band 4 is a competitor for the Fitbit made by Chinese company Xiaomi. It has a solid fan base of fitness fanatics that prefer the app’s user interface and lighthearted design. You can choose from tons of cartoon-inspired wallpapers and customize the font to make the fitness tracker personal to you.

In terms of fitness metrics, it counts your steps, distance, and calories burned during a workout. It also monitors your heart rate, but some customers have complained that it’s inaccurate. We wouldn’t recommend buying it for this feature. The Mi App is one of the biggest draws of this fitness tracker. It’s very intuitive and displays your fitness data in an easy-to-understand way. Overall, this is one of the best designs we’ve seen on a fitness tracker.