Fitness

The best health tracking here for iPhone owners, with background heart rate readings every five seconds and a recovery score with no subscription.

4.8/5 · Best Buy#1 in our Top 5

Up to 12 days in smartwatch mode on the 45 mm, plus training tools like VO2 max, Training Readiness and Garmin Coach, on iPhone or Android.

4.42/5 · Target#2 in our Top 5

The pick for a Pixel or any non-Samsung Android phone, and the only mainstream smartwatch with a replaceable screen and battery, per Engadget.

4.9/5 · Best Buy#3 in our Top 5

Built for Samsung Galaxy phones, with the Snapdragon Wear Elite chip, a 3,000-nit screen and FDA-cleared sleep apnea risk detection.

4.6/5 · AT&T#4 in our Top 5

About 10 days per charge in Droid Tools' testing, plus offline maps with turn-by-turn directions, at the lowest list price on this list.

4.67/5 · Target#5 in our Top 5

The most features per dollar here: offline maps, music storage, calls and a 1.5-inch AMOLED screen.

#1 in our Top 5

Dual-frequency GPS and a battery you forget about, with free training plans from 5K to ultra.

4.8/5 · Best Buy#2 in our Top 5

Garmin Coach builds an adaptive plan, and its heart rate tracked a chest strap within ±0.30 bpm.

4.5/5 · REI#3 in our Top 5

GPS that matched a COROS Pace 3 on the trail, offline maps and 160+ sports modes at the lowest list price here.

4.8/5 · Best Buy#5 in our Top 5

The Ultra 4, unless you live on trails

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The Ultra 4, unless you live on trails

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