
Best Fitness Trackers for People Who Don’t Want a Smartwatch
The best fitness trackers for people who want reliable activity, sleep and health tracking without wearing a full smartwatch.

The best fitness trackers for people who want reliable activity, sleep and health tracking without wearing a full smartwatch.

WHOOP 5.0 finally delivers exceptional battery life, but the annual membership and stripped-back One tier make value the real question.

GPS, HRV and excellent sensors turn Xiaomi's tracker into a compelling smartwatch alternative

Xiaomi's best fitness band adds wrist payments, provided Xiaomi Pay supports your bank

Excellent basics and battery at a bargain price, but GPS and HRV remain absent

A lightweight budget fitness tracker with excellent battery life, but its TFT display and familiar hardware make it feel more like a Smart Band 9 Active refresh than a true generational upgrade.

A comfortable, screen-free wellness tracker with long battery life, useful recovery insights, and a subscription-free core experience—though some metrics may benefit from further refinement as the platform matures.