Fitness trackers, ranked by critic score

13 ranked by critic score · 133 professional reviews

Bands and rings for activity, sleep and health tracking.

Huawei Watch Fit 5 ProImage: Huawei
The critics' pick

Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro

91
Acclaimed
Average of 4 professional reviews
4 of 4 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 4 reviews landedRange 90–95

4 professional reviewers tested the Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: health tracking and value for money. Most common complaint: software.

The catch: There are no third-party apps, iPhone support is weaker, and the Health app is busy.

Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.

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  1. 1
    Huawei Watch Fit 5 ProImage: Huawei
    Huawei Watch Fit 5 ProTop pick, narrowly4 reviews · early score91
  2. 2
    Oura Ring 4Image: Oura
    Oura Ring 4Best sleep and health tracking ring16 reviews87
  3. 3
    Fitbit Inspire 3Image: Fitbit
    Fitbit Inspire 3Budget pick14 reviews85
  4. 4
    Google Fitbit AirImage: Google
    Google Fitbit AirBest screen-free tracker10 reviews84
  5. 5
    Garmin Vivoactive 6Image: Garmin
    Garmin Vivoactive 6Most reviewed pick16 reviews83
  6. 6
    Fitbit Charge 6Image: Google
    Fitbit Charge 6Best band15 reviews82
  7. 7
    Oura Ring 5Image: Oura
    Oura Ring 5Best smart ring11 reviews82
  8. 8
    Whoop 5.0Image: WHOOP
    Whoop 5.0No screen9 reviews80
  9. 9
    Ultrahuman Ring AirImage: Ultrahuman
    Ultrahuman Ring AirBest for subscription-free ring tracking9 reviews80
  10. 10
    Garmin CirqaImage: Garmin
    Garmin CirqaBest for subscription-free tracking in a band8 reviews80
  11. 11
    Samsung Galaxy RingImage: Samsung
    Samsung Galaxy RingBest ring for Samsung phone owners12 reviews78
  12. 12
    Ultrahuman Ring ProImage: Ultrahuman
    Ultrahuman Ring ProBest smart ring battery life4 reviews · early score77
  13. 13
    RingConn Smart RingImage: RingConn
    RingConn Smart RingBest battery life without a subscription5 reviews74
The short answer

The highest-rated fitness tracker so far, on an early score, is the Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro: critic score 91 out of 100 from 4 reviews, 4 of them positive. Most praised: health tracking and value for money. Most common complaint: software.

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Common questions

What is the best fitness tracker?

Narrowly, the Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro, with a critic score of 91 from 4 professional reviews. Most praised: health tracking and value for money. Most common complaint: software.

Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro vs Oura Ring 4: which is better?

Critics score the Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro 91 and the Oura Ring 4 87. We list the Oura Ring 4 under “Best sleep and health tracking ring”. Its main drawback: it needs a monthly subscription, and workout tracking is limited.

Which fitness trackers do critics disagree on?

The Google Fitbit Air (scores from 60 to 100); The Oura Ring 5 (scores from 57 to 90); The Samsung Galaxy Ring (scores from 57 to 90).