5 best fitness trackers

Picture of a collection of smart fitness trackers
A collection of smart fitness trackers (Image via Apple | Garmin | HUAWEI)

Fitness trackers have evolved significantly over the years. Gone are the days when you just slap a wristband on your arm and record your exercises and other fitness data on your phone. Almost every fitness sensor and functionality is integrated into a smartwatch, making most traditional fitness bands redundant.

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The line between fitness trackers and a full-blown smartwatch is really thin. However, smartwatches can be quite expensive, and they are often not the best option for just fitness tracking. Thankfully, there are a few fitness-oriented watches that offer accurate fitness tracking, including heart rate, calories burned, sleep patterns, and more, without costing an arm and a leg.

Below, you will find a list of fitness trackers/smartwatches that will deliver everything you could ask for. Read on to learn more.

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Best fitness trackers you should buy

1) Apple Watch Series 11 GPS 42mm

Apple Watch Series 11 GPS 42mm (Image via Apple)
Apple Watch Series 11 GPS 42mm (Image via Apple)

Price: ₹46,900

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The Apple Watch Series 11 is not only a great smartwatch but also an excellent fitness tracker. In fact, it won the Best Choice award for fitness tracking from leading reviewers, including PCMag, Mashable, Tom's Guide, and more. It delivers class-leading accuracy in heart rate tracking, GPS location tracking, VO2 max, training load, temperature sensing, ECG, SpO₂, and a whole lot more.

SpecificationsDetails
Display1.82-inch LTPO3 OLED screen
ChipsetApple S10
Operating systemwatchOS 26
Size42mm
ConnectivityWi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS
Battery and chargingUp to 25 hours of battery life
Wireless charging
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Being an Apple product, it pairs well with all iPhones. The Apple Watch will automatically sync all fitness data to your iPhone and keep you updated with everything. However, the feature that makes it different from all other fitness trackers is fall detection, which can automatically dial emergency services if you accidentally fall, whether during exercise or at any other time.


2) Garmin Forerunner 165

Garmin Forerunner 165 (Image via Garmin)
Garmin Forerunner 165 (Image via Garmin)

Price: ₹24,990

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Garmin Forerunner 165 is designed with fitness tracking as its main purpose. Therefore, it specializes in fitness tracking over smart features. It delivers industry-leading accuracy in heart rate, GPS, sleep patterns, HRV status, and recovery, among other things. It can automatically create morning reports, daily workout suggestions, and much more.

SpecificationsDetails
Display1.2-inch AMOLED screen
ChipsetProprietary chip
Operating systemGarmin System Software
Size43mm
ConnectivityWi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS
Battery and charging208mAh battery
Up to 11 days of battery life
USB charging
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The Garmin Forerunner 165 is designed for professional athletes, thanks to pro-level running data, such as cadence, stride, and ground contact time. It also has Garmin Coach plans, which can provide customized workout plans based on your fitness data.


3) Amazfit T-Rex 3

Amazfit T-Rex 3 (Image via Amazefit)
Amazfit T-Rex 3 (Image via Amazefit)

Price: ₹19,999

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If you are into sports activities, such as trekking, running, swimming, and more, you need a fitness tracker/smartwatch that doesn't wear out that quickly. The Amazfit T-Rex 3 is exactly what you need. It offers a ton of fitness tracking functionalities and a rugged body that can survive the toughest environments. In fact, it features MIL-STD-810G standard certification, so it is rock-solid and extremely reliable.

SpecificationsDetails
Display1.5-inch AMOLED screen
ChipsetProprietary Zepp chip
Operating systemZepp OS 4
Size48mm
ConnectivityWi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS
Battery and charging700mAh
Up to 27 days of battery life
Magnetic USB charging
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The Amazfit T-Rex 3 is designed for people who are into sports training. It features 170+ sport modes and a dedicated Zepp Coach AI, which can create customized training plans for all your workout sessions, including strength training.

This smartwatch can accurately track reps of every exercise you do and help you increase your reps over time. Furthermore, it is 10 ATM water-resistant, so swimming won't be an issue.


4) HUAWEI Watch FIT 4

HUAWEI Watch FIT 4 (Image via HUAWEI)
HUAWEI Watch FIT 4 (Image via HUAWEI)

Price: ₹12,999

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The HUAWEI Watch FIT 4 is designed to deliver many of the features and functionalities of Apple Watches, but at a much affordable price tag. It consists of heart rate, SpO₂, and all other important sensors a smartwatch must have, and much more. For example, it can conduct form analysis when you work out, and it provides 100+ workout modes.

SpecificationsDetails
Display1.82-inch AMOLED screen
ChipsetProprietary Huawei chip
Operating systemHarmonyOS
Size43mm
ConnectivityWi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS
Battery and charging400mAh
Up to 7 days of battery life
Magnetic Wireless charging
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Moreover, the HUAWEI Watch FIT 4 can show you animated workout guides to ensure the workouts you are doing are correct and you maintain the right postures. It also looks quite premium and pairs with any smartphone. However, it can also track and display all data on the screen without requiring a phone.


5) Samsung Galaxy Fit3

Samsung Galaxy Fit3 (Image via Samsung)
Samsung Galaxy Fit3 (Image via Samsung)

Price: ₹4,948

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The Samsung Galaxy Fit3 is one of the cheapest fitness trackers you can buy in India right now. It features a large 1.6-inch AMOLED display, a premium band, and up to 14 days of battery life, despite sporting an affordable price tag.

The Samsung Galaxy Fit3 can automatically track your daily workout and start recording various fitness data without requiring you to start it. This makes it quite convenient.

SpecificationsDetails
Display1.6-inch OLED screen
ChipsetSamsung Exynos-based chip
Operating systemRTOS
Size40mm
ConnectivityWi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS
Battery and charging208mAh battery
Up to 13 days of battery life
Magnetic USB charging

This smartwatch can track heart rate, SpO₂, stress monitoring, sleep patterns, and more with great accuracy. It also pairs well with most smartphones, but the process is much simpler with Samsung phones. Overall, it's a great fitness tracker that certainly punches above its weight class.

Edited by Adarsh J Kumar