10 of the best fitness trackers for monitoring heart rate
BEST FITNESS TRACKER DEALS THIS WEEK:
Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular, 44mm) — $429 (save $100)
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active (40mm) — $179.86 (save $100.13)
Fitbit Alta HR — $99.45 (save $30.50)
Garmin Forerunner 35 — $123.47 (save $46.52)
Fossil Gen 4 Explorist HR Smartwatch — $179 (save $96)
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BEST OVERALL
Apple Watch Series 4Take heart monitoring to the next level with the Apple Watch Series 4's amazing EKG feature and FDA-cleared precision.
- Warranty: 90 days with Apple Care+
- Smartphone compatibility: Yes
- Battery life: 22 hours
- Weight: 1.06 oz
- What you'll get: A case, band, 1m magnetic charging cable, and 5W USB Power Adapter
BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK
Polar A370 Fitness TrackerSmartphone compatibility and a variety of wellness features makes Polar’s A370 Fitness Tracker our top choice for health management.
- Warranty: 2 years
- Smartphone Compatibility: Yes
- Battery life: 4 days
- Weight: 13.8 ounces
- What you’ll get: A Polar A370 Fitness Tracker, a band, a charging cable, and a manual
EASIEST TO USE
Fitbit Charge 3 Fitness Activity TrackerThe new Charge 3 provides no-fuss wellness features to take your daily sleep, workouts, and vitals to the next level.
- Warranty: 45-day guarantee and 1 year warranty
- Smartphone compatibility: Yes
- Battery life: 7 days
- Weight: 4.8 ounces
- What you’ll get: A Fitbit Charge 3, classic wristbands (both small & large), and a charging cable
BEST FOR ATHLETES
Garmin Forerunner 735XT SmartwatchWith sport-specific settings, advanced training feedback, and a connected app, Garmin’s Forerunner 735XT Smartwatch is the perfect fitness companion for athletes.
- Warranty: 1 year
- Smartphone compatibility: Yes
- Battery life: 1 day
- Weight: 1.4 ounces
- What you’ll get: A Garmin Forerunner 735XT Smartwatch, a charging/data clip, and a manual
BEST FOR TECH ENTHUSIASTS
Nokia Steel HR Hybrid SmartwatchAdd some tech to your exercise regimen with the Nokia’s Steel HR Hybrid with Alexa integration and three different heart monitor modes.
- Warranty: 1 year
- Smartphone compatibility: Yes
- Battery life: 25 days
- Weight: 8.2 ounces
- What you’ll get: A Nokia Steel HR Hybrid Smartwatch and a CR2 battery
BEST FOR WATER SPORTS
Garmin vívoactive 3- Warranty: 1 year
- Smartphone compatibility: Yes
- Battery life: 10 days
- Weight: 1.44 ounces
- What you'll get: A vívoactive 3 Fitness Tracker, a charging/data cable, and manuals
BEST FOR STYLE
Motiv Ring- Warranty: 45-day guarantee and 1-year warranty
- Smartphone compatibility: Yes
- Battery life: 3 days
- Weight: 1.6 ounces
- What you'll get: A Motiv Ring, sizing set, and two slim charging docks
BUDGET PICK
Microtella Fitness TrackerMicrotella’s Fitness Tracker is affordable, monitors your heart rate, and comes with 14 different fitness settings for personalized workout stats.
- Warranty: None
- Smartphone Compatibility: Yes
- Battery life: 7 days
- Weight: 4 ounces
- What you’ll get: A Microtella Fitness Tracker, a band, and a USB charger
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
Samsung Galaxy FitThe perfect midpoint between the Fitbit and Apple Watch, the Samsung Galaxy Fit is great for tracking your high-intensity activities and for managing your daily life.
- Warranty: 1 year
- Smartphone Compatibility: Yes
- Battery Life: 7 days
- Weight: 3.2 ounces
- What you'll get: Samsung Galaxy Fit, charging cable, manuals
BEST ON-SCREEN WORKOUTS
Fitbit VersaThe Fitbit Versa is best for those who need some extra guidance in the gym, and thanks to its comprehensive array of on-screen workouts, you'll get exactly that.
- Warranty: 1 year
- Smartphone Compatibility: Yes
- Battery Life: 4 days
- Weight: 5.12 ounces
- What you'll get: Fitbit Versa, charging cable, manuals
BEST BATTERY LIFE
Wahoo TICKRWon't take up precious real estate on your wrists and will provide personalized heart rate training, as well as an unbeatable 12-month battery life.
- Warranty: 1 year
- Smartphone Compatibility: Yes
- Battery Life: 1 year
- Weight: 2.4 ounces
- What you'll get: Wahoo TICKR, battery, manuals