The humble fitness tracker may be overshadowed by smartwatches these days, but still remains a staple of the wearables market.
These affordable gadgets help you track your steps, heart rate and sleep and often also have a selection of smartwatch-style features. We haven’t stopped testing them and it’s time to announce our favorite from last year.
Check out all of this year’s Tech Advisor Best of 2024-25 award winners.
Best New Fitness Tracker of the Year – Winner: Xiaomi Smart Band 9
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Xiaomi’s latest fitness tracker has arrived just in time for our end-of-year awards and it’s another cracker.
still the champion of budget monitoring
It doesn’t cost much more than a small round of drinks and looks even more premium this year despite the very affordable price. A brighter AMOLED display and longer battery life are welcome improvements.
Slick software with plenty of fitness features means it remains the champion of budget tracking.
Read our full Xiaomi Smart Band 9 review.
$52.69
Best New Fitness Tracker of the Year – First Runner-Up: Fitbit Charge 6
Matt Farrington-Smith / Foundry
It’s no surprise that Fitbit once again offers a solid and reliable fitness tracker, with the Google brand specializing in this area after all.
The Charge 6 isn’t the cheapest on the market, but it’s still affordable and offers excellent build quality, advanced heart sensors, and with Google’s software, it offers a very user-friendly experience.
Read our full Fitbit Charge 6 review.
$99.95
Best New Fitness Tracker of the Year – Runner-up: Withings ScanWatch Light
Mike Sawh
For those looking for something close to a traditional watch, Withings continues to be the go-to brand.
The ScanWatch Light is a beautiful hybrid device that hides tracking features in a classic body. It is also durable and offers the basics of a smart watch as well.
Read our full Withings ScanWatch Light review.
$249.95
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