10 of the best fitness trackers for monitoring heart rate

BEST OVERALL

Take 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

Smartphone 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

The 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

With 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

Add 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

• 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

• 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’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

The 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

The 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

Won'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