Best Fitness Trackers for Swimming of 2026
We tested swim-ready fitness trackers rated to 50 meters, from a budget band with three weeks of battery to GPS watches built for open water.
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We tested swim-ready fitness trackers rated to 50 meters, from a budget band with three weeks of battery to GPS watches built for open water.
We ran in open-ear headphones from Shokz, Soundcore, TOZO and more to find the pairs that stay put, survive sweat, and keep you aware of traffic.
We tested bike computers from Garmin, Wahoo, Cateye, CooSpo and more to find the best for navigation, training data and everyday ride tracking.
We tested mats under spin bikes and trainers to find ones that stay put, soak up sweat and quiet vibration, plus budget and Peloton-size picks.
We tested wheel-on and smart trainers to find the best for quiet indoor miles, budget setups, and Zwift-ready training.
We tested cadence sensors for road, trainer, and spin-bike use to find the ones that pair fast, hold an accurate number, and stay put on the crank.
We tested subscription-free trackers from Fitbit, Amazfit and more to find the ones that log steps, sleep and heart rate without a monthly fee.
We tested optical armband heart rate monitors for accuracy, comfort and pairing. The COROS is our pick for most training, with picks for budgets and bikes.
We tested sleep trackers from Oura, WHOOP, Apple, Fitbit, and Xiaomi to find the best picks for sleep detail, comfort, battery life, and ongoing cost.
We tested smart jump ropes that count jumps, calories, and time on the handle or in an app—here's which to buy for speed work, small spaces, or data.
We tested mounts that keep phones and tablets steady on spin bikes, comparing clamp fit, spring tension, and adjustment for every rider.
We tested triathlon watches across swim, bike, run and transitions. Here's the one to buy for race day, plus the pick with the longest GPS battery.
We tested bone conduction headphones for running, cycling, and swimming. Here is what keeps your ears open without giving up battery life or fit.
We tested chest strap heart rate monitors for accuracy, fit, battery life, and pairing — here's what to buy for Garmin, Peloton, and Zwift.
We tested workout earbuds for secure fit, sweat resistance, battery life, and sound. Here are the pairs we recommend for running, lifting, and the gym.
We tested screenless bands and smart bands to find the best fitness trackers for steps, heart rate, sleep, and recovery — with picks for every budget.
We tested pocket interval timers, wall displays, and portable clocks to find the best gym timer for HIIT, rest periods, and run-walk sessions.
We tested speakers for garage and spare-room gyms to find the ones that stay loud and clear over equipment noise, and the ones that run out of room.
We tested dedicated clip-on and pocket pedometers for everyday walking to find the clearest displays, simplest controls, and most useful step counts.
We tested open-ear, bone-conduction, and noise-cancelling running headphones to find secure, sweat-ready picks for roads, trails, and gyms.
We tested stopwatches for track, gym, and swim-deck duty to find clear displays, honest buttons, and the split memory that fits how you coach.
We tested swimming headphones for pool laps and open water, comparing offline playback, secure fit, battery life, and comfort.
We tested scales that read body fat, muscle mass, and BMI. Here are the ones worth your bathroom floor, from a budget pick to an eight-electrode scale.
We tested trackers for accuracy, battery life, and comfort to find the best pick for running, sleep, and everyday step counting.