8 Fitness Watches for Tracking Your Steps, Health Insights and More—Starting at $50

Published Aug 13, 2025 10:00 pm ET


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Whether you like to walk, run, bike or swim, tracking your health insights has never been easier thanks to one incredible invention: fitness watches. These devices are a great way to stay updated on the number of steps you take, your sleep cycle, heart rate and so much more. Just like any kind of gear you wear on your body, you want to make sure your watch measures up to your standards of functionality and comfort while being user-friendly. So, if you don’t have one yet, we’ve created a list of our top picks from brands like Fitbit, Apple and Google.

8 Fitness Smartwatches to Shop

  • Beginner-Friendly: Perfect for regular gym-goers and beginners, this Fitbit Inspire 3 Tracker tracks your heart rate, sleep activity, menstrual cycle and more — just $80!
  • Lots of Levels: For a slight upgrade, go with this Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker, which has over 40 fitness modes to choose from and a built-in GPS. Plus, it allows you to track your blood oxygen levels, health insights and heart rate in real time — just $120!
  • Big Watch, Bigger Screen: Designed with a large touch screen, view your performance stats and information with ease on this Google Pixel Watch 3just $270!
  • The Gold Standard: This Apple Watch SE 2nd Generation Smartwatch allows you to stream music on the go as you get your steps in and monitor your heart rate. You can even wear it while swimming and sleeping, and it has a crash detection and emergency SOS feature — just $169!
  • Larger Than Life: If you’re looking for a larger band, grab this Apple Watch Series 10 Smartwatch. The larger display makes it comfortable to wear and easy to navigate — just $329!
  • Boost of Energy: Top rated for functionality on Amazon, this Garmin Vívoactive Smartwatch has a body battery energy mode that tracks your energy levels and sends notifications for when to exercise and when to rest. Plus, it has 30 built-in sports levels to select, including biking and swimming — just $221!
  • Run a Marathon: Track your stress levels, energy levels and workout intensity using this Garmin Forerunner 55 Smartwatch. Reviewers say it’s great for “marathon runners in training” — just $167!
  • Budget-Friendly Buy: If you want a fitness watch but don’t want to break the bank, grab this Samsung Galaxy Fit Smartwatch. Crafted with a water and dust-resistant screen and band, you can wear this while swimming laps or sweating at the gym — just $50!
Lauryn Jiles

Lauryn Jiles

Author McClatchy Commerce

Lauryn Jiles is a Content Commerce Assistant at McClatchy. She is based in South Carolina and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. Lauryn has written for numerous brands and is well-versed in the fashion, beauty, health, and lifestyle verticals. She enjoys yoga, coffee, fashion museums, sushi, and traveling.

Chase Clements

Chase Clements

Editor McClatchy Commerce

Based in Kansas City, Chase Clements is the Commerce Content Operations Manager. He has many years of experience as a Commerce Writer and Editor for McClatchy.