When it comes to shopping for a new fitness tracker [1], it can get complicated. There are so many brands and choices out there at every price point. To make your shopping and fitness life easier, we turned to Amazon [2], because the mega retailer is filled with a plethora of unbiased customer reviewers. We scoured through the site and uncovered its five most popular and top-rated picks, so all you have to do is shop. Keep scrolling to find your match.
Garmin Vívosmart HR Activity Tracker Regular Fit
The Tracker: Garmin Vívosmart HR Activity Tracker Regular Fit [4] ($84)
The Rating: 3.9 stars
Why People Love It: In addition to tracking all things fitness related, this device can also receive texts, calls, emails, and social media notifications. This reviewer loved that it has so many functions. "Personally, I really like getting notifications and being able to check the weather without having to dig out my phone. Plus, the Garmin app is getting better every day. I lost about 20 pounds over six months."
YAMAY Fitness Tracker With Heart Rate Monitor, Fitness Watch Activity Tracker Smart
The Tracker: YAMAY Fitness Tracker With Heart Rate Monitor, Fitness Watch Activity Tracker Smart [5] ($36)
The Rating: 4.6 stars
Why People Love It: Simply connect this waterproof tracker to your phone and it will sync up with all your information. This customer loved what she learned about herself. "This tracker is very simple to use. The sleep feature is my favourite since it breaks down your sleeping periods, it is great to know how much deep sleep I had and correlate it with my next day energy level and activity, the steps, calories, and miles walked. Great simple sport activity tracker."
Fitbit Charge 2 Heart Rate + Fitness Wristband
The Tracker: Fitbit Charge 2 Heart Rate + Fitness Wristband [6] ($129)
The Rating: 4.1 stars
Why People Love It: Fitbit has a number of popular bands, but this one is the most popular on Amazon, boasting over 16,500 reviews. This testimonial says it all. "My husband and I each got one of these and they're really motivating us to lose weight and stay active. The app is very easy to use, even for people who are technology challenged. We couldn't be happier with our purchase."
Swimmaxt Fitness Tracker With Heart Rate Monitor, Waterproof Activity Tracker Watch
The Tracker: Swimmaxt Fitness Tracker With Heart Rate Monitor, Waterproof Activity Tracker Watch [7] ($40)
The Rating: 4.3 stars
Why People Love It: If you're on the hunt for something affordable, we found your match. This customer was pleased with all features and the low price. "This tracker has totally transformed my exercise routine. I loved being [able to] watch my sleep patterns and compare my heart rate to my workouts. I couldn't believe the quality of this band for the price.
Instecho Fitness Tracker, Custom Activity Tracker Heart Rate Monitor
The Tracker: Instecho Fitness Tracker, Custom Activity Tracker Heart Rate Monitor [8] ($28)
The Rating: 4.4 stars
Why People Love It: Another affordable option, this tracker has all the traditional features and can connect to your phone, but its long-lasting battery is what impressed this reviewer. "I mainly got this to track my heart rate when working out, but really like how I see a preview of text messages and see who is calling me when I don't have my phone with me. The battery lasts almost a week and I have it in my wrist all the time, I even sleep with it. It charges completely in about [one to two] hours."