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Best fitness trackers to keep your steps up in 2026

Joshua Buchwald

Updated January 9, 2026 - 1.29am

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Let's be honest, before buying a fitness tracker, you'll want to ask yourself, "What will I use it for?" Is it for sleep tracking, running, seamless integration with your phone, or even just a smarter watch to tell the time?

If you're unsure about which model or style is right for you, fear not, as we round up the best on offer.

NOTE: Prices are accurate at the time of publishing.

Budget-friendly fitness trackers

Fitbit Inspire 3

Was $179, now $152.15

Fitbit is a classic name synonymous with fitness trackers, and that's no different with the sleek Fitbit Inspire 3. I'll put it simply: if you're after a sleek smartwatch that has basic capabilities and you're on a tight budget, look no further. It's available in three colours (black, pink and orange), and offers fantastic utility with up to 10 days of battery life, keeping you connected via call and text notifications. It also has essential features like fitness trackers, reminders to move, menstrual health tracking, and a smart wake-alarm and customisability via the Fitbit app.

CMF Watch 3 Pro

As low as $139

Nothing's budget-friendly watch delivers a premium smartwatch look at a fraction of the price. You get access to a buffet of fitness and health trackers built into this two-week battery watch. It's hard to argue against its value here, since it also has a bright AMOLED display, clean software with an intuitive Nothing X app, and four colourways to choose from.

Kogan Aura Smart Ring

Now $79.99

If you are curious about the smart ring trend but can't stomach the price tag of the big brands, this is your entry ticket. The Kogan Aura Ring is honestly the "give it a go" option. It's made from durable stainless steel and tracks all the essentials like sleep stages, heart rate, and steps, all without a monthly subscription fee. It'll do the job for anyone who hates wearing a watch to bed but still wants the data.

Big-brand fitness trackers

Whoop 5.0 Membership

$399 per year

If you're after a distraction-free health tracker that you can wear all day, the Whoop 5.0 has stripped away the screen and focuses entirely on sensors. Connecting to your phone via an app, it allows you to track your most important metrics like sleep, heart rate, blood oxygen and more. Plus, you can even get insights and guidance on how to build healthy daily habits to improve your healthspan. Just note, it is a subscription.

Oura Ring

From $569

Oura has been a leading smart ring brand for years, and the Oura Ring 4 is their latest edition. Using their Smart Sensing technology, it offers up to eight days of battery life and over 30 health metrics, including advanced heart rate variation, sleep staging, blood oxygen and more. Although if you're after a serious deep dive into your health, you'll need to pay the monthly $9.99 subscription to access personalised health insights.

Samsung Galaxy Watch8

From $649

If you're in the Samsung ecosystem and don't have a smartwatch, we can't recommend this watch enough. Samsung's flagship Galaxy Watch8 is almost the pinnacle of what a smartwatch can do. It's incredibly versatile, has all the essential sensors, and integrates AI flawlessly using the Samsung Health app and daily Now Brief. This year, they've also introduced a dynamic sleep coach and even a sensor that'll tell you to eat your fruit and veggies. Be warned, its battery life could be improved, but if you don't mind charging it frequently, it's a great watch.

Google Pixel Watch 4

Starting from $479

The Pixel Watch 4 is arguably the best-looking smartwatch you can buy, with a stunning domed glass and a comfortable wristband. The secret here is the Gemini AI integration, which I've found to be seamless and genuinely useful. The morning brief is also nice and offers a personalised start to your day, giving you a snapshot of your sleep and schedule before you've even had your first coffee. Fantastic, all-rounder smart watch that has great fitness tracking capabilities.

Apple Watch 11

Get yours for $679

If you own an iPhone, chances are the Apple Watch 11 should be your option to look at. Apple has leaned hard into health and offering deeper insights into your vitals and even alerting you to potential illness before you feel the symptoms. The integration is seamless across the Apple ecosystem, and there are plenty of fitness and health trackers embedded in the watch with new sleep scores and a refreshed workout app.

Garmin Fenix 8

Was $1849, now $1699

The Garmin Fenix 8 is built to last and designed for Aussies who are serious athletes or adventurers looking to exceed their limits. The battery lasts for weeks, even with the stunning AMOLED screen. It has a built-in LED flashlight, preloaded maps, and metrics that go way beyond simple fitness, tracking everything from hill scores, endurance scores, suggested workouts, performance metrics, recovery time metrics, and so much more.