Fitbit’s Charge series has long been the Goldilocks of the brand’s fitness trackers — not quite a smartwatch, but far more capable than a basic step counter. With the Charge 6 (released in 2023), Fitbit brings basic smarts into a just-big-enough package, offering features like GPS, Google Wallet, and on-wrist music control alongside its best-in-class
Garmin watches are some of the best fitness trackers you can get, but they aren’t exactly cheap—many of my favorite ones cost $500 or more. Thankfully, you can usually find a good Garmin watch deal with enough patience and a keen eye. Right now, some of my favorite models, including the Garmin Fenix 8, Garmin
