The humble fitness tracker might be overshadowed by smartwatches these days but still remains a staple of the wearable market.
These affordable gadgets help you keep track of your steps, heart rate and sleep plus often have a selection of smartwatch-style features too. We haven’t stopped testing them and it’s time to announce our favourite of the last year.
Check out all the winners in this year’s Tech Advisor Best of 2024-25 Awards.
Best New fitness tracker of the Year – Winner: Xiaomi Smart Band 9
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Xiaomi’s latest fitness tracker arrived just in time for our end of year awards and it’s another cracker.
still the budget tracker champ
It doesn’t cost much more than a small round of drinks and looks and feels even more premium this year despite the very affordable price. A brighter AMOLED screen and longer battery life are welcome upgrades.
Slick software including plenty of fitness features means it’s still the budget tracker champ.
Read our full Xiaomi Smart Band 9 review.
Best New fitness tracker of the Year – First Runner-Up: Fitbit Charge 6
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It’s no surprise that Fitbit has once again offered up a solid and dependable fitness tracker, the Google brand specialises in this field after all.
The Charge 6 isn’t the cheapest around but it’s still affordable and offers excellent build quality, advanced heart sensors and with Google’s software makes for a very user-friendly experience.
Read our full Fitbit Charge 6 review.
Best New fitness tracker of the Year – Second Runner-Up: Withings ScanWatch Light
Mike Sawh
For those wanting something close to a traditional watch, Withings continues to be the go-to brand.
The ScanWatch Light is a beautiful hybrid device that hides tracking features in a classic casing. It’s also long-lasting and offers smartwatch basics too.
Read our full Withings ScanWatch Light review.
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Author: Chris Martin, Reviews Editor, Tech Advisor
Chris got his break as a reporter at infamous site The Inquirer and has been at Tech Advisor for more than 12 years. With a BA degree in Music Technology, audio is his specialism, but over the years he has reviewed all kinds of gadgets, from smartwatches to mesh Wi-Fi to coffee machines.