Fitness Trackers As Christmas Gifts: Which Ones To Buy For Your Loved Ones

The season of celebration is almost here, with Christmas just around the corner and 2024 a hop away. While merrymaking is the top priority right now, staying fit and helping your loved ones stay fit is just as important.

Thanks to recent developments, you can buy everything from a basic step counter to a full-fledged fitness tracking device strapped on your wrist – the range is quite diverse. From tracking sleep to your body mass index (BMI), blood oxygen levels, and even ECG, modern fitness trackers are extremely capable and feature-rich devices.

The best part is that you can get many of these features right from the entry-level segment to the more premium options from companies like Fitbit, Garmin, and Apple.

We are here to help you choose the best fitness tracker for your loved ones this Christmas. Read on to find out.

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Best Fitness Trackers This Christmas

Fitbit Charge 6

The Fitbit Charge 6 is among the best fitness trackers you can buy now. It is small in size but goes big on fitness tracking features.

The Charge 6 has also received several integrations from Google this year, including access to Google Maps, Google Wallet, YouTube Music, and more.

The Fitbit Charge 6 features a heart rate monitor, ECG, activity and sleep tracking, and several other features that can be unlocked with a Fitbit Premium subscription.

Apple Watch Series 9

The Apple Watch Series 9 could soon become a rare commodity following a patent dispute. While Apple is no longer selling it, you can still grab one from other retailers, but that will be possible only until stocks last.

The Apple Watch Series 9 supports the new S9 chipset for faster processing of Siri commands, improving the battery life thanks to on-device processing. It features a new ultra-wideband chip for faster and more accurate location positioning and also comes with a new Double Tap gesture.

Garmin Vivomove Trend

The Garmin Vivomove Trend combines the aesthetics of a traditional analog watch with the smartness of a fitness tracker.

Whether you’re hitting the gym or sipping coffee with friends, the Vivomove Trend seamlessly transitions from a sleek accessory to a fitness companion, keeping you informed and on track without disrupting your sophisticated look.

Its long battery life and durable design make it the ideal gift for someone who values fashion and function.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is amongst the best non-Apple smartwatches that you can buy right now.

The Galaxy Watch 6 runs WearOS, customized by Samsung, combining the best of its own as well as Google's features. Apart from the usual sleep, step, and other tracking features, the Galaxy Watch 6 also sports a blood pressure monitoring feature.

Garmin Forerunner 255

If you want a smartwatch with best-in-class location tracking, you cannot go wrong with the Garmin Forerunner 255. Garmin's Forerunner series is known for its location accuracy, and the Forerunner 255 carries forward that trend.

The Forerunner 255 features an altimeter, compass, and sleep tracking and also supports Bluetooth heart rate monitors. It also comes with a feature called Body Battery that combines data like heart rate, heart rate variability, and movement to measure how much energy is left in your body.

Fitbit Inspire 3

The Fitbit Inspire 3 is a great fitness tracker if you are on a tight budget. It comes with the usual Fitbit bells and whistles while keeping the price in check.

The Fitbit Inspire 3 tracks sleep and SpO2 and also comes with a pedometer to track steps, calories burned, and more.

Google Pixel Watch 2

Google's second smartwatch, the Pixel Watch 2, retains the elegance of its predecessor whilst offering more power this time around.

The Pixel Watch 2 stands out for its design, but it also comes loaded with features and runs WearOS. It can track ECG, sleep, steps, calories burned, SpO2, and more.

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