Smartwatches. Health monitors. Pedometers. Activity trackers. They're all part of the emerging landscape of wearable technology, which promises to change the way we exercise and communicate. We've collected the best products in this upstart category below.
Jawbone Up24
If having a screen isn't a priority, the Jawbone Up24's superb app, clever advice, and comfy fit are hard to resist.
Price: $114.99 - $149.99 Check prices
Withings Pulse O2
A new wristband and new firmware improve the Pulse and make it a true fitness band, but it's not a big leap forward over last year.
Price: $119.95 - $119.95 Check prices
Pebble Steel
Equal parts fashionable and functional, the Pebble Steel leaps to the top of the smartwatch heap, but does so by improving existing tech rather than adding something totally new.
Martian Notifier
If you’re looking for a way to get subtle phone alerts on your wrist without busting the budget, it’s hard to top the Martian Notifier.
Misfit Shine
The Shine is one of the most stylish and futuristic-looking wireless fitness trackers out there, but you're trading in extra versatility for minimalist style.
Basis Band
The $199 Basis Band offers a powerful mix of sensors and motivational tools, but pass if you'd rather spend less on a fitness tracker or aren't partial to big, watch-style designs.
Price: $175.00 - $225.00 Check prices
Pebble Watch
New apps and software give the original Pebble a welcome boost.
Price: $119.99 - $119.99 Check prices
Samsung Gear 2 Neo (Black)
Samsung's feature-packed, lower-priced smartwatch only works with Samsung phones.
Price: $198.98 - $199.99 Check prices