Wearable Device Reviews

From fitness watches and smart rings to continuous glucose monitors — independently reviewed wearables that help you track what matters for longevity.

Garmin

Garmin Fenix 8

9.2

The most capable fitness and longevity wearable available. The Fenix 8 provides research-grade VO2 max estimation, continuous HRV monitoring, advanced sleep staging with sleep score and body battery, ...

$999Multisport WatchGarmin

Oura

Oura Ring 4

9

The best sleep and recovery tracker available in any form factor. The Oura Ring 4 provides lab-grade sleep staging accuracy, continuous temperature monitoring, resting heart rate and HRV tracking, VO2...

$299 + $5.99/mo membershipSmart RingOura

Garmin

Garmin Venu 3

8.7

The best Garmin for everyday wear. The Venu 3 brings the same health and fitness metrics as the Fenix line — VO2 max, HRV, advanced sleep staging, Body Battery, Training Readiness — in a more refined,...

$449SmartwatchGarmin

Apple

Apple Watch Ultra 2

8.3

The most capable smartwatch ecosystem with solid health features. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 offers ECG, blood oxygen, wrist temperature sensing, crash and fall detection, and integration with Apple Heal...

$799SmartwatchApple

WHOOP

WHOOP 4.0

7.8

A screenless, subscription-based recovery tracker focused on strain, recovery, and sleep. WHOOP 4.0 provides continuous HRV monitoring, respiratory rate tracking, blood oxygen estimation, and a daily ...

$239 /year subscriptionRecovery BandWHOOP

Side-by-Side Comparison

Garmin Fenix 8Oura Ring 4Garmin Venu 3Apple Watch Ultra 2WHOOP 4.0
Price$999$299 + $5.99/mo membership$449$799$239 /year subscription
CategoryMultisport WatchSmart RingSmartwatchSmartwatchRecovery Band
Spanwise Score9.2/109/108.7/108.3/107.8/10
VO2 Max Estimation
Sleep Staging
HRV Monitoring
GPS
Multi-Week Battery