Fitbit may have had its ups and downs this year, but the word “Fitbit” is still synonymous with “fitness tracker,” just as “Google” is synonymous with “search engine.” The best Fitbits They are excellent, reliable devices that offer the same quality as they have for over ten years.
If you want a smart pedometer from a Fitbit fitness tracker today, no problem. You can have it. But there's a lot more advanced stuff to see from Fitbit these days, and you can find discounts on almost every kind of Fitbit in the Christmas sales, because they make great gifts. A watch like the Fitbit Sense 2 can give your heart a quick check to look for signs that something is wrong, using the ECG sensor. The Fitbit Versa4 delivers travel directions from Google Maps to your phone.
And even entry-level Fitbit watches like the Fitbit Inspire3 make for some of the best sleep trackers, which keeps an eye on your health and recovery, as its slim profile won't bother you overnight. Passive fitness tracking doesn't stop when you go to bed.
We've used every Fitbit product since the company's first one in 2009. Below are the picks we most recommend these days. In addition to real Fitbit trackers for people new to Fitbit, or looking for an upgrade, we offer a few accessory suggestions if the person you're buying for is perfectly happy with the Fitbit they already have.
You might also want to check out our guides to the best ones Christmas sales in the US and Sales on Boxing Day in Great Britain, for more great holidays and Christmas gift ideas.
Best Fitbit Gifts
Best Fitbit watch
Because well-being matters
Part health watch, part fitness tracker, part smartwatch: there's a lot going on. It's a specialist in sleep tracking and heart health and can now display Google Maps directions from your phone. You get the classic smartwatch look and feel, but the battery lasts for the better part of a week, for that low-maintenance lifespan. However, there is no Apple Watch-style App Store.
Do you want another smartwatch? Check out our best Garmin watch list.
Best fitness band
Small size, big on functionality
Hardly any fitness tracker fits so many functions into such a small package. The Charge 6 has full GPS. It has ECG heart rate readings and Fitbit's EDA sweat analyzing stress sensor. All the features, half the price? Quite, and the screen is also bright enough for sunny days. We don't rate the accuracy of the band's workout metrics as highly as some dedicated sports watches, but for those just trying to get fitter? Ideal.
Not sold on the Charge? Check out our best fitness trackers list.
Best cheap Fitbit
Keep it simple, silly
Friendly, accessible and cozy. Those are words we traditionally associate with Fitbit's gear, and the Inspire 3 could embody that better than any other fitness band. Sure, it doesn't have GPS, but it can get location data from your phone. And if you're here for passive tracking, then that's perfect. It monitors your heart rate, sleep and stress, and the sharp and colorful screen can also relay phone notifications well enough.
Check out an alternative best cheap fitness trackers here.
Best Fitbit Accessories
Best sporty tire
Improved comfort
The bands that come with Fitbits are fine, but they don't allow for fine adjustments, and changing the tightness of the bands can feel awkward. That melts away with a woven Velcro strap, which uses a Velcro-like closure. This is great for avid exercisers, as you'll typically want to tighten your watch while running or cycling to get better heart rate readings. Fitbit's version supports the Sense and Versa series, or the Charge 6 & 5 trackers.
Giftee got an Apple Watch instead? Check out our best apple watch bands list.
Best Fitbit scale
Track your weight loss
What better accessory to pair with a fitness tracker than a scale that offers another way to measure your progress? Weight monitoring isn't for everyone, but this smart scale transmits measurements wirelessly and automatically uploads to the same Google Fit platform that houses your tracker's stats. This is a relatively simple smart scale, one without body composition, to estimate your muscle mass. But this keeps the price firmly in the acceptable 'gifts' range – just make sure giving them doesn't send the wrong message!
See more of the best smart scale here.
Best Stylish Band
Fitbit horween leather strap
A stylish premium option
Fitbit's bands are also a little friendlier vegan leather and premium Horween leather options for people who want to switch up the sporty look and opt for something more traditional for daywear. The Fitbit Luxe option above even comes in a cool-looking double wrap option, to get a slightly rugged look and feel.
Do you like the traditional watch look? Take a look at our Casio watch Christmas offer guide.
More holiday sales
- Amazon: 70% off Kindle, TVs, tablets and clothing
- Apple: AirPods, Apple Watch and iPads from $79
- Adidas: 40% discount on running shoes and clothing
- Beauty: 51% discount on makeup, skin care and hair tools
- Best Buy: $800 off TVs, laptops and headphones
- Cheap TVs: Big screen 4K TVs starting at $269.99
- Christmas: 40% off decor, pajamas and trees
- Del: Inspiron and XPS laptops starting at $260
- DreamCloud: 40% discount on all mattresses
- Family pajamas: Christmas Pajamas starting at $12.99
- Gaming: console bundles starting at $289.99
- Lenovo: 76% discount on laptops, desktops and printers
- Lowe's: up to $800 off major appliances
- Nectar: mattress deals starting at $359
- Noordstrom: 40% discount on Nike, Levi's and UGG's
- Patagonia: sweaters starting at $64.99
- Samsung: $2,000 worth of TVs, phones and appliances
- Shopbop: 25% discount on the entire site with the code Holiday
- Goal: 40% discount on Christmas decorations, TVs and toys
- Toys: Disney, Barbie and Lego starting at $14.99
- Walmart: cheap TVs, air fryers, PS5 and toys
More Christmas sales
- Amazon: up to 65% off technology and gifts
- Adidas: up to 60% discount on outlet clothing, shoes, clothing
- AO: up to 40% discount on vacuum cleaners, appliances and technology
- Argos: up to 70% discount on toys, Christmas decorations and technology
- Boots: half-price gift sets, gift vouchers and fragrances
- B&V: cheap christmas trees, lights, decor, wreaths
- Car Phone Warehouse: 120GB data for £12 per month
- Curries: up to 40% discount on TVs, air fryers, laptops and more
- Cotswolds outside: up to 50% discount on Patagonia, Rab, North Face
- Debenhams: up to 70% discount on home, fashion, gift sets
- Disney: up to 60% discount on Christmas sweaters, toys, decorations
- Ecopper: up to 40% discount on laptops, desktops and components
- John Lewis: £300 off TVs, Apple and Christmas decorations
- Jessops: up to £1,000 off Sony, Canon, Nikon and Fujifilm
- O2: up to £600 off iPhone, Samsung and Google
- Samsung: up to £600 off TVs, phones and appliances
- Shark: up to €100 discount on the best-selling vacuum cleaners
- Terribly: discounts on technology, appliances, furniture and beauty
- Vodafone: Six-month half-price SIM cards from £11.50