10 best fitness gadgets 2024: top fit tech reviewed and rated

If you’re confused by the bewildering choice of fitness tech promising to help you set a new PB, our connected run testers and gym addicts have taken the strain out of selecting the best fitness gadgets with our series of in-depth reviews.

That might mean getting to grips the wealth of sensors on the latest Apple Watch, comparing affordable sports wearables from the leading brands, or simply understanding the major components of a bike before choosing the right ride for your needs.

Best of luck blitzing that PB.

Our pick of the best fitness tech

Reviews

Wattbike Atom

A stylish bike perfectly tuned for anyone serious about home fitness. It’ll work you hard and never hold your hand, but you will get fitter and become a better cyclist when you get back to the real world

Rating 5 of 5

Price: $1,998.38

27 May 2020 / 17:07 BST27 May 2022 / 16:38 BST

Features:

• Lovely design
• Accurate data
• Sweat proof

Reviews

Fitbit Charge 5

When the Charge 5 gets its most exciting health features turned on, it’ll be a tracker with big appeal for anyone that wants to pay closer attention to their health beyond tracking steps and runs

Rating 4 of 5

Price: $212.46

7 June 2024 / 09:16 BST23 July 2024 / 09:51 BST

Features:

• Finally gets a screen upgrade
• Comfortable to wear 24/7
• Easy to use interface
• Solid heart rate monitoring

Reviews

Huawei Watch GT Runner review: a great alternative for runners

Born to run?

Rating 4 of 5

Price: $373.68

8 April 2024 / 09:53 BST26 April 2024 / 17:00 BST

Features:

• Lovely light design for active use
• Useful running software features
• Works with external heart rate monitors
• Smartwatch experience favours Android users

Reviews

Philips TAA6606BK Bone Conduction headphones review: safe and secure

Can headphones avoid the main pitfall of bone conduction headphones?

Rating 4 of 5

27 April 2022 / 17:40 BST16 May 2022 / 11:37 BST

Features:

• Bassy sound
• We like the lights
• Comfortable fit
• Controls take a bit of getting used to

Reviews

Garmin Fenix 7

If your budget stretches – and your fitness pursuits demand it – the impressive combination of rugged durability, serious battery endurance, excellent navigation skills and the richest suite of training analysis, wellness and smartwatch skills, make this the best all-rounder sports watch you can buy right now.

Rating 5 of 5

Price: $399.99

10 June 2024 / 16:14 BST14 June 2024 / 16:14 BST

Features:

• Outstanding battery life
• Excellent durability
• Offline mapping
• But bulky and pricey

Reviews

Apple Watch Series 7

Apple’s yearly update has given the Apple Watch Series 7 a bigger display amid other refinements – but is it worth upgrading?

Rating 5 of 5

25 October 2021 / 15:49 BST16 May 2022 / 11:27 BST

Features:

• New size is very welcome
• Brilliantly bright display
• New colour cases
• So many watch face options

Reviews

Myzone MZ-Switch

Addictive, convenient and motivational fitness tracking without a Peloton PT crowing in your ear

Rating 5 of 5

Price: $174.95

9 April 2021 / 15:03 BST16 February 2022 / 17:03 GMT

Features:

• Versatile fitness tracking
• Accurate heart rate readings
• Massively motivational

Reviews

Peloton Bike

A smooth app and hardware make this as good value as any gym membership

Rating 5 of 5

Price: $2,187.09

12 May 2020 / 11:53 BST2 February 2022 / 11:53 GMT

Features:

• Amazing, motivating trainers
• Neat design

Reviews

Garmin Epix review: rugged adventurer

The rugged fitness adventurer packs serious smartwatch screen appeal

Rating 5 of 5

18 January 2022 / 13:05 GMT18 October 2022 / 16:28 BST

Features:

• Best sports watch screen going
• Excellent performance tracking tools
• Rich colour mapping
• Though bulky on the wrist

Reviews

Hydrow

The Peloton of the indoor rowing world, just not quite as polished

Rating 4 of 5

Price: $2,868.21

29 April 2021 / 14:02 BST16 February 2022 / 16:57 GMT

Features:

• Looks great
• Addictive online classes
• Offers one hell of a workout