Garmin
Forerunner 255 Series
Long battery; but wrist HR tracking is inconsistent.

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Xiaomi Band 10 (or 9, or 8 or 7) (Global version-if you're outside China) It's about $48.60 I wear the 7; hope Santa bring me a 10! Great battery life. See them on AZ for more info.
Xiaomi Band 9 for $32.00 at Walmart or the 10 for $55. I'm still using the 7. Google Xiaomi Band 9 vs Band 10 for differences b/t them.
i have a samsung watch n i honestly prefer my old mi band, its not the most accurate (the samsung)
Lol same, upgraded from a miband to a garmin, its definitely way better at tracking distance accurately, and has a functioning gps. Also way higher battery life. If you have the budget, you can consider else the Miband is honestly the GOAT. PSA: there is a difference between the sport watches like Garmin and smart watches like apple watches with the apps and battery life. Depending on your use case you can uograde to either if you want more accurate tracking.
Yes, genuinely helpful - but mainly for habit building rather than data accuracy. The reminders, streaks and step goals create real accountability early on when consistency matters most. One caveat- ignore the calorie burn estimates, they're notoriously inaccurate and can mislead your nutrition tracking. For a beginner, a Xiaomi Mi Band or Amazfit gives you everything you actually need (steps, heart rate, sleep) at a very reasonable price. No need to spend premium money starting out. You can upgrade later if you want more features.
Look into the Xiaomi Mi Band. Does everything that the FitBit does for 1/5 the price.
Technically not google though, lol. But yes, certainly not the most private.
Xiaomi Mi Band. Great features. Super bright and legible screen. Phenomenal battery life. See Mrwhosetheboss' mini review of the smart band 10 within [this](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiOi4rD83kM) video. He gives it a 10/10. I don't think it's reached our shores as yet, but it's not much different from the 9 (the standard or pro variants, not the Active version) which is under a grand.
Garmin
Forerunner 255 Series
Long battery; but wrist HR tracking is inconsistent.

Garmin
Forerunner 955 Series
Best value, clear MIP screen; limited smartwatch features.

Garmin
Fenix 7 Series
Durable, multi-week battery, flashlight; high price, buggy software.
Garmin
Instinct 2 Series
Rugged, solar multi-week battery; bulky, small screen readability issues.

Garmin
Enduro 3
Multi-week solar battery, lightweight; but bulky form factor.

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Oura - Oura Ring Series

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Apple - Ultra Series

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Garmin - Enduro 3

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Garmin - Fenix 7 Series

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Garmin - Forerunner 255 Series

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Oura - Oura Ring Series