Health & fitness

The Fitbit Charge 6 is the best fitness tracker for people who want steps, sleep and heart rate on a slim band in 2026, at $129.95 on sale or $159.95 regular; the Garmin vivosmart 5 suits buyers who want full sleep and energy data with no subscription, at $149.99. The cheapest option, the Fitbit Inspire 3, costs $69.95 on sale or $99.95 regular.

1. 1. Fitbit Charge 68.9
2. 2. Fitbit Inspire 38.5
3. 3. Garmin vivosmart 58.5

Headspace is the best meditation app for beginners in 2026, at $69.99 a year on the US App Store; Insight Timer suits regular practitioners who want a large free library and a flexible timer, with Premium at $59.99 a year. Medito, Healthy Minds Program and Plum Village cost nothing.

1. 1. Headspace8.9
2. 2. Insight Timer8.9
3. 3. Calm8.7

The Oura Ring 4 is the best sleep tracker for people who want nightly sleep stages, HRV and breathing data from a ring in 2026, with a membership at $5.99 per month for US members; the Garmin Index Sleep Monitor suits people who want an upper-arm band that is only worn in bed, at $169.99. The cheapest option, the Amazfit Helio Strap, costs $99.99.

1. 1. Garmin Index Sleep Monitor8.6
2. 2. Oura Ring 48.6
3. 3. Withings Sleep8.6