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- Breaking News: The fitness tracker market is experiencing a surge in demand for advanced health monitoring features, with recent models incorporating ECG, blood oxygen saturation, and even skin temperature sensors.This trend, observed across brands like Apple, Amazfit, and Garmin, reflects a growing consumer focus on preventative healthcare and personalized wellness.
- best for outdoor enthusiasts – Apple Watch Ultra 2: $799, Apple.com. The Apple Watch Ultra 2, assembled primarily in Vietnam, boasts a titanium case, a brighter display reaching 3,000 nits, and enhanced GPS precision, making it ideal for activities like trail running and open-water swimming. Its cellular connectivity allows for emergency calls even without a paired iPhone.
- Best multi-sport fitness tracker – Amazfit Balance 2: $299, Amazfit.com. The Amazfit Balance 2, manufactured by Huami, a publicly traded company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code: 2380.HK), features a 1.78-inch AMOLED display and offers over 120 sports modes. It includes advanced metrics like VO2 Max and recovery time, and provides personalized training guidance.
- Best for all-around wellness – Garmin Venu 3: $449.99, Garmin.com. The Garmin Venu 3, developed at Garmin’s headquarters in Olathe, Kansas, incorporates a luminous AMOLED display and comprehensive health tracking features, including sleep monitoring with sleep score, stress tracking, and Body Battery energy monitoring. It also offers menstrual cycle tracking and pregnancy tracking features.
