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\n\tFitbit makes an array of fitness trackers, from basic fitness bands to full-fledged smartwatches, though the best Fitbit smartwatch isn\u2019t technically a Fitbit. | Photo illustration by William Joel \/ The Verge\t<\/figcaption><\/p><\/figure>\n

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In 2025, you might wonder if Fitbit is still relevant. Despite getting acquired by Google<\/a>, Fitbit remains one of the most recognizable names in the industry. Fitbit trackers aren\u2019t meant for the most hardcore of athletes, but they\u2019re still excellent devices for tracking overall activity as well as monitoring certain health and wellness metrics like EKGs and blood oxygen levels.\u00a0<\/p>\n

That said, this is a transitional period from the Fitbit of old to whatever Fitbit will be in the future. 2023, in particular, was a messy year. There were multiple Fitbit server outages, and I wasn\u2019t impressed with the decision to sunset legacy community features<\/a> like challenges or the fact that all Fitbit accounts will soon require you to log in via Google<\/a>. Speaking of which, the Fitbit-to-Google account migration started in 2023<\/a> and is required if you buy newer products like the Fitbit Charge 6 or Google Pixel Watch 3. The Fitbit app also got a new, more Google-like makeover<\/a>, which didn\u2019t go over well with many users. (Google has since made adjustments based on feedback.) And in 2024, much of Fitbit\u2019s leadership, including co-founders James Park and Eric Friedman, left the company<\/a> as roughly a thousand Google employees<\/a> were laid off.<\/p>\n

You can look at how Google has handled the Nest acquisition as a road map to how things are going. The Googlefication of Fitbit<\/a> will continue, but there are reasons to stick with its trackers in the meantime. Fitbit trackers are relatively affordable, especially since they often go on sale.\u00a0All the devices also come with a free trial to Fitbit Premium<\/a>, the company\u2019s subscription service that adds guided workouts, meditations, and access to more in-depth metrics. So far, it appears Google takes its Pixel Watch lineup seriously, too. With the Pixel Watch 2, the company expanded extended warranty access and improved replacement options<\/a>. You just have to go in with eyes wide open.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not dead set on a Fitbit in particular, check out our guide to the best fitness trackers and watches<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Best Fitbit smartwatch<\/h2>\n
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Pixel Watch 3 (41mm, Bluetooth)<\/h3>\n
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Score: 8<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Pros<\/th>\nCons<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
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  • We finally get a bigger size!<\/li>\n
  • Moderate battery improvements<\/li>\n
  • Lots of neat Google integrations<\/li>\n
  • Good running updates<\/li>\n
  • Readiness and Cardio Load scores not locked behind paywall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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