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#ProductPlace by weekLast weekWeeks in top 20Top-20 weeks
  1. #1up 1 place since last weekGalaxy Watch 8SamsungNew #1Also #2 Health, Fitness & Wellness · #2 Fitness Trackers & Smartwatches · +4Last week #2 · 17 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#5
    2. Claude#6
    3. Gemini#7
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#5
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 4/6

    The card’s #1 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.451,666 ratings · Jun 2026
    • Press5/10outlets recommend · 1 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Press · 10 publications

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    Watch · YouTube and TikTok ?

    Galaxy Watch 8 - Tips Tricks & Hidden Features!!!YouTube: Hayls World · 697K views · Sep 2025

    2 TikTok clips · 333K views

    177K156K

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    Search Google for Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
  2. #2down 1 place since last weekWatch Ultra 3AppleMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #1 Best Smartwatches for Fitness · #3 Best Sleep Trackers · +4Last week #1 · 18 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#21
    2. Claude#13
    3. Gemini#2
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#2
    6. Perplexity#22

    named by 5/6

    The card’s #2 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers and the press rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.74,163 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press2/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Oct 2026
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    Press · 3 publications
    • Tom's GuideRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • PCMagRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • t3.comMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube and TikTok ?

    Apple Watch Ultra 3 Review – I’m NEVER Going Back!YouTube: ZONEofTECH · 763K views · Oct 2025

    4 TikTok clips · 1M views

    606K163K161K

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Apple Watch Ultra 3
  3. #3same place as last weekCharge 6FitbitAlso #13 Health, Fitness & Wellness · #13 Fitness Trackers & Smartwatches · +2Last week #3 · 25 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#3
    3. Gemini#10
    4. AI Mode#3
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#13

    named by 4/6

    The card’s #3 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.28,381 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.2/5read from 5 videos · Jul 2026 ? 123
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press2/6outlets recommend · 1 with more cons than pros · Jun 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 6 publications
    • The VergeMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • PhoneArenaMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Business InsiderRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Android PoliceMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • GizmodoRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • WareableMore cons than pros · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube and TikTok ?

    Fitbit Charge 6 In-Depth Review: 12 New Things to Know!YouTube: DC Rainmaker · 615K views · Oct 2023

    4 TikTok clips · 780K views

    615K137K22.3K

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Fitbit Charge 6
  4. #4same place as last weekApple Watch Series 11AppleAlso #2 Best Sleep Trackers · #3 Best Smartwatches for Fitness · +4Last week #4 · 19 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#3
    2. Claude#1
    3. Gemini#1
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #4 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Score read from review videos4.0/5read from 5 videos · Jul 2026 ? 123
    • Press6/7outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 7 publications
    • CNETRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • The VergeRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • 9to5MacMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • PhoneArenaRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • TechRadarRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Good HousekeepingRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • MacworldRecommends · Date not savedOriginal

    Watch · YouTube and TikTok ?

    Is The Apple Watch Series 11 WORTH The Upgrade? Full ReviewYouTube: Tech Fowler · 355K views · Oct 2025

    5 TikTok clips · 2.7M views

    676K579K507K

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    Search Google for Apple Watch Series 11
  5. #5up 1 place since last weekVenu 4GarminMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #1 Health, Fitness & Wellness · #1 Fitness Trackers & Smartwatches · +4Last week #6 · 20 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#4
    2. Claude#2
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#9
    6. Perplexity#5

    named by 4/6

    The card’s #5 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers and video reviews rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.71,775 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.3/5read from 5 videos · Jul 2026 ? 123
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press3/6outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 6 publications
    • TechRadarRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Android CentralRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • CNETRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • WareableMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • DC RainmakerMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Tech AdvisorMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Garmin Venu 4 Review: The Truth After 30 DaysYouTube: Mike O'Brien · 218K views · Nov 2025

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    Search Google for Garmin Venu 4
  6. #6up 1 place since last weekFenix 8GarminAlso #7 Health, Fitness & Wellness · #7 Fitness Trackers & Smartwatches · +4Last week #7 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#10
    3. Gemini#4
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#1
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #6 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.112 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos3.8/5read from 5 videos · Jul 2026 ? 123
    • Press4/10outlets recommend · 1 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Press · 10 publications

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    Watch · YouTube and TikTok ?

    Garmin Fenix 8 In-Depth Review: 23 Things You Should Know!YouTube: DC Rainmaker · 1.1M views · Aug 2024

    1 TikTok clip · 54.2K views

    54.2K

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Garmin Fenix 8
  7. #7down 2 places since last weekForerunner 970GarminAlso #2 Best Running Watches · #2 Best Smartwatches for Fitness · +4Last week #5 · 18 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#7
    2. Claude#8
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#6

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #7 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.81,875 ratings · Jul 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.0/5read from 5 videos · Jul 2026 ? 123

    Watch · YouTube and TikTok ?

    Garmin Forerunner 970 In-Depth Review: Brillance at a Cost?YouTube: DC Rainmaker · 297K views · Jun 2025

    2 TikTok clips · 892K views

    891K1.1K

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Garmin Forerunner 970
  8. #8same place as last weekForerunner 570GarminMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #6 Best Running Watches · #6 Best Smartwatches for Fitness · +3Last week #8 · 9 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#8
    2. Claude#9
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#9

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #8 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.81,534 ratings · Oct 2026

    Watch · YouTube and TikTok ?

    Garmin Forerunner 570 ReviewedYouTube: Matt LeGrand · 87.4K views · Aug 2025

    1 TikTok clip · 1.8K views

    1.8K

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Garmin Forerunner 570
  9. #9same place as last weekPixel Watch 4GoogleMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #1 Best Apple Watch Alternatives · #5 Best Smartwatches for Fitness · +4Last week #9 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#7
    3. Gemini#9
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #9 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers, video reviews and the press rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.61,251 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.4/5read from 5 videos · Jul 2026 ? 123
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press5/8outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 8 publications
    • CNETMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • 9to5GoogleRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Android CentralRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • WIREDRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • DC RainmakerMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • TechRadarRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • PhoneArenaRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • ZDNETMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · TikTok ?

    5 TikTok clips · 643K views

    392K141K56.8K

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Google Pixel Watch 4
  10. #10same place as last week5.0WHOOPnot checkedAlso #19 Best Sleep TrackersLast week #10 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#17
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Mode#4
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#18

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #10 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 6 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press2/6outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 6 publications
    • MashableRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • CNETRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • PCMag Middle EastMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Tom's GuideMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • WareableMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • DC RainmakerMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    6 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for WHOOP 5.0
  11. #11up 2 places since last weekvívoactive 6Garminnot checkedAlso #17 Best Smartwatches for FitnessLast week #13 · 11 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#15
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#2

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #11 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Garmin vívoactive 6
  12. #12up 2 places since last weekRing 4OuraAlso #1 Best Health Tech Gadgets · #1 Best Sleep Trackers · +2Last week #14 · 22 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#5
    3. Gemini#13
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #12 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.2525 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press3/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 3 publications
    • Business InsiderRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • t3.comRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Good HousekeepingRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Oura Ring 4
  13. #13up 5 places since last weekInspire 3FitbitLast week #18 · 21 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#11
    4. AI Mode#1
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#12

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #13 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.49,101 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.0/5read from 5 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press2/4outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 4 publications
    • Business InsiderRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Tom's GuideMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • TechRadarRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Trusted ReviewsMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Search Google for Fitbit Inspire 3
  14. #14down 3 places since last weekWatch SE 3Applenot checkedAlso #15 Best Smartwatches for FitnessLast week #11 · 6 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#22
    2. Claude#14
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #14 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Apple Watch SE 3
  15. #15up 1 place since last weekCharge 7Fitbitnot checkedLast week #16 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#2
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#3
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #15 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Fitbit Charge 7
  16. #16up 6 places since last weekWatch Series 12AppleDebutnot checkedAlso #18 Best Smartwatches for FitnessLast week #22 · 1 week in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#17
    6. Perplexity#3

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #16 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Apple Watch Series 12
  17. #17same place as last weekForerunner 965GarminAlso #4 Best Running Watches · #12 Health, Fitness & Wellness · +1Last week #17 · 25 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#3
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #17 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.85,400 ratings · Jun 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.0/5read from 4 videos · Jul 2026 ? 123
    • Press2/4outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 4 publications
    • WareableMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • GearLabMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • DC RainmakerRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • The GuardianRecommends · Date not savedOriginal

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Garmin Forerunner 965
  18. #18down 3 places since last weekForerunner 265GarminMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #1 Best Running Watches · #9 Best Smartwatches for Fitness · +2Last week #15 · 22 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#6
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #18 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers and the press rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.85,198 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 8 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press2/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 3 publications
    • Business InsiderRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • WareableMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • TechRadarRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    8 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Garmin Forerunner 265
  19. #19up 1 place since last weekVantage V3PolarAlso #7 Best Smartwatches for Fitness · #11 Health, Fitness & Wellness · +2Last week #20 · 21 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#15
    3. Gemini#21
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#8
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #19 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.4230 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos3.5/5read from 4 videos · Jul 2026 ? 123
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 4 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press3/5outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 5 publications
    • Android CentralRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Tom's GuideMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • TechRadarRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • the5krunnerMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Cycling WeeklyRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    4 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Polar Vantage V3
  20. #20up 3 places since last weekRing 5OuraDebutnot checkedLast week #23 · 1 week in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#18
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#8

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #20 is the 4-week average.

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    Search Google for Oura Ring 5

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  1. #21Venu 3Garmin · last wk #21 14 wks in top 20
  2. #22Active 3 PremiumAmazfit · last wk #27 0 wks in top 20
  3. #23Instinct 3Garmin · last wk #12 11 wks in top 20
  4. #24Balance 2Amazfit · last wk #19 14 wks in top 20
  5. #25Whoop 5.0WHOOP · last wk #24 3 wks in top 20
  6. #26Smart Band 10Xiaomi · last wk #25 0 wks in top 20
  7. #27Fitbit AirGoogle · last wk #49 0 wks in top 20
  8. #28Pixel Watch 5Google · last wk #33 0 wks in top 20
  9. #29Pace 4Coros · last wk #35 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  10. #30Vivosmart 5Garmin · last wk #37 6 wks in top 20
  11. #31Race 2Suunto · last wk #41 0 wks in top 20
  12. #32Forerunner 975Garmin · last wk #30 0 wks in top 20
  13. #33ScanWatch 2Withings · last wk #36 0 wks in top 20
  14. #34Pace 3Coros · last wk #45 12 wks in top 20
  15. #35Grit X2 ProPolar · last wk #32 0 wks in top 20
  16. #36Ring Gen4Oura · last wk #38 0 wks in top 20
  17. #37Epix Pro (Gen 2)Garmin · last wk #29 1 wk in top 20
  18. #38Fitbit EdgeGoogle · last wk #65 0 wks in top 20
  19. #39Google AirGoogle · last wk #26 0 wks in top 20
  20. #40Vivoactive 5Garmin · last wk #28 0 wks in top 20
  21. #41Band 11 ProHuawei · last wk #63 0 wks in top 20
  22. #42Galaxy Watch9Samsung · last wk #54 0 wks in top 20
  23. #43Galaxy Watch UltraSamsung · last wk #47 4 wks in top 20
  24. #44Cirqa Smart BandGarmin · last wk #39 0 wks in top 20
  25. #45Venu X1Garmin · last wk #40 0 wks in top 20
  26. #46Vivoactive 6Garmin · last wk #42 11 wks in top 20Passes the check
  27. #47Sense 3Fitbit · last wk #31 6 wks in top 20
  28. #48Active 2Amazfit · last wk #43 0 wks in top 20
  29. #49Galaxy Fit3Samsung · last wk #46 0 wks in top 20
  30. #50BalanceAmazfit · last wk #48 2 wks in top 20
  31. #51Watch GT 5Huawei · last wk #59 0 wks in top 20
  32. #52fēnix 8 ProGarmin · last wk #52 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  33. #53GTR 5Amazfit · last wk #55 0 wks in top 20
  34. #54Amazfit Band 7Amazfit · last wk #56 0 wks in top 20
  35. #55Apex 3Coros · last wk #44 0 wks in top 20
  36. #56Apex 4Coros · last wk #68 0 wks in top 20
  37. #57Whoop 4.0WHOOP · last wk #58 0 wks in top 20
  38. #58Google Fitbit Sense 3Google · last wk #97 0 wks in top 20
  39. #59Band 10Huawei · last wk #57 0 wks in top 20
  40. #60Lily 2 ActiveGarmin · last wk #51 0 wks in top 20
  41. #61T-Rex 3Amazfit · last wk #62 0 wks in top 20
  42. #62Inspire 4Fitbit · last wk #87 0 wks in top 20
  43. #63Versa 4Fitbit · last wk — 1 wk in top 20
  44. #64Vertical 2Suunto · last wk #61 0 wks in top 20
  45. #65Band 5WHOOP · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  46. #66Galaxy Watch FESamsung · last wk #86 0 wks in top 20
  47. #67Grit X2Polar · last wk #81 0 wks in top 20
  48. #68Forerunner 70Garmin · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  49. #69Apex 2 ProCoros · last wk #74 0 wks in top 20
  50. #70Google Fitbit Charge 7Google · last wk #72 0 wks in top 20
  51. #71Helio StrapAmazfit · last wk #92 0 wks in top 20
  52. #72Vantage M3Polar · last wk #76 0 wks in top 20
  53. #73vívosmart 6Garmin · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  54. #74Ignite 3Polar · last wk #98 2 wks in top 20
  55. #75Apple Watch Series 10Apple · last wk #79 5 wks in top 20
  56. #76Forerunner 165Garmin · last wk #70 0 wks in top 20
  57. #774.0WHOOP · last wk #83 5 wks in top 20
  58. #78Sense 2Fitbit · last wk #66 6 wks in top 20
  59. #79ScanWatch 3Withings · last wk #50 0 wks in top 20
  60. #805.0 StrapWHOOP · last wk #89 0 wks in top 20
  61. #81Watch GT 6 ProHuawei · last wk #53 0 wks in top 20
  62. #82Fenix 8 ProGarmin · last wk #34 7 wks in top 20
  63. #83VerticalSuunto · last wk #93 0 wks in top 20
  64. #84Galaxy Watch8 ClassicSamsung · last wk #60 0 wks in top 20
  65. #85Versa 5Fitbit · last wk #67 0 wks in top 20
  66. #86GTR 4Amazfit · last wk #78 0 wks in top 20
  67. #87Vantage M4Polar · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  68. #88Vantage V4Polar · last wk #71 0 wks in top 20
  69. #89Pacer ProPolar · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  70. #90Polar LoopPolar · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  71. #91Pixel Watch 3Google · last wk #95 8 wks in top 20
  72. #92Instinct 3 AMOLEDGarmin · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  73. #93Pace ProCoros · last wk #69 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  74. #94Galaxy Watch 7Samsung · last wk #99 0 wks in top 20
  75. #95Vertix 2SCoros · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  76. #96Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)Samsung · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  77. #97Smart Band 10 ProXiaomi · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  78. #98Race SSuunto · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  79. #999 Peak ProSuunto · last wk #94 0 wks in top 20
  80. #100Strap 5.0WHOOP · last wk — 0 wks in top 20

Brand chart

Current race ?

This week ?

Garmin holds #1.

#1 in 24 of the last 25 weeks

1 back1 out

All 6 moves ↓

Tap a card for its products here, its price tier and other charts.

#BrandPlace by weekLast weekWeeks in top 20Top-20 weeks
  1. #1same place as last weekGarminModels here: #5 Venu 4 · #6 Fenix 8 · +21Last week #1 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Garmin products here ?

    23 products in the top 100 · 7 in the top 20

    1. #5 Venu 4Passes the check: buyers 4.7★ · video reviews 4.3/5
    2. #6 Fenix 8Buyers’ rating 4.1 · 12 ratings · Oct 2026
    3. #7 Forerunner 970Buyers’ rating 4.8 · 1.9K ratings · Jul 2026
    4. #8 Forerunner 570Passes the check: buyers 4.8★
    5. #11 vívoactive 6not checked

    Where Garmin is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Garmin fitness trackers
  2. #2same place as last weekAppleModels here: #2 Watch Ultra 3 · #4 Apple Watch Series 11 · +3Last week #2 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Apple products here ?

    5 products in the top 100 · 4 in the top 20

    1. #2 Watch Ultra 3Passes the check: buyers 4.7★ · press 2/3
    2. #4 Apple Watch Series 11Score read from review videos: 4.0/5 from video
    3. #14 Watch SE 3not checked
    4. #16 Watch Series 12not checked
    5. #75 Apple Watch Series 10below the top 20

    Where Apple is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Apple fitness trackers
  3. #3same place as last weekFitbitModels here: #3 Charge 6 · #13 Inspire 3 · +6Last week #3 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Fitbit products here ?

    8 products in the top 100 · 3 in the top 20

    1. #3 Charge 6Buyers’ rating 4.2 · 8.4K ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #13 Inspire 3Buyers’ rating 4.4 · 9.1K ratings · Oct 2026
    3. #15 Charge 7not checked
    4. #47 Sense 3below the top 20
    5. #62 Inspire 4below the top 20

    Where Fitbit is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Fitbit fitness trackers
  4. #4same place as last weekSamsungModels here: #1 Galaxy Watch 8 · #42 Galaxy Watch9 · +6Last week #4 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Samsung products here ?

    8 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #1 Galaxy Watch 8Buyers’ rating 4.4 · 51.7K ratings · Jun 2026
    2. #42 Galaxy Watch9below the top 20
    3. #43 Galaxy Watch Ultrabelow the top 20
    4. #49 Galaxy Fit3below the top 20
    5. #66 Galaxy Watch FEbelow the top 20

    Where Samsung is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Samsung fitness trackers
  5. #5up 1 place since last weekWHOOPModels here: #10 5.0 · #25 Whoop 5.0 · +5Last week #6 · 25 weeks in top 20

    WHOOP products here ?

    7 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #10 5.0not checked
    2. #25 Whoop 5.0below the top 20
    3. #57 Whoop 4.0below the top 20
    4. #65 Band 5below the top 20
    5. #77 4.0below the top 20

    Where WHOOP is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for WHOOP fitness trackers
  6. #6down 1 place since last weekGoogleModels here: #9 Pixel Watch 4 · #27 Fitbit Air · +6Last week #5 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Google products here ?

    8 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #9 Pixel Watch 4Passes the check
    2. #27 Fitbit Airbelow the top 20
    3. #28 Pixel Watch 5below the top 20
    4. #38 Fitbit Edgebelow the top 20
    5. #39 Google Airbelow the top 20

    Where Google is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Google fitness trackers
  7. #7same place as last weekOuraModels here: #12 Ring 4 · #20 Ring 5 · +1Last week #7 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Oura products here ?

    3 products in the top 100 · 2 in the top 20

    1. #12 Ring 4Buyers’ rating 4.2 · 525 ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #20 Ring 5not checked
    3. #36 Ring Gen4below the top 20

    Where Oura is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Oura fitness trackers
  8. #8same place as last weekAmazfitModels here: #22 Active 3 Premium · #24 Balance 2 · +7Last week #8 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Amazfit products here ?

    9 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #22 Active 3 Premiumbelow the top 20
    2. #24 Balance 2below the top 20
    3. #48 Active 2below the top 20
    4. #50 Balancebelow the top 20
    5. #53 GTR 5below the top 20

    Where Amazfit is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Amazfit fitness trackers
  9. #9same place as last weekPolarModels here: #19 Vantage V3 · #35 Grit X2 Pro · +7Last week #9 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Polar products here ?

    9 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #19 Vantage V3Buyers’ rating 4.4 · 230 ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #35 Grit X2 Probelow the top 20
    3. #67 Grit X2below the top 20
    4. #72 Vantage M3below the top 20
    5. #74 Ignite 3below the top 20

    Where Polar is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Polar fitness trackers
  10. #10same place as last weekCorosModels here: #29 Pace 4 · #34 Pace 3 · +5Last week #10 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Coros products here ?

    7 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #29 Pace 4below the top 20
    2. #34 Pace 3below the top 20
    3. #55 Apex 3below the top 20
    4. #56 Apex 4below the top 20
    5. #69 Apex 2 Probelow the top 20

    Where Coros is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Coros fitness trackers
  11. #11same place as last weekHuaweiModels here: #41 Band 11 Pro · #51 Watch GT 5 · +2Last week #11 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Huawei products here ?

    4 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #41 Band 11 Probelow the top 20
    2. #51 Watch GT 5below the top 20
    3. #59 Band 10below the top 20
    4. #81 Watch GT 6 Probelow the top 20

    Where Huawei is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Huawei fitness trackers
  12. #12same place as last weekSuuntoModels here: #31 Race 2 · #64 Vertical 2 · +3Last week #12 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Suunto products here ?

    5 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #31 Race 2below the top 20
    2. #64 Vertical 2below the top 20
    3. #83 Verticalbelow the top 20
    4. #98 Race Sbelow the top 20
    5. #99 9 Peak Probelow the top 20

    Where Suunto is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Suunto fitness trackers
  13. #13same place as last weekXiaomiModels here: #26 Smart Band 10 · #97 Smart Band 10 ProLast week #13 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Xiaomi products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #26 Smart Band 10below the top 20
    2. #97 Smart Band 10 Probelow the top 20

    Where Xiaomi is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Xiaomi fitness trackers
  14. #14same place as last weekWithingsModels here: #33 ScanWatch 2 · #79 ScanWatch 3Last week #14 · 25 weeks in top 20

    Withings products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #33 ScanWatch 2below the top 20
    2. #79 ScanWatch 3below the top 20

    Where Withings is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Withings fitness trackers
  15. #15same place as last weekUltrahumanAlso #8 Best Sleep Trackers · #12 Best Health Tech Gadgets · +1Last week #15 · 18 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#19
    2. Claude#29
    3. Gemini#26
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #15 is the 4-week average.

    Where Ultrahuman is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Ultrahuman fitness trackers
  16. #16same place as last weekFossilAlso #15 Best Apple Watch Alternatives · #17 Best Smartwatches for FitnessLast week #16 · 6 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 0/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #16 is the 4-week average.

    Where Fossil is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Fossil fitness trackers
  17. #17same place as last weekTicWatchAlso #14 Best Apple Watch Alternatives · #16 Best Smartwatches for FitnessLast week #17 · 6 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 0/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #17 is the 4-week average.

    Where TicWatch is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for TicWatch fitness trackers
  18. #18same place as last weekRingConnAlso #13 Best Sleep TrackersLast week #18 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 0/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #18 is the 4-week average.

    Where RingConn is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for RingConn fitness trackers
  19. #19up 1 place since last weekCircularAlso #17 Best Sleep TrackersLast week #20 · 5 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#27
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #19 is the 4-week average.

    Where Circular is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Circular fitness trackers
  20. #20new this weekCasioRe-entryAlso #13 Best Running Watches · #19 Best Smartwatches for Fitness · +1Last week : not in the top 100 · 6 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#29
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #20 is the 4-week average.

    Where Casio is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Casio fitness trackers

Dropped out of the top 20 ?

  • Mobvoi was #19, now #23 13 weeks in the top 20
Show places 21–23Hide places 21–23
  1. #21Movanolast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  2. #22Pelotonlast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  3. #23Mobvoilast wk #19 13 wks in top 20

The monthly check covers products; a brand is marked “Passes the check” only when its products here pass. See the product check → ?

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10 and each AI’s own #1, in its own answer this week. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named this week.well above the other AIs well below not named this week ?
Place on this chartProductChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1Galaxy Watch 856754/6
#2Watch Ultra 321, well below the others132, well above the others2, well above the others22, well below the others5/6
#3Charge 63, well above the others10, well below the others3, well above the others13, well below the others4/6
#4Apple Watch Series 113113/6
#5Venu 442954/6
#6Fenix 810413/6
#7Forerunner 9707863/6
#8Forerunner 5708993/6
#9Pixel Watch 4792/6
#105.0174, well above the others183/6
Each AI’s #1 further down this chart
#13Inspire 3, AI Mode’s #1111, well above the others123/6

Further down: Perplexity’s #1 Fitbit Edge (#38 on this chart)ChatGPT’s #1 vívosmart 6 (#73 on this chart)

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10 brands: where it put the brand’s highest-placed product this week. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named this week.well above the other AIs well below not named this week ?
Place on this chartBrandChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1Garmin123125/6
#2Apple311235/6
#3Fitbit231013126/6
#4Samsung567575/6
#5WHOOP17, well below the others4, well above the others14, well below the others4, well above the others6, well above the others18, well below the others6/6
#6Google67914/6
#7Oura18, well below the others5, well above the others13, well below the others785/6
#8Amazfit1422, well below the others1510, well above the others145/6
#9Polar9, well above the others1521, well below the others8, well above the others175/6
#10Coros101818114/6

The monthly check · October 2026 ?

Where people agree with AI.

14 of the top 20 checked · No product in the top 20 fails the check, and none sits much lower with people than with the AI.

  1. Apple Watch Ultra 3Passes the checkAI saysChart place#2named by 5 of 6People sayBuyers4.7/54,163 ratingsPress2 of 3outlets recommend it
  2. Google Pixel Watch 4Passes the checkAI saysChart place#9named by 2 of 6People sayBuyers4.6/51,251 ratingsVideo reviews4.4/55 videos123Press5 of 8outlets recommend it
  3. Garmin Forerunner 265Passes the checkAI saysChart place#18named by 1 of 6People sayBuyers4.8/55,198 ratingsPress2 of 3outlets recommend it

See all checked products in the chart ↓ ?

Reviews by people · YouTube and TikTok ?

The reviews behind the chart.

74 review videos · one shown per product

4 more reviewsFewer reviews

Short clips TikTok

24 clips · 6.4M views

15 more clips12 more clipsFewer clips

The data behind this chart ?

What this ranking stands on.

From the AI panel 140 AI answers over 28 weeks from 6 assistants

From people

  • Buyer ratings250,438
  • Review videos235
  • Owner threads192
  • Press outlets47
  • Recall checks70

Before you buy

Questions buyers ask.

  • Who is #1 for “Best Fitness Trackers”, and for how long?

    Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is the #1 product this week, and has been #1 for 7 of the last 25 weeks. Garmin is the #1 brand, #1 for 24 of those weeks.

  • What changed on this chart in the last four weeks?

    4 of the top 20 products were not in the top 20 four weeks ago. The #1 then was Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, and it is still #1. Among brands, 2 new names joined the top 20.

  • Do buyers, reviewers, owners and the press agree with the AI?

    14 of the top 20 were checked in October 2026: none fails the check, and people place none much lower than the AI does. 5 pass the check: people back them.

Data as of November 2 ?

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