Best Smartwatches for Tracking your Health in 2024 Revealed

Fitbit has been dominating the smartwatch market for years now, so it's little wonder that the Versa 4 fitness smartwatch is potentially one of the most impressive, yet affordable health-tracking tools we've come across.

With more features than most smartwatches on the market, Fitbit's Versa 4 has practically anything and everything you want from a smartwatch. GPS? Check. Heart rate tracking? Check. Blood oxygen monitoring? Absolutely.

From sleep and stress tracking to heart rate and skin temperature variation tracking, even blood-glucose monitoring - there really isn't much this smartwatch can't do. Fitbit has truly gone above and beyond to deliver a health-tracking watch that does everything, and we couldn't be happier.

We're also fond of Apple's smartwatch range, and the series 9 is a clear reason why. This model features unique double-tap controls that allow you to navigate the watch without even touching it. Combine that with its impressive water resistance and it's clear this is every swimmer's best friend.

We also want to note that the Series 9 features 64 GB storage, so you're unlikely to ever run out of space.

As for the downside, the battery life is definitely a bit disappointing. While 18 hours sounds good on paper, and you're unlikely to have it ever run out during the daytime when out and about, you will need to top it up every evening.

Samsung's top-of-the-line Watch 5 Pro is the pinnacle of smartwatch technology right now - built for even the toughest of long-distance excursions and the most accurate total body tracking from heartbeat irregularities to blood pressure tracking - alongside a huge array of health and wellbeing tracking for peace of mind, it's simply an excellent Samsung smartwatch.

What puts the Samsung Watch 5 Pro in front of the competition most of all is its unbeatable battery life of over 80 hours, which is practically unheard of for such a slim watch design, it's just that good. If you want the very best the market has to offer, look no further. This is easily one of the best smartwatches for health tracking.

Perhaps the pinnacle of Garmin smartwatch technology currently, the Garmin Venu 2S is a simply excellent smartwatch, perfect for those who need a tough, versatile smartwatch with plenty of fitness and health features ready to go.

In terms of health tracking features, Garmin's Venu 2S has plenty; heartbeat irregularity warnings, blood-oxygen saturation, body battery monitoring (perfect to gauge if you're quite ready for the next workout), stress monitoring - this excellent Garmin smartwatch puts your health before any fancy tech features, and for that, it's more than deserving of being on our list.

Of course, Garmin doesn't quite knock it out of the park compared to its Apple and Samsung competition - often screens become overcrowded with an excess of information that is largely unnecessary for your daily health tracking. Pick your display readout wisely to avoid this situation.

The Apple Watch Series 8 is far and beyond one of the best Apple smartwatches on the market right now - a sharp screen, an endless array of health tracking applications from heart rhythm irregularity tracking to menstrual cycle tracking - there's really not much the Apple Watch can't handle.

Syncing perfectly well with the Health tracking app, get a huge amount of health advice at the touch of a button - it's just that fantastic.

Perhaps one of the most impressive smartwatches on the list, Garmin's fēnix 7S Solar is a wonder of modern technology - solar charging, hundreds of tech programs and features for every sport on the surface of the earth, and about as much health tracking to boot.

With advanced blood-oxygen sensors, morning reports on your sleep, stress tracking, hydration and respiration tracking, it's just perfect for keeping you in the know about your own body.

At over £500, it's definitely on the pricier side, but we still think the Garmin fēnix 7S is more than worth it.

You can never really go wrong with a Fitbit, and the Fitbit Sense 2 is a great example of that. It has the usual suite of tracking features you expect to see, but we're especially keen on the inclusion of stress tracking for helping to know when you need to take a step back.

It's especially great for how easy it is to use. It takes minimal setup, and from there you can use it for payments, calls, texts, and more. Plus, the included 6-month membership is a nice bonus.

For those looking for the classic simplicity of an analogue watch, with the option to explore the latest and greatest smart features, the Garmin Vivomove Trend might just be for you.

As we explored in our hands-on Garmin Vivomove review, the Vivomove trend offers users a much more simplified smart experience, combining analogue and smart features for a seamless hybrid experience. Track hydration, sleeping, running speeds and heart rate at a touch with this simple, yet brilliant smartwatch.

Designed with absolute elegance in mind, this beautifully styled watch is perfect for formal occasions, as well as the sweat-inducing post-work run. A great example of the best smartwatches for health tracking.

This 2nd generation Apple Watch SE sports a brilliant display that's easy to read and understand at a glance. It's always on, which might not be to everyone's tastes, but there are plenty of customisation options to truly make it your own. We just wish it had a few extra trackers.

A nice addition is the fall and crash detection that helps out in emergencies, so it's an extra bit of peace of mind.

For the barebones of health and fitness tracking - that's heart rate monitoring, step counting, calories burned and message notifications - Fitbit's Inspire 2 is one of the best budget smartwatches on the market.

Tough and reliable, whilst remaining incredibly subtle in its design - the Fitbit Inspire 2 isn't going to blow you away with an array of features, but what it does do, it's quite brilliant at.