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Garmin Venu 4 vs Garmin Venu 3
Garmin Venu 3 vs Garmin Venu 4 — biggest upgrades explained

By Nick Harris-Fry Last updated

The Garmin Venu 4 offers a lot of important upgrades on the Venu 3, including an improved design and sports tracking, but it will cost you at least $100 more.

Smartwatches
Close-up of the Google Pixel Watch 4 and Fitbit Air on a user's wrist against a yellow/green background
I counted 4,000 steps to test the Fitbit Air vs Pixel Watch 4 — and the Fitbit Air wins the accuracy battle with one major caveat

By Dan Bracaglia Last updated

I pitted the $99 Fitbit Air against the $349 Pixel Watch 4 in a head-to-head fitness tracking comparison to determine which is the more precise Google wearable.

Fitness Trackers
On the left, a close up of a boxed mattress in its box in the Tom's Guide Sleep Lab. On the right, mattress testers Nicola and Ruth sit on the Saatva Classic while using a laptop
I’m a mattress expert — 3 beds I’d buy this Prime Day and 3 I’d get in the 4th of July sales

By Ruth Jones Published

Our expert guide to shopping for a mattress in today's Prime Day deals drop versus the 4th of July sales.

Mattresses
Close-up of the Fitbit Air and Fitbit Charge 6 on a user's wrist against a blue background
Fitbit Air vs Fitbit Charge 6 — which top-performing Fitness tracker wins?

By Dan Bracaglia Published

Google's new $99 Fitbit Air has a lot in common with 2023's Fitbit Charge 6. Here's how the two compare head-to-head regarding features, battery, cost, and more.

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Fitness Trackers
Close-up of the Fitbit Air and Fitbit Inspire 3 in a user's hand with a colorful out-of-focus background
I walked 3,500 steps with the Fitbit Air vs Fitbit Inspire 3 — and there's a clear winner

By Dan Bracaglia Published

I tested the fitness-tracking accuracy of the Fitbit Air and the Inspire 3, and one of these $99 trackers came out on top.

Fitness Trackers
Garmin Forerunner 70 vs Coros Pace 4
I ran, cycled and worked out with the Garmin Forerunner 70 vs Coros Pace 4 — which sports watch should you get?

By Nick Harris-Fry Published

The Coros Pace 4 and Garmin Forerunner 70 are both great value sports watches that have proved equally accurate in my testing, but there are pros and cons to each to consider.

Smartwatches
Garmin Forerunner 265 vs Garmin Forerunner 170
I ran a half marathon with the Garmin Forerunner 170 vs Garmin Forerunner 265 — which is better?

By Nick Harris-Fry Published

The new Garmin Forerunner 170 is an excellent running watch, but is there more value in grabbing the older Garmin Forerunner 265 in the sales?

Smartwatches
Close-up of the Fitbit Inspire 3 next to the Fitbit Air on a user's wrist
Fitbit Air vs Fitbit Inspire 3 — which $99 fitness tracker wins?

By Dan Bracaglia Published

Google's new $99 Fitbit Air has a whole lot in common with 2022's Fitbit Inspire 3. Here's how the two stack up head-to-head.

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Fitness Trackers
Close-up of the Apple Watch SE 3 and Fitbit Air in a user's hand against a bright, colorful background
I walked 4,500 steps with the Fitbit Air vs Apple Watch SE 3 — and I'm surprised by the winner

By Dan Bracaglia Published

Can the new $99 Fitbit Air compete with the $249 Apple Watch SE 3? To find out, I walked precisely 4,500 steps wearing both, and analyzed the results.

Fitness Trackers
Oura Ring 5 on the left, Oura Ring in ceramic and baby pink on the right
Oura Ring 5 vs Oura Ring 4: What's changed for the 'world's smallest smart ring'?

By Sam Hopes Published

Some big changes are coming with the Oura Ring 5 vs Oura Ring 4. Here's how they compare for size, specs, design, fitness tracking, battery life and more.

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