The best sleep trackers you can buy in 2022: Fitbit, Withings, Garmin, and more

Getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most important factors in staying healthy (and happy). If you’re feeling tired lately, or don’t feel like you’re getting enough shut-eye, a sleep tracker might be exactly what you need. We’ve rounded up the best sleep trackers available, including sleep tracking watches, rings, and non-wearables.

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Buying the right sleep tracker for your needs

These days we track everything from steps and calories to cycles and SpO2. Tracking sleep is one more way you can gain insight into how your body is functioning and how you can improve your health and performance. But where to start? Tracking Zs comes down to finding the right device for you. In addition to your budget, consider the factors below to find out which sleep tracker will be your best bet.

• Device type: Sleep trackers come in all different shapes and sizes — from familiar devices like smartwatches and fitness trackers to nightstand gadgets and bed pads. If you already track your daily activity on a favorite wearable, keep things streamlined by tapping into its overnight features. If wearing a sleep tracking watch to bed sounds uncomfortable, look for something you can tuck away or leave on your nightstand.
• Data collected: Most sleep-tracking devices track movement and heart rate in addition to sleep stages (light, deep, REM) and time spent awake. However, some just collect the basics for users who only need broad-stroke data. How much information your device collects will determine what you can learn. Do you want to know how long you are sleeping or how well you are sleeping?
• Additional features: Finally, think outside the box (bed?). Many devices offer plenty of additional features worth considering that go beyond tracking your rest. Do you want a watch that also tracks activity and other health metrics? What about support for a voice assistant? Our pick for the best non-wearable sleep tracker lets you set up a bedtime routine, including room temperature. Determine what extras will help you optimize your shuteye.

The best sleep trackers

• Fitbit Sense and Versa 3: The best sleep tracking watches for most people, the Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 provide accurate sleep stage tracking and useful insights in the Fitbit app.
• Withings ScanWatch: The best tracker for detecting sleep apnea, the Withings ScanWatch is one of the only wearables that can monitor for signs of the condition.
• Garmin Venu 2 Plus: The Venu 2 Plus is the best sleep tracker from Garmin. It offers sleep score functionality powered by Garmin-owned Firstbeat.
• Oura Ring 2: The Oura Ring 2 is a fantastic alternative wearable that provides accurate data.
• Withings Sleep: The best non-wearable sleep tracker is the Withings Sleep. Place it under your mattress and forget about it till morning.
• Google Nest Hub (2nd gen): The Google Nest Hub is the best bedside sleep tracker. While many other bedside sleep trackers are available, the Nest Hub doubles as a smart display with Google Assistant.

Fitbit Sense and Fitbit Versa 3: The best sleep trackers

Many Fitbit devices nail sleep tracking. The Sense and Versa 3 are two of the best sleep tracker watch options you can currently buy. They both track your total time asleep and awake, as well as your sleep stages. They also provide a sleep score from 1 to 100.

Sleep data is displayed clearly and concisely in the Fitbit app where you can view separate graphs of your time asleep and awake, sleep stages, and restoration. The watches even provide details on your sleeping heart rate and estimated oxygen variation. Once you wake, either of these Fitbit smartwatches are great activity trackers with enough smartwatch features to keep you connected.

Check out our full reviews to learn more about the Fitbit Sense and Fitbit Versa 3.

Withings ScanWatch: The best sleep tracker for sleep apnea detection

Now available in the US, the Withings ScanWatch is the most detailed and accurate sleep tracker we’ve used. On top of recording your sleep duration, depth, regularity, and interruptions, it uses a medical-grade SpO2 monitor to detect breathing disturbances overnight. The ScanWatch performs a Respiratory Scan, which measures your heart rate, heart rate variability, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation levels.

One downside to the ScanWatch’s sleep tracking is that it does not monitor your sleep stages. Withings said it’s keeping that functionality exclusive to its sleep mat (below). However, if you’re looking for a wearable with a  timeless aesthetic and powerful sleep tracking, the Withings ScanWatch is a good pick.

Check out our full review to learn more about the Withings ScanWatch.

Garmin Venu 2 Plus: Garmin’s best sleep tracker

If you’re deep in the Garmin ecosystem, you’ll want to pick up a Garmin Venu 2 Plus for sleep tracking. Like the Venu 2, it offers the company’s sleep score feature, powered by Firstbeat. Garmin’s sleep score, coupled with the company’s Body Battery feature, will allow you to really dig into your energy levels to determine how well-rested you actually are and what type of activity you should plan for the day.

The Venu 2 Plus can also measure your sleep duration, stages, and total time awake. It tracks blood oxygen levels, respiration rates, and overnight movements. Both the Venu 2 Plus and its predecessor are quite accurate at detecting your sleep quality compared to other devices. However, The Venu 2 Plus is a more well-rounded device overall, which is why it’s our top pick from Garmin.

Check out our full review to learn more about the Garmin Venu 2 Plus.

Oura Ring 2: The best sleep tracking ring

If a fitness tracker is too uncomfortable for you, a ring might be a better choice. The Oura Ring 2 is a small, jewelry-inspired tracker packing a multitude of sensors. Although not the latest device from its line, the Oura Ring 2 is a reliable device we’ve tested ourselves.

Both the Oura Ring 2 and 3 pack an infrared heart rate monitor, a gyroscope, an accelerometer, and not one but three temperature sensors. These allow the devices to measure changes in your skin color, detect when you fall asleep, and determine how much time you spend in each sleep stage.

According to Oura, the newest device will also offer more advanced functions sometime this year. These upcoming features include overnight blood oxygen measurement and an improved sleep staging algorithm. However, users will also need to purchase an Oura membership to use this device and it’s yet to be seen if the improvements will live up to Oura’s claims.

Check out our full review to learn more about the Oura Ring 2.

Withings Sleep: The best non-wearable sleep tracker

If you want a specialized sleep tracking device that you don’t have to put on your wrist or finger, look no further than Withings Sleep (formerly Nokia Sleep). This smart pad can be placed under your mattress to track your sleeping patterns without sacrificing comfort.

It collects your data throughout the night and displays it on the companion app for you in the morning. The pad tracks all the basics: sleep duration in each phase, interruptions, and heart rate. It also offers some extras you won’t find on a wearable sleep tracker. The Withings Sleep has a built-in microphone that can help detect breathing disturbances and identify signs of chronic conditions such as sleep apnea. Additionally, the app gives a lot of detailed information, including a sleep score and tips on how to improve your sleeping habits.

However, one of the best things about Withings Sleep is that it’s a smart home gadget. It’s compatible with Alexa, allowing you to set up routines such as turning the lights off or adjusting the thermostat when you go to bed.

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen): The best bedside sleep tracker

Unlike the Withings Sleep, the Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) cannot track your sleep stages. But using its built-in Soli sensor — combined with its temperature sensor and ambient sound and light sensors — it can track a variety of other things, such as your total time asleep, total time in bed, sleep efficiency (%), and respiratory rate. Plus, it can keep track of sleep disturbances like snoring, coughing, and changes in your room’s light.

We found the Nest Hub’s sleep tracking accurate compared to wrist-worn devices like the Oura Ring 2 and Fitbit Sense. There’s a big caveat with the Nest Hub’s Sleep Sensing feature, though: it’s only free through 2022. In 2023, you’ll need to sign up for a Fitbit Premium subscription to access the Nest Hub’s sleep tracking features.

Check out our full review to learn more about the Google Nest Hub (2nd gen).

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