Apple and Google Wearables Lead in Step-Tracking Accuracy, Tests Reveal

5 articles · Updated · Tom's Guide · Apr 17

Recent tests compared top fitness trackers, including the Apple Watch Ultra 3, Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, Google Pixel Watch 4, and Oura Ring 4, for step-count accuracy.
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 narrowly outperformed Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra, while the Google Pixel Watch 4 was the most accurate in a separate trial against Apple and Oura.
These results highlight ongoing improvements in wearable fitness tracking, with close competition between leading brands and subtle differences in performance across devices.

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