The Post Picks 5 Top Wearables for 2026 as 1 in 3 Americans Use Them
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Updated · New York Post · Jul 9
The Post Picks 5 Top Wearables for 2026 as 1 in 3 Americans Use Them
1 articles · Updated · New York Post · Jul 9
Summary
The Post’s 2026 wearable guide names five standout devices: Oura Ring 5, WHOOP 5.0, Garmin Forerunner 970, Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra.
A third of Americans now use some form of wearable, and the guide argues the category’s value has shifted from step counts to tracking sleep, stress, recovery and heart-rate variability.
Gary Brecka said the best devices turn passive biometric data into actionable guidance, favoring Oura for discreet sleep and recovery tracking and WHOOP for recovery, strain and HRV.
The picks reflect different trade-offs: Oura tracks up to 50 metrics with a $6 monthly fee, WHOOP starts at $199 a year, Garmin emphasizes training data, while Apple and Samsung offer broader smartwatch features with shorter battery life.
The guide lands as wearables draw wider political and health-policy attention after HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in June he wants every American wearing one within four years.