Top 9 Fitness Electronics and Wearables in Canada for 2025: Smartwatches, Heart Rate Monitors, GPS Trackers and More

The Fenix 7X Pro is the market leader for multisport performance analytics thanks to its rugged construction, multi-band GNSS, exceptionally long battery life (including solar options), and enterprise-grade mapping and navigation features. It outclasses most rivals technically with the broadest feature set for outdoor and ultra-endurance athletes, though that capability comes with a premium price compared with lighter or more budget-focused models like the Forerunner 965 and Coros Apex 2 Pro. For athletes who need the most complete on-wrist analytics and durability for remote adventures, the Fenix 7X Pro remains the benchmark.

The Xiaomi Mi Band 8 is the market-value leader, offering an impressive feature set—accurate step/heart-rate tracking, long battery life, and a large display—at a significantly lower price than the competition. Compared with Fitbit’s richer ecosystem and Garmin’s training-grade metrics, the Mi Band 8 trades advanced analytics and third-party integrations for outstanding affordability and endurance, making it the best choice for budget-conscious buyers.

The Polar H10 is widely regarded as the benchmark chest-strap for fitness due to its high-fidelity ECG-based accuracy, reliable Bluetooth and ANT+ connectivity, and broad device compatibility. Compared with wrist-based and optical options on this list it delivers superior signal stability for high-intensity workouts while remaining competitively priced and easy to integrate with major training platforms.

The Forerunner 965 is Garmin's flagship GPS running watch for outdoor fitness, combining an AMOLED display with multiband GNSS, full-color maps and advanced physiological metrics to justify its premium positioning. It stands out against the other models on this list through unmatched navigation and ecosystem support — a technical and service advantage that many runners accept as worth the higher price compared with lighter, battery-focused alternatives like the Coros Apex 2 Pro or more training‑centric options like the Polar Vantage V3.

Hammerhead's Karoo 2 stands out with a smartphone-style, high-resolution touchscreen and fluid map rendering, delivering one of the clearest visual and routing experiences in the GPS bike computer category. It holds a niche leadership for riders who prioritize map clarity, rapid touch interactions and third-party app integrations, trading some battery life and the extensive accessory compatibility of Garmin for a snappier, more app-centric interface than Wahoo. For route-focused cyclists and tech enthusiasts who want an elevated mapping experience, the Karoo 2 is the technical favorite despite occasionally higher running costs and shorter endurance.

Withings Body+ is best-in-class for users who want clinically-minded, long-term body composition tracking; its Wi‑Fi syncing, multi-user recognition and Health Mate integrations deliver more consistent historical data than Bluetooth-only competitors. Technically it emphasizes accuracy and third‑party compatibility (doctor-friendly reports and pregnancy mode), which justifies its typically higher price compared with more budget-focused options on this list. Financially, it targets users willing to pay a premium for continuity and ecosystem integrations that professional or health‑conscious customers value.

Stryd’s Running Power Meter is the market leader for power-based training because it delivers validated, shoe-mounted running power and advanced pace/efficiency metrics that are unique among foot pods. Although pricier than simple cadence pods like Wahoo or Garmin’s pod, its technical advantage — actionable, normalized power for pacing and training — gives measurable performance ROI that many coaches and serious runners prefer over raw pressure or basic dynamics.

Hexoskin Smart Shirt is positioned as a research-grade biometric shirt that excels at continuous cardiorespiratory monitoring, making it a top pick for clinical studies and long-duration tracking. Compared with the more exercise-focused competitors on this list, Hexoskin’s open data platform and validated sensor accuracy provide a technical advantage for researchers and enterprises who need detailed physiology streams at a competitive price point.