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Coros Vertix 2S and Garmin Enduro 2 watches

I tested the Coros Vertix 2S vs Garmin Enduro 2 for 22 days — this is the battery life champ

By Nick Harris-fry published

The Coros Vertix 2S and Garmin Enduro 2 are two of the longest-lasting watches available, but which offers the longest battery life on one charge?

Smartwatches
A Sleep Number i8 smart bed mattress in a room (left), a Fitbit Charge 6 sleep tracker wearable against a white background (right)

Can a smart mattress replace a wearable sleep tracker? Yes — here's why

By Ruth Jones published

Want to sleep better? We explore is smart beds vs sleep trackers are the better tool for collecting sleep data.

Sleep Tech
Helio RIng and Garmin Forerunnr 165 smartwatch on a user's wrist against an orange background.

I walked over 5,000 steps with the Helio Ring vs. Garmin Forerunner 165 — here's the winner

By Dan Bracaglia published

We tested the new Helio smart ring against the popular Garmin Forerunner 165 and this one was more accurate.

Fitness Trackers
The Garmin Epix Pro on a wrist next to a Polar Grit X2 Pro on a different wrist.

Garmin Epix Pro vs. Polar Grit X2 Pro – which GPS adventure watch goes the distance?

By Dan Bracaglia published

Which of these flagship rugged smartwatches reign supreme? We break down all the key differences between the Garmin Epix Pro and Polar Grit X2 Pro and declare a winner.

Smartwatches
Nike Vaporfly Next% 2 vs Nike Alphafly Next%

Nike Alphafly Next% vs Nike Vaporfly Next% 2: Which should you buy?

By Jane McGuire last updated

Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next% vs Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 2: which is the best shoe?

Running
Woman drinking a pre-workout before exercise raising a protein shaker with left arm

Can eating before a workout boost fat loss or should you train on an empty stomach? We asked the experts

By Sam Hopes published

Is fed-state training or fasted-state training better for fat loss? Experts reveal the best way to optimize nutrition and energy for performance whether you choose to eat or not.

Fitness
The Eight Sleep Pod 4 smart mattress cover on a bed (left) and the Sleep Number i8 Smart Bed on a bed frame (right)

Eight Sleep vs Sleep Number Bed: Which smart mattress should you buy in Memorial Day sales?

By Ruth Jones published

Discover if the Eight Sleep Pod 4 mattress cover or the Sleep Number i8 Smart Bed is the best pick for you this Memorial Day.

Sleep Tech
The Eight Sleep Pod 4 smart cooling mattress cover on a mattress in a bedroom, the Pod 4 control Hub to the side of the bed

Eight Sleep Pod 4 vs Pod 4 Ultra: which smart mattress cover should you buy in Memorial Day sales?

By Ruth Jones published

Do you need the smart cooling of the Eight Sleep Pod 4 or the added adjustable base of the Eight Sleep Pod 4 Ultra? We help you decide.

Sleep Tech
The G-Shock Move and Polar Grit X2 Pro smartwatches on the same wrist.

I walked 5K+ steps with the G-Shock Move and Polar Grit X2 Pro— here's the winner

By Dan Bracaglia last updated

Here's how the $300 G-Shock Move DWH5600 stands up against the $750 Polar Grit X2 Pro in a step count showdown.

Fitness Trackers
Garmin Forerunner 165 and Polar Grit X2 Pro on a person's wrist

I walked 5,500 steps with the Garmin Forerunner 165 and Polar Grit X2 Pro — here’s the winner

By Dan Bracaglia last updated

Our Garmin Forerunner 165 vs. Polar Grit X2 Pro showdown looks which device is more accurate at counting steps.

Fitness Trackers
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