Samsung Galaxy Fit3

Best overall gift

A real upgrade from a cheap fitness band, from a brand they will recognise. The listing confirms a 1.6-inch AMOLED screen, up to 13 days of battery and sleep and blood oxygen tracking. It is a slim band rather than a full watch, so it looks sporty rather than smart. See it against the rest of 21st birthday gifts →

Best overall gift

The quiet health nudge from the brief: it counts his walks and logs his sleep without making a fuss about it. The listing confirms up to 13 days of battery, a large AMOLED screen and automatic workout detection. It is a slim band rather than a full watch, so a man who likes a traditional watch may want something with a round face. See it against the rest of 50th birthday gifts for him →

Best budget

The best-selling tracker in this list and usually cheaper than the Fitbit. The 1.6 inch AMOLED screen makes notifications easy to read, and it runs up to 13 days per charge. That bigger rectangle sits wider on a slim wrist, and no GPS is listed. See it against the rest of the best fitness watches for women →

Best for training

If he trains, a tracker that lasts close to two weeks between charges and puts notifications on his wrist. The listing confirms a 1.6-inch AMOLED screen, automatic detection across 100+ workouts, and sleep and blood oxygen tracking. It is a slim fitness band, not a full smartwatch, so it is about tracking rather than apps. See it against the rest of Gifts for your boyfriend →

Best budget

The best seller in this list and the one to buy if you mainly want steps, sleep and heart rate for little money. A 1.6 inch AMOLED screen and up to 13 days per charge cover the basics well. No GPS is listed, so pace and distance outdoors rely on your phone. See it against the rest of the best fitness watches →

Best for a new routine

A new job tends to wreck sleep and exercise, and this keeps an eye on both. The listing confirms a 1.6-inch AMOLED screen, up to 13 days per charge, tracking for over 100 workouts and sleep monitoring. It is a slim fitness band, so a graduate who wants apps and a big watch face should look at a full smartwatch. See it against the rest of Graduation gifts for a new start →

Best for sport

For the teenager who trains or plays sport, a fitness band from a brand he will have heard of. The listing confirms a 1.6 inch AMOLED screen, up to 13 days of battery, tracking for more than 100 workouts and phone notifications. It pairs with Android phones, not iPhones, so check what he carries first. See it against the rest of Gifts for teenage boys →