Best Fitbit Models for Beginners, Athletes, and Kids (2026)

These are my favorites, whether you're new to fitness, an athlete, or a parent shopping for your kid. It's been five years since Google officially acquired Fitbit for a reported $2.1 billion, grabbing hardware and software teams that also absorbed assets from Pebble, which Fitbit itself acquired in 2016. So, how have things changed? Well, for starters, Fitbit is now Google Fitbit. It's not the most imaginative of name changes, and it hasn't stuck in consumers' minds, but the good news is that Fitbit devices remain some of the most user-friendly and welcoming fitness trackers available.