Dan Bracaglia is the Tom’s Guide editorial lead for all things smartwatches, fitness trackers and outdoor gear. With 15 years of experience as a consumer technology journalist testing everything from Oura Rings to instant cameras, Dan is deeply passionate about helping readers save money and make informed purchasing decisions. In the past year alone, Dan has assessed major product releases from the likes of Apple, Garmin, Google, Samsung, Polar and many others.
An avid outdoor adventurer, Dan is based in the U.S. Pacific Northwest where he takes advantage of the beautiful surroundings every chance he gets. A lover of kayaking, hiking, swimming, biking, snowboarding and exploring, he also makes every effort to combine his day job with his passions. When not assessing the sleep tracking and heart rate accuracy of the latest tach gadgets, you can find him photographing Seattle’s vibrant underground music community.
Latest articles by Dan Bracaglia

I tested the Garmin Forerunner 70 for two weeks — and it’s my favorite running watch for the money in 2026
By Dan Bracaglia published
RecommendedThe Garmin Forerunner 70 offers nearly all of the brand's top-tier features and insights for runners, in a supremely lightweight, comfy, and fairly priced package.

I tested all 3 Fitbit Air accessory bands — and there’s a clear winner
By Dan Bracaglia published
I've been wearing the Fitbit Air for over a week and tested all three accessory bands, both while working out and hanging out. Here's how I rank them.

I walked 4,500 steps with the Fitbit Air vs Apple Watch SE 3 — and I'm surprised by the winner
By Dan Bracaglia published
Can the new $99 Fitbit Air compete with the $249 Apple Watch SE 3? To find out, I walked precisely 4,500 steps wearing both, and analyzed the results.

I've been using the Fitbit Air for over a week, and my favorite feature has completely changed the way I wake up
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
I just spent over a week reviewing the new screen-free, $99 Fitbit Air fitness tracker, and this simple, yet brilliant feature is my favorite.

Forget the Fitbit Air — take 20% off the smarter Fitbit Charge 6 right now
By Dan Bracaglia published
Not feeling Fitbit's new screen-less wearable? The more feature-rich Charge 6 is on sale for nearly the same cost.

The best hiking boots to buy — tested and rated for mountain trails and casual hikes
By John R. Quain, Dan Bracaglia, Jessica Downey last updated
These are the best hiking boots to in 2025, including the best waterproof hiking boots and the best hiking boots for casual trekkers.

I walked 3,000 steps with the Fitbit Air vs Garmin Forerunner 70 — and I’m seriously amazed by the results
By Dan Bracaglia published
Can the $99 Fitbit compete with the $249 Forerunner 70? I decided to find out by wearing both while walking exactly 3,000 steps and comparing the results.

Fitbit Air review: I tested the Fitbit Air for a week, and it's the best Whoop alternative for the rest of us
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
RecommendedThe Fitbit Air is a discreet and distraction-free (no screen) fitness tracker that's easy to use, accurate, and long-lasting. Subscription-free, it costs just $99.

These are the best Fitbit trackers we've tested (and three great alternatives)
By James Frew last updated
We've tested the best Fitbit and Fitbit alternatives to help you find the right wrist-worn device to log your activity, sleep and overall well-being.

I’ve been testing the new Fitbit Air, and it’s changed the way I track my sleep — 5 reasons I recommend Google’s $99 tracker, and 2 reasons I don’t
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Fitbit Air has a ton going for it, including an affordable price, but these two major factors might be dealbreakers for you.

The Fitbit app is officially dead — but don’t panic, its replacement is even better
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Fitbit app may be dead, but its aura lives on in the new Google Health app.

I walked 5,500 steps with the Apple Watch SE 3 vs Garmin Forerunner 70 — and the results surprised me
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
I tested Garmin's new entry-level running watch, the Forerunner 70, against Apple's budget-friendly SE 3.

I’ve been wearing the new Fitbit Air all week — 3 reasons why I’m obsessed with this $99 tracker
By Dan Bracaglia published
I’m in the process of reviewing the new Fitbit Air — expect my review early next week — and after four days wearing it, I’m already obsessed.

The Fitbit Air is basically just a screen-less Fitbit Inspire 3 — and that’s a very good thing
By Dan Bracaglia published
The new Fitbit Air is the natural successor to the Inspire line.

These are the 3 best Samsung smartwatches we've tested for battery life, budget and outdoor adventures
By James Frew last updated
I've tested all the latest Samsung Galaxy smartwatch models, and these are the ones I reccomend overall, for workouts, for the budget-minded, and for battery life.

Garmin Forerunner 70 vs Forerunner 55: Here's how Garmin's new entry-level running watch stacks up against its predecessor
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The new Garmin Forerunner 70 represents a major upgrade over the five-year-old Forerunner 55.

Apple Watch Ultra 4: All the design, health, and battery life rumors so far
By Dan Bracaglia published
Here's everything we think we know about the forthcoming Apple Watch Ultra 4, including price, design, tech, and battery predictions.

I just spent 36 hours with Garmin’s new entry-level watch for runners — 5 things to know about the Garmin Forerunner 70
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The Garmin Forerunner 70 is a massive upgrade over its predecessor, the five-year-old Forerunner 55.

I spent one week with a wallet-friendly Garmin Forerunner 970 dupe — 5 things that stand out about the $300 cheaper Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro
By Dan Bracaglia published
I spent a week with the Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro smartwatch, a Garmin Fenix 8 and Forerunner 970 competitor, with a much more reasonable price tag.

Garmin’s screen-less Whoop competitor could cost five times as much as the Fitbit Air
By Dan Bracaglia published
Garmin is rumored to be working on a screen-less Whoop rival, but recently leaked pricing info has me worried.

Garmin just dropped two new entry-level smartwatches — why the Garmin Forerunner 70 and 170 could be the best beginner running watches in 2026
By Dan Bracaglia published
Garmin's new entry-level running watches just dropped, and they look mighty fine. Here's everything you need to know about the Forerunner 70 and 170.

I tested the $79 Amazfit Bip 6 vs the $249 Apple Watch SE 3 — and the cheaper smartwatch is a lot better than I thought
By Dan Bracaglia published
The Apple Watch SE 3 is one of the best full-featured, entry-level smartwatches in 2026, but this $79 Amazfit dupe is almost as good.

Best Android smartwatch — top picks from Google, Garmin and Samsung
By Dan Bracaglia last updated
The best Android smartwatch in 2026 is the Google Pixel Watch 4. Here's why...

Forget the Whoop 5.0 — The new Fitbit Air is a screen-less, subscription-free fitness tracker for the masses
By Dan Bracaglia published
And it’s just $99

I ran a 5K with the Garmin Forerunner 570 vs Apple Watch Ultra 3 and although the pace data matched up perfectly across both devices, the Garmin’s exercise load metric and detailed vertical ratio analysis made it the clear winner
By Dan Bracaglia published
Garmin vs Apple, which smartwatch is better for tracking a run? I decided to find out by running my first 5K wearing both.
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