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How Apple Watch, Fitbit, Garmin, Oura, and Whoop Compare on Measuring HRV


Published on 2025-02-21 17:03:17 - MSN
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  • Those devices were an Apple Watch Series 10, a Fitbit Charge 6, a Garmin Forerunner 265S, an Oura Ring 4, and a Whoop 4.0. Why these five? Well, they're the major brands that people tend to gravitate toward when they want to track sleep,

The article from MSN discusses how various fitness trackers like Apple Watch, Fitbit, Garmin, Oura, and Whoop measure Heart Rate Variability (HRV), a key indicator of stress, recovery, and overall health. Each device uses different sensors and algorithms to track HRV, with varying degrees of accuracy and user experience. Apple Watch measures HRV during sleep to provide insights into recovery, while Fitbit uses HRV to assess stress levels. Garmin devices offer HRV status through their watches, focusing on both daily and long-term trends. Oura Ring provides HRV data to help users understand their sleep quality and recovery. Whoop, known for its focus on recovery, uses HRV to tailor training and recovery recommendations. The article highlights that while all these devices aim to measure HRV, the methodologies, presentation of data, and additional features like sleep tracking, stress management, and workout optimization differ, influencing which might be best suited for different user needs.

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