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a close-up picture of our reviewer's real-time running stats in his Garmin Fenix 8

Best running watches 2025: Premium picks and budget buys

By Lloyd Coombes last updated

BUYING GUIDE These are the best running watches in every category, from Garmin Fenix 8 to Apple Watch Series 8 and Coros Pace 2.

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Jase Parnell-Brookes using binoculars

Best binoculars for bird-watching 2025: Eyes on the skies

By Jacob Little last updated

A great pair of binoculars is a must for any serious birder, from compact binos for popping in your bag to image-stabilized models — find your next pair ready for Black Friday.

Animals
A man lying in bed with his fist on a clock.

Best sleep trackers 2025: From smart rings to fitness watches

By Kat Bayly last updated

Buying Guide These are the best sleep trackers you can buy in every category, from smartwatches and screen-less to ring-style trackers.

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Our expert fitness reviewer testing the Aviron Tough Series Rower

Best rowing machines 2025: Full-body workout in the comfort of your home

By Harry Bullmore, Anna Gora last updated

Buying Guide These are the best rowing machines you can buy in every category, from Concept2 RowErg and Ergatta Rower to Hydrow Wave.

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Our expert reviewer testing the workout features on the Garmin Fenix 8 smartwatch

Best fitness trackers 2025: From smart rings to multisport GPS watches

By Andrew Williams, Anna Gora last updated

Buying Guide These are the best fitness trackers you can buy in every category, from Amazfit Balance and Garmin Fenix 8 to Whoop MG.

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Jase Parnell Brookes using a pair of binoculars

Best binoculars 2025: Our picks for stargazing, bird-watching and observing wildlife

By Kimberley Lane last updated

Find the best binoculars for wildlife, stargazing, tracking athletes, or plane spotting — check out our top picks.

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telescope against a starry sky

Best telescopes 2025: Explore planets, galaxies and beyond

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated

The best telescopes offer an unparalleled view of the cosmos, and we've gathered our favorites.

Space
silhouette of a person using a camera on a tripod against a star trail background

Best lenses for astrophotography 2025 — capture the cosmos in detail

By Kimberley Lane last updated

These are the best lenses for astrophotography you can buy in 2025

Space
Our expert reviewer testing the Renpho Elis 1 smart scale

Best smart scales 2025: Track body composition in the comfort of your home

By Maddy Biddulph, Anna Gora last updated

BUYING GUIDE These are the best smart scales to buy in every category, from Withings Body and Garmin Index S2 to Renpho Elis 1.

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two people stood next to tripod mounted binoculars against the night sky

Best binoculars for stargazing 2025: Take a walk through space

By Kimberley Lane last updated

Unlock the night sky with the best binoculars for stargazing designed to capture stars, planets, and distant galaxies — our top picks.

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