Why You Can Trust CNET The most exciting virtual-reality headsets and fitness trackers coming this spring
Here's what we are most looking forward to in the world of wearable tech.
Oculus Rift
Price: $599
Availability: Shipping March 28
The outlook: The Oculus Rift isn't a standalone VR headset. It's a PC gaming peripheral, meaning you need a powerful PC to plug it into. But the Rift headset still delivers an immersive and impressive VR experience.
HTC Vive
Price: $799
Availability: Shipping April 4
The outlook: The HTC Vive, too, will require a powerful gaming PC, but unlike the Oculus Rift, it offers full room freedom. The device uses laser scanning boxes to track everything, whether seated, standing or wandering around the room.
Samsung Gear VR
Price: $100
Availability: Available now
The outlook: While it's not on the same level as the Vive or Oculus Rift, Samsung's Gear VR headset is an affordable way to experience virtual reality. The headset works with the new Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, along with some older Samsung phones like the Galaxy Note5, Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge.
LG 360 VR
Price: N/A
Availability: April
The outlook: Similar to Samsung's Gear VR headset, LG's virtual reality glasses are designed to work only with LG's newest G5 phone, but it's not dependent on your phone's screen. The headset has its own display.
Fitbit Blaze
Price: $199
Availability: Available now
The outlook: The Fitbit Blaze is a stylish fitness watch with interchangeable straps, heart-rate and activity tracking and smartphone notifications.
Fitbit Alta
Price: $129
Availability: Available now
The outlook: The Fitbit Alta is a slim and stylish fitness tracker that can also display text messages and call from your Android or iOS device.
Garmin Vivoactive HR
Price: $250
Availability: Begins shipping in April
The outlook: The Vivoactive HR is a GPS-equipped fitness watch for athletes. It features an optical heart-rate sensor and all-day activity tracking, in addition to being able to track workouts like running, cycling and swimming.
Garmin Vivofit 3
Price: $99
Availability: Begins shipping in April
The outlook: Garmin's Vivofit 3 is a basic fitness tracker that is waterproof and has one year of battery life.
Fossil Q Motion
Price: $95
Availability: Sometime this summer
The outlook: The Fossil Q Motion looks more like a piece of jewelry than a fitness tracker. It's more than just a pretty face -- the slim device can track steps, distance, calories burned and sleep.
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