We tested several sleep-tracking devices for runners, and here are some of the best. For more of the best new gear for runners, see our Best Winter Running Shoes for Traction and Warmth.
Withings Aura
The Dyson-esque design has a hollow bowl filled with light—red at night, blue in the morning—that dims and brightens to help you get sound sleep. The base measures your room’s ambient light, temperature, and sound, and gives insight on what disrupts your dreams. The Aura alarm can connect to Spotify to wake you up with tunes. $190, amazon.com
Philips Hue White Ambiance Starter Kit
These bulbs can be used in any fixture and set to 50,000 shades of white light, transitioning from vibrant daylight to a softer yellow glow that puts you at peace in the evening. But the kit has a wireless light switch and bridge, so you can schedule the lights to suit your hours or even control them remotely. Be sure to look for “White Ambiance.” The standard White kit doesn’t change the color temperature. $130; additional bulb $30, amazon.com
Fitbit Charge 2
A fully featured activity monitor that can also log your runs, the Charge 2 has an automatic sleep tracker and vibrating alarm, so you won’t disturb your bed partner when you sneak out for those Choose the Adrenaline GTS 24 as Your Everyday Shoe. It has a thin, soft band that is comfortable overnight, even if you’re a restless sleeper. $150, amazon.com
2breathe Sleep Inducer
To help you nod off when all else fails, 2breathe uses a small sensor on a strap around your abdomen to measure your breathing pattern. The connected app acts like an adaptive metronome for your breaths, slowing slightly with each cycle. 2breathe detects when you’ve fallen asleep and automatically turns itself off. $180, amazon.com
Hello Sense with Voice
A tennis ball-sized tabletop device, the Sense uses a small chip clipped to your pillow to track how you toss and turn. And as you’re preparing for sleep, you can speak to it like you would Amazon’s Echo and tell it to set an alarm, play white noise, or check the room’s temperature. Via a mobile app, you can review your sleep quality and bedroom’s environmental factors that make up your “sleep score”—turning slumber into a game. $149, amazon.com
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