By Jon Turi / Source Engadget

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This year’s CES was awash in wearables and while many of them took the form of wrist-worn fitness trackers and smartwatches, the genre has expanded beyond the basics. While some iOS users may be holding out for the Apple Watch in April, there’s still a great selection of cross-platform devices available right now. Withings’ Activité Pop has classic analog style while still tracking steps and calories burned, all with the help of an eight-month battery. LG’s G Watch R is a decent Android Wear option that offers a truly circular display, while the Moto 360 still cuts a striking figure — although neither can manage more than a single day on a charge. The Basis Peak is also a contender, with reliable sleep and fitness tracking in a water-resistant package. As for wearable cameras, GoPro remains the go-to brand in the genre and its latest series of Hero4 cams don’t disappoint. You can find our full list of picks in the buyer’s guide, but we’ve also listed them in the gallery below. Who knows? Maybe skimming through will help you burn a calorie or two.

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Withings Activité Pop

For fitness trackers to truly work, you need to wear them every day and indeed, Withings’ Activité Pop makes that easier than many. On the outside, it looks like an analog wristwatch and a well-designed one at that. Don’t be fooled, though: It packs an eight-month battery, is waterproof enough for swimming and can track steps, calorie burn and other statistics. One hitch is that it’s only available on iOS for now, but assuming that’s OK, the $150 price tag should be pretty easy to digest. If the Pop’s plastic wristbands don’t cut it for you, the premium version (simply called the Activité) can be had with a leather wristband for the rather prohibitive sum of $450.

Price: $150

For more info, you can check out our complete Buyer’s Guide.

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LG G Watch R

While we’re still waiting for an Android Wear smartwatch that really nails it, the LG G Watch R is at least a step in the right direction. It’s the first smartwatch display that truly fills a round watchface and its appearance is similar to a traditional timepiece. It’s a bit oversized, so dainty-boned people be warned. Also, it needs to be recharged daily, but overall this smartwatch is one of the better models on the market today.

Price: $299

For more info, you can check out our complete Buyer’s Guide.

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Motorola Moto 360

The Moto 360 has become our favorite Android Wear device, especially after a software update helped extend the battery life. The 360 looks great on the wrist, too, with a design featuring a circular LCD watchface and soft leather band. Of all the Android options out there, this one perhaps comes closest to looking like a classic timepiece. For that reason alone, its one of the best options out there today.

Price: $250+

For more info, you can check out our complete Buyer’s Guide.

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Pebble Steel

Pebble set its sights on one of the most important features of a wearable with the Steel: the design. Boasting the same features as the original, it lets you control your music, calendar, smart lightbulbs and even your GoPro. The e-paper display is battery efficient and is even waterproof to some degree. You’ll pay a premium for the refined design, but if you’re short on cash, the original Pebble is still a worthy option, too.

Price: $199+

For more info, you can check out our complete Buyer’s Guide.

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Adidas miCoach Smart Run

If you’re looking for a no-nonsense fitness band, the miCoach Smart Run keeps its statistics focused on running basics and heart rate monitoring. It does offer other media features, though, including a Bluetooth-enabled music player with offline Spotify functionality on the way. This Android-based (but not Android Wear) device is also splash/sweatproof, and rocks a transflective 1.45-inch color screen.

Price: $400

For more info, you can check out our complete Buyer’s Guide.

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