Wired has updated its guide to the best sleep trackers for 2026, recommending three top picks after testing a range of wearable and non-wearable devices. The update reflects both the growing sophistication of sleep-tracking technology and a note of caution from the reviewer, who warns that increasingly advanced tools risk becoming prescriptive rather than supportive, potentially fostering anxiety instead of genuinely improving sleep.

The overall top pick is the Oura Ring, praised for its accurate sleep assessment using a multisensor suite that tracks blood oxygen, heart rate, temperature and movement, though advanced metrics require a $6-a-month subscription. The Google Fitbit Air is named best screenless band, said to be 15 percent more accurate than its predecessor and praised for honestly flagging incomplete data rather than guessing, with premium insights costing $10 a month. The Eight Sleep Pod 5, a temperature-regulating mattress cover, is highlighted as the best contactless option, adjusting to each partner's sleep patterns in real time. The guide also notes recent additions including the Oura Ring 5 and details of a class-action lawsuit against Oura.