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Best Budget Smartwatches That Don’t Suck

Budget Smartwatches Buyer's Guide

Smartwatches have become a necessity for people who want to stay connected and track their health and fitness. However, not everyone can afford the high-end smartwatches that come with a hefty price tag. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of budget smartwatches that don’t suck.

These smartwatches are not only affordable but also come with impressive features that won’t leave you feeling like you’ve compromised on quality.

Budget Smartwatches: What To Look For

Before we dive into the list of the best budget smartwatches, let’s take a look at what you should consider when buying a smartwatch. Here are some of the features to keep in mind:

  1. Compatibility: Make sure the smartwatch is compatible with your smartphone’s operating system. Most smartwatches are designed to work with either Android or iOS, but it’s always a good idea to check before buying.
  2. Display: The display is an important factor to consider when buying a smartwatch. You want to make sure that the screen is easy to read under different lighting conditions.
  3. Battery Life: Smartwatches with longer battery life are always a better option, especially if you plan to use them for fitness tracking or other activities that require continuous monitoring.
  4. Fitness Tracking: If you’re someone who loves to stay fit, you’ll want a smartwatch that can track your steps, heart rate, and other fitness-related data.
  5. Design: The design of the smartwatch is a personal preference, but it’s important to choose one that fits your style and personality. Also consider watch strap options if you want to dress up or dress down to fit different occassions.

Xiaomi Mi Band 7

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The Xiaomi Mi Band is one of the best selling smart bands of all time. Now in its 7th generation, the Mi Band 7 brings a ton of updates over its predecessor, such as a larger display, support for always on display (AOD) mode, and better fitness tracking capabilities.

The new Xiaomi Mi Band 7 has a 1.62-inch AMOLED display, which offers a 25% larger viewing area compared to the Mi Band 6. It now supports more than 110 different sports modes, which is at least 80 more than its predecessor. If you like to accessorise your smartwatch, it comes in a variety of strap colours and designs, so you can just swap them around to fit the occassion.

The Xiaomi Mi Band 7 supports both Android and iOS devices via the Mi Fitness app.

Where to buy: Shopee and Lazada

Redmi Watch 3

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The Redmi Watch 3 is a feature-rich budget smartwatch. Not only you get the usual health monitoring functionality, the smartwatch can also answer voice calls via Bluetooth. You can answer your calls by just raising your hand, which is great for when you are driving and want to answer calls safely.

The call function also extends to help you stay safe. If you are in danger, all you have to do is to tap the side button 3 times and the watch will automatically call your emergency contact.

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While battery life is not the greatest, it is still decent with up to 12 days worth of usage per charge.

Where to buy: Shopee and Lazada

realme Watch 3

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The Realme Watch 3 is another budget smartwatch that offers an impressive set of features at an affordable price point. This smartwatch comes with a 1.8-inch display and a battery life of up to 7 days, making it a reliable companion for all-day use. The watch has a classic circular design that is available in two different color options.

The Realme Watch 3 is a fitness-focused budget smartwatch, with over 110 different sports modes to choose from. This includes traditional options such as running, cycling, and swimming, as well as more niche sports like yoga and skateboarding.

In addition to fitness tracking, the Realme Watch 3 also offers heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen saturation monitoring, and sleep tracking. It also has a meditation mode, which guides you through breathing exercises to help reduce stress levels.

Where to buy: Shopee and Lazada

Amazfit Bip 3 Pro

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If you want a budget smartwatch that is more rectangular in shape, you can’t go wrong with the Amazfit Bip 3 Pro. It has a large 1.69-inch display with more than 50 watch faces to choose from.

It also supports more than 60 sports modes, and has the usual fitness tracking functions such as heart rate monitor, sleep monitor and blood oxygen level tracking. Battery life is excellent too, as you can get up to 14 days of battery life thanks to a large 280mAh battery. This budget smartwatch also has GPS tracking, allowing you to track your running distance and pace accurately.

Where to buy: Shopee and Lazada

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Check Out Our Other Buyer’s Guides

That wraps up our list of recommend budget smartwatches. For more buyer’s guides like this one, do check out our full list here.

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