Hey everyone, I’m looking for recommendations for some good, budget-friendly smartwatches that are Android compatible (not from Samsung, Garmin, Apple, or Google). I need something that lasts at least a couple of days on a single charge. It should have decent sensors, be easy to use for health/fitness tracking, and come with a simple interface for apps. I don’t really need a GPS, but if it has one, that’d be nice. I’m also hoping it won’t have issues connecting to my phone via Bluetooth, and I want it to sync well with fitness apps like Google Fit, Strava, or something like that. Any suggestions?
Amazfit watches are a solid option for the price. I have an Amazfit GTS 4 and it’s been great. It has comprehensive health tracking and I’ve gotten two major updates in the year I’ve had it.
Basil said:
Amazfit watches are a solid option for the price. I have an Amazfit GTS 4 and it’s been great. It has comprehensive health tracking and I’ve gotten two major updates in the year I’ve had it.
I can confirm! I had an Amazfit GTS 4 Mini for over two years. It was under €100 and worked great, but I lost it. Now I’m thinking of getting a OnePlus Watch 2.
Basil said:
Amazfit watches are a solid option for the price. I have an Amazfit GTS 4 and it’s been great. It has comprehensive health tracking and I’ve gotten two major updates in the year I’ve had it.
I’ve had an Amazfit watch for over 2 years now and it’s been really durable. I also tried a couple of Ticwatch watches, but both of them stopped working within 9 months due to screen or battery issues. I’d suggest sticking to a brand with good build quality for better durability.
I really like Amazfit. It has a solid feature set, long battery life, and it’s affordable. My oldest one is about 6 years old, but the battery finally died.
In my experience, cheaper smartwatches often don’t have great quality. The hardware might be okay, but the software is usually not that good. I’ve been using some cheap ones myself, mainly because they’re slim. I have a post comparing pros and cons of these budget options on this forum, check it out if you’re interested.
@Blane
Thanks for that post! It helped a lot. Do you know anything about Xiaomi, Amazfit, Fitpolo, or Enomir?
Koa said:
@Blane
Thanks for that post! It helped a lot. Do you know anything about Xiaomi, Amazfit, Fitpolo, or Enomir?
I’ve only tried the Xiaomi Band 7 Pro. I wrote a review about it two years ago and concluded it wasn’t worth the money because of the software issues, not the hardware. I’ve heard people like the Amazfit watches, but I don’t have personal experience with them. I’ve never heard of Fitpolo or Enomir though.
I’d recommend checking out Amazfit watches.
What do you mean by ‘quality’? Are you looking for accurate sleep tracking? Some watches do it well, others don’t. But generally, I’d suggest Xiaomi (not the Redmi ones) and Amazfit.
Koa said:
What do you mean by ‘quality’? Are you looking for accurate sleep tracking? Some watches do it well, others don’t. But generally, I’d suggest Xiaomi (not the Redmi ones) and Amazfit.
I updated my post with more details. I’m not too concerned about sleep tracking—I probably won’t use that feature.
@Koa
Okay, if battery life and easy health features are your main priorities, then Xiaomi and Amazfit are good options. Smart features like payments, apps, and style don’t seem too important to you either.
@Koa
Well, accuracy of the sensors is important to me, and I want the apps to be simple and easy to use. As for style, I prefer rectangular or square-shaped watches over round ones. I updated my post again with more details.
@Koa
Okay, for long battery life, accurate sensors, and a rectangular shape, I’d suggest looking into Coros and Huawei (though check if they support Strava—Huawei’s health app isn’t the best when it comes to integration). Amazfit and Xiaomi are inexpensive, but their sensor accuracy might be a bit off. That said, accuracy can vary depending on the use case—some tests are too harsh on watches if they miss short HR peaks during weightlifting, and not everyone needs that.
Just a heads up, sleep tracking on consumer devices isn’t as reliable as medical-grade equipment. While these watches are good for quick, inexpensive measurements, they’re not necessarily 100% accurate when it comes to tracking your sleep or other health data.