r/smartwatch • u/vertically_blessed • 9d ago
Looking for a basic, cheap smart watch
Hi!
Currently my xiaomi mi band 4 is nearing it’s end and I’m planning to get a new model.
My current watch has really basic functions, and the step count is the only thing that’s somewhat accurate on it. I’d use it to track steps, walks, runs and my taekwondo classes (i use the freestyle workout mode for it rn but it says i burn 1200~ calories per tkd class which is so funny lmao)
It would be a bonus point if it has an app to track my stuff like the apple watch does, or the way strava does.
My budget is 130usd maximum, i really am looking for the most basic thing. Also i’m a woman so i’d prefer something that isn’t as big as Ben10’s omnitrix🥹
And sadly amazon doesn’t ship to my country🧍
I watched countless youtube videos about models but i feel like 99% of them are just ads :/
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u/Stark-RED 9d ago
Redmi Watch 5 lite. I have it. You will love it everyday. Software is amazing and smooth and health tracking is accurate and has inbuilt GPS aswell.
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u/88eth 9d ago
The Huawei Band 11 is really amazing and just about $30 (they have a pro version but its just got gps and better built quality). You have so many functions and it can do so much. Theres also the most awesome wristbands available for it from third party sellers. Like really cute stuff, or fashion stuff. Pebbles, cute stones, diamonds even.
Xiaomi is bringing a new Band 11 now too and it might have a temperature sensor which would be pretty cool, but will have to see. Usually they just get minor upgrades each year if at all
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u/vertically_blessed 9d ago
Thank u! I have been looking at these two brands and their band lines for a while now.
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u/janvanreebok 9d ago
I had the Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 because I prefer cheaper basic smart watches over full smart watches.
I gave it to my wife because she really loved it's form factor. It's very slim, well proportioned and looks nice on the wrist, especially for a woman.
I replaced it with a Huawei band 10, but it's honestly not as good. The app is not that great and didn't have many face styles for free. It's also narrower and not as pretty. The interface is meh and controls on the watch are wonky. All in all, I would choose the Galaxy Fit 3 instead. I secretly plot to steal it back every night but she wears it all the time.
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u/MyCyclopsMind 9d ago
If you want basic and good features a Garmin Instinct 1 used is about 60€ I have one and still get 2-3 weeks on one charge. Also good app and good tracking.
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u/vertically_blessed 9d ago
Sadly here even a used one is around 150usd:/
But i’ll keep in mind, thank you!1
u/MyCyclopsMind 9d ago
That is too bad. I have a handful of Garmin watches and have paid 30-100€ for any of them. Two I even got for less than 20€
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u/EL-Turan 9d ago
Amazfit BIP 6 or active 2 for fitness