Prime Day is on its last legs. Amazon Prime customers can still pick up bargains until midnight. These smartwatches and fitness trackers are particularly cheap.
It’s Prime Day! And that means falling prices on Amazon – at least for Prime customers. Smartwatches should not be missing and in addition to Apple Watch alternatives, the popular original is of course greatly reduced. If you are not yet a Prime customer, Amazon will treat you to one for 30 days (after that € 7.99 per month). The best offers from all categories can be found in the deals ticker.
29 percent on Garmin vívomove Style for 212 instead of 299.99 euros.
35 percent on Oppo Smartwatch 41 mm WiFi for 159.99 instead of 249 euros.
41 percent on Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro for 175.75 instead of 299 euros.
42 percent on Fitbit Versa 2 for 114.99 instead of 199.95 euros.
41 percent on Fitbit Inspire 2 for 58.89 instead of 99.95 euros.
19 percent on Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS, 44 mm) aluminum case for 369 instead of 459 euros.
20 percent on Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS, 42mm) aluminum case space gray for 199 instead of 249 euros.
Cheap Apple Watch alternatives
Like all smart gadgets, smartwatches also collect personal data from their users. The watches collect data in exchange for the use of heart rate monitors, sleep trackers and the like. This not only affects the big manufacturers such as Samsung or Garmin, but also the cheap Apple Watch alternatives. Therefore, always find out about the data protection of the products and apps used before making a purchase.
1. Amazfit Smartwatch
Compared to the Apple Watch, the housing of the Smartwatch consists of from plastic. However, the optics can keep up with the original. With up to 45 days of battery life, the Amazfit should last longer than the Apple watch. There is enough space for reading notifications on the 1.65-inch display. An app for iOS and Android enables coupling with different devices. Classic functions such as pedometer, GPS, heart rate monitor and sleep tracker are also included. The smartwatch is also waterproof.
2. Smartwatch
The breathable belt of the should have a positive effect on comfort. Six brightness levels enable individual setting for different times of the day and night. The heart rate is continuously recorded and should enable a comprehensive analysis of the sleep quality. The 1.3 inch color screen offers enough space for a detailed display.
The Apple Watch alternatives of the competition
There are not only cheap options, but also products from well-known competitors.
1. Garmin Forerunner 245
In a test by Stiftung Warentest in 2019, the Apple Watch Series 5 made it to first place. The As the only other model in the test, it also achieved a good grade. In terms of measuring accuracy of the fitness functions, it can keep up with the Apple Watch when running and walking. When it comes to swimming and cycling, however, it does worse. Battery life and music playback again work better than Apple. The Garmin Forerunner 245 got an overall rating of “good” (2.2) in the test.
2. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active
When it comes to notifications, telephony, navigation and music, the Samsung smartwatch is also interesting. The received only the rating “satisfactory” (2.9) from the Stiftung Warentest, but scored points with its touchscreen and a low price. As far as the fitness functions are concerned, however, users should compromise on the smartwatch. The Samsung Galaxy Watch should also offer 45 hours of battery life and an integrated memory for hundreds of songs. The watch is made of high quality aluminum and is waterproof.
3. Huawei Watch GT2
The framework of the made of stainless steel should give the watch a high-quality and stable look. Bluetooth 5.1 ensures a stable connection technology. The watch is also waterproof, has a pedometer, heart rate monitor, sleep tracker and GPS as well as good speakers. That too should convince and be well suited for making calls. According to the manufacturer, the battery life should be 14 days. With the help of an app you can pair both Android and iOS-based devices – however, it is not possible to connect an app store, so you can only access the preinstalled apps.
Apple-Watch-Alternativen
The options range from cheap to expensive. When choosing your new smartwatch, keep in mind that it is not a fitness tracker. The two gadgets are often mixed up because their functions partially overlap. However, an authentic Apple Watch alternative is only a real smartwatch and not a fitness tracker. Smart watches can do more, for example they are also suitable for making calls or can display notifications from various apps. Many smartwatches from other manufacturers can be paired with the iPhone, but the interaction is not as profound as the Apple Watch because it is optimally adapted to the Apple ecosystem.
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