The Best Smartwatches under $170
Fitbit Versa
★ Top Choice
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From $144.99
Features
- Automatically track select sports & workouts with SmartTrack and use female health tracking in the Fitbit app to log periods, symptoms and more.
- Includes all Versa Lite Edition features plus: store and play 300 plus songs, utilize on screen workouts that play on your wrist and coach you through every move and track swim laps and floors climbed.
- Use 15 plus exercise modes like Run or Swim (Fitbit Versa is water resistant to 50 meters We do not recommend wearing Charge 3 in a hot tub or sauna.) to record workouts and connect to smartphone GPS for more precise real time pace & distance.
- Get call, text, calendar and smartphone app notifications when your phone is nearby. Plus send quick replies on Android only. Operating temperature 10 to 60 degree celsius.
- Track your all day activity, 24/7 heart rate, & sleep stages, all with a 4 plus day battery life (varies with use and other factors) , Charge time (0 to 100 percent): Two hours . Slim, comfortable design with a lightweight, anodized aluminum watch body.
- Access your favorite apps for sports, weather & more and get call, calendar, text, and app alerts. Syncing range - up to 30 feet.
- Radio transceiver: Bluetooth 4.0. Compatible with iPhone, Android & Windows phones.
Pros
- ⊕ Has Fitbit 2.
- ⊕ Appealing price.
- ⊕ Strong battery life.
- ⊕ Waterproof to 165 feet.
- ⊕ Attractive watch faces.
Cons
- ⊖ No GPS.
- ⊖ Bland design.
- ⊖ Limited app support.
- ⊖ A few syncing issues.
- ⊖ Awkward charging dock.
Specs
- Storage: 4GB.
- Platform: Fitbit.
- Waterproof: Up to 50m.
- Product Dimensions: 1.55 x 1.48 x 0.44 in.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active
♥ Runner Up
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From $147
Features
- Thin; Light; Durable A thin, lightweight and durable swim ready design comes in a variety of colors and interchangeable bands.
- Track your way to real results: Automatically detects up to 6 exercises, while tracking upto 39 more, right from your wrist.
- Lasts for days Go non stop with a long lasting battery that lasts for days on a single charge.
- Sends you real time alerts if ever detecting a high or low heart rate, so you can be more proactive about your heart health.
- Resolve to rest better; Helps you analyze your sleep patterns and encourages you to wind down to keep you refreshed and at your best; Compatible devices Samsung Smartphone, Non Samsung Android Smartphone(Android OS 5.0 and above RAM 1.5GB and above), iOS 9.0 and above iPhone 5 and above.
- Expand your Galaxy; Sync with your phone to stream your playlist, get notifications and more, right on your wrist.
Pros
- ⊕ Streamlined.
- ⊕ Sleek design.
- ⊕ Easy to achieve a close fit.
- ⊕ Lightweight, stylish design.
Cons
- ⊖ Unhelpful app.
- ⊖ Thick, stationary bezel.
- ⊖ Oversensitive watch face.
- ⊖ Finicky activity tracking.
- ⊖ App is not really helpful.
Specs
- Phone Call Capacity: no.
- Separate App Store: yes.
- Watch OS: Tizen.
- Estimated Battery Life: 2 days.
- Display Size: 1.1 inches.
- Phone OS Compatibility: Android, iOS.
- Display Type: Super AMOLED.
- Processor: 1.15GHz Exynos 9110.
- Fitness Features: Accelerometer, GPS, Heart Rate Monitor.
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Garmin Vivoactive 3
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From $161.79
Features
- Get connected features such as smart notifications, automatic uploads to Garmin Connect, LiveTrack and more when paired with a compatible smartphone.
- Garmin Pay contact less payment solution lets you pay for purchases with your watch (available for supported cards from participating banks).
- Battery life: up to 7 days in smartwatch mode; 13 hours in GPS mode; Connectivity Bluetooth Smart and ANT plus. Smartphone compatibility iPhone, Android. Display size:1.2 inch diameter.
- More than 15 pre loaded GPS and indoor sports apps, including yoga, running, swimming and more; Lens material: chemically strengthened glass, bezel material: stainless steel, case material: fiber reinforced polymer with stainless steel rear cover.
- Personalize your watch with thousands of free watch faces, apps and widgets from our Connect IQ store.; Memory/History : 7 timed activities, 14 days of activity tracking data.
- Monitor your fitness level with VO2 max and fitness made estimates, plus keep an eye on how you handle stress; Fits wrists with a circumference of 127 to 204 millimeter.
Pros
- ⊕ Reliable GPS.
- ⊕ Stylish design.
- ⊕ Great battery life.
- ⊕ Tracks a range of activities.
Cons
- ⊖ Limited iOS integration.
- ⊖ Battery life isn't the best.
Specs
- Bluetooth connection: Yes.
- Touchscreen: : Yes.
- Screen size: 1.2-inch.
- Battery life using GPS: 13 hours.
- Battery life on standby: 7 days in smartwatch mode.
- Onboard storage: 7 timed activities / 14 days activity tracking.
Fitbit Versa Smartwatch
Best for A Smartwatch-Like Experience
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From $169.99
Features
- Get call, text, calendar and smartphone app notifications when your phone is nearby. Plus send quick replies on Android only.
- Includes all Versa Lite Edition features plus: store and play 300 plus songs, utilize on screen workouts that play on your wrist and coach you through every move and track swim laps and floors climbed.
- Automatically track select sports & workouts with SmartTrack and use female health tracking in the Fitbit app to log periods, symptoms and more.
- Use 15 plus exercise modes like Run or Swim (Fitbit Versa is water resistant to 50 meters) to record workouts and connect to smartphone GPS for more precise real time pace & distance.
- Track your all day activity, 24/7 heart rate, & sleep stages, all with a 4 plus day battery life (varies with use and other factors) and a slim, comfortable design with a lightweight, anodized aluminum watch body.
- Access your favorite apps for sports, weather & more and get call, calendar, text, and app alerts.
Pros
- ⊕ Lightweight design.
- ⊕ Long battery life.
- ⊕ Relatively low price.
- ⊕ Stores music on-device.
- ⊕ Accurate fitness tracking.
Cons
- ⊖ No GPS.
- ⊖ Thick bezel.
- ⊖ Swapping straps isn't easy.
Specs
- Screen: Yes.
- Battery life: 3-4 days.
- GPS: No, only connected.
- Compatibility: Android/iOS/Windows.
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