In a world where smartphone screens have us constantly buried in them, a good and cheap smartwatch can help you triage notifications and focus on the people, places and things around you. A well-designed tracker can also provide actionable insights into your fitness, sleep and health.

There’s never smartwatch bom e barato a better time to pick up a smartwatch, with top Android and Apple watches still commanding high prices for features like ECG, but budget options from Huawei, Amazfit and Redmi are stacking up as impressively capable devices. We’re also seeing a rise of new brands, including CMF by Nothing, which debuted with a great watch in 2023 for under $100/PS100.

The best and cheapest smartwatch for you will depend on your needs, with the biggest factor being battery life. Full-color smartphones-style displays and GPS tracking tend to drain the battery fastest, so you’ll need to charge most Wear OS models every one or two days.

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The best and cheapest fitness-focused models, like the Fitbit Charge 2, will last much longer, with some models getting away with a week on a charge. They may lack the hearty buffet of third-party apps and wrist-based replies of Wear OS, but these models tend to be better at tracking specific activities such as running or cycling, and can provide a more intuitive experience for those who are less comfortable with a touchscreen. You can also find excellent runner-centric trackers from Garmin, Polar and Coros for an even more economical price tag.