I test smartwatches for a living – this is the model I’d pick on a budget (and it’s on sale)


Not everyone needs an expensive smartwatch with all the bells and whistles; some of us just require something that’s reliable and covers the basics. However, with so many on the market, it can be hard to choose.
I’m very lucky that testing smartwatches is one of the perks of my job here at T3 – particularly more affordable smartwatches. But, if I had to recommend just one, it would be the Bip 6 from Amazfit. Not only is it very fairly priced, but it’s loaded with features (some you’d even find on more premium models) and it’s currently on sale for just $69.99 – a bargain.
With 140 workout modes, offline maps, built-in music storage, GPS and the ability to respond to texts straight to your wrist, the Amazfit Bip 6 is a very capable wearable for those looking for feature-rich smartwatch at a low price.
These features include GPS, a bright 2000-nit AMOLED screen, downloadable maps with turn-by-turn navigation, and over 140 workout modes. It also tracks sleep, heart rate, HRV, stress, blood oxygen, and fatigue, all while being water-resistant to 5ATM.
It also has a very impressive battery life – up to 14 days – of battery life, offline music storage, and the ability to receive calls and texts (with quick replies), it covers nearly everything you’d want. You can even take calls if you're an Android user.
All of this for less than $100 is outstanding value, and the fact that it's less than $70 is pretty phenomenal. Don't sit on this one, grab it while you can.
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Bryony’s T3’s official ‘gym-bunny’ and Active Staff Writer, covering all things fitness. She is a certified personal trainer and also a part-time fitness instructor. In her spare time, you will find her in her natural habitat - the gym - where her style of training is a hybrid of bodybuilding and powerlifting. Bryony loves writing about accessible workouts, nutrition and testing innovative fitness products that help you reach your fitness goals and take your training to the next level.
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