Top 5 Cheap Smartwatches: Budget Buyer's Guide Now

Do you dream of owning a cool smartwatch but cringe at the high price tags? You are not alone! Many people want the latest tech, like tracking steps or seeing texts on their wrist, but premium smartwatches cost a lot of money. This makes finding a good, affordable option feel like searching for a needle in a haystack.

The market is flooded with choices. Some cheap smartwatches look great online, but they often break quickly or have terrible battery life. You worry about wasting your hard-earned cash on something that won’t last. It’s frustrating when you want modern features without emptying your wallet.

This guide cuts through the noise. We will show you exactly what features matter most in budget-friendly models. Learn how to spot the best deals and find a reliable watch that fits your life and your budget. Keep reading to discover the top cheap smartwatches that actually deliver!

Top Cheap Smartwatches Recommendations

Bestseller No. 1

uaue Smart Watch, 2026 HD 1.91" Smartwatch for Men Women(Answer/Make Call), 112+ Sports Modes Fitness Activity Tracker, Calories/Heart Rate/Sleep Monitor, IP68 Waterproof Step Counter for Android iOS

【2026 NEW Bluetooth 5.4 Call, Message Reminder】The UAUE-T60 smartwatch has a built-in microphone and HD speaker, allowing you to make/receive/reject calls, synchronize contacts, and save call history. The watch also supports message notifications (Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, etc). When you enable the "GloryFit" App to receive messages, notifications will be displayed on the smartwatch.
【1.91-inch HD Screen, 200+ Customized Dial】The UAUE-T60 smart watch features a 1.91-inch TFT color screen and 3D curved tempered glass. The body is as thin as 11mm and as light as 35g, bringing a thin and delicate experience. Manually adjust the brightness so that you can clearly view the displayed time and exercise data even in direct sunlight. You can also choose from more than 200 online watch faces in the "GloryFit" APP or upload photos as smart watch backgrounds.
【Comprehensive Health Monitoring】The fitness tracker is equipped with a high-precision LC10A photoelectric sensor, which can monitor heart rate and sleep (deep sleep, light sleep, wake-up time), allowing you to better understand your physical health. In addition, fitness watches also provide a menstrual cycle recording function specifically designed for women to help them live a healthy life.
【112+ Sports Modes, IP68 Waterproof】This UAUE fitness watch supports over 112 exercise modes (running, cycling, hiking, skipping rope, dancing, yoga, skiing, etc.) to meet your outdoor and indoor needs. UAUE activity trackers can record steps, distance, calories, and more in real-time, helping you train scientifically and achieve optimal results. Thanks to the IP68 waterproof sports watch, it can be worn even on rainy days and when washing hands, making it perfect for your daily waterproof requirements.
【30 Days Standby Time, 20+ Practical Functions】The exercise watch is compatible with iOS 9.0 and Android 4.0 and higher versions of smartphones. Thanks to the fast magnetic charging system, it only takes 2 hours to fully charge, ensuring 5-7 days of daily use and 30 days of ultra long standby time, so you don't have to charge frequently. The smart watch android also offers over 20 functions, such as a timer, stopwatch, alarm clock, sedentary reminder, weather forecast, brightness adjustment, calculator, and more.

Bestseller No. 2

DUSONLAP Smart Watch, 1.85"HD Smartwatches for Men Women (Answer/Make Calls), 100+ Sport Modes Fitness Tracker Watch, Heart Rate/Sleep Monitor, IP68 Waterproof Activity Tracker Smartwatch Android iOS

New Bluetooth 5.3 for Make/answer calls & smart notifications: With a built-in microphone and Hi-Fi speaker, this smart watch lets you stay in touch with your family or friends anytime, anywhere by using Bluetooth to make/receive calls (with call logs, contacts) you can stay connected even during fitness, outdoor sports or other activities. You can also receive social media, Facebook, WhatsApp and SMS alerts right on your wrist, you will never miss an important message or notification.
1.85" HD Screen and 200+ Customized Dials: With 1.85" HD touch color screen, the smart watches for men is designed with clear and bright display, providing you with high-quality touch and visual experience. 4 levels manually adjust the brightness, so you can clearly see the displayed time and exercise data even in direct sunlight. You can choose from over 200 designs of watch faces of smart watches for women, or customize your favorite picture as a dial to match your daily mood.
110+ Sports Modes and IP68 Waterproof Smart Watch: Android smart watch supports over 110+ sports modes, including running, walking, hiking, badminton, basketball, boating, climbing, cycling, fitness, soccer, yoga, and more. This allows you to accurately track your exercise time and calories burned, helping you maintain a healthy balance between activity and rest. With an IP68 water and dust resistance rating, the MT65 sports watch activity tracker can withstand sweat, hand washing, or rain.
Outstanding Battery Life and Versatile Features: Powered by a high-capacity battery, this active fitness tracker for men and women fully charges in just 2 hours, providing up to 7 days of daily use and around 30 days of standby time. The fitness watch smartwatch includes multiple features such as a timer, stopwatch, alarm clock, find your phone, sedentary reminder, music control, weather forecast, Do Not Disturb mode, brightness adjustment, photo control, and female cycle tracking.
24/7 Health Monitoring: The smartwatch equipped with advanced sensors, can accurately monitor your heart rate in real-time. It automatically tracks your sleep status (deep/light/wakeful sleep) throughout the night and provides a comprehensive sleep quality analysis. The activity trackers can also record all-day activities such as steps, distance, and calories. All data is presented in the "GloryFit" app, offering a comprehensive view of your health status.

Bestseller No. 3

PJYUBVOR Smart Watch for Men Women(Answer/Make Call), 1.83" Smartwatch Fitness Tracker with Heart Rate/Sleep Monitor, SpO2, Pedometer - 100+ Sport Modes Activity Tracker for Android iOS Phones

【1.9" Touch Screen and Bluetooth Call】: Android ios mobile smartwatch features a 1.90" TFT-color touch screen, providing you with a high-quality visual experience.Do you want to set the watch dial freely? Yes! You can also DIY your dial with photos of yourself, your family, friends and pets. It lets you switch the dial style anytime through the app according to your mood and occasion.With the ability to make and receive calls directly from your fitness watch, you can dial the phone number on the screen to answer the call. In addition, you can also view your call history directly on the activity tracker.
【Take Control of Your Health】: The sensor of the smartwatch offers accurate and effective heart rate monitoring, allowing you to make informed decisions about your health and adjust your lifestyle accordingly. Additionally, The fitness tracker watch supports heart rate monitor,blood pressure, step tracker and sleep monitoring,blood oxygen measurement,and all-day heart rate monitoring automatically monitors your real-time heart rate for training and for daily life.sleep tracking function records your deep, light, and awake sleep patterns to provide you with a com quality, helping you make adjustments to your lifestyle for better rest.
【Activity Tracker and Fitness Tracker】: The fitness watch for men and women has 120+ exercise modes to suit your various exercise styles, supporting indoor and outdoor workouts. You can use it for outdoor activities like hiking or cycling, or indoor sports like yoga or aerobics. From basketball and football to yoga and Pilates And the smartwatch allow you to monitor your heart rate, distance, speed, and calorie burn in real-time and keeps track of your body health data to help you better understand your health. With this running watch, you can have a healthier and more active life.
💬【Smart Watch with Text and Call】Bluetooth calling smartwatch has a built-in high-quality speaker, the watch can answer or make calls and play music. After a successful connection, the watch and the phone will be automatically synchronized and will vibrate to remind you to answer and send messages, so you won't miss important calls and messages. When your phone receives a message or App notification (Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, etc.), the Bluetooth Talking Smartwatch will also vibrate to remind you. Note: Only support reading some App messages, can't send messages.
【IP68 Waterproof Strong and Durable 】: Our waterproof watches are designed with IP68 waterproof rating, You can usually wear our smartwatch to go swimming anytime and anywhere. providing superior waterproofing capabilities in any environment, The capacity and power consumption system of our smartwatch has been redesigned to get longer battery life. This smartwatch has long battery life. Fully charge for 1-1.5 hours and can use constantly for 3-5 days. smartwatch contains many functions, such as AI voice, Bluetooth call, weather information, music control, and camera remote control, The smartwatch can bring you a more intelligent experience and help you lead a convenient life.

Bestseller No. 4

Smart Watch for Men Women, 1.85" HD Touchscreen Smartwatches with Message Call Function, 100+ Sports Modes IP68 Fitness Tracker, 24/7 Heart Rate/Sleep Monitor Fitness Watch for Android iOS Black(2025)

1.85-inch HD Full-View Display and DIY Dials: This T10 smart watches for men is equipped with a 1.85-inch square high-definition screen, enhanced by advanced TFT touch technology and exceptional color accuracy, delivering a truly immersive visual experience. With the "Dee Fit" app, explore a curated collection of over 100 bespoke watch faces, allowing you to effortlessly personalize your style to match your daily attire and mood—expressing your individuality with sophistication and flair.
Bluetooth 5.3 Call and Message Reminder: With a built-in microphone and Hi-Fi speaker, this OTOZABU smart watches for women enables you to effortlessly handle calls directly from your wrist—no need for your phone. Perfect for business trips, work, or daily life, it streamlines communication with exceptional clarity and convenience. The fitness tracker can also receive notifications from apps such as Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram, SMS and more. Simply lift your wrist to view the information.
100+ Sport Modes: Meticulously engineered for performance, this fitness watch comprehensively supports diverse activities from running and cycling to football, tennis, and yoga. It delivers precise tracking of essential metrics including steps, distance, and calories burned. Catering to both fitness enthusiasts and professional athletes, the running watch provides professional-grade monitoring and in-depth data analysis—empowering you to develop and refine scientifically-based training regimens.
24/7 Heart Rate Monitor and Sleep Tracker: Engineered with a high-performance biometric sensor, our smart watch for android delivers continuous, real-time heart rate monitoring to optimize your training intensity. Furthermore, this advanced heart rate monitor watch comprehensively analyzes your sleep patterns and breathing rhythm, offering scientifically-grounded insights to enhance sleep quality—empowering you to wake up refreshed and revitalized every day.
Multifunctional and Extensive Compatibility: This mens smart watch integrates a range of useful functions—including voice assistant, remote camera control, stopwatch, timer, sedentary reminders, and weather display—to streamline daily tasks and enhance efficiency. It maintains broad compatibility with both iOS 9.0+ and Android 4.4+ smartphone systems, ensuring seamless cross-platform connectivity.

Bestseller No. 5

Smart Watch for Women Men(Answer/Make Calls), 1.91" HD Smartwatch, Fitness Tracker with 100+ Sport Modes, IP68 Waterproof, Heart Rate/Sleep/Step Monitor, Pedometer, Activity Tracker for iOS Android

Bluetooth Call and Message Alerts: Smart watch is equipped with HD speaker, after connecting to your smartphone via bluetooth, you can answer or make calls, view call history and store contacts through directly use the smartwatch. The smartwatches also provides notifications of social media messages (WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram usw.) So that you will never miss any important information.
1.91’ HD Screen and Multiple Face：Smart watch for men women is equipped with a 320*380 extra-large hd full touch color screen, delivering exceptional picture quality and highly responsive touch sensitivity, which can bring you a unique visual and better interactive experience, lock screen and wake up easily by raising your wrist. Though “Gloryfit” app, you can download more than 100 free personalised watch faces and set it as your desktop for fitness tracker.
24/7 Heart Rate Monitor and Sleep Tracker Monitor: The fitness tracker watch for men has a built-in high-performance sensor that can record our heart rate changes in real time. Monitor your heart rate 24 hours a day and keep an eye on your health. Synchronize to the mobile phone app"Gloryfit", you can understand your sleep status(deep /light /wakeful sleep) by fitness tracker watch develop a better sleep habit and a healthier lifestyle.
IP68 waterproof and 110+ Sports Modes: The fitness tracker provides up to 110+ sports modes, covering running, cycling, walking, basketball, yoga, football and so on. Activity trackers bracelets meet the waterproof requirements for most sports enthusiasts' daily activities, such as washing hands or exercising in the rain, meeting daily needs (note: Do not recommended for use in hot water or seawater.)
Multifunction and Compatibility: This step counter watch also has many useful functions, such as weather forecast, music control, sedentary reminder, stopwatch, alarm clock, timer, track female cycle, screen light time, find phone etc. The smart watch with 2 hrs of charging, 5-7 days of normal use and about 30 days of standby time. This smart watches for women/man compatible with ios 9.0 and android 6.0 and above devices.

Bestseller No. 6

Smart Watch, 1.85" HD Smartwatch for Men Women (Answer/Make Calls), Fitness Watch with Heart Rate/Sleep/IP68 Waterproof/120+ Sports Modes, Pedometer, Android Smart Watch for Android iOS (Black)

Bluetooth Call and Voice Assistant: Smart watch built-in microphone and HD speaker, you can make and receive calls directly from this smart watches for men. You can also use the built-in voice assistant to ask questions, control music playback and more
1.85'' HD Screen and DIY Dials: Android smart watch features a TFT HD color screen and curved 3D curved glass for superior picture quality and touch sensitivity. You can also choose from 100+ dials or personalize the dial with your favorite photos
24 Hour Health Monitoring: The built-in sensor of the smart watches for women has been upgraded, which is faster and more powerful in monitoring heart rate, blood oxygen and sleep, and provides a comprehensive sleep quality analysis (non-medical standard)
120+ Sports Modes: Active Fitness Tracker monitors over 120 activities including walking, running, cycling, swimming, yoga and more. Receive real-time stats directly on your wrist and record your stats in the "Da Fit" app
Message Notification: Smart watch can receive SMS other social media message notifications such as Text, Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, X and other apps. Opens the "Da Fit" app message push settings to get the latest news(can’t send messages）

Bestseller No. 7

Smart Watch for Men Women Answer/Make Call, 1.96" Fitness Watch with 112+ Sport Mode, IP68 Waterproof Fitness Tracker with Pedometer/Calories/Sleep/Heart Rate Monitor, Smartwatch for Android iOS,White

1.96" High-Definition Full Screen and 500+ Watch Face: Experience the elegance of Y66 smart watch for men women 1.96" HD full touch display (with adjustable brightness). Smart and convenient interaction design, lock screen and wake up easily by raising your wrist. With over 500 watch faces to choose from, personalising your mens womens smart watch to suit your life style is easy. Also, you can customize your watch face with any photos, such as your family, pets, etc.
Bluetooth 5.3 with Make/Answer Call: The womens fitness tracker adopt bluetooth 5.3 version for a faster and more stable connection between your fitness watch women and smartphone. With the built-in microphone and Hi-Fi speaker that minimize background noise, you can receive and make clear calls directly from your smart watches. Receive texts and app notifications, including facebook, whatsApp, instagram, X, etc. through vibrating alerts. So that you will never miss any important information.
112+ Sports Modes and IP68 Waterproof: Sports watch supports a variety of exercise modes, including running, cycling, walking, yoga, football and so on. During exercise, fitness tracker watch will record your data, such as steps, calories burned and so on, meet any sports needs. The waterproof smart watch is IP68 waterproof and can be worn when washing hands, or in the rain, it is not recommended for use in hot water or seawater.
24/7 Health Monitoring Features: The fitness tracker mens has a built-in high-performance sensor that can record our heart rate changes in real time, empowering you to stay proactive about your well-being. Dive into insightful sleep monitoring to optimize your rest for peak performance. Plus, find moments of tranquility with guided breathing exercises, all from your wrist. Discover a smarter approach to a healthier lifestyle with smart fitness watch.
Multifunction and Compatibility: This step counter watch also has many useful functions, such as weather forecast, music control, sedentary reminder, stopwatch, alarm clock, timer, track female cycle, screen light time, find phone etc. This reloj smartwatch is compatible with Android 5.0 and above and IOS 9.0 and above smartphones. You can discover more functions of the smart watch for android ios through the "Gloryfit" app, which will bring you a better experience.

Bestseller No. 8

Smart Watch for Men Women Compatible with iPhone Samsung Android Phone 1.83 inch Full Touch Screen IP68 Waterproof Bluetooh Fitness Tracker Heart Rate/Sleep Monitor, Black

【IP68 Waterproof Multifunctinal Smart Watch】Torjalph fitness activity tracker smart watch is IP68 waterproof technology ,you can wear it when swimming,handwashing,it's rain-proof which means that you perform multiple exercise modes outside without worrying about sweat or rain corroding your fitness smart watch,and this watch equipped with a 230 mAh large capacity battery magnetic charging ,and this sports activity tracker watch can be used 5-7 days If fully charged.
【Larger 1.83'' Full Screen Watch & Multi-dial Selection】1.83 inch full HD color touch screen smart watch for men / women provides excellent 240*284 resolution image quality ,This Bluetooth smart watch offers a better touch experience and remarkable immersion and ,more than 200 watch faces for you to choose from App"Da Fit ", you can change the dial style according to your mood to wear keeping the world on your wrist
【Accurate Activity Tracker Smart Watch 】sports watch activity tracker uses sweat and dust resistant breathable silicone strap, our Fitness Tracker Smart Watch for Android iOS Phones supports 12 sports modes,walking,running,bicycle,swimming,badminton,basketball,football,rope skipping. This bluetooth calls smart watch for men women is lightweight and stylish, bringing more convenient and relaxing sports experience while also providing more protection.
【Your 24 Hour Personal Daily Health Monitor】Fitness watch for women men full touch screen IP67 waterproof bluetooth smartwatch for Android iOS Phones with heart rate blood pressure monitor multifunction Andriod smart watch with steps counter sleep monitor sports fitness watch, monitoring blood oxygen saturation allows you to understand your physical condition in real time to track fitness progress ,to know your health status in time.
【More Functions Bluetooth Call Smart Watch】This fitness activity smart watch full screen for iPhone and Android phones includes a bunch of new features including:The bluetooth smart watch can hang up the phone, receive and display WhatsAPP /Text /Facebook /Twitter /Messenger reminder.Support sedentary reminder, alarm clock, stopwatch, timer,weather information,music control, remote camera control compatible with Android 5.0 and above or iOS 9.0 and above smartphones.

The Ultimate Buying Guide for Cheap Smartwatches

Smartwatches can track your steps, show you messages, and even check your heart rate. You don’t need to spend a lot of money to get a good one. This guide helps you pick the best cheap smartwatch for your needs.

1. Key Features to Look For

Even budget smartwatches offer several important functions. Decide which features matter most to you before you shop.

Must-Have Functions:

Notifications: The watch must show calls, texts, and app alerts from your phone. This is often the main reason people buy a smartwatch.
Fitness Tracking: Look for a step counter and a basic heart rate monitor. These help you keep track of your daily activity.
Battery Life: Cheap watches often have better battery life than expensive ones. Aim for at least 3 to 5 days on a single charge.

Nice-to-Have Extras:

Sleep Tracking: Some watches monitor how well you sleep.
Water Resistance: This lets you wear the watch while washing hands or exercising in the rain. Check for an IP rating (like IP67).
Basic Sports Modes: If you run or walk a lot, a dedicated mode helps record that specific activity.

2. Important Materials and Build

The materials affect how long the watch lasts and how comfortable it feels.

Screen and Body:

Screen Type: Most cheap watches use a TFT or LCD screen. These are bright but might not look as sharp as the expensive OLED screens.
Case Material: Plastic bodies keep the cost down. They are light, which is good for exercise. Metal cases look nicer but add weight and cost.
Strap Comfort: Silicone or TPU straps are common. They handle sweat well. Make sure the strap material does not irritate your skin.

3. Factors That Improve or Reduce Quality

Small details really change the quality of a budget smartwatch.

What Makes It Better (Higher Quality):

App Support: A good, easy-to-use companion app on your phone makes setting up and viewing data much better. The watch is only as good as the app it talks to.
Accurate Sensors: Even budget heart rate monitors should give readings close to what you expect. Read reviews to check sensor accuracy.
Easy Charging: Watches that use a magnetic clip charger are usually easier to use than ones requiring you to pop out a small battery module.

What Reduces Quality (Watch Out For):

Proprietary Chargers: If you lose a special charging cable, you might not find a replacement easily.
Slow Interface: Cheap processors can make the watch feel slow when you swipe between screens. This frustrates users quickly.
Poor Water Resistance: If a watch only resists splashes, you cannot wear it in the shower. This limits its daily use.

4. User Experience and Use Cases

Think about how you plan to use the watch every day.

Daily Use:

If you just want to check the time and see if a text came in without pulling out your phone, most cheap watches work great. They handle basic notifications well.

Fitness Use:

For casual fitness tracking (counting steps), budget watches are fine. Serious athletes should know that cheaper GPS tracking is often missing or inaccurate. You should carry your phone for reliable distance tracking.

Compatibility:

Always check that the watch works well with your specific phone (Android or iPhone). Some budget brands focus only on one system.

10 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Cheap Smartwatches

Q: Can cheap smartwatches replace expensive ones?

A: They can replace them for basic tasks like checking time and notifications. They usually lack the advanced features, premium build, and perfect accuracy of high-end models.

Q: Do I need a smartphone to use a cheap smartwatch?

A: Yes, almost always. You need a smartphone to set up the watch, download updates, and view the detailed fitness data through the companion app.

Q: How long does the battery usually last on a budget smartwatch?

A: Most budget watches last between 3 to 7 days. This is often better than flagship watches that might only last one or two days.

Q: Are the fitness trackers on cheap watches accurate?

A: They are generally accurate enough for general step counting. Heart rate and sleep tracking can sometimes be less reliable compared to dedicated fitness trackers.

Q: Will I get all my phone notifications?

A: Most watches show notifications from common apps like texts and calls. However, some budget watches might struggle to show complex notifications from every single app installed on your phone.

Q: Can I swim with a cheap smartwatch?

A: Only if the watch specifically states it has a high IP rating (like IP68) or a specific ATM rating (like 5ATM). If it only says “splash-proof,” do not swim with it.

Q: What is the biggest downside to cheap smartwatches?

A: The biggest downside is usually the slow performance and the quality of the companion application. Slow screens frustrate users the most.

Q: Can I change the watch faces on these watches?

A: Yes, most models let you choose from several pre-loaded watch faces. Some newer budget models even allow you to download more through the app.

Q: Are cheap smartwatches safe to wear all day?

A: Yes, they are generally safe. They use low power and use materials that are usually fine for skin contact. If you have very sensitive skin, choose one with a silicone strap.

Q: Do cheap smartwatches have built-in GPS?

A: Rarely. Most budget watches rely on “connected GPS,” meaning they use your phone’s GPS signal to track distance when you exercise outside.