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From being a niche product to becoming a must-have tech accessory, smartwatches have come a long way. You can now spend as much as Rs. 1,00,000 or get a smartwatch for just Rs. 1,000. However, different smartwatches cater to different use cases, especially when it comes to budget offerings, and there are thousands of offerings easily available on Flipkart and Amazon.
Here are a few things to keep in mind while buying a budget smartwatch:
Make sure it’s from a reputed brand. This ensures that the watch you get will deliver on the promised features, and it also ensures that the watch can be repaired and replaced if something goes wrong. Several Indian brands sell smartwatches in the country, and most of them are imported from China.
Look for health-centric features. While you can’t expect a budget smartwatch to offer ECG or BP sensors, it should at least have a basic heart rate sensor, SpO2 sensor, and pedometer. With these features, a smartwatch can offer real-time heart rate measurement, blood oxygen saturation measurement, and even accurately count your steps.
Get one with GPS. If you walk, jog, or run a lot, it is recommended to get a smartwatch with a GPS sensor, which can accurately measure your movement-related workouts. Most smartwatches costing over Rs. 3,000 offer GPS sensors these days. However, note that GPS also consumes a lot of battery power.
Top Four Budget Smartwatches to Consider in 2023 Under Rs. 3,000
When it comes to budget smartwatches, the Redmi Watch 2 Lite tops our list. This compact smartwatch comes in different colour options, featuring a 1.55-inch square display with 2.5D glass protection. As we specified earlier, this watch has a heart rate sensor, SpO2 sensor, can track sleep, and even supports over 100 types of exercise tracking with a standalone GPS tracking system.
This budget smartwatch comes from the house of Amazfit, the brand known for making fitness bands and smartwatches for Xiaomi. The Amazfit Bip 3 comes with a large 1.69-inch display and features an Apple Watch-like design. The smartwatch is 5ATM rated for water resistance and supports 60 sports modes, including cricket. While it does not have GPS tracking, it does offer a reliable heart rate sensor and can track your sleep routine.
This is currently the highest-selling budget smartwatch on Amazon with over 70,000 reviews and a 4.2-star rating. This affordable offering features a 1.69-inch touch display with a rotatable crown, similar to the one on the premium Apple Watch. While it does not have GPS tracking, it does offer a heart rate sensor, SpO2 sensor, and even has built-in Amazon Alexa support. Like the other options, the boAt Xtend can be used with both Android and iOS devices.
This smartwatch is exclusively available on Flipkart and comes with a large 1.75-inch square display with HD resolution. This is one of the few smartwatches under Rs. 3,000 that offers dual Satellite Low Power GPS supporting GLONASS and GPS tracking. Moreover, the device also claims to offer 9 days of battery life.
