Top 10 Best Smartwatches Under $200

Looking for a smartwatch under 200 dollars? We bring you the top list thus you don’t have to compromise on your health as well as on your budget.

A smartwatch is one of the most convenient devices after a mobile phone, functioning as an extension of the mobile phone as well as a personal assistant. But when we decide to buy a smartwatch we are faced with many questions, one that fulfills our need, one that fits our budget, that looks good, one that has a long battery life, cellular connectivity infrared censer, etc. This article is to help us to solve all the issues before we buy a smartwatch because deciding to buy one is a very challenging task.

Last update on 2022-08-01 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

FUNCTIONS OF A SMARTWATCH

The very concept of smart technology has been changed after these watches came into the market. Apart from giving access to the contacts, attending to calls via Bluetooth, counting the heart rate, blood pressure, a fitness tractor, receive calls I  to messages immediately, see social media notifications, all these while doing our daily routine.

WHAT TO KEEP IN MIND WHILE BUYING ONE?

While buying a smartwatch first thing to be kept in mind is the purpose we need it for and the budget. If 200$ is the amount that one decides to spend on buying a smartwatch the priority should be the purpose it is being brought for. Since it is a multipurpose item, the focus should be on those features that fulfill our requirements in that amount. Since these as expensive as smartphones and with the wide verity and colors and designs available in the market, the decision becomes very tough.  Further, there is an upgraded version in the market making the decision even tougher.

TIPS FOR A NEW BUYER FOR BUYING THE BEST SMARTWATCH UNDER 200 DOLLARS

1.       See whether the smartwatch that you are going to buy is compatible with your phone. This is very important because if it does not talk to the phone then it is a waste of money.

2.       Some watches are iOS[Apple] spefesic.and some are window compatible. Most of the time Apple users go for only Apple products, hence decision making for them becomes easier, budget is the only thing that is to be taken into consideration. However, when it comes to connecting with other devices Aneroid is better and more inclusive.

3.       Which software should be chosen? Google software is WearOS{ orAndroid wear} It is easy to access to Google Maps, Google Fit, Google Play, Google music. Android users can benefit from Tezon OS, it’s a Linux-based, was created for Samsung products, although not as elitist as Apple. Tizen OS is used for Galaxy Watch Active 2 and the likes. Apple is more compatible with software like watch OS, is exclusively made for Apple users, and functions like Apple smartphones. Services like Siri can be accessed with this and helps in opening apps, control smart devices in the same way as the iPhone. Both WatchOS and WearOS are excellent software, watch OS supporting third-party apps on the mobile and WearOS offers more convenient voice commands. Here it is just a matter of choice.

 VARIETY AND CHOICES AVAILABLE IN THE MARKET

 Apart from a different variety of colors, shapes, and sizes, there is a very good verity of smartwatches being offered from different companies in a low budget. An expensive watch need not be always the best. TagHuer and NuBand are the costly ones and on the other end, a budget smartwatch will be the best costing between $70 to100 dollars. Nokia offers mid-range devices with full features at a very reasonable cost. Going to a higher range like Apple it may cost between $100 to 200 and up to 500$. Middle range smartwatches costing between 70$ to 200$ serve the same purpose as of high-end costly brands.

HYBRID BRANDS, HOW THEY SERVE THE PURPOSE

  There is a mixture of traditional with the style of a timepiece and the features of smartwatches, the hybrid verity. They are a combination of bells and whistles of analytical and interactive power of smartwatch. In this one can keep checking on what is going on in the phone at the same time.

 DECIDE ACCORDING TO THE NEED

 All smartwatches need not be Fitbit’s and all Fitbit’s need not have smartwatch features. Therefore it is advisable to decide before buying it whether it is going to solve the purpose for which we are buying. It is for monitoring the health then there are fitFitbit’sbits for monitoring heart rate, sleep rhythms, steps, and calories burnt.  For swimming, waterproof is needed. For runners, Garmin Fenix R 5 is advisable. For less serious runners Fitbit Versa will be fine.

For a gadget freak person who needs a personal assistant, for making payments, receiving notifications for calls, texts, social media alerts, then the Samsung range is advisable. For a sporty look, Fitbit Versai is suggested. Fitbit Pebble is suggested for people who are fitness and health-conscious.

 Professionals may have different have a type of requirements .samsung manufactures according to the need of professionals. Asus zen watch is also advisable.