Looking to invest in a smartwatch now that the January payday has passed, but not sure where to begin?
These modern day gadgets are hugely popular for their ability to track your fitness and daily routine. With brands like Fitbit and Apple, you might think you need to spend the big bucks for good quality.
This is where Amazon has come in handy, with a range of options that are both affordable and highly rated. This includes the Aeac Smartwatch that is now down to £39.99 from £49.99, a saving of 20 percent for a limited time only.
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Discount aside, it seems there are many other reasons to love this watch. According to the firm itself, it boasts more than 10 million customers worldwide, with Amazon customers calling it “basically the same as” an Apple Watch that costs from £219 for its cheapest.
With its rose pink strap that is designed to feel “comfortable” on the skin, this watch is also a stylish option. As a fitness and health tracker, it offers over 110 sports modes, while also monitoring your sleep, blood oxygen levels, heart rate and stress levels.
It also provides a variety of other functions to support daily lives such as a weather forecast, while also sending you important message reminders. Meanwhile, its high definition speakers and microphone allow for “crystal clear” phone calls.
It is also equipped with a built-in Alex voice assistant function and an IP68 waterproof function, making it suitable for wearing in the rain, swimming and when washing hands. As for its battery life, it can last up to eight days on a small two-hour charge.
Wondering if the Aeac Smartwatch is worth an investment? Then you just need to read through the hundreds of five-star reviews from shoppers who say that they are “very impressed” with it and that it “does everything” a pricier branded option would do.
One excited shopper wrote: “Very impressed with this budget smart watch. I have an Apple Watch and thought I would get this for my daughter. They are so similar!! Being able to track your daily steps, heart rate, oxygen, sleep track and even being waterproof. It’s basically the same thing! Except from the judge price difference of course. Very impressed.”
A second five-star review read: “I really like the watch because it’s actually more useful than I thought. It’s kind of like a Fitbit but better.”
Someone else agreed: “Watch is great! Does everything that an Apple Watch does and looks great too!! The battery life is amazing.”
Another shopper praised: “Good battery life, easy to use and personalise. Looks great. Cheaper than main branded equivalent. Records all my gym workouts etc very well.”
One shopper did criticise the design that they felt was more suitable for younger shoppers, writing: “It looked more like something for a teen or young adult. Looks really inexpensive.”
Purchase the Aeac Smartwatch on Amazon for just £39.99 here.
If you’re looking for a top-rated brand, then one of Samsung’s most affordable options worth considering is the Galaxy Fit3 that costs just £69 and is available in three colours. Alternatively another budget option is this £39.99 Daewoo “Active+” Smart Watch.
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