Best Budget Smartwatches: Top Cheap Picks

CNET staff -- not advertisers, partners or business interests -- determine how we review products and services. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. There are plenty of affordable smartwatches out there, but few are actually worth your time. The sub-$100 category has become the wild west of wearables; crowded with imposters making big claims and delivering on very few. We haven’t tested every bargain-bin watch on the market, but we’ve tested enough to know when we’ve found a rare gem. A watch that goes beyond just the basics, with solid health and fitness tracking, smartphone features that actually work, and a multi-day battery life that can outlast some pricier models. Here’s our pick for the best smartwatch under $100, plus a couple that almost made the cut. And we also share a few tips on what to look for when shopping in this cluttered (and sometimes sketchy) category. Our Picks Best budget watch for Android Amazfit Bip 6 Jump to details $80 at Amazon Jump to d ... Read full article.