BGR Picks 5 Apple Watch Alternatives Starting at $44 on Amazon

2 articles · Updated · Boy Genius Report · Jul 27

$44 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 leads BGR's list of five cheaper Apple Watch alternatives on Amazon, undercutting Apple's $249 Watch SE 3 and $399 Series 11.
The roundup argues Apple Watch buyers can save money while keeping core fitness features such as GPS, heart-rate tracking, workout modes and cross-platform pairing on several models.
$60 Cubitt Viva Lite, $160 Fitbit Charge 6, $100 Amazfit Bip Max and $200 Garmin Forerunner 55 round out the list, with Garmin often discounted to as low as $129.
Battery life is a key selling point: Xiaomi claims up to 18 days, Amazfit up to 20 days and Garmin up to 20 hours with GPS, all positioned against Apple's pricier lineup.
BGR said it chose the devices for affordability, Apple Watch-like design or fitness utility, while noting trade-offs such as setup issues, buggy software and aging hardware.