{"id":424508,"date":"2026-01-21T22:23:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T22:23:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/424508\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T22:23:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T22:23:09","slug":"the-best-cheap-smartwatch-weve-tested-is-now-even-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/424508\/","title":{"rendered":"The best cheap smartwatch we’ve tested is now even better"},"content":{"rendered":"

It might be tempting to spend a small fortune on a high-end smartwatch, but here\u2019s a deal that shows just how much you can save by opting for a better value alternative.<\/p>\n

The best smartwatch to pair with your smartphone can differ from person to person. Those who delve into a great deal of fitness tracking will find a lot to like in either the Garmin or Polar series of wearables, while iPhone users will find Apple\u2019s offering too difficult to resist for its seamless integration with iOS.<\/p>\n

For everyone else, the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 is a far more affordable option, costing just \u00a374.99 at full price, but now you can bag a further 20% off and only have to part with \u00a359.99<\/a> for Xiaomi\u2019s fantastic wearable.<\/p>\n

In fact, in our cheap smartwatch<\/a> buying guide, we flagged it as the best cheap smartwatch around, but now, it\u2019s even cheaper. <\/p>\n

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Trusted Reviews\u2019 pick for the best cheap smartwatch gets a 20% price cut<\/p>\n

Bargain hunters, this is your cue. Our pick for the best cheap smartwatch just dropped by 20%.<\/p>\n

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If you currently don\u2019t own a smartwatch but are contemplating the jump, then it\u2019s worth mentioning up front the two key areas where the Redmi Watch 5 excels: the display and battery life.<\/p>\n

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With a gorgeous 53mm AMOLED panel, the Redmi Watch 5 is able to bring more life to existing watch faces and help them to stand out, making information easier to read in a quick glance. <\/p>\n

It also means that if you want to customise things a little more, you have far more options to choose from, as the vibrant colours of AMOLED help to keep things looking bold.<\/p>\n

Where battery life is concerned, the Redmi Watch 5 can last for up to 24-days on a single charge, which absolutely obliterates the handful of days that most high-end smartwatches can offer. <\/p>\n

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As a final cherry on top, the watch also has Bluetooth calling, over 150 sports modes, plus heart rate and sleep tracking to name but a few. It\u2019s also water-resistant up to 5ATM, plus the built-in GPS adds a level of convenience for swimmers or outdoor runners who don\u2019t want to be burdened by having to take their phone with them at all times.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a ton more information on the smartwatch in our full 4.5-star review<\/a>, where we noted \u201cThe Redmi Watch 5 offers a solid all-round experience despite its budget price tag.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Just know that at this price, the XIAOMI Redmi Watch 5 is an absolute bargain, and one that I\u2019d recommend to most people.<\/p>\n

The Redmi Watch 5 has a petite design, great battery life, a decent display, capable tracking abilities and a fast, fluid interface. It\u2019s 90% of an Apple Watch or an Android Wear device, for a fraction of the normal price. Whether that last 10% matters to you is down to personal choice, but for most people looking for a smartwatch, it should definitely be on your list.<\/p>\n

Petite design <\/p>\n

Customisable watch faces <\/p>\n

Great battery life <\/p>\n

Lacks deep software integration <\/p>\n

Not the most advanced sensors <\/p>\n

Tracking metrics are a little basic for fitness fans <\/p>\n

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