{"id":415549,"date":"2026-04-24T17:25:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T17:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/415549\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T17:25:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T17:25:08","slug":"40-for-a-smartwatch-your-next-upgrade-costs-less-than-dinner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/415549\/","title":{"rendered":"$40 for a Smartwatch? Your Next Upgrade Costs Less Than Dinner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"u-speakableText-p1\">UK brand Nothing&#8217;s CMF Smart Watch Pro 2 is now available for <a href=\"https:\/\/cc.cnet.com\/v1\/otc\/04Yxjj1rHOmYAxbnVDhvKNn?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0D812N1MM%3Fth%3D1&amp;app_deeplink=1\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"cnet-buy-button-20\" data-aps-asc-subtag=\"__COM_CLICK_ID__|-|dtp|cn\" data-location=\"BODY\">$40 on Amazon<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/nothings-cmf-brand-launches-new-phone-watch-buds-and-im-baffled\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"c-shortcodeLink c-shortcodeLink-active\" target=\"_blank\">Launched at $69 in 2024<\/a>, it has more recently seen its list price rise to $79, but today&#8217;s price is the lowest we&#8217;ve ever seen for it.\u00a0The deal applies to the gray and orange versions, with other colors costing just $9 more. Don\u2019t miss the chance to secure a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/best-smartwatch\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"c-shortcodeLink c-shortcodeLink-active\" target=\"_blank\">smartwatch<\/a> with Nothing&#8217;s unique style at this record-low price.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"u-speakableText-p2\">While there is a <a href=\"https:\/\/cc.cnet.com\/v1\/otc\/04Yxjj1rHOmYAxbnVDhvKNn?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FCMF-NOTHING-Bluetooth-Tracking-Monitor-dp-B0F66VB1SV%2Fdp%2FB0F66VB1SV%2F&amp;app_deeplink=1\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"cnet-buy-button-20\" data-aps-asc-subtag=\"__COM_CLICK_ID__|-|dtp|cn\" data-location=\"BODY\">newer, $99 CMF Watch Pro 3<\/a>, the previous-gen model packs in more than what you would expect for the $40 sale price. It has a 1.32-inch AMOLED display with auto-brightness. There&#8217;s a 24\/7 heart monitor, and it keeps tabs on your sleep patterns, stress levels and blood oxygen levels. Plus, it includes 120 activity tracking modes, a 3D warmup exercise guide and a smart tracking algorithm for training and recovery assistance. <\/p>\n<p>Other standout features include a battery life of over a week, Bluetooth with AI noise reduction that allows you to make clear calls and you can actually operate the watch with one hand using wrist movements, similar in spirit to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/the-apple-watch-does-more-than-you-think-start-with-these-9-essential-tips\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"c-shortcodeLink c-shortcodeLink-active\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Watch&#8217;s gesture controls<\/a>. The Watch Pro 2 doesn\u2019t ignore style either. With a unique interchangeable bezel and swappable watch straps, you can keep changing up the look. <\/p>\n<p>If you want to compare and check out other smartwatches, then you may check out our list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/best-budget-cheap-smartwatches\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"c-shortcodeLink c-shortcodeLink-active\" target=\"_blank\">best smartwatches under $100<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> SMARTWATCH DEALS OF THE WEEK  <\/p>\n<p>Deals are selected by the CNET Group commerce team, and may be unrelated to this article.<\/p>\n<p>Why this deal matters<\/p>\n<p>$40 just isn&#8217;t a lot of money, so getting a smartwatch of any quality for that price is amazing. But the CMF Smart Watch Pro 2 actually looks pretty good and has some solid features for the price, plus it works with both iOS and Android. If you&#8217;ve been curious about smartwatches and don\u2019t want to spend too much, this deal is a solid low-risk option.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"UK brand Nothing&#8217;s CMF Smart Watch Pro 2 is now available for $40 on Amazon. 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