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Best Value Smartwatch

Amazfit Band 7 / Active 2

Amazfit has quietly become the best value in fitness tracking — Tom's Guide gave the Band 7 an Editor's Choice, and Reddit's beginner running community recommends it over Fitbit. At $50-$100, you get AMOLED display, 18-day battery, and 120+ sport modes.

$50-$100
Pros
  • Exceptional battery life — up to 18 days on Band 7
  • AMOLED color touchscreen at budget price
  • 120+ sport modes with solid heart rate and SpO2 tracking
  • Tom's Guide Editor's Choice; recommended over Fitbit on Reddit
Cons
  • Zepp companion app less polished than Garmin Connect or Apple Health
  • Health data accuracy lags behind Garmin and Apple in rigorous testing
  • Brand recognition and resale value lower than competitors
  • Some advanced features require Zepp account and data sharing
Why we recommend it

Amazfit is the dark horse pick that overdelivers at every price point — the fact that Reddit recommends it over Fitbit says everything you need to know about where the value is.

Reddit user

I do find it amazing that no one, not even a hobbyist beginner would recommend a Fitbit/Google Pixel watch. Even to the point that Amazfit was recommended more.