For those looking for a fitness tracker that won’t break the bank, Amazon has slashed the price of a budget smartwatch that looks like an Apple watch.This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more
Amazon is dropped the price of a budget-friendly fitness tracker down to £23.99.(Image: Amazon)
With the weather becoming warmer and the nights staying brighter for longer, many people are deciding to start their health and fitness journeys. Whether it’s to go out on a walk to get closer to their 10,000 steps or training for an upcoming 5K, many people are purchasing smartwatches to help hold themselves accountable.
While there are many smartwatches on the market, some people haven’t got the funds or aren’t willing to pay the hefty price tags from high branded companies like Apple and Samsung. Thankfully, there are many budget-friendly alternatives on the market that come with the majority of the same features – and sometimes longer battery lives.
Amazon has a wide range of budget smartwatches available, one of which is the LODIMEKE Smartwatch which has been reduced down to £23.99 for the beige edition. Normally retailing for £39.99, this watch is also available in blue for the original asking price and in black for the slightly lower price of £29.99.
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Compatible with both Android and iOS, this budget Amazon Smartwatch can sync with your smartphone to track your fitness, as well as answer calls, texts and receive social media notifications, reports Liverpool Echo. From a single charge this watch has a battery life of seven days, but this can be boosted to 20 days on power-saving mode.
Using high-performance optical sensors, this fitness tracker can monitor your heart rate, blood oxygen level and so much more. This watch also has the ability to track your stress levels and provides ways to effectively manage your stress through breathing exercises.
Amazon’s smartwatch will become a shopper’s essential health companion as it also features a menstrual cycle tracker, as well as drinking water reminders and activity alerts to make sure you are up and moving. Multiple features, such as receiving calls and texts, can be enabled and tracked by the connecting to the VeryFit App.
Amazon LODIMEKE Smartwatch
£39.99
£23.99
Amazon
Compatible with both Android and iOS, this budget-friendly smartwatch can track your fitness, answer calls and texts and montior you heart rate and stress levels. With a IP68 waterproof rating, this watch can be used while swimming or in water-based workouts.
On the flip side, the watch also comes with a ‘Do Not Disturb’ function for times that require little to no distractions. Shoppers have also enjoyed this device as it features a built-in Alexa to help with ease of use.
Alternatively, another popular budget fitness tracker on Amazon is the Motast SmartWatch that comes in over 10 different band colours. Retailing for £22.97, this watch has over 26,300 ratings that have resulted in four stars. Also compatible with Android and iOS, this watch has a battery life of up to seven days.
However, for those who are a fan of the more popular high tech brands, Argos is currently selling a range of watches for their “lowest price”. The Samsung Galaxy Watch7 is retailing at £214, while the Apple Watch Series 10 is currently selling for £299 – which is £100 cheaper than Apple is selling it for.
With over 1,000 Amazon shoppers buying the LODIMEKE Smartwatch in the past 30 days, this budget fitness tracker has proven to be a hit with customers, with some claiming that it “works better than expensive models”.
One delighted shopper said: “Good looking watch. Already download the VeryFit app. Can get social media stuff easily, check emails and the health options are too numerous to mention, also has alexa.
“Easy to use. Very comfortable to wear. Good value for money. Only had it a day so still discovering everything it can do, but so far very impressed!”
This watch can be used as an everyday gadget as well as a fitness tracker.(Image: Amazon)
While another five-star reviewer added: “Love it looks exactly like an Apple Watch, easy to use and steps counter accurate quick to charge and charge lasts a good 3-4 days.”
However, the smartwatch did receive some mixed reviews, as a three-star reviewer wrote: “Nice smart looking watch, comfortable to wear battery life very good. Only disappointment is it doesn’t count steps and activities very well. Which I monitor daily so not ideal for me.”
Another customer also added: “It’s ok but not as good as I expected it to be. I might give it away and look for a better one.”
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Looking to bag a pair of wireless headphones, but don’t want to pay out for Apple’s AirPods?
Then look no further than Amazon, as the online giant has a selection of budget-friendly options that are said to deliver on quality. One such pair are the Donerton Wireless Earbuds.
Priced at just £18.99, these earbuds use 2025 Bluetooth 5.4 to seamlessly connect to any device, while the 13mm speakers deliver “crystal clear” and “vivid” sound quality that is said to be on par with pricier brands.
Using ENC noise cancellation technology and featuring four built-in microphones, they are ideal for taking phone calls when out and about, alongside listening to music, podcasts and audiobooks without interruption.
Get more for your money with these affordable wireless earbuds(Image: Donerton)
The ergonomic design is suitable for everyone, with three silicone shaped tips available to provide a secure and long-lasting fit. As they are IP7 waterproof, they are prevented from any damage caused by sweat and raindrops.
Meanwhile, the wireless charging case displays the remaining power of each earbud using dual LED technology and can provide up to 40-hours of playback, with a single fast 1.5-hour charge offering up to eight hours alone.
Averaging a 4.4 rating on Amazon based on over 18,000 reviews, they have been compared to Apple and Samsung by tech fans who have praised them as “far superior” and “brilliant.”
One such review read: “These EarPods are brilliant ! The sound is great & everything you would expect from apple but so much cheaper. I’ve had apple EarPods from apple, these are on par. Highly recommended.”
Purchase the Donerton Wireless Earbuds on Amazon for £18.99 here.
By contrast, another five-star reviewer spoke highly of the watch, praising: “I have had other more expensive exercise and health watches and this watch performs better than any of them. It’s fantastic value for money, is loaded with easy to find settings and is so easy to record and review all results.”
A sixth shopper also chimed in: “Lovely modern watch tracks steps body monitor for heart rate etc has more features to encourage you to move great value and looks brilliant.”
For those looking for a budget-friendly fitness tracker, you can click HERE to buy the LODIMEKE Smartwatch from Amazon.
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