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Amazfit Active 2
For $100 it works with both Android and iPhone, has built-in GPS with offline maps, Bluetooth calls and up to 10 days of battery.
These smartwatches are for people who want notifications, fitness tracking and GPS without paying $400 or more. Prices run from $80 to $299, with picks for both iPhone and Android.
For $100 it works with both Android and iPhone, has built-in GPS with offline maps, Bluetooth calls and up to 10 days of battery.
At $80 it still has built-in GPS, Bluetooth calling and a rated battery life of up to 14 days.
It is the cheapest Apple Watch on the site at $249, with built-in GPS and calls through your iPhone. Battery is up to 18 hours, so plan on daily charging.
At $279 it has dual-frequency GPS, a speaker and mic for calls, and up to 30 hours of battery on the 41mm model. It needs an Android 11 or newer phone.
| Product | Typical price | Works with | Battery | Built-in GPS | Calls from wrist | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazfit Bip 6 | $80 | Android and iPhone | Up to 14 days | Yes | Yes (Bluetooth calls) | Lowest price with GPS and calls |
| Amazfit Active 2 | $100 | Android 7.0+ and iOS 14+ | Up to 10 days | Yes, with offline maps | Yes (Bluetooth calls) | Works well with any phone |
| Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) | $249 | iPhone 11 or later only | Up to 18 hours (32 in Low Power Mode) | Yes | Yes (through paired iPhone) | iPhone owners |
| Google Pixel Watch 4 | $279 | Android 11 or newer | Up to 30 hours (41mm), 40 hours (45mm) | Yes (dual-frequency) | Yes (speaker and mic) | Android owners |
| Amazfit Balance 2 | $299 | Android and iPhone | Up to 21 days | Yes (dual-band) | Yes (Bluetooth calls) | Longest battery life |
We only included smartwatches listed on Cheaper Swap with a confirmed price under $300. We compared which phones each watch works with, the maker's battery rating, built-in GPS and whether you can take calls from the wrist.
Prices are typical US prices checked October 2026, not live Amazon prices. Specs come from each maker's page or a dated review.
The Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) at $249 is the cheapest Apple Watch we list. The Amazfit Active 2 and Amazfit Bip 6 here also work with iPhone.
The Amazfit Bip 6, Amazfit Active 2, Amazfit Balance 2, Google Pixel Watch 4 and Apple Watch SE 3 support calls from the wrist when paired with your phone.
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