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Smartwatch curious? Try this affordable Apple Watch alternative for fitness fans.

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You're just in time to get this Apple Watch alternative for its early Black Friday Price.
You can get the MagPro activity-tracking smartwatch for less than $40.
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If even the $249 price of the entry-level Apple Watch SE is too high to make you try a smartwatch, take a look at the MagPro instead. This activity-tracking smartwatch packs a lot of fun features into a sleek, modern design.

Purchase the MagPro Smartwatch with a gray, black, tan or teal band for $39.99. No code is needed, but stock is limited. Once we run out, it’s gone for good!

If you can’t swing an Apple Watch, try this $40 starter device

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This Apple Watch alternative is on sale for $39.99.
Apple Watch Series 9 too pricey? Try this $39.99 alternative.
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If you don’t want to pay hundreds of dollars for an Apple Watch, but are curious about its benefits, check out this $40 starter smartwatch. The CMax Lite Bluetooth Smartwatch is not as slick as Apple’s device, but it does some of the same things: heart rate monitoring, calorie counting, alarms, weather, calendar and more.

The CMax Lite Bluetooth packs a lot into a low-cost package. For just $39.99, you can pick up a smartwatch to use fitness tracking, maximize your connectivity and give you a little more info about what your body’s doing.

Apple Watch may detect Parkinson’s disease long before symptoms appear

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Amazingly, Apple Watch may become even more vital to tracking your health in the near future.
Amazingly, Apple Watch may become even more vital to tracking your health in the near future.
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A smartwatch like your trusty Apple Watch might be able to screen you for Parkinson’s disease up to 7 years before symptoms would show up if you have it, according to a fascinating new study.

Parkinson’s damages the brain slowly, so early detection via smartwatch could offer treatment advantages as new therapies develop.

This Apple Watch alternative costs less than $35 for a short time

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This Apple Watch alternative is under $40 for a short time.
With 14 features and a tiny price tag, this is a great way to try out a smartwatch without going all in on an Apple Watch.
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Apple Watches are great, but they aren’t exactly cheap. If you’re looking for an Apple Watch alternative that looks stylish and offers a lot of the same features, then try the Chronowatch C-Max Call Time smartwatch.

This low-cost smartwatch comes with 14 features and a slick look. Plus, it’s marked down to $34.97 (regularly $99). No coupon needed.

New Garmin smartwatches take on Apple Watch Ultra

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Garmin unveiled its the fēnix 7 Pro Series multisport GPS smartwatches.
Garmin unveiled its the fēnix 7 Pro Series multisport GPS smartwatches.
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Garmin unveiled three rugged new fēnix 7 Pro Series smartwatches Wednesday, giving Apple Watch Ultra a run for its money. The new multisport GPS watches have a lot in common with Ultra, including similar pricing depending on which features you select.

But the Garmin watches also offer a built-in LED flashlight and solar charging that helps provide 37 days of battery life in “smartwatch mode” and 139 days in “expedition mode,” according to the company.

Get a top-rated Apple Watch alternative for less than $40 before Black Friday

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Grab this top-rated Apple Watch alternative for less than $40.
This Apple Watch alternative is loved by users - and today it’s less than $40.
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If your wrist could use an upgrade, we have some good news. A great everyday smartwatch doesn’t have to cost as much as an Apple Watch Ultra. ChronoWatch offers an affordable alternative, with activity-tracking features that might give Apple’s smartwatches a run for their money.

It’s on sale for just $39.99 (regularly $159) until 11:59 p.m. Pacific today (November 23). This special markdown is part of our Thankful Deals sale. We handpicked some of our bestselling products with low prices, huge discounts and fantastic reviews, and price-dropped them ahead of Black Friday, so you don’t have to wait until after Thanksgiving to start your holiday gift shopping.

Don’t wait for Prime Day Apple Watch deals. This alternative costs just $40 for a limited time.

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Get our best smartwatch in this Deal Days sale.
Keep your phone in your pocket with this smartwatch.
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Apple ups its smartwatch game every year, and the company certainly does a great job at making us feel like we need one. But if you’re not sure if an Apple Watch is right for you, you might want to consider a cheaper alternative before dropping an exorbitant sum.

If you want to dip your toes into wearables on a budget, the ChronoWatch C-Max Call Time offers useful smartwatch features at a fair price. Rated five stars in our store, it costs just $39.99 (regularly $159) through October 12 as part of our Deal Days.

During the sales event — which is our answer to Prime Day — you can visit our promotional collection to find additional discounts on gear, apps and courses, some of which you won’t find on Amazon!

Apple Watch Series 8 review roundup: Best smartwatch gets a tick better

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Apple Watch 8 is great. But it's not necessarily great enough to upgrade, given its minimal improvements.
Apple Watch 8 is great. But it's not necessarily great enough to upgrade, given its minimal improvements.
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The upcoming Apple Watch Ultra garners most of the oohs and aahs, and the Apple Watch SE takes the cake as Cupertino’s best-selling wearable, but gosh darn it, people like the Apple Watch Series 8, too. And by people, I mean reviewers.

Early reviews of Apple Watch Series 8 started coming in Thursday morning. They tend to emphasize that it remains the best smartwatch you can buy, even though its upgrades over the Series 7 seem minimal.

Get this Apple Watch alternative for the best price you’ll find on the web

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Upgrade your watch with this top-rated Apple Watch alternative.
This top-rated Apple Watch alternative is on sale today for less than $55.
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If last week’s Apple Watch Series 8 announcement left you reeling from sticker shock, you might want to reconsider what features you actually need from your smartwatch. For example, this GTS 2 by Amazfit offers plenty of smartwatch features — without the Apple tax.

Usually $99, it’s currently on sale for just $49.99. That’s the best price you can find anywhere online.

Skip the Apple Watch price tag and grab this affordable alternative instead

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Watch out for this affordable Apple Watch alternative.
Your smartwatch can be affordable and useful, and The C-MAX Smartwatch proves it.
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Apple Watches are fantastic, but they’re also pretty expensive starting at $399 for a Series 7. Luckily, there are Apple Watch alternatives that get the job done and look great at the same time. The C-Max Chrono-Max Smartwatch is an affordable Apple Watch alternative that comes in black, teal, rose and pink, and for a limited time, all colorways are on sale for $34.99 (regularly $219).

This smartwatch might save your grandparent’s life

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This discounted smart watch is also a first-rate medical alert.
This wearable combines typical smartwatch features with advanced medical alerts.
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The LutiBand is a next-gen medical alert device as well as a great smartwatch. Its combination of advanced security features and precise biometric readings make this a fantastic wearable for you or a loved one.

For a limited time, the LutiBand Smartwatch is on sale for $99.99 (regularly $169).

This $50 smartwatch is a solid Apple Watch alternative

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This smartwatch isn't second best.
This $49.99 smartwatch is packed with features.
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A smartwatch doesn’t need to come with a hefty price tag. While it might not boast all the advanced features of the latest Apple Watch Series 7, the ChronoWatch C-Max Call Time smartwatch gets the job done just fine. And it’s definitely a bargain when you consider the Series 7’s starting price of $399.

This affordable smartwatch comes with many common features related to health, fitness, productivity and entertainment. It works with iPhones as well as Android devices. And it’s on sale for just $49.99 (regularly $159).

Withings smartwatch sports long battery life and Apple Health integration

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The Withings ScanWatch Horizon looks like a classic dive watch but it's quite tech-savvy.
The Withings ScanWatch Horizon looks like a classic dive watch but it's quite tech-savvy.
Photo: Withings

Withings, maker of health devices and smartwatches, launched its new ScanWatch Horizon wearable on Tuesday. It looks like a classic dive watch but packs modern health and activity tracking, 30-day battery life and Apple Health integration.

It’s not cheap, but there are reasons for that.

This Apple Watch alternative just dropped its price

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This Apple Watch alternative looks great and costs less.
Get the job done for less.
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Apple Watches are great, but they aren’t the only smartwatches that get the job done and look good. For a limited time, you can get a far less expensive smartwatch that still puts a ton of functionality on your wrist.

The C-Max Chrono-Max Smartwatch is a fine Apple Watch alternative, available in four different colors. And its price just dropped all the way down to $49.99 (regularly $219). That’s a deal you should watch out for.

Take control of your health with this smartwatch with built-in Bluetooth earbuds

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Get more than half off this Apple Watch alternative packed with useful features. 
This great Apple Watch alternative is on sale for less than half its normal price.
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A smartwatch is your go-to fitness gadget. And you can enjoy some great everyday wellness benefits without an Apple Watch-size price tag, thanks to the great range of third-party smartwatches on the market right now.

One of the best? This X6 2-in-1 Smart Watch with Bluetooth Earbuds, which you can grab with a 52% discount right now for just $95.99 (regular price $201).

Boost your health with 4 deals on fitness-tracking smartwatches

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Improve your fitness with this sleek smartwatch.
Track your New Year's resolutions with ones of these affordable smartwatches.
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The most common New Year’s resolution is (you guessed it) to exercise more to improve health and fitness. If that’s your goal for 2022, you’ll have a lot more luck sticking to your resolutions by using a fitness-tracking smartwatch as your accountability buddy.

The Apple Watch is our go-to smartwatch, of course. But if you don’t want to spend hundreds getting into the game, these stylish smartwatches will give you a clear picture of your lifestyle and activities at a glance.

Get a 12-function smartwatch for just $48 (78% off)

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Save 20% off this 12-feature smartwatch for Black Friday.
Leverage this 12-feature smartwatch and save 20% this Black Friday weekend.
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If you’re looking for a sleek, high-tech smartwatch to keep you connected to messages, fitness metrics, health vitals and more on the go (and you don’t want the classic Apple Watch), look no further than this C-Max Chrono-Max Smartwatch.

While the latest Apple Watch starts at $399, this sleek smartwatch easily helps you stay as connected — and only costs a fraction of the price. Plus, with Black Friday coupon code BFSAVE20, you can save an extra 20% off.

Get this top-rated Apple Watch alternative on sale for less than $34 

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Top-rated smartwatch on sale: Transform your daily fitness with this affordable Apple Watch alternative.
Transform your daily fitness with this affordable Apple Watch alternative.
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We love Apple devices. But that also means we’re not always on the hunt for excellent Apple product alternatives. One of the latest we’ve found is the Smart Fit Total Wellness and Sports Activity Watch. And right now, it is in the Cult of Mac Store’s VIP Sale.

For a limited time only,  just enter the code VIP15 at checkout to get an extra 15% off this fitness-focused smartwatch, making it just $33.99 (regularly $149).

Get in your best shape with this blood oxygen-level-monitoring smartwatch

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Gain deep insights into your health with this smartwatch.
This smartwatch monitors your blood-oxygen levels (and costs much less than an Apple Watch).
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The Letsfit IW2 LCD smartwatch costs just a fraction of an Apple Watch, but it’s an innovative all-in-one solution for your fitness and your health. While your beloved Apple Watch can do it all, fitness trackers like this one earned a reputation for a more singular focus. They can deliver insights specifically related to your health and fitness. And some pack other features Apple Watch doesn’t.

Meet all your smartwatch needs with this incredible, low-priced watch

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This fitness-oriented smartwatch packs 15-high tech functions.
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These days, a high-end timepiece is more a fashion statement than anything else. The fact that a traditional watch only tells time doesn’t seem as impressive when stacked up against smartwatches, which can monitor health, set reminders and connect you to the world with calls and messages.

There are plenty of Apple Watch alternatives that look like but cost less than Cupertino’s killer wearable. If you want an affordable device dedicated to health monitoring, look no further than this 1.3-inch color screen smartwatch from Ineedmeone. For a limited time, this functional, fashionable take on the smartwatch costs only $36.95.

Control music, texts and more with this awesome smartwatch, on sale for $60

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This amazing smartwatch is a solid Apple Watch alternative.
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We’re big fans of the Apple Watch, but great smartwatches don’t have to cost a small fortune. Case in point: The C-Max Chrono-Max Smartwatch, which is on sale today for just $59.99. That’s a 72% discount off the regular price of $219.

Boasting a dozen different features, all displayed on a lush, full-color, 1.69-inch touchscreen display, the C-Max Chrono-Max means you’ll never miss a call, chat or text again, as you’ll receive an alert right to your watch for each through useful push notifications.

Get all the bells and whistles of a smartwatch with this $30 alternative

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This smartwatch is a great alternative to Apple Watch.
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Want to make your life easier this summer? Smartwatches are a great way to enhance your daily routine, saving you time and offering convenience right on your wrist. But not everyone has enough room in their budget for a costly Apple Watch.

If you’ve been hoping to simplify things and embrace the ease of having technology just a tap away, the 116plus Smart Wristband gives you all the perks of a smartwatch for a fraction of the price. In fact, it’s available in five cool colors — blueredblackgreen and purple — right now for just $29.99.

Snag this Apple Watch alternative for just $32.99

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It even looks like an Apple Watch ...
Photo: ChronoWatch

Slapping a smartwatch on your wrist has long been a luxury with a major payoff. It’s convenient to manage your day from your watch. Using an Apple Watch can allow you to step away from your iPhone or Mac while remaining in touch via notifications and other smart features.

However, smartwatches can also be quite expensive. The most-affordable Apple Watch costs $199, and higher-end models go for hundreds of dollars more. But for a limited time, you can score an Apple Watch alternative called the ChronoWatch for just $32.97. It’s an affordable wearable that offers many of the benefits of top smartwatches. (Typically listed at $199, the ChronoWatch will still be a bargain at $39.99 if you miss this exceptional price drop.

$40 fitness watch offers 15 different health-tracking features

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This robust fitness watch is an affordable Apple Watch alternative.
Photo: Smart Fit

If there’s one thing you should get a handle on, it’s your overall wellness. An Apple Watch works great for that, but you don’t necessarily need to spend the same amount of cash to get a robust fitness tracker. The Smart Fit Multi-Functional Wellness & Fitness Watch offers 15 high-tech features to help you monitor stats that will help you meet your fitness goals.