Budget Samsung watch gets £60 price slash as Apple alternative at 'lowest price' on Argos

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Budget Samsung watch gets £60 price slash as Apple alternative at 'lowest price' on Argos
'I was skeptical at first, but this watch is just as good as the higher end ones.'
Amazon has slashed £60 off their budget-friendly fitness tracker.
(Image: Amazon )
While Samsung is known for their tablets, smartphones and earbuds, the Android tech company also produces a popular smart watch range. Allowing users to receive their notifications and track their fitness at the same time, these gadgets have continued to gain popularity over the years.
As a result, new upgraded models are being released every year - and not just from Samsung. Apple, Google and budget friendly brands are also releasing new smart watches that include more and more features. However, many of these latest releases - especially from high end brands - can come with a hefty price tag.
As many people won't be able to afford the brightest and sharpest device, Samsung has also designed a watch that is an affordable option for shoppers on a budget. The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE normally retails for £169, but Amazon has just slashed the price down to £99 in an exclusive deal.
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This price drop just happens to coincide with Argos dropping Apple's alternative - the Apple Watch SE - to their 'lowest ever price' of £169.
Crafted with sapphire glass, the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE was built to last as this material means it can withstand bashes and cracks when worn, reports the Express. For those who are wanting to keep an eye on their health, the FE watch comes with a sleep coaching feature which will analyse a user's sleep patterns.
While providing safety and comfort while shoppers rest, the watch is also able to track over 100 workouts, including yoga and swimming. Additionally, if wearers forget to start a timer at the beginning of an activity, the watch is able to automatically recognise and log the movement.
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
£169
£99
Amazon Buy Now Product Description
With features to analyse your sleep patterns and track 100 different activities, this easy to use watch will become your fitness companion. Available in blue and pink at the reduced price, this watch was built to last as it features sapphire crystal glass.
While there are three colours available - black, pink and blue - only the latter two colours have been given a discounted price. Fans of the black model will unfortunately need to splash a bit more cash on their purchase as it is priced at £137.
For shoppers loyal to Android, Amazon has also slashed the price of the Google Pixel Watch 3. Normally retailing for £349, shoppers can now grab the watch in either black, grey, pink or porcelain for £299. Using Google AI, the watch uses your goals, past runs and readiness to create personalised run recommendations with real-time coaching.
Alternatively, Argos has dropped the Apple Watch SE down to their 'lowest price ever' of £169. Available in blue or black, this fitness tracker watch has a water resistance of 50m and comes with three months of Apple Fitness+ for free.
Back to the Samsung Watch FE, Amazon shoppers have given the gadget a 3.9 star rating and it has been bought by over 300 people in the last month. While many shoppers were impressed by the device's ability to track their fitness goals, a few shoppers did grumble about the battery life.
Only the blue and pink editions are included in the sale.
(Image: Amazon )
One happy Amazon shopper said: "Is a fantastic smartwatch with fitness tracking, health monitoring, and smooth Bluetooth connectivity. It's lightweight, stylish, and offers great battery life. The interface is user-friendly, and it syncs seamlessly with Samsung devices."
With another adding: "This watch is very accurate! Charges fast, the app works brill with my Samsung phone, quality seems good. Easily measures and identifies what stroke I'm doing in the pool. Very happy."
However, a few shoppers weren't impressed by the battery life of the watch. One person wrote: "I brought this to replace my old Fitbit. Sadly I am really disappointed with the battery life. I literally have to charge it EVERY day. Which is bad when I already have the watch on power saving mode."
With another customer agreeing: "I like the watch but the battery life is terrible. For a new watch I would expect the battery to last more than one day. It loses over 40 percent overnight while I'm asleep."
Despite this gripe, a five-star reviewer wrote: "I was skeptical at first, but this watch is just as good as the higher end ones. Made a perfect gift for my wife. It looks very sleek and has all feature of other watches. Battery life is two to three days with moderate use."
While another person commented: "Easy to set up even for a 74year old technodummy like me. Battery isn't as bad as some reviewers suggest. Fully charged first thing in the morning, wearing it all day and to bed overnight leaves it at 40 percent the next morning."
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For those who want to buy the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE while it is on sale, click HERE.