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Amazon is selling an 'excellent' $200 smartwatch for $25, and shoppers say they 'love it'

Amazon is selling an 'excellent' $200 smartwatch for $25, and shoppers say they 'love it'

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Amazon is selling an 'excellent' $200 smartwatch for $25, and shoppers say they 'love it' originally appeared on TheStreet.
Many of us look for convenience in everyday life, and with a busy lifestyle, it's nice to have everything on the go. Smartwatches can allow you to easily call or text friends, access weekly reminders, and keep track of your daily fitness and sleep. If you're on the lookout for a smartwatch without the expensive name-brand price, then we have a great deal for you.
Amazon has this $200 Matast Smartwatch and Activity Tracker for just $25, and this watch does it all! You can make calls, view your call history, store contacts, and check social media messages all on the extra-large HD screen, plus you can download over 100 free watch faces through the Gloryfit app. The watch also features a 24/7 heart rate monitor and sleep tracker, which you can also view through the app.
Matast Smartwatch Activity Tracker, $25 (was $200) at Amazon
With over 120 sport modes to choose from, this smartwatch is also great for active lifestyles. Some of the available sport modes include running, cycling, yoga, basketball, and football, and it's even waterproof. When you're not being active, you can also check things like the current weather, meditate, set a stopwatch or reminder, or control music, and it will even alert you with a sedentary reminder. It can last up to seven days off a single charge, and it's compatible with IOS and Android.It's rare to find a great smartwatch for a low price, but shoppers give this watch almost nothing but praise with the collective 4.9-star review. One reviewer said it's "excellent quality and does the work." Another shopper mentioned, "This watch is really cute. It's budget-friendly and does the job. It connects to Bluetooth easily, and now I don't miss a notification while at work. I love it!"
This Matast Smartwatch and Activity Tracker has all the expensive features of the name-brand counterparts, without the high cost. It's convenient, looks good, and offers health and fitness tracking to keep you on your game. At almost 90% off, this watch is a steal, so grab it before it's gone.
Amazon is selling an 'excellent' $200 smartwatch for $25, and shoppers say they 'love it' first appeared on TheStreet on Jul 29, 2025
This story was originally reported by TheStreet on Jul 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
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