Shoppers replace Fitbit with 'comfortable' smartwatch reduced to £39 in sale
For those who are wanting to keep track of their health and wellbeing, a fitness tracker is a handy companion to have. Able to hold you accountable for your daily activities, these smartwatches let you track your steps, calories and much more throughout the day.
And if shoppers aren't fussed about all of the fancy smart features that come with high-end models with hefty price tags, Amazon has a variety of budget alternatives that can do the job just as well.
One of the best-selling smartwatches on Amazon is the Amzhero Health Fitness Tracker. Normally retailing for £59.99, shoppers starting out on their fitness journey or just prefer a digital watch can now grab it for £39.98 in a limited time deal.
Featuring a 1.47-inch display, shoppers have praised the Amzhero Fitness Tracker for being easy to read and navigate. Compatible with both Apple and Android devices, this tracker is available with a variety of different coloured straps, including purple, yellow and grey.
Even though this smartwatch has a budget price tag, it does not mean it is lacking in features. Shoppers will be able to track their sleep, heart rate, stress, menstrual cycle and other health factors with this device, as well as 24 different sports. Equipped with a 50m water resistance, this watch can also be worn in the swimming pool.
Many shoppers also raved about the long battery life of this device, which is said to last up to 15 days, as well as the quick charging time of only two hours. Shoppers will also be able to receive notification for social media, calls and texts, meaning you won't need to have your phone with you at all times.
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Another popular budget fitness tracker on Amazon is the Ruimen Smart Watch, which usually retails for £39.99. However, shoppers can now snap up this nifty bit of tech for £24.99. With over 17,800 ratings, this device is also compatible with both Android and iOS.
Alternatively, for those wanting to splurge on a Fitbit, Argos is selling the Fitbit Inspire 3 Fitness Tracker for £84. With a battery life of up to 10 days, this smartwatch will provide real-time stats for 20 exercise modes and can be worn in the pool.
Back to the Amzhero Fitness Tracker, many shoppers have shared that they have replaced their old Fitbits for this budget device as they were impressed by its battery life and features.
One satisfied shopper said: "Really pleased with this. It tracks everything I need it to and both the watch and the app are easy to view and understand. Excellent product, can't praise it enough. Battery lasts for well over a week. Quick to charge."
While another wrote: "For the price this is great value. It has a lot of functions. More than my considerably more expensive Fitbit. The face is well laid out and easy to use."
However, they did also add: "My only criticism would be that the blood oxygen is not particularly accurate."
Tech deal of the week
Apple fans will be happy to hear that they can now get Apple 2025 MacBook Air for £150 cheaper on Amazon.
Apple normally sells the 2025 Macbook Air for £999, but shoppers can now snap it up for £849 through Amazon. Additionally, according to CamelCamelCamel, this is the lowest price at which the marketplace has ever sold the device.
The 2025 MacBook Air model has a 13.5-inch screen and is equipped with an M4 chip that allows users to work and play efficiently. It also features Apple Intelligence as a personal assistant and offers up to 18 hours of battery life.
Other notable features include a 12MP Centre-Stage camera, three microphones, and four speakers with Spatial Audio. The device comes with two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a MagSafe charging port, and a headphone jack.
Available in black, silver, blue and gold, shoppers have been impressed by the device, which currently has a 4.5 star rating.
One satisfied shopper said: "Good quality, very nice sound, screen perfect, clear, and very handy. I love it. Highly recommended. It took me a while to use it at the start because I am not a tech expert, and this is my first time having an Apple laptop."
They concluded: "Thanks to the help of an expert in technology, I am now loving and enjoying my new Apple MacBook Air 2025 laptop. It was a perfect choice. Thank you."
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Another shopper also wrote: "Really nice watch, fits comfortably, and measures everything I need, easy to set up, the only slight quibble I have is the strap has a bit of a stretch so it's easy to put it on too tight and get a swollen hand, I have learnt my lesson!"
Despite this, a third five-star reviewer commented: "Brought to replace my fitbit versa 2, I am very impressed with this. I wanted time, steps & sleep but this has so much more. I am very happy with this purchase, lovely colour & comfortable too plus a lot cheaper than a fitbit."
While a fifth customer wrote: "Awesome for the price! I've had a handful of legit fitbits and this one is holding strong for a fraction of the price."
Amazon has reduced the price of the Amzhero Fitness Tracker in a limited time deal.
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