What You Can Expect Under $100
Finding a smartwatch under $100 that actually feels good to use is possible — but you have to avoid the noisy, overhyped stuff. This guide focuses on real‑world usability, battery life, and notification reliability, not marketing fluff.
Quick Picks (TL;DR)
Best Overall: Amazfit Bip 5
Best Battery Life: Amazfit Band 7
Best for Calls: Redmi Watch 3 Active
Best for iPhone Users: Fitbit Inspire 3
Best Super‑Budget: Amazfit Bip 3
What You Can Expect Under $100
At this price, you won’t get full smartwatch ecosystems like Apple Watch or Wear OS, but you can get:
- solid fitness tracking
- notifications + basic apps
- multi‑day battery
- Bluetooth calling (on some models)
1) Amazfit Bip 5 — Best Overall
Why it wins: Large 1.91" screen, strong feature set, built‑in GPS, Bluetooth calls, and a balanced user experience. (us.amazfit.com) Pros
- Big, bright 1.91" display
- GPS + 120+ sport modes
- Bluetooth calling
- Long 10‑day battery
Cons
- No full app ecosystem like Apple/Samsung
- Basic smartwatch UI
Verdict: If you want the most complete smartwatch experience under $100, this is the best all‑rounder. (us.amazfit.com).
