Not everyone can splash out on a premium smartwatch, but that doesn’t mean you should miss out on this one. Budget smartwatches are better than ever, and some people may not even be able to tell the difference.
Many great models have been released over the past year and we put them to the test before deciding which one was worthy of our prestigious year-end award.
Without further ado, here are our winners for 2024-2025 and all other category winners can be found here.
Best New Budget Smartwatch of the Year – Winner: CMF Watch Pro 2
Mike Sawh / Foundry
For the second time, Nothing’s budget brand has done a fantastic job creating an attractive smartwatch that doesn’t cost much more than a power bank.
giving you the value for money you wouldn’t normally expect
A switch to a round design looks great and the Watch Pro 2 doesn’t feel budget either. We like the distinctive interface and the wearable has a lot of useful smart and fitness features.
A well-made companion app and solid battery life complete the package and give you the bang for your buck you wouldn’t normally expect.
Read our full CMF Watch Pro 2 review.
Best new budget smartwatch of the year – First runner-up: Huawei Watch Fit 3
Mike Sawh
If you want the look and feel of an Apple Watch without the price tag, the Huawei Watch Fit 3 will suit your needs perfectly.
This affordable smartwatch costs not much more than £100 and has a beautiful AMOLED screen, nice mix of fitness and smartwatch features, good battery life and fast charging to boot.
Read our full Huawei Watch Fit 3 review.
Best new budget smartwatch of the year – Runner-up: Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
Hannah Cowton-Barnes / Foundry
This is Samsung’s first Fan Edition of a smartwatch and while it’s largely an updated Galaxy Watch 4, it’s a solid and affordable option if you want a wearable from Samsung.
It offers a stylish design that comes in different colors, responsive auto tracking, holistic health data, and decent battery life.
Read our full Samsung Galaxy Watch FE review.
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