Affordable Smartwatches Offer GPS, Calls and Health Tracking Under €80

A new selection of six smartwatches priced below €80 now includes integrated GPS, Bluetooth call capability and round‑the‑clock health monitoring. The lineup features the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Active with its own GPS module and an 18‑day battery life, the Amazfit Bip 5 that accesses four satellite constellations for faster positioning and adds Alexa, the RUIMEN D1 with an AMOLED screen but mobile‑phone‑based GPS, and the Blackview W50 PRO offering a two‑week battery, built‑in LED lantern and compass. All models provide continuous heart‑rate tracking, SpO₂ measurement, sleep analysis, over a hundred sport modes and water resistance.

A separate comparison highlights the differing approaches of Garmin and Huawei. Garmin watches are praised for precise GPS tracking, rugged build standards such as MIL‑STD‑810, extensive health metrics like VO₂ max and Body Battery, and a proprietary operating system that supports third‑party apps and subscription‑based training plans. Huawei’s offerings focus on sleek design, longer battery life, HarmonyOS with customizable watch faces, and health features such as ECG and menstrual cycle tracking, generally at lower price points.