The best value for money women's sports watches

Below are some suitable options for women to refer to, including factors of function, price and fashion.

Huawei Watch Fit 3

Priced at less than 3 million VND, Fit 3 is creating a new fever in the smartwatch world when it was just launched this month. Technology YouTuber with more than 50,000 followers Sean Talks Tech calls this a mid-range watch that has everything.

In his review, Sean praised the Huawei Watch Fit 3, emphasizing its lightweight design, compatibility with both Android and iOS devices, and competitive price compared to rivals like Samsung and Apple.

The device has a beautiful design with an aluminum body, AMOLED display, and various health tracking capabilities including heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, stress level tracking, etc.

The battery life is impressive with a minimum usage time of up to 10 days and about 4 days if used regularly according to the manufacturer's announcement. In actual use, it can be used for up to 1 week with continuous connection to the phone.

Not to mention the ability to store music, allowing you to leave your phone at home and still have the ability to record your workout results while enjoying music during your workout and not depending on your phone's GPS like some other smartwatches.

The watch offers Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, water resistance up to 50 meters, and customizable watch faces. Sean appreciated the accurate tracking during workouts and general use, although he noted that there was a slight difference in GPS accuracy compared to the Apple Watch.

Overall, he was impressed with the quality, features, and affordability of Huawei's newcomer, calling it a "superior" competitor at the extremely reasonable price point above.

Garmin Vivomove Sport

Garmin's watch has a sophisticated analog face, combined with a pretty, elegant color choice. (Photo: The Verge)

With a reference price of more than 4 million VND, Vivomove Sport is highly appreciated for its high-end design and style with features, rated by Women's Running as the best in the health monitoring watch category. Some key features include:

Heart rate monitoring
Track stress, breathing, sleep and water intake
Apps for yoga and other wellness activities
Battery life in smartwatch mode is 5 days
Analog and digital design suitable for swimming

This watch is considered to have a super stylish design, featuring a perfect combination of a traditional analog watch face and a discreet digital display that only activates when needed. This is a great choice for those looking for a health-tracking watch that doesn't look bulky or too sporty.

With essential features like GPS (when paired with your phone), phone notifications, and wrist-based heart rate monitoring, it covers all the bases. In addition to tracking steps, sleep, and other activities, it also comes with features like stress monitoring, breathing rate, irregular heart rate alerts, and hydration levels that are essential during exercise.

It is also very easy to use, relying only on the touch screen without any confusing buttons. The small downside is that the digital screen is a bit difficult to read when moving.

Apple Watch SE

If you are an Apple fan but just starting out on the smartwatch path and don't want to spend too much, the SE could be a suitable choice. Launched in 2020, this model currently has a reference price of more than 5.6 million VND for the brand new version and more than 3 million VND for the 40 mm secondhand version at some electronics chains. Techradar rates the SE and SE 2 as not being too different and the successor only has one notable upgrade: collision detection.

It's easy to see what the SE lacks — it doesn't track blood oxygen, take an ECG, or do a core temperature test. But Apple products aren't always about specs, and one Redditor shared a very pleasant experience with the SE for his basic fitness activities.

Specifically, this user switched from a Polar M200 to an Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS) for running and occasional hiking, cycling, and swimming. After a few weeks, they appreciate the reliable GPS, accurate heart rate sensor, fast syncing, and good battery life, only needing to charge once a week.

Despite minor issues like needing to power off after a run and the lack of heart rate zone alerts in the workout app, they rated the watch as still worth the price and recommended the Apple Watch SE for similar simple uses.

Garmin Lily 2 and Garmin Lily 2 Classic

To choose a watch that is beautiful in appearance, elegant and luxurious like a regular watch, Garmin Lily 2 and Garmin Lily 2 Classic are suggested names for women.

Garmin Lily 2 still maintains the aesthetic design language, using a glossy metal case, a hidden screen with sharp patterns and many color options. The manufacturer said the upgraded new generation focuses more on health and fitness tracking features, while expanding connectivity.

With each charge, the device can operate for up to 5 days in smartwatch mode for a more seamless user experience. In addition to a diverse collection of case colors and watch faces, users also have 3 more strap material options including silicone, woven fabric or Italian leather.

The features that Garmin emphasizes on the new product line are Body Battery which helps monitor energy all day, thereby indicating the right time for physical activity or rest and Sleep score to provide detailed sleep statistics for users to grasp, adjust and improve in a healthy direction, along with some features that may be familiar such as tracking sleep stages, heart rate, stress levels, blood oxygen levels (SpO2)...

The Lily 2 series is compatible with both iOS and Android smartphones, allowing users to receive emails, messages and notifications via a compact watch right on their wrist. Advanced safety and tracking features will give users peace of mind during their daily activities.

With a look that can be worn anytime, anywhere, even at luxurious events, the two Lily models of Garmin are relatively priced, with a suggested retail price of 6.99 million VND for the standard version. The fabric strap and leather strap options (Classic version) are priced at 7.99 million VND and 8.49 million VND respectively.

Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 Active

The biggest advantage of the Redmi Watch 3 Active is probably its extremely competitive price. (Photo: Xiaomi)

With a very accessible price of just over 1 million VND, the Xiaomi model is truly a formidable competitor in the popular segment. Basically, this is what you get:

LCD screen
Internal memory: 16MB
Compatible operating systems: iOS, Android
Battery life: About 1 week in normal mode

The Redmi Watch 3 Active offers a lot of essential features, including Bluetooth calling, a large display, over 100 sports modes, and a new widget watch face that provides essential information with just a swipe. The design is considered quite beautiful with a metal frame, vivid display, and comfortable silicone strap.

Notably, its 5ATM water resistance allows for poolside use, although it lacks the ability to track swimming activities. The widget interface, which can be customized from both the watch and the Xiaomi app, enhances the user experience. The UI is quite smooth, with convenient features such as app alerts, phone calls, and health tracking for heart rate, SpO2, stress levels, and workouts. Battery life typically lasts a week with normal use.

The Mi Fitness companion app provides comprehensive health and fitness data, along with third-party integrations. Overall, the Redmi Watch 3 Active impresses with its functionality, user-friendly interface, and competitive price.

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