Smartwatches are undeniably handy devices with a host of ingenious features, but they can also be quite expensive. Both Apple and Samsung offer options around the £200 mark. Fortunately, there are more wallet-friendly alternatives available, such as the Limit Blue Silicone Strap Calling Smart Watch, typically priced at £29.99 at Argos.
For a limited period, shoppers can bag this stylish watch for less, courtesy of a nifty TopCashback offer. The deals website is offering new members the opportunity to earn up to £15 cashback on a purchase from Argos, which can be applied to the Limit Blue Silicone Strap Calling Smart Watch.
New TopCashback members and new Argos customers can snag the device for an impressive £14.62 by registering with TopCashback for free. For new TopCashback members who are existing Argos customers, the cost will be £14.74, while new Argos customers who are already TopCashback members will have to pay £29.62.
If you’re an existing customer of both Argos and TopCashback, you can still make some savings on the smart watch, with the price reduced to £29.74. The Limit Blue Silicone Strap Calling Smart Watch boasts a sleek 1.8 inch touch screen and is compatible with both Android and iOS phones.
The gizmo flaunts a 64MB memory and an array of practical features such as Bluetooth calling, 22 sports modes, blood oxygen measurement, step counter, and sleep monitoring. The water-resistant timepiece is secured with an elegant dark blue silicone strap featuring quick-release spring bars and comes bundled with a two-year warranty.
Requiring around two hours for a full charge, the smartwatch promises up to three days of battery life, which can extend to five with lighter use. It has earned an outstanding average score of 4.6 out of five stars from Argos customers.
If you’re interested in exploring more affordable smart watches, Amazon is retailing the RUIMEN Smart Watch for just £25.49. It comes in a variety of chic colours and is compatible with both iOS and Android phones. In other deals, Wowcher is currently offering a 10-in-1 Fitness Activity Smart Watch for only £24.99.
One satisfied buyer shared their experience: “Getting back to fitness but I have health issues, so this keeps me alert to my heart rate and BP readings so I don’t overdo it at the gym. So easy to use and quick to charge. The setup is simple and it’s comfortable to wear around the wrist – does not rub or agitate me as some watches do. Very pleased with the functions and very useful for me.”
Another added their praises, stating: “A great smart watch. Looks good and comfortable to wear. Plenty of features including calculator, heart rate monitor, step tracker and do not disturb mode where you can schedule the timing (perfect for teens while in school). Works great and very easy set up.”
However, they did observe a minor flaw: “The only negative is that you can read messages but not reply.”
One buyer gave a balanced view on the device, praising its timeliness for their fitness journey and lightweight design, easy-to-use app, and health-tracking features, while noting some concerns: “Came at a great time of my fitness journey. It is very light on the wrist, easy to download the app, and has good options to measure blood pressure and stress levels. It’s handy that it alerts you to calls and messages.”
However, they also pointed out its shortcomings: “Now for the negatives. It’s not very accurate, as it counted 200 steps while I slept, therefore it also miscounted my hours of sleep. The battery life is poor, I need to charge it roughly every three days… Overall not the best out there.”
Meanwhile, a different Argos customer expressed full satisfaction, highlighting the watch’s comfort, user-friendliness and connectivity: “Great alternative to expensive competitors. Great watch and value for money. The watch is comfortable to wear and easy to use. My favourite feature is the connection to my iPhone so you can receive messages when you’re on the go. I would recommend to friends and family.”