The best budget smartwatch is somehow just $61 for Prime Day — but you need to act now

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Nothing-owned CMF Watch 3 Pro hits a new low price, and you shouldn't miss this deal.

CMF Watch 3 Pro
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Looking to get a smartwatch just to mirror notifications to your wrist, measure daily activity, and monitor vitals? There's no reason to shell out hundreds of dollars towards a Wear OS smartwatch; there are dozens of great budget smartwatches that do a lot of the same tasks for a lot less cash.

My favorite is the CMF Watch 3 Pro. The Nothing-owned sub-brand is doing incredible things with its products lately, and the Watch 3 Pro has all the things you need in a smartwatch: it's stylish, has a bright AMOLED panel, tracks 130 workouts, and you'll only need to charge it once a week. In short, if you need a full-fledged smartwatch in under $100, this is the only one to get — and it's selling for just $61 as part of Prime Day.

CMF Watch 3 Pro
Save 38% ($37.25)
CMF Watch 3 Pro: was $99 now $61.75 at Amazon

There's no doubt that the CMF Watch 3 Pro is the best budget smartwatch today. There really isn't anything missing on this model, and if you want a full-fledged smartwatch that doesn't look like a budget model, this is the obvious choice.

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✅Recommended if: You need the best smartwatch under $100.

❌Skip this deal if: You want Wear OS. Honestly, I don't see the utility of Wear OS when you need to shell out at least thrice as much to get a decent smartwatch.

I don't have any negatives to point out with the CMF Watch 3 Pro. I used the smartwatch when it launched, and it has a stylish design that belies its price tag. You even get good color options, and that just adds to its uniqueness.

The best part is that it runs RTOS, a lightweight OS that does a good job with the basics: mirroring notifications, monitoring activity, and so on. You don't get Spotify integration or Google Wallet, but if you just want a good-looking smartwatch that excels at the essentials, the Watch 3 Pro is more than good enough.

I also like that the smartwatch lasts over a week on average, and this is a huge plus point over my Pixel Watch 4. On the whole, I think the Watch 3 Pro is the best sub-$100 smartwatch available today, and it's selling for just $61 as part of Prime Day.

Harish Jonnalagadda
Harish Jonnalagadda
Senior Editor - Mobile

Harish Jonnalagadda is Android Central's Senior Editor overseeing mobile coverage. In his current role, he leads the site's coverage of Chinese phone brands, networking products, and AV gear. He has been testing phones for over a decade, and has extensive experience in mobile hardware and the global semiconductor industry. Contact him on Twitter at @chunkynerd.

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