Good, cheap smartwatch?

[kelvinhall05]

I want to get a smartwatch (NOT a fitness tracker, if I wanted that I'd just get a Mi Band 3 or something), but I don't know what to get. I'd like it to be durable, and for it to be water resistant or waterproof, and for it to work with my Android phone. A decent battery would be nice but is not a must at all. As with the battery, a speaker would be nice for taking calls or something, but again, not a must (not sure if this is even a thing on smartwatches). I don't really have a preference for the band, but a few options would be nice. I also like round faces instead of square, but hey, I can't get everything lol. I'd like it to be under $200, but I'm not sure if that's really possible. Thanks!

[orbitalbuzzsaw]

I had a Moto 360 2nd gen back in the day but it got stolen, it was great when I had it, and I'm thinking about getting another one. If you can find a Moto 360 I'd go for that. Other than that something from Ticwatch

[Slottr]

I got a gear s2 classic for around that price, use it everyday. Lasts about 2-3 days

[orbitalbuzzsaw]

1 minute ago, Slottr said:

I got a gear s2 classic for around that price, use it everyday. Lasts about 2-3 days

How are those Samsung ones? I've been looking at getting back into the smart watch thing and they seem like a decent deal

[Slottr]

Just now, OrbitalBuzzsaw said:

How are those Samsung ones? I've been looking at getting back into the smart watch thing and they seem like a decent deal

I actually love mine. Keep in mind its the only one I've ever owned, but its been awesome. The UI is super nice to navigate and the response time between my phone and watch is decently quick when using it to control music or receive notifications 

[orbitalbuzzsaw]

1 minute ago, Slottr said:

I actually love mine. Keep in mind its the only one I've ever owned, but its been awesome. The UI is super nice to navigate and the response time between my phone and watch is decently quick when using it to control music or receive notifications 

Nice! I've got to pick up a new laptop soon anyway so what's another $150 for another neat gadget? My Moto 360 2nd Gen (leather band, small face) cost like $280 back in the day

[Slottr]

Just now, OrbitalBuzzsaw said:

Nice! I've got to pick up a new laptop soon anyway so what's another $150 for another neat gadget?

Keep an eye out for a refurbished or open box one to save a little then! I see them all the time at my local best buy 

[orbitalbuzzsaw]

3 minutes ago, Slottr said:

Keep an eye out for a refurbished or open box one to save a little then! I see them all the time at my local best buy 

I'm looking at a Ticwatch E personally, be a good companion for the incoming Oneplus 6

[JoshManley94]

5 hours ago, kelvinhall05 said:

I want to get a smartwatch (NOT a fitness tracker, if I wanted that I'd just get a Mi Band 3 or something), but I don't know what to get. I'd like it to be durable, and for it to be water resistant or waterproof, and for it to work with my Android phone. A decent battery would be nice but is not a must at all. As with the battery, a speaker would be nice for taking calls or something, but again, not a must (not sure if this is even a thing on smartwatches). I don't really have a preference for the band, but a few options would be nice. I also like round faces instead of square, but hey, I can't get everything lol. I'd like it to be under $200, but I'm not sure if that's really possible. Thanks!

Just curious what phone are you rocking I know you said android but you didn’t specify what model.

[JohnMarkHutch]

I have a TicWatch E.

If you want a cheap smartwatch for notifications and the other smartwatch-ey things then go for the Ticwatch E. 

Edited September 22, 2018 by JohnMarkHutch
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[kelvinhall05]

6 hours ago, JoshManley94 said:

Just curious what phone are you rocking I know you said android but you didn’t specify what model.

Xiaomi Mi A1.

6 hours ago, JohnMarkHutch said:

I have a TicWatch E.

If you want a cheap smartwatch for notifications and the other smartwatch-ey things then go for the Ticwatch E. 

Yeah, I was thinking that too. Everyone says it's under $150, but I can't find it for under $180...