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Unlike the Fitbit, this smartwatch tracks blood pressure, and it's down to $22
It also monitors steps, calories, heart rate and sleep for way less than an Apple Watch or other popular wearables.
Wouldn't it be a dream if Apple gadgets regularly went on sale? That way, paying full price for an Apple Watch, which many consider to be the gold standard of smartwatches, would be a thing of the past.
Luckily, there's one Android smartwatch that's much more affordable and still has tons of features that many folks love about the Apple bestseller. Meet the Popglory smartwatch! It's easy to use, and at its sale price of $22, can you really go wrong? (The answer to that question is no, you cannot.)
Simple, clear and easy to read, the Popglory has a Find My feature and 10-plus hours of battery life while in active use, or 30 hours on standby.
Why is this a good deal? ??
This is an immensely popular device that shares several features with the Apple Watch, but it's just $22 right now with the on-page coupon. (The purple one is down to just $19!) Compare that with the most bare-bones Apple Watch model you can buy, the Apple Watch SE, which starts around $189. Meanwhile, Fitbit's most basic smartwatch, the Versa 4, is on sale for $120, but it's usually $200.
Why do I need this? ??
There are a lot of budget smartwatches on the market, but most lack the quality that would make them worth the trouble. That's not the case with the Popglory, fans say.
Of course, it tracks things like calories burned, steps walked, heart rate and even how well you slept — you know, all the smartwatch metrics you'd expect. But it also tracks blood pressure, a feature absent from both the Fitbit and Apple Watch. If you sit too long, it will remind you to stand up and move around. There are even buttons to control your music.
Compared with many smartwatches we've seen at this price, the Popglory commands stellar reviews and has a much wider range of functions. Plus, in keeping with its moniker, it's available in seven colors, including understated pink and vibrant purple.
What reviewers say ??
This affordable smartwatch has received almost 12,000 five-star reviews from customers who cite its accuracy and overall functionality.
Pros ??
"The Popglory watch does more than any current Fitbit watch," one user said. "I had a Fitbit that took blood pressure. Now the Fitbits, for some reason, do not take blood pressure. I have had the Popglory [at the] doctor, and I had the same blood pressure within two points as my doctor got. That is fantastic."
"Very efficient," said another fan. "It tells my blood pressure, my heart rate and my oxygen level. ... There are so many wonderful features on this watch, it almost acts like an Apple Watch, and it connects to my Apple phone just perfectly. If something goes wrong with this watch, I am sure to get another. But I've had it for a little over a year now and it's still doing wonderful."
Many users have commented on its hefty runtime: "I bought this last year, and I love it so much. It is pretty customizable and accurate. I love the battery life on it. You charge for one hour and it stays charged for about three days!"
"I'm loving this smartwatch. It isn't huge," another five-star fan said. "Great selection of faces to choose from. App seems to work great so far. I can't sleep with a watch on, so unsure about the sleep feature. Seems to be holding battery life well. Has a feature to tell you to get up and get active — who doesn't need that?"
Cons ??
Despite all its great features, the Popglory is missing a big one — it's not waterproof. But for the price, reviewers say that's a fair trade-off. "I really like the sleep tracker on this watch, and the quality is very good," another wearer said. "The only downside is that it's not waterproof, but for the price, I can't complain. Fantastic watch for the money."
"This is an amazing watch ... great quality but without the Apple Watch price," a final fan said. But they cautioned: "The downside is it may cause skin irritation to some."
This gizmo isn't waterproof, but it will track your steps, calories, sleep and more.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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