Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 Active

Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 Active (2023) — The Best Budget Smartwatch for Everyday Use

The Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 Active is one of the most feature-packed budget smartwatches available today, offering an impressive set of health and fitness tools at an incredibly affordable price. Launched in August 2023, it is the perfect entry-level smartwatch for anyone stepping into the world of wearable technology.

The watch sports a large 1.83-inch IPS LCD display with a bright 450 nits of peak brightness, making it easy to read outdoors in direct sunlight. It comes preloaded with over 200 watch faces and supports more than 100 sports modes, including 10 professional sport profiles such as outdoor running, cycling, treadmill, hiking, trail running, and jump rope — giving every type of fitness enthusiast something to love.

Health tracking is a strong suit of the Redmi Watch 3 Active, with continuous 24-hour heart rate monitoring, SpO2 blood oxygen tracking, sleep monitoring with REM detection, calorie counting, and step tracking all built in. The watch also features a built-in microphone and speaker that allows you to make and receive Bluetooth calls directly from your wrist without reaching for your phone.

One of the standout features is the impressive 12-day battery life on a single charge, powered by a 289mAh battery — far outlasting most smartwatches at this price point. The watch is also rated 5ATM water resistant, meaning it can handle depths of up to 50 meters, making it safe to wear while swimming or in the rain.

With a starting price of just $39.99 in Europe and $69.99 in the US, the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 Active delivers exceptional value for money, making it the smartwatch to beat in the budget category.

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