Unlike the Fitbit, this smartwatch tracks blood pressure, and it’s less than $22

Say the word “smartwatch” and, for most people, the Apple Watch usually comes to mind first. Some might even consider them the gold standard. Because of this, every gizmo worn is compared to it, good or bad.

But not everyone can shell out hundreds of dollars for one — and some people aren’t Apple fans. Although there are solid Android smartwatches on the market, they cost as much as the Apple Watch. If you’d like to make a smartwatch part of your routine but feel like you’re being priced out of the market, meet Popglory. It’s got features, it’s easy to use, and you got this – only $22 on Amazon.

Why is this good? 💰

This is a very popular device that shares many features with the Apple Watch. The bare bones version you can buy, the Apple Watch SE, starts at $200 retail. Even at its normal price, Popglory is one-six cost SE. Meanwhile, Fitbit’s flagship smartwatch, the Versa 4, starts at $185.

Why do I need this? 🤔

There is a a lot of budget smartwatches on the market, but many lack the quality to make them worth the investment. Not so with Popglory, fans say.

Of course, it tracks things like calories burned, steps taken, heart rate and even how well you slept — you know, all the smartwatch metrics you’ve come to expect. But it also tracks your blood pressure, a feature missing from the Fitbit and Apple Watch. If you stay too long, it will remind you to get up and go. There are also buttons that control your music. Compared to many smartwatches we’ve seen in this price range, the Popglory commands stellar reviews and has a wide range of functions — not to mention it’s available in seven colors, including pink invisible and bright purple.

What the critics are saying 💬

This affordable smartwatch has received more than 12,000 five-star reviews from consumers citing its accuracy and overall functionality.

Benefits 👍

“The Popglory watch works better than any current Fitbit watch,” one user said. “I had a Fitbit that took blood pressure. Now Fitbits, for some reason, don’t take blood pressure. I had a Popglory. [while at the] doctor, and I had the same blood pressure within two points as my doctor found. It’s wonderful.”

“It works really well,” said one fan. “It tells my blood pressure, my heart rate, and my oxygen level. … There are so many great features on this watch, it works almost like an Apple Watch and connects to my phone it’s just an apple phone. if something goes wrong with this watch i’m sure i’ll get another one but i’ve had it for over a year now and it’s still work well.

Many users have commented on its powerful runtime. “I bought this last year and I really like it. It’s very customizable and accurate. I like the battery life on it. You pay for one hour and it stays charged for days about three!”

“I love this smartwatch. It’s not big,” said one five-star fan. “Great selection of faces to choose from. App seems to be working fine so far. I can’t sleep with the watch on, so not sure about the sleep feature. Seems to hold battery life well . It’s got a quality to tell you to get up and work – who doesn’t need that?”

Problems 👎

Despite all the good features, Popglory lacks a big one – it’s not waterproof. But for the price, critics say it’s a fair trade. “I really like the sleep tracker on this watch, and the quality is great,” said one wearer. “The only caveat is that it’s not waterproof, but for the price, I can’t complain. Amazing watch for the money.”

“This is an amazing watch if you want a quality watch, but without the Apple Watch price,” said one fan. But they warned: “The caveat is that it may cause skin irritation in some.”

The reviews quoted above reflect the latest versions at the time of publication.

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