The best cheap smartwatch deals in February 2018

Roll up, roll up, one and all and come see our best smartwatch deals, carefully curated for you and your bare wrist. 

No longer will you be without time, smartphone notifications and a calculator on your wrist as our best smartwatch deals offer something for every price point.

But let’s not drone on, here are our selection of the top smartwatch deals.

Android Wear

The platform with the widest choice of smartwatches is Google's Android Wear, with devices arriving in a range of designs, sizes and prices. 

From cheap smartwatch deals to premium smartwatch deals, there's something for everyone who has an Android smartphone in their pocket. Your Android Wear smartwatch also works with iPhones, but the experience is far more limited.

Android Wear 2.0 arrived at the start of the 2017, and while we've seen a handful of smartwatches launched running the new software, we're still waiting for more manufacturers to get on board. We're hoping to see a range of new watches at IFA 2017, so watch this space!

Sony SmartWatch 3

The Sony SmartWatch 3 may be showing its age now, but it still stands out with decent performance, a good screen and solid battery life, not to mention the inclusion of GPS.

This wearable just about nails the tricky blend of being a smartwatch with competent fitness tracking capabilities and the price keeps on falling, making it a real bargain.

The LG Watch Style is undeniably a fashionable device, and in the smartwatch world it's also on the cheaper end of the scale.

It does miss out on GPS and NFC, which means for those looking for a fitness watch or a fancy way to make contactless payments are out of luck here.

However, this is the thinnest Android Wear watch around, making it suitable for more slender wrists – something of a rarity at the moment.

Moto 360

The second generation Moto 360 gets our vote as the best smartwatch when it comes to looks. Plus, it's also one of the most comfortable wearables around.

The new size options and the new-found comfortable fit (along with the added customization to the design), brings it all together as one of the best smartwatches of 2017.

If you're looking for a smartwatch packed-full of features… STOP LOOKING. The Huawei Watch 2 is stuffed full or party pieces, from GPS for tracking your runs and NFC for contactless payments, to an optional 4G variant for internet on the move and the ability to make and receive calls – it's got it all.

Sure it's not cheap, and there are better looking smartwatches on the market, but if it's features you're after the Watch 2 is a great choice.

Tag Heuer Connected

The Tag Heuer Connected is premium in every sense of the word, from its wallet-worrying price, to its stylish design and beefy processor, which makes it the most powerful smartwatch on the market.

It looks and feels like a truly premium wearable – or even like a piece of jewelry, as the best watches should.

The Huawei Watch is not perfect, with iffy battery life watering down the gorgeous presentation. But the once high price has dropped and it's a near seamless blend of fashion and tech.

It's also just received the Android Wear 2.0 update, breathing new life into a smartwatch which still very much looks the part.

LG's fetching smartwatch nails the look, if the look is more bling than bland. It's rather large, so those with small wrists need not apply, and we feel that the Urbane is a bit light on features. 

It has, however, been updated to Android Wear 2.0, giving it a new lease of life, and if you can nab this on a deal you won't regret it.

If you’re in the market for an Android Wear smartwatch, the ZenWatch 3 has a great display, useful hardware buttons and good battery life. 

It’s styling might not be for everyone, and it's lacking in a few sensors, but it looks more like a premium watch than a piece of lifeless technology.

Apple Watch

First announced in September 2014, the Apple Watch now comprises of Series One watches and the newer Series 2 (which we're calling the Apple Watch 2) range which was launched in September 2016.

They're available in two sizes, 38mm and 42mm, with a range of case materials and straps to choose from – and the fancier you get the steeper the price goes. Keep things simple though, and there are some small savings to be had.

Thing is, Apple products are very good at holding their price – especially the newer stuff – so the chance of some great smartwatch deals is slimmer here. Keep checking back though, as this page will automatically update when cheaper Apple Watch deals are found!

The Apple Watch 2 is the best smartwatch you can buy right now. It's water-resistant, which means it's more durable than most of the other devices on this list and you won't have to worry about getting it wet in the rain when you're out for a jog.

There's GPS onboard to make running that little bit easier plus. but be warned though, the Apple Watch 2 is expensive. If you already own an Apple Watch, the 2 may not be worth the upgrade.

If you're into your fitness and on the hunt for a smartwatch which can help you track your workouts this is the Apple Watch you want. Its sports band makes it more comfortable when you work up a sweat and the pre-installed Nike+ app means you're ready to run right out the box.

Being able to check when you've got a message, or see who's calling and be able to make snap decisions, feels like the future, especially when you're exercising or in another situation where grabbing your phone isn't practical.

Samsung Gear

Samsung started its smartwatch life using Android Wear, but over the past couple of years it's moved away from Google's platform and onto its own Tizen OS offering.

Apps aren't as plentiful here compared to the Apple Watch Android Wear ranges, but the ones you do get (e.g. Spotify, MyFitnessPal, Uber) are very well integrated.

They work with both Android and iOS too, meaning you don't have to get an Apple Watch if you have an iPhone.

Samsung Gear S2

Despite a lack of original apps, the Samsung Gear S3 is one of the best smartwatch options on the market and it works with iOS and Android. The intuitive controls and Super AMOLED screen from the Gear S2 are here, plus GPS makes its debut too. 

While its look is more executive than the Gear S2, it rocks a IP68-protected build and lasts up to 3 days before needing a charge.

The Samsung Gear S2 felt like a real step forward in smartwatch design when it launched, with its rotating bezel and Tizen OS viewed as useful innovations. The Super AMOLED screen is also a real standout feature, it's incredibly sharp, vibrant, and fully circular.

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