Google's Pixel Watch 3 still has a record-breaking price, but honestly, not everyone wants, or even needs, to shell out $275 for a smartwatch. This is especially true if all you really need is something to help you monitor the basics of health and fitness metrics. He Fitbit Inspire 3 a better, more affordable alternative, currently at its best price of $69.95 ($30 off) at amazon.com/Fitbit-Management-Intensity-Tracking-Included/dp/B0B5F9SZW7/?tag=theverge02-20″>amazon, Best buyand Google.
The comfortable tracker does a good job of giving you the essentials, helping you accurately monitor basic health and fitness metrics while lasting up to 10 days on a single charge. It also comes with some extra amenities found on more expensive trackers, from a bright OLED display to features like irregular heart rate notifications, advanced sleep tracking capabilities, and various stress management features.
Of course, there are some concessions to be made at this price. You don't get much of the intelligence you'll find in a smartwatch like the Pixel Watch 3, so don't expect contactless payments, built-in GPS, or support for virtual assistants like amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. But honestly, if all you really need is a simple, straightforward fitness band, you probably won't miss those features much anyway.
