Samsung Galaxy Fit3 (Image: SAMSUNG . GETTY)
2025 is here – and if you want to find some ways of becoming accountable in terms of fitness and health goals, you might want to consider getting a smartwatch or fitness watch. In hope it spurs on inspiration to hit the gym.
However, when you look at the prices of things like the Apple Watch or a Garmin, it can feel out of reach for shoppers on a budget, despite how reputable the devices may be. The good news is that alternative that won’t set you back more than £40.
The Galaxy Fit3, to be exact, A superb price which still allows you to track your steps and workouts. Plus, users can take a look at their sleep data and receive live notifications.
is a budget-friendly option, so don’t expect a flurry of Galaxy Watch Ultra features, but it still boasts a large, rectangular 1.6″ AMOLED display that vividly illustrates your fitness journey. The Samsung Fit3 is designed to keep pace with your active lifestyle, offering up to 13 days of battery life on a single charge and the ability to power up to 65% in just half an hour.
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for over 100 workouts with automatic detection, providing valuable insights into your sleep patterns and blood oxygen levels. Instant notifications allow you to check messages, control music, and navigate seamlessly with intuitive gestures. Despite some great reviews, iPhone users have been warned they may struggle to connect to the device.
Other reviewers have noted occasional bugs, including issues syncing correctly to health apps. However, many have praised the quality of the touch display for such a compact watch. One reviewer shared: “Had to use Samsung Support to sort out a sleep tracking issue, they seem to have resolved it.”
Another added: “Only other major annoyance is the fiddly Samsung strap, which, as usual, locks in by passing inside rather than through loops requiring fiddly manipulation.”
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If you do fancy spending a bit more cash, the Garmin Forerunner 255 is a fitness watch that closely tracks your activities and fitness level as you aim to burn off those calories from 2024.
is currently selling the device According to the price tracker site, CamelCamelCamel, it’s also the cheapest it has ever been. Elsewhere, Galaxy Watch fans can currently save over at – when you trade in you’ll get up to £200 off.