Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest
Full details →| Apple Watch | Amazfit Band 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $399 | $50★ |
| Subscription | ✓ None | ✓ None |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 30g | 28g★ |
| Water resistance | 50m | 5ATM |
| Battery | 1 days | 18 days★ |
| Always-on display | ✅★ | ❌ |
| GPS | ✅★ | ❌ |
| Cellular | ✅★ | ❌ |
| Platform | iOS only | iOS & Android |
| Tier | Smartwatch | Fitness Tracker |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Sep 19, 2025 | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Cycle advice | neutral★ | bad |
| Deals advice | neutral | good★ |
| Next model | Apple Watch Series 12 (Expected fall 2026) | — |
The Series 11 is the first mainstream smartwatch to offer FDA-cleared hypertension (high blood pressure) detection — a feature that could flag silent health risks.
At 9.7mm, the Series 11 is significantly slimmer than previous models — noticeably lighter on the wrist for all-day and sleep tracking.
On-demand ECG, continuous blood oxygen monitoring, and sleep apnea detection (FDA-cleared) make this one of the most medically relevant consumer wearables available.
18 days of typical use with health monitoring — nearly 3 weeks without charging, far beyond any smartwatch competitor.
Ask Alexa for weather, timers, reminders, and smart home controls directly from your wrist — unusual for a sub-$50 fitness band.
Amazfit's Personal Activity Intelligence score aggregates your daily activity into a single 0–100 health index, guiding you toward optimal activity levels.
The right pick depends on what you optimize for.
$50 vs $399 over 3 years · no required subscription.
18 days vs 1 days battery.
10 sensors.
28g · no required subscription.
iPhone users who want the most capable smartwatch health experience available. Ideal for anyone who values medical-grade monitoring (ECG, blood pressure, SpO2), a premium always-on display, and the best Apple Watch workout tracking. If health is your priority, this is the one to get.
Full details →Budget-conscious users who want more features than a basic step counter — SpO2, stress, sleep analysis, and workout tracking — without paying for a full smartwatch. Works with both iPhone and Android.
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