Published Nov 22, 2023

This Smartwatch is $69!

Marques Brownlee dives into the world of budget smartwatches, analyzing a $69 model's value against pricier counterparts while also exploring cutting-edge sleep technology from Eight Sleep, assessing how these innovations might enhance user experience.
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  • Price Point

    explores the intriguing price point of $69 for a smartwatch, questioning its value and functionality. He highlights the impressive feat of offering a fully functional smartwatch at such a low cost, especially when compared to the high prices of other models on the market. Marques notes that the basic features like time notifications, step counting, heart rate monitoring, and sleep tracking are sufficient for 95% of users.

    Just the fact that you can get a fully functioning smartwatch for $69 in 2023, just that by itself on its face, was kind of amazing.

    This affordability opens up the market to a broader audience, making technology more accessible 1.

       

    Market Comparison

    In comparing the CMF Watch Pro to other smartwatches, Marques finds it to be on the premium end of basic models, despite its low price. He explains that while the watch is priced higher than the cheapest models, its design and packaging justify the cost. The CMF Watch Pro offers better battery life than an Apple Watch, lasting up to three days, and its design mimics more expensive models, making it a bargain for those seeking style on a budget.

    $69 is on the premium end for a very basic smartwatch.

    Marques also notes the challenges of acquiring this watch in the US, suggesting that importing it might be necessary 2 3.

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