Looking for a budget-friendly Android watch that plays music without a phone… any ideas?

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Hi everyone!

I’ve been searching for a good smartwatch for a while now, and I’ve noticed (based on some reviews I’ve seen) that most Android smartwatches don’t track heart rates very accurately, except for the Pixel Watch 3, which is out of my price range. So, I decided to get a Polar chest strap for heart rate tracking, and now I’m looking for a smartwatch to cover my other needs.

Here’s what I’m looking for:

Must have:

  • Ability to play music without needing a phone
  • Decent GPS tracking
  • Price under $200

Would be nice to have:

  • Good battery life
  • Reliable sleep tracking

Thanks a lot for your help! I appreciate any suggestions, even if you just read this post.

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A lot of people on this forum have been asking about this lately. The problem is, most smartwatches will lose battery quickly if you play music over Bluetooth for more than a few hours.

That said, Garmin might be your best choice since their watches usually have great battery life. Check out their list of watches with music storage: Which Garmin Smartwatches Have Music Storage? | Garmin

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@Quill
Thanks, man! I ended up going with the Garmin Forerunner 165 Music. Can’t wait to try it out.

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Jai said:
@Quill
Thanks, man! I ended up going with the Garmin Forerunner 165 Music. Can’t wait to try it out.

Great choice! Hope you enjoy it.