2 smartwatch deals under $249 that caught our attention today

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Two smartwatches worth a look if you are shopping on a budget. The Amazfit Active 2 covers the fitness-first crowd at a price that is hard to beat, while the Apple Watch SE 3 brings cellular connectivity and Apple's ecosystem under the $250 mark.

Amazfit Active 2 Sport Smart Watch Fitness (1.32-inch) drops to $79.99 - save $20. That 20 percent discount puts a solid GPS watch with AMOLED display at entry-level pricing. The Apple Watch SE 3 with GPS + Cellular lands at $249, saving you $80 compared to its standard retail price.

THE DEALS

Amazfit Active 2 Sport Smart Watch Fitness (1.32-inch)

$79.99 (was $99.99) - Save $20 (20% off)

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Apple Watch SE 3 [GPS + Cellular (Midnight)

$249 (was $329) - Save $80 (24% off)

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Quick Highlights

• Amazfit Active 2 Sport Smart Watch Fitness (1.32-inch): Up to 10 days of battery life, free downloadable maps with turn-by-turn directions, and 160-plus workout modes.
• Apple Watch SE 3 [GPS + Cellular (Midnight): Cellular connectivity, always-on display, crash detection, and fast charging that delivers up to 8 hours of battery in 15 minutes.

Why These Deals Matter

You get two completely different approaches to the smartwatch under $250. The Amazfit Active 2 skips the frills and focuses on battery life and GPS accuracy at a price that undercuts most fitness bands. The Apple Watch SE 3 with cellular is the cheapest way into Apple's wearable ecosystem without sacrificing safety features like fall and crash detection. Both discounts are genuine, the Amazfit is 20 percent off, and the SE 3 is marked down by $80.

Final Verdict

If you want long battery life and a bright AMOLED screen for under $80, grab the Amazfit Active 2. If you need cellular independence and Apple's health and safety suite, the SE 3 at $249 is the lowest price we have seen on this model.