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Help: I need a smart watch that does all these things

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Unsureaboutitall · 14/03/2026 20:51

And that is not an apple watch (I had one and gave it away as I found the battery wouldn’t even last until the evening!).

I am not sporty but need to lose weight and I try to stay moderately active despite my desk job and parenting duties. This means one or two dance classes a week and hitting 10K steps.
I want a nice looking watch that helps me keep track of my steps (and maybe encourages me to move if I am behind), workouts, calories etc. Something that looks stylish, not a fitbit, not an apple watch and easy to use with a long battery life.
Does such thing exist? I was looking at the Garmin Lily but is it a bit of a waste for someone like me (not a real sporty person)?

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JulietteHasAGun · 14/03/2026 20:56

A garmin vivosmart would do this though not sure it’s particularly stylish.

ponyinmypocket · 14/03/2026 21:01

Why not a Fitbit out of interest? Battery life is excellent and the dashboard is easy.

Unsureaboutitall · 14/03/2026 21:06

I’d like something that looks a bit more like a watch as opposed to a narrow wristband basically

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Mermaidsaremiracles · 14/03/2026 21:10

I wanted similar to you, mainly just for step counting and activity tracking rather than anything fancy. I got an amazfit GTS mini - as the face is smaller than a lot of others out there.
Is it more the actual watch face or the strap you're worried about? As most of them you can remove the straps they come with and replace with something more jewellery-like, or at least more aesthetically pleasing. I just bought some fabric ones for my watch.
I think amazfit do some round faces ones too now - and they seem to be a lot cheaper than the fancy branded Samsung / apple etc ones.

Mermaidsaremiracles · 14/03/2026 21:11

Mermaidsaremiracles · 14/03/2026 21:10

I wanted similar to you, mainly just for step counting and activity tracking rather than anything fancy. I got an amazfit GTS mini - as the face is smaller than a lot of others out there.
Is it more the actual watch face or the strap you're worried about? As most of them you can remove the straps they come with and replace with something more jewellery-like, or at least more aesthetically pleasing. I just bought some fabric ones for my watch.
I think amazfit do some round faces ones too now - and they seem to be a lot cheaper than the fancy branded Samsung / apple etc ones.

Also it lasts about 2 weeks between charges if that helps!

IeatPotNoodles · 14/03/2026 21:14

Oura Ring!

VividDeer · 14/03/2026 21:16

I just ditched Google and went garmin.
This is so pretty in pink. Battery life amazing

Much cheaper prices if you shop around

https://www.garmin.com/en-GB/p/873214/

Help: I need a smart watch that does all these things
Pineapplechunksandcream · 14/03/2026 21:16

https://www.boots.com/amazfit-active-2-amoled-round-smartwatch-black-sport-silicone-strap-1-32-inch-10366359
I have this one its great battery life, easy to use app and you can link it to my fitness pal if you want.

thinktoomuchtoooften · 14/03/2026 21:17

Garmin lily

ItallwentwrongwhenBowieleft · 14/03/2026 21:23

I bought one of these a few months ago after having a series of fitbits, got fed up of them not lasting more than a couple of years, the last one stopped charging.
Decided to try something cheaper, wasn’t expecting much but I’ve been surprised how good it is.
You can choise different faces, one looks like a ‘normal’ watch face, or add your own photo.
I got the gold metal band one.
The app works great & it does everything the Fitbit did.
There’s a 25% off voucher too.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/FitpoloSmartWatch/page/AF21BED3-C123-48C4-8AC9-07E945BBEF1C?lp_asin=B0FWQD99TS&ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ast_store_CYE8TZQF373NPVBMBTD0

Fitpolo Smart Watch

Fitpolo Smart Watch and Fitness Tracker

https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/FitpoloSmartWatch/page/AF21BED3-C123-48C4-8AC9-07E945BBEF1C?lp_asin=B0FWQD99TS&ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ast_store_CYE8TZQF373NPVBMBTD0&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-style-and-beauty-5503651-help-i-need-a-smart-watch-that-does-all-these-things

Mapleunicorn · 14/03/2026 21:30

Unsureaboutitall · 14/03/2026 21:06

I’d like something that looks a bit more like a watch as opposed to a narrow wristband basically

The Fitbit Versa range looks similar to an Apple Watch. I have one and it does all the things you list and the battery lasts ages!

Unsureaboutitall · 15/03/2026 16:46

Anyone has experience with a Garmin?

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