Key Takeaways
For less than 70 bucks, I think you’d be hard-pressed to find a cheaper more capable smartwatch right now. For the basics, this thing delivers incredible value for money. And the battery life is excellent as well.
- Affordable: $69 gets you a lot of watch for the money.
- Solid feature set: GPS, Bluetooth calling, health tracking, and 120 workouts.
- Battery champ: Lasts 9–11 days per charge.
- Compromises: No water resistance, no NFC, and notifications are basic.
Budget smartwatches are everywhere, but few feel worth the money. The CMF Watch Pro 2 is one of the rare exceptions, as you’d expect from a company like Nothing.
It’s not without its wiggles and gremlins, but the sheer amount of features and capabilities you get for such a small amount of money is kind of incredible.
The watch itself is stylish, surprisingly capable, and cheap enough to make you wonder why you’d spend more. After using it daily for two weeks, here’s what I liked about it and what I think may give some users pause for thought.
For a basic smartwatch with fitness tracking abilities, however, I honestly don’t think there’s a better value watch on the market right now.
Design & Comfort
The first thing you notice about the CMF Watch Pro 2 is the design. It’s circular, minimal, and unmistakably modern. It doesn’t look or feel cheap, either, which given its price tag is a huge deal.
A couple of friends even asked me about it; they couldn’t believe it cost less than $70. Most were Apple Watch users and used to loading their credit cards up for months to buy a smartwatch.
For many, including myself, this is the CMF Watch Pro 2’s main USP: it doesn’t look like a budget smartwatch.
The strap feels durable and comfortable, even after a sweaty workout or wearing it overnight for sleep tracking. The build quality is solid enough that I didn’t feel like I had to baby it, but I did have to remember it’s not water-resistant which means no swimming and no getting in the shower with it.
Display & Usability
The screen is bright and sharp, though a bit smaller than what you get with rectangular or squircle watches like the Apple Watch or Redmi Watch 4.
For quick glances at notifications, it does the job well, but if you’re used to bigger displays, it may feel cramped.
I loved being able to swap between customizable watch faces. There’s plenty of variety, and it adds personality without needing third-party apps.
Raise-to-wake, however, was hit or miss. Sometimes it responded perfectly; other times I had to give my wrist an extra flick to get it going. It is here where its affordability starts to show its true colors; it’s just no where near as slick as a premium smartwatch.
You might not notice it right off the bat but you will find little things, its raise to wake inconsistencies, for example, that remind you of how little you paid for the thing. Is it a deal-breaker? Not really, not at this price point.
Features & Performance
This watch really tries to pack in everything, and for the price what Nothing has managed to squeeze in is damn impressive. I mean, just check out what’s included inside:
- GPS tracking for runs and cycling
- Bluetooth calling (and yes, the microphone is surprisingly clear)
- 120 sport modes
- Heart rate and SpO₂ monitoring
- Sleep and stress tracking
- Menstrual cycle tracking
- Smart extras like calendar, calculator, music and camera controls
On paper, it rivals much more expensive watches. In practice, it works well enough, but it’s not flawless. Workout detection sometimes missed shorter sessions, and health tracking insights felt pretty basic compared to Huawei, Apple, Garmin or Samsung wearables.
Notifications also feel stripped back. On Android, they’re serviceable; on iPhone, they’re borderline frustrating. You can see texts, but you can’t reply, and emojis are hit-or-miss.
Battery Life
Battery life is one of the big wins here. I consistently hit between 9 and 11 days per charge, even with GPS workouts, heart rate monitoring, and regular notifications.
Charging, though, is a bit of a hassle. The proprietary magnetic puck isn’t as convenient as USB-C competitors — and you’ll want to keep track of it, because losing it means downtime until you can get a replacement.
How It Compares
For under $70, it’s hard to complain. But there are alternatives worth noting:
- Huawei Fit 3 – better health insights, proper water resistance.
- Amazfit Bip 5 Unity – stronger ecosystem, better app support.
- Redmi Watch 4 – squircle display, more accurate GPS.
- Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 – slimmer, polished software.
If waterproofing, NFC payments, or more detailed health data matter to you, one of those may be a better fit.
Verdict: Who Is This For?
The CMF Watch Pro 2 is ideal if you want:
- A stylish smartwatch under $70
- Reliable basic fitness and health tracking
- Long battery life that doesn’t need nightly charging
- A comfortable everyday wearable with smart extras
It’s not for you if you need:
- Water resistance
- Contactless payments (no NFC here)
- Polished health insights on par with Apple, Samsung, or Huawei
- Seamless notifications and message replies
Final Word
The CMF Watch Pro 2 nails the basics and looks good doing it. For the price, it’s an easy recommendation as long as you know what you’re giving up. If you just want simple tracking, long battery life, and smartwatch style without the price tag, this is one of the best budget options around.
