Argos £9 smartwatch hailed as affordable Apple Watch alternative
Argos £9 smartwatch hailed as affordable Apple Watch alternative

The Reflex Active Nexus Lite Smart Watch is being hailed by shoppers as an affordable alternative to an Apple Watch, and it is currently available at Argos for £25, down from £50, in the retailer's Black Friday sale.

For new members of TopCashback who are also new customers of Argos, the device can be bought for £8.96 after cashback. For new TopCashback members who are existing Argos customers, the price drops to £9.90 after cashback. The calculated price includes free click and collect, while standard delivery starts from £4.95.

Features and Fitness Tracking

Described as 'the ultimate smartwatch', the device allows users to make and receive calls from their wrist and stay connected with messages and social notifications. It features a 1.83" display, customisable watch faces, and a typical usage time of up to five days.

The watch includes a music control function for workouts, GPS connection, and multiple sports modes. It also offers heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen tracking, wellness features, and sleep analysis. It comes in a gift box with a charger, instructions, and a two-year guarantee.

Shopper Reviews and Alternatives

Argos shoppers have rated the watch highly. One said: "A great affordable alternative to an Apple Watch. It has a gorgeous coloured strap, is really flexible, and it is soft and comfortable. The watch face is super clear and clean. There are lots of different apps for health-based items. I love that you can upload your own screen saver."

Another wrote: "A beautiful smart watch with a long battery life. It connects to my phone easily and perfectly. It's durable and easy to use. Will highly recommend." A third added: "So happy with this smart watch. It does everything it says and the battery really lasts, too. Great value for money."

Some reviewers were more critical, with one commenting on steps accuracy: "It says I have walked 5,000 steps when my phone shows 8,000." Another criticised the "connectivity" but said the "battery life isn't bad".

For comparison, Argos also offers the Fitbit Inspire 3 Fitness Tracker for £84, described as an 'all-day health and fitness companion' with up to 10 days of battery life, skin temperature and blood oxygen tracking, and daily readiness scores. At Hume Health, the Hume Band 2.0 is priced at £189, down from £270, with up to 14 days of battery life and blood pressure monitoring.

How to Get the Cashback Deal

To access the cashback offer, new TopCashback members need to sign up via the provided link, type in Argos, and click 'Get Cashback Now'. After purchasing the watch as normal, cashback will be tracked and appear in the buyer's TopCashback account within seven working days of the purchase.