While we’ve seen high refresh rate screens on expensive offerings like Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, it has now made its way to budget smartwatches priced as low as Rs 4000. The high refresh rate makes the smartwatch feel much smoother and snappier. And in this article, we’ll tell you the top budget smartwatches with a 60Hz high refresh rate display to buy right now.
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Budget Smartwatches with a 60Hz High Refresh Rate Display
When it comes to smartwatches, the Apple Watch Series 5 introduced the always-on Retina panel with LTPO offering an adaptive refresh rate from 1Hz to 60Hz. Similarly, Samsung has been shipping great quality panels with their Galaxy Watch series.
However, things have always been dicey in the budget category. Most smartwatches have offered mere 20-30Hz screens which stutter a lot in everyday use. Since we are used to 60Hz and higher refresh rates from our smartphone screens, it’s even more difficult to cope up with the slower displays.
Thankfully, 60Hz is gradually becoming a new selling point for budget smartwatches. Companies like Realme, Noise, and OnePlus are now aggressively marketing it as a deal-breaker feature. And here we are with five such smartwatches with a high refresh rate display you can buy on the market.
1. OnePlus Nord Watch (Rs. 4,999)
OnePlus Nord Watch (review) is the brand’s first smartwatch in the Nord lineup. The smartwatch offers a large 1.78-inch AMOLED display with a high refresh rate of up to 60Hz. The screen feels super smooth and is quite vibrant to look at in person.
That said, note that it’s not always 60Hz. The watch dynamically lowers the refresh rate to 50Hz for certain watch faces and app interfaces with complex animations and functions. While the watch has all essential health and fitness options, it lacks AOD, built-in GPS, and Bluetooth calling.
For your information- the Nord Watch is a rebranded version of the Haylou RS4 Plus. So if it’s not available in your region, you know what to buy! And for those curious about the previously released OnePlus Watch, it featured a 50Hz display.
Key Features
- Display: 1.78-inch AMOLED
- Refresh Rate: 50-60Hz
- Operating System: RTOS
- Bluetooth Version: 5.2
- Battery Life: About 10-14 days
- Water/ Dust Resistance: IP68
2. Realme Watch 3 Pro (Rs. 4,999)
As an upgrade over its predecessor, the Realme Watch 3 Pro (review) offers two major improvements- a 60Hz display and Bluetooth calling. The smartwatch is equipped with a high refresh rate 1.78-inch AMOLED screen which varies between 50-60Hz.
Furthermore, you get Bluetooth calling with an AI noise reduction algorithm for better quality. Compared to the Nord Watch, you get multi-system standalone GPS, always-on display, and support for custom watch faces. It also promises about 10 days of battery life on a single charge.
Key Features
- Display: 1.78-inch AMOLED
- Refresh Rate: 50-60Hz
- Operating System: RTOS
- Bluetooth Version: 5.3
- Battery Life: Up to 10 days
- Water/ Dust Resistance: IP68
3. Noise ColorFit Pro 4 (Rs. 3,499)
Priced at just Rs 3499, the Noise ColorFit Pro 4 smartwatch offers a 1.72-inch 60Hz display with a peak brightness of 500 nites. Unfortunately, it’s a TFT panel which could be a dealbreaker for some. Having said that, you get a fully functional digital crown and multiple color options to choose from.
The smartwatch features Bluetooth calling and over 100 sports modes. Other features like stock market alerts, smart DND, and quick replies are present onboard. Overall, it’s one of the cheapest smartwatches with a 60Hz refresh rate you can buy in India.
Noise also sells the Noise ColorFit Pro 4 Max (review) in India. However, contrary to its name and pricing, it gets a standard 30Hz screen. So keep a note of it.
Key Features
- Display: 1.72-inch TFT LCD
- Refresh Rate: 60Hz
- Operating System: RTOS
- Bluetooth Version: 5.3
- Battery Life: Up to 7 days
- Water/ Dust Resistance: IP68
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4. Boat Storm Pro Call (Rs. 3,299)
Boat Storm Pro Call offers a large 1.78-inch AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 60Hz. The high refresh rate makes it one of the smoothest smartwatches in the sub-3000 segment. Plus, Bluetooth calling adds ice to the cake by making it an overall value-for-money package.
Among other specifications, you get over 700 active modes and a host of health features like a blood oxygen monitor, breathe control mode, sleep tracking, and stress tracker. It also supports Google Fit and Apple Health. There’s no built-in GPS onboard, though.
Key Features
- Display: 1.78-inch AMOLED
- Refresh Rate: 60Hz
- Operating System: RTOS
- Bluetooth Version: 5.0
- Battery Life: Up to 7 days
- Water/ Dust Resistance: IP68
5. Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 (Rs. 11,000)
Released last year, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 (FAQ) now retails for a discounted price ranging from Rs. 10000- 12000. It offers one of the best displays on a smartwatch- a 1.4-inch (44mm) or 1.2-inch (40mm) Super AMOLED display with a fast 60Hz refresh rate.
The screen is bright and vibrant, supports full color always on, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass DX+. This Android smartwatch runs Wear OS 3 with OneUI Watch on top. You can take ECG and blood pressure measurements, make calls over Bluetooth, listen to music or even watch videos on the go.
The only cons here are- it works only with Android and lasts only about 1-2 days on a single charge. Barring the cons, it’s currently one of the best upper-mid-range smartwatches to buy right now.
Key Features
- Display: 1.4-inch AMOLED
- Refresh Rate: 60Hz
- Operating System: WearOS
- Bluetooth Version: 5.0
- Battery Life: About 2 days
- Water/ Dust Resistance: IP68 + 5ATM + MIL-STG
Enjoy Smartwatches with High Refresh Rate Screens
These were some of the best budget smartwatches with 60Hz high refresh rate displays you can buy in India. Except for the Noise ColorFit Pro 4, all the smartwatches in the list have an AMOLED display giving you punchy colors and deep blacks alongside smooth performance. We’ll keep updating the list as and when more smartwatches release in the market. Till then, stay tuned.
