Running GPS Watches for less than 5,000 PHP (2021)

Posted On November 3, 2021

Running on a budget? These GPS watches cost a lot less but they have good accuracy and great features of a smartwatch. What you will miss will probably be the premium materials used in more expensive watches. These may be just plastic but they are great running watches to guide you in your runs.

Note that listed prices may vary during sale periods.

Xiaomi Mi Watch – 4,590 PHP

Classic round screen with the longest battery life.

Xiaomi Mi Watch has a big round screen that provide high resolution and high visibility even during daylight. It uses 4 major positioning systems (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BDS) to provide better accuracy and faster GPS fix. As a smartwatch, it has 24/7 Heart Monitoring, Stress tracking, Sleep tracking, SpO2 measurement, Vital Signs and more.

The Mi Watch uses the Xiaomi Wear App where you can sync your run to Strava. You can read our review of the Xiaomi Mi Watch here. This is probably the more expensive watch in the list but it has a big round screen to boast.

Where to Buy

Xiaomi Mi Watch price starts at 4,590 for the Beige and 4,990 for the Blue and Black colors. It is available at the Official Xiaomi Store in Lazada and Shopee.

Amazfit Bip U PRO – 3,189 PHP

Small but has the most features and an accurate GPS tracking

Amazfit Bip U Pro is the GPS version of the Amazfit Bip U model. It is budget GPS smartwatch that is packed with good features not found in other brands. The straps are interchangeble using a quick release pin. Amazfit Bip U Pro can track heart rate, steps, calorie, sleep, SpO2, and stress level.

The built-in GPS is fairly accurate. It uses the Zepp app to sync the data between the smartwatch and the smartphone. The Amazfit Bip U Pro can be sync to Strava, Google Fit and Relive. You can read our complete Bip U Pro review here.

Where to Buy

The Amazfit Bip U Pro Mi Watch is priced price starts at 3,189 PHP. It sometimes goes on sale for less than 3,000 PHP. It is available at the Official Xiaomi Store in Lazada and Shopee.

realMe Watch 2 PRO – 4,490 PHP

Biggest square-face screen and best touch screen sensitivity

realMe Watch 2 Pro has the biggest screen among the square-faced GPS watches. The screen is 1.75 inch compared to others that has 1.4 inch display screen only. It has really nice watch faces including a few animated or live screens.

The realme Watch 2 Pro features blood oxygen sensor and is equipped with an advanced PPG sensor that monitors your heart rate in real-time.

It uses the realme Link app to sync your Watch 2 Pro with your phone and monitor workout history, change watch settings, and more. The app has a few bugs on it but improvements are expected soon.

Where to Buy

realMe Watch 2 Pro is sold for 4,490. It is available at the Official realMe Store in Lazada and Shopee.

Huawei Watch Fit – 4,499 PHP

Lastest design, big rectangular screen with animated screen for quick workouts.

Huawei Watch Fit is the latest release among these entry level GPS watches. It features a 1.64″ rectangle AMOLED display for an ultra-clear and wide viewing experience. I find Huawei watches to have really good screen display and watch faces like the Huawei Band 6 and the Huawei Watch 3.

This watch provides 12 kinds of animated quick-workouts like Exercise at Work, Full-Body Stretch, Ab ripper which you can use when it’s your day off from running.

The Huawei Watch Fit uses the Huawei Health App. It doesn’t sync to Strava and other popular fitness apps. Despite this, the Huawei Health App is rich in features for fitness and location tracking.

Where to Buy

Huawei Watch Fit is priced at 4,499 (SRP: 4,999). It is available at the Official Huawei Store in Lazada and Shopee.

Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite GPS – 2,990 PHP

Xiaomi Wear is the best companion app among these watches and the lowest priced GPS running watch.

The Mi Watch Lite GPS have sensors that can track the heart rate, sleep, steps, and calories. What’s missing are the SpO2 and Stress levels which are available on other budget watches.

The basic phone notifications are available for calls, SMS, and app notifications. The Mi Watch Lite also has weather, compass, and music controls.

I used the Mi Watch Lite GPS side by side with the Apple Watch Series 6 and a Suunto Spartan Sport WHR Baro. The GPS fix was fast on the Mi Watch. I got a strong signal in just about 5 seconds. The GPS readings also shows that the Mi Watch Lite is accurate enough to be used for outdoor activities. You can read our review of the Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite here.

Where to Buy

Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite GPS is sold for 2,990. It is available at Xiaomi Store in Lazada and Shopee.

Huawei Band 4 Pro – 1,799 PHP

Oldie but goodie for less than 2,000 PHP

Released in 2020, the Huawei Band 4 Pro may seem outdated. Yet it is still is selling well. Thanks it’s selling price of only 1,799 PHP. The new Huawei Band 6 doesn’t have a built-in GPS. Thus, the Huawei Band 4 is the better option for now.

The screen is small and limited in features. The 5 day battery life is too short by today’s standard. For outdoor tracking, it still gets the job done. If you are strapped on budget, the Huawei Band 4 Pro will still make a good GPS running watch.

Where to Buy

Huawei Band 4 Pro is sold for 1,799 PHP only. It is available at online stores in Lazada and Shopee.