While Apple is without a doubt the main driving force behind the impressive recent growth of the global smartwatch market, major companies like Samsung, Fitbit, Huawei, and Garmin also deserve plenty of praise for offering robust alternatives at competitive prices. 

Unfortunately, it's still hard to find ultra-affordable, full-featured Apple Watch rivals. Samsung's Galaxy Watch, for instance, normally costs $330 and up, while the $200 Fitbit Versa comes without standalone GPS connectivity, having to rely on your phone to accurately track its wearer's location and runs. But ...