Casio A171WE vs. Skmei 2146: A Budget-Friendly Digital Watch Showdown

[@don_s]

SKMEI definitely won with it's alloy case and EL backlight...don't really care about weaker sound and poor bracelet, I can always swap the bracelet. Lately I've been thinking of adding a SKMEI to my collection and this particular model would probably be the one.

[@FrugalWatchBox]

I have a few Skmei watches in my collection, and they’ve proven to be both reliable and durable so far.

[@dunderhay9169]

Useful comparison thanks 👍. I've ordered the Skmei, a metal case, better backlight and at only £8.40 delivered I couldn't resist!

[@FrugalWatchBox]

It’s a great watch-you won’t regret it!

[@dunderhay9169]

@FrugalWatchBox Thank you 👍

[@bigteno4597]

Thank you, went with the Casio.

[@FrugalWatchBox]

Great choice. Congrats👍🏻

[@sathishrao7926]

I’ve 2 first copies of A171 - one in steel (the one in this video) and the other in black (which Casio never made). It takes a Pro to identify that they’re copies. Also, those who look at the all black one (which Casio never made) have fallen in love with it !

[@FrugalWatchBox]

I have the black one on my bucket list, but I must confess that the Skmei is more comfortable to wear due to its zinc alloy case.

[@sathishrao7926]

@@FrugalWatchBox I think you’re referring to Gunmetal/black variant. I thought Casio never made an ‘all black’ variant. The first copy that I have is all-black.

[@FrugalWatchBox]

@sathishrao7926 I meant the Skmei 2146 in black. They also have other variants: gold, rose gold, and silver.

[@shawnlowery6246]

Thanks so much for this. I was just comparing skmei and Casio on Amazon.

[@FrugalWatchBox]

You're welcome! I'm glad the video was helpful in your comparison.