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Smartwatches under $250

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15 smartwatches under $250 from Garmin, Samsung, Mingdaln and more. Most cost $170 to $249, and half cost less than $205.

Top brands: Samsung (10)

Garmin

Garmin, GPS, Mid case (43 to 46 mm)

+Built-in GPS for tracking runs without a phone
+Mid-sized 43mm case suits a wide range of wrists
+Designed for essential training and recovery tracking
−GPS-only connectivity limits some connected features
$191.90-23%List: $249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details
Garmin

Garmin, Mid case (43 to 46 mm)

+Hybrid design combines analog hands with a digital display
+Mid 43 to 46 mm case size for everyday wear
+Thermal and shock resistant build for rugged use
−Smaller screen area than a full digital smartwatch
$249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details
Garmin

Garmin, GPS, Mid case (43 to 46 mm)

+Rugged design for outdoor and active use
+Built-in GPS for location tracking without a phone
+Mid-size 43 to 46 mm case
$249.99-17%List: $299.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details
Xiaomi

Other, Mid case (43 to 46 mm), 5ATM

+AMOLED display for a vivid screen
+Rugged build for tougher daily wear
+5ATM water resistance for swimming
−Mid 43 to 46 mm case may be large for small wrists
$169.99-28%Was: $234.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
Samsung

Wear OS, Cellular, Mid case (43 to 46 mm), Standard screen (1.4 to 1.8 in)

+Cellular connectivity for calls without a phone
+Built-in GPS for location-based workouts
+AMOLED display for vivid screen output
−Cellular model needs a data plan for use away from Wi-Fi
$209.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
Samsung

Wear OS, GPS, Mid case (43 to 46 mm), Standard screen (1.4 to 1.8 in)

+AMOLED display for vivid screen output
+Built-in GPS for location-based workouts
+Heart rate monitoring included
−No cellular connection on this model
$205.00
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
Samsung

Wear OS, GPS, Mid case (43 to 46 mm)

+Sleep tracking included for monitoring nightly rest
+Built-in GPS for tracking runs and walks
+Sapphire crystal glass for scratch resistance
−Bluetooth model has no cellular connection
$199.98
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
Samsung

Other, Mid case (43 to 46 mm)

+Tracks heart rate continuously
+Includes sleep tracking
+Mid-size 43 to 46 mm case
−Does not list GPS connectivity
$195.00
as of 11/04/2026 01:39 PST - Details
Mingdaln

Other, Bluetooth calling, Mid case (43 to 46 mm), Men's

+Supports answering and making calls
+Lists over 120 sport modes
+Includes a fitness tracker for Android
−Mid-size 46 mm case may be large for small wrists
$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:13 PST - Details
Samsung

Wear OS, GPS, Mid case (43 to 46 mm), Standard screen (1.4 to 1.8 in)

+Built-in GPS for tracking runs and walks
+AMOLED display with a 1.5 inch screen
+Heart rate and sleep apnea monitoring included
$214.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
Samsung

Wear OS, Mid case (43 to 46 mm)

+Stainless-steel case for a more durable build
+Includes a heart monitor and body composition sensor
+Runs Wear OS platform
$174.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
Samsung

Wear OS, GPS, Mid case (43 to 46 mm)

+Built-in GPS for location tracking without a phone
+Mid-size 43 to 46 mm case
+Runs Wear OS as its platform
$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
Samsung

Wear OS, GPS, Mid case (43 to 46 mm)

+Built-in GPS for location tracking without a phone
+Mid-size 43 to 46 mm case
+Runs Wear OS as its platform
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
Samsung

Wear OS, Cellular, Mid case (43 to 46 mm)

+Cellular: only 9 of 72 here have one
$220.00
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
Samsung

Wear OS, Cellular, Mid case (43 to 46 mm)

+Cellular: only 9 of 72 here have one
$218.44
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details

Compare specs

smartwatchPlatformConnectivitySpec scorePrice
GarminGPSn/a$191.90
as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details
Garminn/a$249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details
GarminGPSn/a$249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details
Othern/a$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:39 PST - Details
Wear OSCellularn/a$209.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
Wear OSGPSn/a$205.00
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
Wear OSGPSn/a$199.98
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
Othern/a$195.00
as of 11/04/2026 01:39 PST - Details
OtherBluetooth callingn/a$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:13 PST - Details
Wear OSGPSn/a$214.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details

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