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Smartwatches under $250

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25 smartwatches under $250 from Garmin, Samsung, Mingdaln and more. Most cost $160 to $244, and half cost less than $200.

Top brands: Garmin (7)Samsung (5)

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
Fitbit

Fitbit, GPS

+Built-in GPS for route tracking
+Heart rate tracking included
+Includes three months of Google service
$199.95-20%List: $249.95
as of 11/03/2026 22:58 PST - Details
Withings

Other, GPS

+24/7 heart monitoring
+Cycle tracking included
+Sleep tracking included
$212.49-15%List: $249.95
as of 11/04/2026 08:35 PST - Details
Garmin

Garmin, GPS, Small case (42 mm or less)

+GPS built in for navigation without a phone
+Sleep tracking for monitoring rest
+Small 42mm case suits smaller wrists
$169.99-14%Was: $198.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:09 PST - Details
Garmin

Garmin, GPS

+Built-in GPS for tracking runs and walks without a phone
+Garmin platform with health monitoring and fitness features
+Smaller-sized case suits smaller wrists
$203.98-7%Was: $219.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:09 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
Carbinox

Other, GPS, Large screen (1.8 in or more), Men's

+GPS tracking built in
+Bluetooth calls supported
+Rugged build for outdoor use
$189.95-5%List: $199.95
as of 11/04/2026 14:41 PST - Details
Apple

watchOS, GPS, Small case (42 mm or less)

+Built-in GPS for tracking outdoor workouts
+Heart rate monitoring included
+Compact 40 mm case for smaller wrists
−Small case may feel small on larger wrists
$239.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:41 PST - Details
Amazfit

Amazfit, GPS, Large case (47 mm or more), Standard screen (1.4 to 1.8 in)

+AMOLED display for vivid screen output
+Built-in GPS for outdoor route tracking without a phone
+Heart rate tracking built in
−Large 48 mm case may feel bulky on smaller wrists
$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:37 PST - Details
Garmin

Garmin, GPS, Small case (42 mm or less)

+Small 35 mm case for a slim wrist fit
+Built-in GPS for location tracking
+Body Battery energy monitoring feature
$249.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details
Garmin

Garmin, GPS

+Built-in GPS for tracking workouts without a phone
+Bright touchscreen display
+Includes music for playback on the watch
$180.91
as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details
DOOGEEEco

Other, GPS, Standard screen (1.4 to 1.8 in), 5ATM

+Dual-band GPS for location accuracy
+5ATM water resistance for swimming
+Offline navigation works without cellular service
−Standard 1.5 inch screen size
$189.99-37%List: $299.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:42 PST - Details
Kospet

Other, GPS, Large screen (1.8 in or more), 10ATM

+Large 1.8 inch or bigger AMOLED screen
+GPS with offline maps for navigation
+Rugged build for outdoor use
$174.99-17%List: $209.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
Karchilor

Other, GPS, Standard screen (1.4 to 1.8 in), Men's

+Built-in GPS for location tracking
+Supports Bluetooth calls
+Tracks heart rate
$159.99-11%List: $179.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:15 PST - Details
Kospet

Other, GPS, Standard screen (1.4 to 1.8 in), 5ATM

+GPS for location tracking
+Heart rate monitoring included
+Sleep tracking included
$159.99-11%List: $179.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
Apple

watchOS, GPS, Small case (42 mm or less)

+Built-in GPS for run and ride tracking without a phone
+Heart rate monitoring included
+Sleep tracking included
−Small case may feel small on larger wrists
$244.47
as of 11/04/2026 11:41 PST - Details
Garmin

Garmin, GPS

+Built-in GPS for tracking runs without a phone
+Made by Garmin, a major maker of running watches
+Designed as a dedicated GPS running smartwatch
−GPS-only connectivity limits some connected features
$158.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:08 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
Kospet

Other, GPS, Standard screen (1.4 to 1.8 in), 10ATM

+Bluetooth calling lets you take calls
+GPS with offline maps for navigation
+Rugged build with AMOLED display
−Screen is 1.4 to 1.8 inches, standard size
$209.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 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
Souyie

Other, GPS, Large case (47 mm or more), Standard screen (1.4 to 1.8 in)

+Built-in GPS for location tracking
+Makes and answers calls
+Tracks heart rate and sleep
−Platform listed only as Other
−Large case may feel bulky on smaller wrists
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:41 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, 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

Compare specs

smartwatchPlatformConnectivitySpec scorePrice
GarminGPSn/a$191.90
as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details
FitbitGPSn/a$199.95
as of 11/03/2026 22:58 PST - Details
OtherGPSn/a$212.49
as of 11/04/2026 08:35 PST - Details
GarminGPSn/a$169.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:09 PST - Details
GarminGPSn/a$203.98
as of 11/03/2026 23:09 PST - Details
GarminGPSn/a$249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details
OtherGPSn/a$189.95
as of 11/04/2026 14:41 PST - Details
watchOSGPSn/a$239.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:41 PST - Details
AmazfitGPSn/a$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:37 PST - Details
GarminGPSn/a$249.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details

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