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Smartwatches under $250

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8 smartwatches under $250 from Garmin, Samsung, Mingdaln and more. Most cost $170 to $249, and half cost less than $198.

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, 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, 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
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
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

Compare specs

smartwatchPlatformConnectivitySpec scorePrice
GarminGPSn/a$191.90
as of 11/03/2026 23:08 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
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
GarminGPSn/a$249.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details
GarminGPSn/a$180.91
as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details
GarminGPSn/a$158.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details

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