Garmin, GPS, Mid case (43 to 46 mm)
Smartwatches under $300
16 smartwatches under $300 from Garmin, Samsung, Apple and more. Most cost $210 to $299, and half cost less than $263.
+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
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Garmin Instinct® E, Rugged GPS Smartwatch, 45mm, Charcoal | Rugged Design, Essential Health & Wellness Features,
$249.99as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details
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+Rugged design for outdoor and active use
+Built-in GPS for location tracking without a phone
+Mid-size 43 to 46 mm case
Compared with the 16 smartwatches on this page+Rugged or military: only 6 of 59 here have one
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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
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Garmin Instinct® Crossover, Hybrid Smartwatch, 45mm, Black | Thermal & Shock Resistant, Long Battery Life, Accurate
$249.99as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details
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+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
+Long battery life for extended outings
+Garmin platform with fitness and health tracking
Cons−Smaller screen area than a full digital smartwatch
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Garmin, GPS, Mid case (43 to 46 mm)
+AMOLED display for bright, vivid screen output
+Built-in GPS for location tracking without a phone
+Mid-size 43 mm case suits a wider range of wrists
−Fewer solar or outdoor-focused features than premium Fenix models
$254.99
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Garmin Forerunner 165 GPS Running AMOLED Smartwatch 43mm Bundle | Black/Slate Gray, 010-02863-20, 11-Day Battery, with
$254.99as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details
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+AMOLED display for bright, vivid screen output
+Built-in GPS for location tracking without a phone
+Mid-size 43 mm case suits a wider range of wrists
+Garmin platform for its running and training features
+Comes as a bundle with extra accessories included
Cons−Fewer solar or outdoor-focused features than premium Fenix models
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Garmin, GPS, Mid case (43 to 46 mm)
+Built-in GPS for tracking rounds on the course
+Lightweight design for comfortable wear
+Essential on-course features included
$299.99
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Garmin Approach® S44, Golf GPS Smartwatch, 43mm, Black | Lightweight Design, Essential On-Course Features, Smart
$299.99as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details
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+Built-in GPS for tracking rounds on the course
+Lightweight design for comfortable wear
+Essential on-course features included
+Mid-size 43 mm case
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Garmin, Mid case (43 to 46 mm)
$280.00-38%List: $449.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:09 PST - DetailsGarmin, GPS, Mid case (43 to 46 mm)
$201.00-20%List: $249.99
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Garmin Forerunner® 165, Running Smartwatch, 43mm, Whitestone | Essential Training & Recovery Features, Built-In GPS for
$201.00as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details
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watchOS, GPS, Mid case (43 to 46 mm)
$278.08-10%Was: $309.21
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Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) [GPS 44mm] Smartwatch with Midnight Aluminum Case with Midnight Sport Band M/L. Fitness and
$278.08as of 11/04/2026 11:41 PST - Details
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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
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 | 44mm | AI Smartwatch w/ 1.5" AMOLED, Wear OS 5, LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Heart Rate, Sleep Apnea
$209.99as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
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+Cellular connectivity for calls without a phone
+Built-in GPS for location-based workouts
+AMOLED display for vivid screen output
+Heart rate monitoring included
+Wear OS platform with app support
Cons−Cellular model needs a data plan for use away from Wi-Fi
Compared with the 16 smartwatches on this page+Cellular: only 6 of 59 here have one
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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
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 | 44mm | AI Smartwatch w/ 1.5" AMOLED, Wear OS 5, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Heart Rate, Sleep Apnea &$205.00as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
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+AMOLED display for vivid screen output
+Built-in GPS for location-based workouts
+Heart rate monitoring included
+Wear OS platform with app support
+Mid-size 43 to 46 mm case
Cons−No cellular connection on this model
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Wear OS, Mid case (43 to 46 mm)
+Sleep tracking included for monitoring nightly rest
+Personalized heart rate zones for workouts
+Runs Wear OS platform
$299.99
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 44mm Bluetooth Smartwatch, Fitness Tracker, Personalized HR Zones, Advanced Sleep Coaching,
$299.99as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
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+Sleep tracking included for monitoring nightly rest
+Personalized heart rate zones for workouts
+Runs Wear OS platform
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Other, GPS, Mid case (43 to 46 mm)
+Built-in GPS for tracking routes without a phone
+Sleep tracking included
+Touchscreen display for direct navigation
$283.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:11 PST - DetailsProduct details
Michael Kors Men's or Women's Gen 6 44mm Touchscreen Smart Watch with Alexa Built-in, Fitness Tracker, Sleep Tracker,
$283.00as of 11/04/2026 00:11 PST - Details
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+Built-in GPS for tracking routes without a phone
+Sleep tracking included
+Touchscreen display for direct navigation
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Other, Mid case (43 to 46 mm), Men's
+44mm mid-size case for a balanced look
+Stainless steel case construction
+Touchscreen control for easy navigation
$299.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:01 PST - DetailsProduct details
Fossil Men's Gen 6 44mm Stainless Steel and Cork Touchscreen Smart Watch, Stainless steel, Color: Black, Camo (Model:
$299.00as of 11/03/2026 23:01 PST - Details
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+44mm mid-size case for a balanced look
+Stainless steel case construction
+Touchscreen control for easy navigation
+Cork strap adds a distinct material accent
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
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
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (44mm) AI Smartwatch w/ 1.5" AMOLED, Wear OS 5, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Heart Rate, Sleep Apnea & GPS
$214.99as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
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+Built-in GPS for tracking runs and walks
+AMOLED display with a 1.5 inch screen
+Heart rate and sleep apnea monitoring included
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
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
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SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch 4 46 mm Smartwatch w/Bonus Band (White), ECG Monitor Tracker for Health, Fitness, Running, Sleep
$219.99as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
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+Built-in GPS for location tracking without a phone
+Mid-size 43 to 46 mm case
+Runs Wear OS as its platform
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Wear OS, Mid case (43 to 46 mm)
$270.75
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 44mm Bluetooth AI Smartwatch w/Energy Score, Wellness Tips, Heart Rate Tracking, Sleep Monitor,
$270.75as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
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Wear OS, Mid case (43 to 46 mm)
$299.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - DetailsProduct details
Google Pixel Watch 3 (45mm) 2024 Model - Android Smartwatch, Heart Rate Tracking, Fitbit Advanced Running, Fitness
$299.99as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details
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Compare specs
| smartwatch | Platform | Connectivity | Spec score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garmin | GPS | n/a | $249.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details | |
| Garmin | n/a | $249.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details | ||
| Garmin | GPS | n/a | $254.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details | |
| Garmin | GPS | n/a | $299.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details | |
| Garmin | n/a | $280.00 as of 11/03/2026 23:09 PST - Details | ||
| Garmin | GPS | n/a | $201.00 as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details | |
| watchOS | GPS | n/a | $278.08 as of 11/04/2026 11:41 PST - Details | |
| Wear OS | Cellular | n/a | $209.99 as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details | |
| Wear OS | GPS | n/a | $205.00 as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details | |
| Wear OS | n/a | $299.99 as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details |
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