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Smartwatches under $500

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26 smartwatches under $500 from Garmin, Samsung, Apple and more. Most cost $430 to $499, and half cost less than $455.

Top brands: Garmin (12)Samsung (4)

Garmin

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

+AMOLED display for a bright, vivid screen
+Built-in GPS for tracking runs without a phone
+Mid-sized 46mm case suits a wide range of wrists
−Larger 46mm case may feel bulky on smaller wrists
$454.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details
Polar

Other, GPS

+Built-in GPS for route tracking without a phone
+Heart rate monitoring included
+Sleep tracking included
−No calling feature
$449.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details
Garmin

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

+Built-in GPS for tracking workouts without a phone
+Mid-size case of 43 to 46 mm
+Standard screen of 1.4 to 1.8 inches
−Larger case may feel big on smaller wrists
$459.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:09 PST - Details
Garmin

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

+Built-in GPS for tracking outdoor workouts without a phone
+AMOLED display for a bright, detailed screen
+Mid-size case of 43 to 46 mm
−Larger case may feel big on smaller wrists
$458.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:09 PST - Details
Garmin

Garmin, GPS

+Built-in GPS for running and outdoor tracking
+AMOLED display for a bright, detailed screen
+Garmin platform with advanced health and fitness features
$454.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:09 PST - Details
Garmin

Garmin, Small case (42 mm or less)

+Small 41 mm case suits smaller wrists
+AMOLED display for a bright, detailed screen
+Soft gold stainless steel bezel with ivory case
$469.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:09 PST - Details
Samsung

Other, Cellular, Small case (42 mm or less)

+Cellular: only 7 of 26 here have one
$427.38
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
Samsung

Wear OS, Cellular, Large case (47 mm or more)

+Built-in GPS for tracking outdoor activities
+Heart rate monitoring for workouts and daily checks
+Sleep tracking with sleep coaching features
−Large 47 mm case may feel big on small wrists
$489.99-25%List: $649.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
Google

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

+Cellular: only 7 of 26 here have one
$429.99-19%List: $529.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details
Apple

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

+Built-in GPS for tracking outdoor workouts
+Larger 46 mm case for a bigger display
+Runs on watchOS for iPhone users
−GPS-only model without cellular connectivity
$429.00
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
+Sapphire glass screen for scratch resistance
−Large 48 mm case may feel bulky on smaller wrists
$449.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:37 PST - Details
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Garmin

+Heart rate monitor for tracking effort during workouts
+Touchscreen for navigating menus and training stats
+Tracks daily activity alongside multisport training
−Heart rate monitoring is listed but no case size is given
$454.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details
Certified Brands

Garmin

+Heart rate monitor for tracking effort during workouts
+Touchscreen for navigating menus and training stats
+Tracks daily activity alongside multisport training
−Heart rate monitoring is listed but no case size is given
$464.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details
Certified Brands

Garmin

+Heart rate monitor for tracking effort during workouts
+Touchscreen for navigating menus and training stats
+Tracks daily activity alongside multisport training
−Heart rate monitoring is listed but no case size is given
$464.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details
Samsung

Wear OS, Cellular, Large case (47 mm or more)

+Titanium casing for a durable metal build
+Cellular connection for calls without a phone nearby
+Large 47 mm case for a bold display
−Large 47 mm case may feel big on small wrists
$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
Garmin

Garmin, GPS

+Built-in GPS for tracking outdoor activities
+Rugged build for outdoor use
+Solar charging to extend battery life
$499.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details
Garmin

Garmin, GPS

+Built-in GPS for tracking runs without a phone
+Music storage for workouts without a phone
+Premium running and triathlon features
$499.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details
Garmin

Garmin, GPS

+Built-in GPS for tracking rounds on the course
+PlaysLike distance feature for course play
+Covers 43K courses
$409.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details
Garmin

Garmin, GPS

+Built-in GPS for tracking distance on the course
+Covers 43K courses according to the product title
+Garmin platform for compatibility with Garmin apps
$429.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details
Google

Wear OS, Cellular, Small case (42 mm or less)

+Small 41 mm case suits smaller wrists
+Cellular connectivity for calls and data without a phone
+Heart rate tracking included
$440.72
as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details
Garmin

Garmin, Cellular

+Built-in GPS for tracking runs without a phone
+LTE cellular connectivity without a phone nearby
+Premium running and triathlon features
$449.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details
Garmin

Garmin, Small case (42 mm or less)

+Small 41 mm case suits smaller wrists
+AMOLED display for a bright, detailed screen
+Silver stainless steel bezel with sage gray case
$489.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:09 PST - Details
Google

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

+Cellular: only 7 of 26 here have one
$497.95
as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details

Compare specs

smartwatchPlatformConnectivityCase sizeSpec scorePrice
GarminGPSMid case (43 to 46 mm)n/a$454.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details
OtherGPSn/a$449.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details
GarminGPSMid case (43 to 46 mm)n/a$459.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:09 PST - Details
GarminGPSMid case (43 to 46 mm)n/a$458.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:09 PST - Details
GarminGPSn/a$454.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:09 PST - Details
GarminSmall case (42 mm or less)n/a$469.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:09 PST - Details
OtherCellularSmall case (42 mm or less)n/a$427.38
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
GarminMid case (43 to 46 mm)n/a$437.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:08 PST - Details
Wear OSCellularLarge case (47 mm or more)n/a$489.99
as of 11/04/2026 01:40 PST - Details
Wear OSCellularMid case (43 to 46 mm)n/a$429.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:14 PST - Details

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