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Smartwatches under $500

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7 smartwatches under $500 from Garmin, Samsung, Apple and more. Most cost $450 to $469, and half cost less than $455.

Top brands: Garmin (5)

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 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
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
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

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$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
AmazfitGPSLarge case (47 mm or more)n/a$449.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:37 PST - Details
GarminSmall case (42 mm or less)n/a$489.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:09 PST - Details

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