Best Smartwatches under $500 (2026)

Every smartwatche in our catalogue with a launch price under $500, ranked by the same 0–100 score computed from verified specs — so you see genuine value, not the cheapest thing we could find. See how we score.

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   Apple Watch Series 973/100 · from $399

   Hands-free navigation through gesture control · Faster voice commands with offline Siri support · Comprehensive health and fitness tracking within the Apple ecosystem

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   Apple Watch Series 1073/100 · from $399

   iPhone users wanting native, deep iOS integration · hands-free workout tracking and outdoor music streaming with AirPods · daily health monitoring and activity ring tracking

   Compare with Apple Watch Series 9
3. 3

   Garmin Venu 373/100 · from $449

   Detailed sleep tracking and recovery coaching · Wheelchair-based fitness tracking and handcycling

   Compare with Apple Watch Series 9
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   Apple Watch Series 1173/100 · from $399

   Monitoring blood pressure trends and overall sleep quality · iPhone owners seeking a well-rounded daily smartwatch with improved runtime

   Compare with Apple Watch Series 9
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   Samsung Galaxy Watch 771/100 · from $299

   Samsung Galaxy smartphone owners seeking a fully integrated smartwatch · Daily fitness tracking and notification management

   Compare with Apple Watch Series 9
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   Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic68/100 · from $400

   Tactile physical bezel navigation instead of relying solely on touchscreen swipe · Classic wristwatch styling that blends in with professional or formal attire. · Comprehensive body composition and physiological tracking on Wear OS.

   Compare with Apple Watch Series 9
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   Google Pixel Watch 468/100 · from $349

   Outdoor navigation and tracking using dual-frequency GPS · Off-grid emergency situations requiring standalone satellite communication · Advanced health tracking within the integrated Fitbit ecosystem

   Compare with Apple Watch Series 9
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   Samsung Galaxy Watch 868/100 · from $350

   Android users seeking a rugged smartwatch capable of withstanding outdoor activi · Those looking for a smooth Wear OS experience powered by efficient 3-nanometer p

   Compare with Apple Watch Series 9
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   Samsung Galaxy Watch 666/100 · from $299

   comprehensive biometric tracking including body composition and blood pressure m · use in rugged or wet environments due to IP68 and 5ATM durability ratings

   Compare with Apple Watch Series 9
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    Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic65/100 · from $499

    Users who prefer the premium look and feel of a classic stainless steel watch · Offline audio listening and extensive app installations requiring up to 64 GB of

    Compare with Apple Watch Series 9