Do You Need to Spend a Lot on a Smartwatch?
Absolutely not. In 2026, some of the best smartwatches for everyday use cost under $50 — and many under $25. While they may not have every feature of an Apple Watch or Samsung Galaxy Watch, budget smartwatches have come a long way and now offer genuinely useful features at a fraction of the price.
What to Expect From a Budget Smartwatch
A good budget smartwatch in 2026 should offer:
- Heart rate monitoring
- Step counting and calorie tracking
- Sleep tracking
- Bluetooth call answer/reject
- Message notifications
- Multiple sport modes
- IP65 or better water resistance
- Battery life of 5–7 days
Our Smartwatches & Fitness Trackers collection has options that tick all these boxes for under $25.
Our Top Budget Smartwatch Picks
Best Overall: 2.01-Inch HD Smartwatch — $19.99
Our 2.01-inch HD Smart Watch offers Bluetooth calling, heart rate and SpO2 monitoring, sleep tracking, 19 sport modes, and IP65 water resistance — all for $19.99. It's compatible with both Android and iOS and has a battery life of up to 7 days.
Best Display: 2.2-Inch AMOLED Smartwatch — $19.99
If display quality matters to you, our 2.2-inch AMOLED Smartwatch has a stunning screen that's bright and readable even in sunlight. Same price point, better visuals.
Best for Women: Bluetooth Fitness Smartwatch — $10.99
Our 1.3-inch Fitness Smartwatch comes in pink and other colours, with heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, music control, and a camera remote. At just $10.99, it's one of the best value fitness trackers on the market.
Best Calling Watch: Bluetooth Smartwatch with Speaker — $16.99
Want to answer calls from your wrist? Our Bluetooth Smartwatch with Speaker lets you take and make calls directly from the watch — a feature usually found only in much more expensive models.
Smartwatch vs. Fitness Tracker: Which Do You Need?
If you mainly want step counting and sleep tracking, a basic fitness band (under $15) is fine. If you want notifications, calls, and a proper watch face, go for a smartwatch. Our picks above offer smartwatch features at fitness tracker prices.
Browse our full Smartwatches & Fitness Trackers collection to find the right match for your budget and lifestyle.