Best 2023 Smartwatches for value for money

#1 Amazfit GTR Mini
4.8

Value for money was strongly praised, with reviewers repeatedly calling the price compelling for the battery, features, design, and tracking package.

Pros: pairing reliability, workout tracking variety

Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage

#2 Amazfit Bip 5
4.4

Value for money is the clearest strength across reviews, despite caveats about price increases, data quirks, and premium-feature gaps.

Pros: comfort, touchscreen responsiveness

Cons: calorie tracking usefulness, onboard music storage

#3 TicWatch Pro 5
4.4

Value was mostly positive because reviewers felt the battery, hardware, and features justified the price, though not everyone loved the market pricing.

Pros: contactless payments, battery life

Cons: voice assistant quality, LTE connectivity

#4 Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro
4.3

Value for money was broadly positive because reviewers saw premium Wear OS features at a lower price, though some tied value to accepting caveats.

Pros: pairing reliability, outdoor visibility

Cons: ECG functionality, running power support

#5 Garmin Vivoactive 5
3.9

Value was broadly positive at the price, but one negative owner review and Garmin lineup confusion created some dissent.

Pros: fitness tracking accuracy, wellness insights

Cons: software smoothness, ECG functionality

#6 Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
3.8

Value depended on context: reviewers liked the Android feature set and discounted pricing, but several warned upgrades were modest or not worth it for recent owners.

Pros: voice assistant quality, music controls

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, cross-platform compatibility

#7 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 4
3.8

Value for money is generally good for the display, battery, and design, but several reviewers still point to better-value or smarter alternatives.

Pros: battery life, software smoothness

Cons: contactless payments, recovery insights

#8 Garmin Approach S70
3.8

Value depends heavily on use case: many reviewers justify the price for serious golfers, while others say it is too expensive for basic yardages.

Pros: recovery insights, GPS accuracy

Cons: software smoothness, fitness tracking accuracy

#9 Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2)
3.7

Value for money is mixed: reviewers call it expensive or overkill for narrow use, but worthwhile for serious multisport and mapping needs.

Pros: GPS accuracy, charging speed

Cons: ECG functionality, voice assistant quality

#10 Garmin Venu 3
3.7

Value is mixed: many reviewers say the Venu 3 is worth considering or a strong buy, but the high price and cheaper Garmin alternatives repeatedly create caveats.

Pros: health tracking accuracy, software smoothness

Cons: LTE connectivity, mapping and navigation

#11 Withings ScanWatch Light
3.7

Value is mixed: some reviewers liked the price for a stylish hybrid, while others called it pricey or far from budget for its limited features.

Pros: comfort, build quality

Cons: call handling, contactless payments

#12 Garmin Forerunner 965
3.6

Value was context-dependent: reviewers praised the feature set and later discounts, but questioned the price for casual users or 955/265 owners.

Pros: water resistance, workout tracking variety

Cons: LTE connectivity, ECG functionality

#13 Garmin Forerunner 265
3.6

Value depended on use case: many reviewers found the 265 worth it for serious runners, while others balked at the price, plastic build, or missing maps.

Pros: step counting accuracy, third-party app support

Cons: ECG functionality, LTE connectivity

#14 Garmin vivomove Trend
3.4

Value for money was mixed: reviewers liked the package for casual hybrid users but questioned its price next to cheaper Vivomove models or more capable smartwatches.

Pros: activity auto-detection, build quality

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, Bluetooth connectivity

#15 Garmin fēnix 7X Pro
3.4

Value for money was divided: reviewers justified the price for serious users but warned budget buyers and Fenix 7 owners may not benefit enough.

Pros: GPS accuracy, app ecosystem

Cons: ECG functionality, calorie tracking usefulness

#16 Withings ScanWatch Nova
3.3

Value was mixed: reviewers often called it expensive, but some felt the design, build, battery life, and health tools could justify the price.

Pros: battery life, heart rate accuracy

Cons: third-party app support, GPS accuracy

#17 Suunto Vertical
3.3

Value was mixed: reviewers saw the watch as a worthwhile outdoor investment but repeatedly called out high pricing and competitive alternatives.

Pros: battery life, durability

Cons: resume later function, ECG functionality

#18 Casio G-Shock GBD-H2000
3.3

Value is highly context-dependent; G-Shock fans often see value, while sports-watch reviewers criticize the $399 feature tradeoff.

Pros: brightness, charging convenience

Cons: ECG functionality, stress tracking

#19 Withings ScanWatch 2
2.9

Value was mixed: reviewers saw premium design and battery life, but many questioned the price because smart features, GPS, and app insights were limited.

Pros: Bluetooth connectivity, pairing reliability

Cons: third-party app support, contactless payments

#20 Casio G-Shock DW-H5600
2.8

Value depends heavily on buyer type: G-Shock fans often see value, while reviewers focused on smartwatch or fitness depth see better alternatives.

Pros: durability, outdoor visibility

Cons: app ecosystem, third-party app support