Best 2024 Smartwatches for value for money

#1 Suunto Race S
4.8

Value for money is the clearest consensus strength, with nearly every reviewer framing the Race S as aggressively priced for its mapping, GPS, AMOLED, and training feature set.

Pros: workout tracking variety, value for money

Cons: blood oxygen tracking, contactless payments

#2 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5 Lite
4.6

Value for money was a major strength, with reviewers repeatedly calling it a solid, recommended, or better-value budget smartwatch.

Pros: cross-platform compatibility, pairing reliability

Cons: third-party app support, contactless payments

#3 Garmin Forerunner 165
4.6

Value for money was one of the strongest areas, with reviewers repeatedly calling it a high-value or sweet-spot Garmin.

Pros: smartphone notifications, watch face quality

Cons: music controls, Wi-Fi connectivity

#4 Amazfit T-Rex 3
4.6

Value for money was the strongest consensus, with nearly every reviewer calling it impressive for the price.

Pros: resume later function, brightness

Cons: safety features, activity auto-detection

#5 Garmin Enduro 3
4.6

Value for money was repeatedly praised because the Enduro 3 costs less than several Fenix alternatives while keeping key sports features.

Pros: contactless payments, reliability

Cons: onboard music storage, watch face quality

#6 Xiaomi Watch 2
4.6

Value for money was the strongest consensus point: reviewers repeatedly called it affordable, good value, or a bargain for Wear OS.

Pros: charging speed, Bluetooth connectivity

Cons: ECG functionality, recovery insights

#7 OnePlus Watch 2R
4.6

Value for money was a major strength, with reviewers repeatedly calling the Watch 2R affordable, compelling, or excellent for the features offered.

Pros: software smoothness, charging speed

Cons: ECG functionality, safety features

#8 Apple Watch Series 10
4.5

Value was strongest for first-time buyers and older Apple Watch owners, while recent Series owners were often told not to rush.

Pros: reliability, comfort

Cons: calorie tracking usefulness, mapping and navigation

#9 Coros Pace Pro
4.4

Value for money was widely praised, especially for AMOLED, maps, GPS accuracy, and battery at a mid-range price, despite compromises in smartwatch features and materials.

Pros: outdoor visibility, display quality

Cons: contactless payments, flashlight usefulness

#10 Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5
4.3

Value for money is a major strength, but not universal: most reviewers call it excellent value, while one felt it was overpriced against cheaper alternatives.

Pros: step counting accuracy, display quality

Cons: voice assistant quality, contactless payments

#11 Polar Vantage M3
4.3

Value for money is a major strength because reviewers see flagship Polar features, maps and strong training tools at a mid-range price.

Pros: brightness, display quality

Cons: call handling, voice assistant quality

#12 Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
4.1

Value is generally strong because of the feature set and frequent discounts, though several reviewers cautioned that cheaper trackers may satisfy simpler needs.

Pros: display quality, durability

Cons: cross-platform compatibility, antioxidant index

#13 Garmin Lily 2 Active
4.1

Value is mixed-to-positive: many reviewers think the upgrades justify the price, while a few criticize the cost versus fuller smartwatches.

Pros: health tracking accuracy, blood oxygen tracking

Cons: ECG functionality, onboard music storage

#14 CMF Watch Pro 2
4.0

Value for money was overwhelmingly positive across nearly every review, even when reviewers disagreed on whether the compromises were worth it.

Pros: pairing reliability, materials quality

Cons: data privacy, health tracking accuracy

#15 Ticwatch Atlas
4.0

Value is context-dependent: discounts make it attractive, but several reviewers prefer cheaper or more polished alternatives.

Pros: touchscreen responsiveness, software smoothness

Cons: ECG functionality, LTE connectivity

#16 Garmin Lily 2
3.9

Value depends on priorities: reviewers justify the price for style and wellness, but criticize missing features at this price.

Pros: pairing reliability, wellness insights

Cons: ECG functionality, body temperature tracking

#17 Ticwatch Pro 5 Enduro
3.6

Value was split: some reviewers saw strong hardware and battery for the price, while others questioned paying full price for outdated software or minor upgrades.

Pros: menu navigation, battery life

Cons: ECG functionality, voice assistant quality

#18 Fitbit Ace LTE
3.6

Value is mixed: reviewers liked the capability and safety package, but many flagged the upfront price, subscription, or paid bands.

Pros: operating system experience, watch face quality

Cons: app ecosystem, third-party app support

#19 Google Pixel Watch 3
3.5

Value for money was mixed: many reviewers called it a strong Android smartwatch, but several flagged the price, Fitbit Premium costs, and cheaper Samsung alternatives.

Pros: outdoor visibility, pairing reliability

Cons: calorie tracking usefulness, materials quality

#20 Xiaomi Redmi 5 Active
3.4

Value for money was the most divisive attribute: some called it excellent, while comparison reviews favored spending slightly more on the Lite.

Pros: wellness insights, Bluetooth connectivity

Cons: contactless payments, third-party app support

#21 Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
3.4

Value for money was sharply divided: some praised the budget feature set, while others said discounted alternatives make full price hard to justify.

Pros: materials quality, workout tracking variety

Cons: size options, cross-platform compatibility

#22 Apple Watch Ultra 2
3.2

Value for money was mixed: some reviewers saw strong value for the feature set, while others said upgrades or the $799 price were hard to justify.

Pros: app ecosystem, smartwatch features

Cons: cross-platform compatibility, blood oxygen tracking

#23 Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2024)
2.7

Value was one of the most contested areas because reviewers liked the watch but repeatedly compared its $649 price against cheaper Galaxy alternatives.

Pros: build quality, software smoothness

Cons: stress tracking, blood oxygen tracking

#24 Polar Grit X2 Pro
2.4

Value was highly contested: base Grit X2 reviews liked the price, but Pro reviews often called the Grit X2 Pro overpriced versus rivals or the Vantage V3.

Pros: recovery insights, build quality

Cons: contactless payments, onboard music storage

#25 Garmin Fenix 8
2.1

Value for money was the main concern: nearly every reviewer flagged the very high price, especially versus older Garmin models or narrower feature needs.

Pros: workout tracking variety, onboard music storage

Cons: LTE connectivity, value for money