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Smartwatches and fitness trackers

Watches and bands that track your health, runs and sleep. The flagships cost a lot, and last year's model or a lighter one often tracks almost as well.

Cheaper alternatives

Apple Watch SE 3

Apple Watch SE 3 alternatives

Three cheaper Fitbits that work with iPhone and last days, not hours.

Top pick: Fitbit Versa 4Nov 13, 2026
Garmin Forerunner 165

Garmin Forerunner 165 alternatives

Three cheaper Fitbits for health and steps. None coaches runners like the Garmin.

Top pick: Fitbit Versa 4Nov 13, 2026
Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED

Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED alternatives

Three cheaper, slimmer watches. You give up the rugged case and long battery.

Top pick: Garmin vívoactive 6Nov 13, 2026
Garmin vívoactive 6

Garmin vívoactive 6 alternatives

Three cheaper trackers. The Forerunner 165 gives up the least.

Top pick: Garmin Forerunner 165Nov 13, 2026
Google Pixel Watch 4

Google Pixel Watch 4 alternatives

Three cheaper watches that last far longer on a charge. You lose Google's smarts.

Top pick: Fitbit Versa 4Nov 13, 2026
Garmin fēnix 8

Garmin fēnix 8 alternatives

Three cheaper Garmins: flagship kit, maps with stamina, or rugged basics.

Top pick: Garmin Forerunner 970Nov 11, 2026
Garmin Forerunner 265

Garmin Forerunner 265 alternatives

Three cheaper Garmins: a simpler runner, an all-rounder, or a tough one.

Top pick: Garmin Forerunner 165Nov 11, 2026
Garmin Forerunner 570

Garmin Forerunner 570 alternatives

Three cheaper Garmins that still coach your runs well.

Top pick: Garmin Forerunner 265Nov 11, 2026
Garmin Forerunner 965

Garmin Forerunner 965 alternatives

Three cheaper Garmins for runners who don't need maps.

Top pick: Garmin Forerunner 265Nov 11, 2026
Garmin Forerunner 970

Garmin Forerunner 970 alternatives

Three cheaper Forerunners: keep the maps, get the new look, or save most.

Top pick: Garmin Forerunner 965Nov 11, 2026
Garmin Venu 4

Garmin Venu 4 alternatives

Three cheaper Garmins for health, running or all-day wear.

Top pick: Garmin vívoactive 6Nov 11, 2026
Garmin Venu X1

Garmin Venu X1 alternatives

Three cheaper Garmins: keep the maps, add ECG, or just cover the basics.

Top pick: Garmin Forerunner 965Nov 11, 2026