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4 Best Budget Smartwatch Models for Less Than $250 (2026)
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Why WIRED recommends: This is a feature-packed smartwatch, with wrist-based gesture controls, an onboard microphone for voice calls, a ChatGPT-integrated voice assistant, and a built-in flashlight.
The CMF Watch 3 Pro syncs with the Nothing X app on both iOS and Android, and battery life lasts about 13 days.
Specs Case Size 47 mm Display 1.43-inch AMOLED display Battery Life Up to 13 days Durability IP68 rated Compatibility iOS and Android Connectivity BluetoothMost Affordable Apple WatchIf you have an iPhone, the Apple Watch SE (3rd Gen) is the best value in Apple’s lineup.
It’s a decent upgrade if you’re coming from an older model and also makes a great smartwatch for your parents or kids.
It has fast charging, and even though it doesn’t have the Apple Watch Series 11’s 24-hour battery life, former editor Adrienne So still managed to get a full day of battery life out of it, even with the always-on display enabled.