Like many consumer gadgets and wearables, smartwatches have gotten more expensive in recent months, thanks in part to rising component costs and supply chain pressures. But demand remains high, and I don’t expect that to change anytime soon. Wearables have become extensions of ourselves, much like our phones. We use them as second notification hubs, health and fitness trackers, and, of course, sometimes just to tell the time. But not everyone can (or should) spend half a month’s rent on a smartwatch. In this economy? That’s why I’ve rounded up the best budget smartwatches, all of which cost $2...
4 Best Budget Smartwatch Models for Less Than $250 (2026)
