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Best Budget for iPhone Users

Apple Watch SE 3

The cheapest way into Apple's ecosystem with most of the flagship health features intact — sleep tracking, crash detection, temperature sensing, and now 5G. For iPhone users, nothing else at this price comes close.

$219-$249
Pros
  • Latest S10 processor, always-on display, and 5G connectivity at under $250
  • Sleep Score, Workout Buddy, sleep apnea notifications, and temperature tracking included
  • Ultrafast charging added in third generation
  • Deep iPhone integration unmatched by any Android-compatible alternative
Cons
  • iPhone-only — useless if you're on Android
  • Still $219-$249, which is the high end of 'budget'
  • No ECG or blood oxygen sensor compared to Series 11
Why we recommend it

If you're on iPhone, stop looking at Amazfit and just save up for the SE 3 — the ecosystem integration alone makes it worth the stretch, and Tom's Guide calls it the best cheap smartwatch you can buy.

Tom's Guide

The third-generation Apple Watch SE 3 is the best cheap smartwatch you can buy in 2026 if you own an iPhone, with most of Apple's best wellness, fitness, sleep tracking, and safety features.