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Best Apple Watch SE 3 alternatives (2026)

12 options if Apple Watch SE 3 is not quite right. Back to Apple Watch SE 3.

#1
Apple
Watch Series 11
Score
6.9 / 10
Battery · GPS
10 h
Price (MSRP)
$399
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#2
Apple
Watch Ultra 3
Score
7.5 / 10
Battery · GPS
18 h
Price (MSRP)
$799
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#3
Apple
Watch Ultra 2
Score
7.5 / 10
Battery · GPS
18 h
Price (MSRP)
$799
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#4
Apple
Watch Ultra 4
Score
7.7 / 10
Battery · GPS
18 h
Price (MSRP)
$799
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#5
Amazfit
Balance
Score
7.7 / 10
Battery
14 days
Price (MSRP)
$229
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#6
Garmin
Venu 3
Score
7.7 / 10
Battery · GPS
21 h
Price (MSRP)
$449.99
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#7
Amazfit
Active 2
Score
7.5 / 10
Type
GPS running watch
Price (MSRP)
$149
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#8
Polar
Pacer
Score
Reviews pending
Battery · GPS
35 h
Price (MSRP)
$199
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#9
Garmin
Forerunner 70
Score
7.9 / 10
Battery · GPS
23 h
Price (MSRP)
$249.99
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#10
Amazfit
Active 3 Premium
Score
7.9 / 10
Battery
12 days
Price (MSRP)
$169.99
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#11
Garmin
Forerunner 165
Score
7.8 / 10
Battery · GPS
19 h
Price (MSRP)
$249.99
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#12
Polar
Pacer Pro
Score
7.9 / 10
Battery · GPS
35 h
Price (MSRP)
$299
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FAQ

What are the best Apple Watch SE 3 alternatives?

We list 12 close alternatives, led by Apple Watch Series 11 on our meta-score.

Why these alternatives?

We match brand, type and overlapping tags, then prefer similar overall scores.

Should I switch from Apple Watch SE 3?

Only if another watch fits your priorities better on GPS, battery, training, build or value — see the scores on each profile.

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