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Best Apple Watch Series 11 alternatives (2026)

12 options if Apple Watch Series 11 is not quite right. Back to Apple Watch Series 11.

#1
Apple
Watch Ultra 3
Score
7.5 / 10
Battery · GPS
18 h
Price (MSRP)
$799
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#2
Apple
Watch Ultra 2
Score
7.5 / 10
Battery · GPS
18 h
Price (MSRP)
$799
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#3
Apple
Watch Ultra 4
Score
7.7 / 10
Battery · GPS
18 h
Price (MSRP)
$799
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#4
Apple
Watch SE 3
Score
6.6 / 10
Battery · GPS
7 h
Price (MSRP)
$249
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#5
Garmin
Venu 3
Score
7.7 / 10
Battery · GPS
21 h
Price (MSRP)
$449.99
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#6
Amazfit
Balance
Score
7.7 / 10
Battery
14 days
Price (MSRP)
$229
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#7
Garmin
Forerunner 170
Score
8.0 / 10
Type
GPS running watch
Price (MSRP)
$299.99
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#8
Garmin
Forerunner 570
Score
8.3 / 10
Battery · GPS
20 h
Price (MSRP)
$549.99
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#9
Garmin
Forerunner 265
Score
8.4 / 10
Battery · GPS
20 h
Price (MSRP)
$449.99
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#10
Amazfit
Active 2
Score
7.5 / 10
Type
GPS running watch
Price (MSRP)
$149
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#11
Garmin
Forerunner 970
Score
8.6 / 10
Battery · GPS
26 h
Price (MSRP)
$749.99
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#12
Garmin
Forerunner 965
Score
8.7 / 10
Battery · GPS
31 h
Price (MSRP)
$599.99
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FAQ

What are the best Apple Watch Series 11 alternatives?

We list 12 close alternatives, led by Apple Watch Ultra 3 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 Series 11?

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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