The Best Smartwatches and Wearables (UK): 12 Picks from £46
Apple Watch, Galaxy Watch or Pixel Watch? 12 of the best smartwatches and wearables in the UK, including great-value refurbished deals from £46.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 4G 44mm (Refurbished)
A simple, cheap smartwatch for Android.
- Very cheap
- 4G
- Good fitness basics
Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic 4G 46mm
A classic-style Galaxy Watch with a rotating bezel.
- Classic design
- Rotating bezel
- 4G
Google Pixel Watch (1st gen) 41mm
Google's first smartwatch at a low price.
- Stylish design
- Low price
- Google apps
Samsung Galaxy Watch5 44mm 4G (Refurbished)
A capable Galaxy Watch at a low price.
- Good health tracking
- 4G
- Good price
Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro 45mm (Bluetooth)
A tough, premium watch at a bargain price.
- Titanium and sapphire
- Big battery
- Great price
Apple Watch Series 9 GPS 41mm (Refurbished)
A great Apple Watch for less.
- Great for iPhone
- Good health features
- Low price
Google Pixel Watch 3 45mm (Refurbished)
Google's newer watch for less.
- Newer model
- Fitbit health tracking
- Large 45mm screen
Apple Watch Series 9 GPS 45mm (Refurbished)
The larger Series 9 for less.
- Bigger screen
- Great for iPhone
- Good value
Google Pixel Watch 3 45mm
A great Android watch with Fitbit tracking.
- Great design
- Fitbit features
- Bright screen
Apple Watch Series 10 GPS + Cellular 42mm
Apple's thin, bright Series 10 with cellular.
- Thin design
- Cellular
- Excellent health features
Apple Watch Series 10 GPS + Cellular 42mm (Jet Black)
The Series 10 in glossy Jet Black.
- Striking finish
- Cellular
- Great for iPhone
Apple AirPods Pro (3rd generation)
Earbuds that pair perfectly with an Apple Watch.
- Great noise cancelling
- Works with Apple Watch
- MagSafe case
A smartwatch shows your messages, tracks your workouts and sleep, and can even pay for your shopping. The best one for you mostly depends on your phone: Apple Watches work with iPhones, while Samsung and Google watches work best with Android.
We've picked 12 smartwatches from Laptops Direct, including some great-value refurbished models.
Ways to save
- Refurbished watches cost much less and still come with a warranty
- Older models like the Galaxy Watch4 and Watch5 still do the basics well
- See all smartwatches at Laptops Direct
The quick picks
- Cheapest: Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 4G (Refurbished), £46.83
- Best for Android on a budget: Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro, £99
- Best for Pixel phones: Google Pixel Watch 3, £185
- Best for iPhone: Apple Watch Series 10 GPS + Cellular, from £384.97
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What to look for in a smartwatch
- Your phone. Apple Watches only work with iPhones. Samsung and Google watches work best with Android.
- GPS or Cellular (4G/LTE). Cellular watches can make calls without your phone nearby, but need a mobile plan.
- Battery life. Most smartwatches need charging every day or two.
- Size. Choose the case size that suits your wrist (for example 41mm or 45mm).
- Refurbished. A great way to save. Check the condition grade and warranty.
Common questions
Will an Apple Watch work with Android?
No. Apple Watches need an iPhone. For Android, choose a Samsung Galaxy Watch or Google Pixel Watch.
Do I need a cellular smartwatch?
Only if you want to call, message or stream music without your phone nearby. You'll need to add the watch to your mobile plan.
Are older smartwatches still worth buying?
Often, yes, for the basics like notifications and fitness tracking. Check how long they'll get software updates.
Is a refurbished smartwatch safe to buy?
From a trusted shop with a warranty, yes. Check the battery condition if it's listed.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 4G 44mm (Refurbished)
The Galaxy Watch Active2 is an older model, but for under £50 it's a cheap way to get notifications and fitness tracking, with 4G.
✓What We Like
- Very cheap
- 4G
- Good fitness basics
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Older model
- Refurbished
Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic 4G 46mm
The Watch4 Classic has a traditional watch look with a rotating bezel to scroll through menus, and 4G.
✓What We Like
- Classic design
- Rotating bezel
- 4G
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Older model
Google Pixel Watch (1st gen) 41mm
The first Pixel Watch has a lovely round design and works well with Android phones.
✓What We Like
- Stylish design
- Low price
- Google apps
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Older model
- Shorter battery life
Samsung Galaxy Watch5 44mm 4G (Refurbished)
The Galaxy Watch5 is a solid all-rounder with health tracking and 4G, and buying refurbished saves money.
✓What We Like
- Good health tracking
- 4G
- Good price
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Refurbished
Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro 45mm (Bluetooth)
The Watch5 Pro has a titanium case, sapphire crystal and a big battery, now at a much lower price than when it launched.
✓What We Like
- Titanium and sapphire
- Big battery
- Great price
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Bluetooth only (no 4G)
Apple Watch Series 9 GPS 41mm (Refurbished)
The Series 9 is still a very capable Apple Watch for iPhone users, and refurbished brings the price down.
✓What We Like
- Great for iPhone
- Good health features
- Low price
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Refurbished
- GPS only
Google Pixel Watch 3 45mm (Refurbished)
A refurbished Pixel Watch 3 gets you Google's newer design and Fitbit health features for less.
✓What We Like
- Newer model
- Fitbit health tracking
- Large 45mm screen
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Refurbished
Apple Watch Series 9 GPS 45mm (Refurbished)
The 45mm Series 9 has a bigger screen that's easier to read, at a refurbished price.
✓What We Like
- Bigger screen
- Great for iPhone
- Good value
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Refurbished
Google Pixel Watch 3 45mm
The Pixel Watch 3 is one of the best Android watches, with Fitbit health tracking and a bright 45mm screen.
✓What We Like
- Great design
- Fitbit features
- Bright screen
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Daily charging
Apple Watch Series 10 GPS + Cellular 42mm
The Series 10 is thinner with a bigger, brighter screen. The cellular version lets you call and message without your iPhone.
✓What We Like
- Thin design
- Cellular
- Excellent health features
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Expensive
- Needs an iPhone
Apple Watch Series 10 GPS + Cellular 42mm (Jet Black)
The same great Series 10, in Apple's glossy Jet Black aluminium finish.
✓What We Like
- Striking finish
- Cellular
- Great for iPhone
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Pricier colour
Apple AirPods Pro (3rd generation)
AirPods Pro 3 pair easily with an Apple Watch and iPhone, with strong noise cancelling for workouts and commutes.
✓What We Like
- Great noise cancelling
- Works with Apple Watch
- MagSafe case
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Best with Apple devices
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