Best small smartwatches for those who stay clear of big dials

Smartwatches make for very useful wearables. They can control your music, help keep an eye on your health and yes, even tell the time! But, if you’ve been looking at smartwatches over the past few years, all of them seem to be in a race to go big – bigger screens, bigger dials, thicker bodies.

Now this is great if you either have the arm dimensions to rock a big dial watch, or if you want to go for that deliberate over-sized watch statement look (Please, don’t!). However, if you’re someone with small, skinny arms, big and hefty watches are not the best fit. Not only will they be uncomfortable, but they will also make your skinny wrists even smaller. You don’t want that, do you?

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So, is there a way out? The answer is a simple yes – just get a small smartwatch. While most new smartwatches will boast of a bigger display as one of the highlighting features, many watches also come in multiple sizes, leaving you the option of going with the smaller variant. Here are the best small smartwatches that you can consider buying in 2024.

Apple Watch Series 9

If you’re an iPhone user looking for a premium watch, the Apple Watch Ultra was never an option thanks to its humongous 49mm size. However, you can opt for the smaller Apple Watch Series 9.

Available in a 41mm variant, the Apple Watch Series 9 will fit most small wrists easily, and also happens to be one of the best premium smartwatches you can buy. You can also consider the Apple Watch SE, which is more affordable at the expense of some premium features, but comes with a slightly smaller 40mm dial.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

Your best bet at a premium watch that runs on Google’s WearOS is the new Galaxy Watch 6. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 comes with lots of features and sensors, and also a circular dial design, for those who want something different from the sea of rectangular smartwatches. With a 40mm dial, the Galaxy Watch 6 is great for all thin arms, and has a versatile design that can go with most outfits.

BoAt Lunar Tigon

Stepping into the budget smartwatches, we kick things off with the BoAt Lunar Tigon, which comes with a 36.8mm circular dial with thin bezels. With a minimal look and metal bracelets, this BoAt smartwatch is a worthy consideration if you’re looking for something small and round.

It also has a premium design and doesn’t cost too much. With access to hundreds of watchfaces, you can even customise the looks of the watch as per your needs.

Noise NoiseFit Mettle

The Noise NoiseFit Mettle is another affordable watch you can get that doesn’t have a very big dial. With a 35.5mm circular dial coupled with the metal straps, the watch is sleek and minimal in its aesthetic.

The watch also packs IP68 dust and water resistance as well as the usual smartwatch features like Bluetooth calling and sports tracking. You also get to choose between black, silver, blue and nickel colour options.

Fire-Boltt Blizzard Ultra

The Fire-Boltt Blizzard Ultra is a similar budget smartwatch like many others in the segment, but it is the only watch in this list that offers the look of a high-end timepiece, perfect for office parties or other similar occasions.

The Fire-Boltt Blizzard Ultra also packs a compact 32.5mm dial, along with Bluetooth calling, water resistance and three colour variants – gold, silver, and gold-multicolour.

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These are the best smartwatches you can pick up today for yourself or as a gift for someone who prefers smaller watches. If this is a gift, make sure to take other preferences like the colour and software platform into account before you make a purchase.