The Ultimate Samsung Wearable Gift Guide for 2025

Samsung's wearable devices, from wireless earbuds to Galaxy Watches and beyond, make for fantastic holiday gifts, especially for brand fans and those looking to expand their mobile experiences.

Galaxy Buds are liberating through their wireless design; Galaxy Watches and the Galaxy Ring open the Samsung Health platform to the user; and the brand-new Galaxy XR headset is the most atypical and ambitious device that can be considered a Samsung wearable.

But where do you start if you are unfamiliar with Samsung's wearable device lineup and you're looking for the perfect holiday gift for the end of 2025? We will help. Here is our complete holiday 2025 gift buyer's guide to Samsung wearables.

Choosing between the Galaxy Buds 3 FE and the Galaxy Buds 3 can be tricky. Both models are supposed to be cheaper options for people who don't want the Pro models, and the Fan Edition earbuds are the most affordable.

However, the Buds 3 FE are better than the pricier Buds 3 in some aspects. The in-ear design with silicone tips provides a better fit, which can improve sound quality and active noise cancellation. The Buds 3 FE also have slightly better battery life.

On the other hand, the Galaxy Buds 3 wireless earbuds offer a higher IP water-resistance rating of IP57, compared to IP54. They also have a few extra features, such as an Adaptive Equalizer, Neck Stretch Reminder, and a case with wireless charging capabilities.

Which ones should you pick? On paper, the Galaxy Buds 3 are better in some ways. But the Galaxy Buds 3 FE offer a better fit, which makes them a safer gift for all ear types. They are a safer choice that might deliver a better experience.

The Galaxy Buds 3 FE and Buds 3 start at $149 and $179 before holiday discounts.

If you want to spend a little extra, you can't go wrong with the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro.

These wireless earbuds combine the best traits in one package. They have an in-ear design, more special features, and the best sound quality.

They are exclusively equipped with Voice Detect, Siren Detect, Adaptive Noise Control, and Blade Lights.

They are also the only Samsung earbuds equipped with planar driver technology. The high-frequency sounds they produce are crisper.

The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro start at $249 before holiday discounts.

In 2025, Samsung released three smartwatch models, all three featuring the same Samsung Health and fitness tracking capabilities, the same hardware and performance upgrades, and the same awesome display technology.

All three watches offer features such as sleep tracking, heart rate, ECG, atrial fibrillation monitoring, vascular load, antioxidant index, cycle tracking, running coach, stress and energy score tracking, bedtime guidance, and much more.

The Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, and Watch Ultra 2025 are the most complete Samsung smartwatches.

The biggest differences between the three models lie in the design and prices. And the Galaxy Watch 8 is the thinnest and most elegant of the three. Despite this, it is also the most affordable.

Characterized by a minimalist design, the Galaxy Watch 8 is the most versatile model from a fashion point of view. Arguably, it has the most unisex design. It's also the only 2025 model available in two sizes, 40mm and 44mm.

This is the sleeper pick for most people. The Galaxy Watch 8 starts at $349 before holiday discounts.

The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic looks closest to a traditional watch. It even has a rotating physical bezel that can control the UI, allowing users to rely less on the touchscreen.

This is considered by many to be the smartwatch to buy in 2025. You never know when Samsung might release another Classic model with a physical rotating bezel, so this model might age better.

As far as choosing between the regular and the Classic models for a gift, it all depends on which design you think would suit your giftee best.

The Classic model is a bit bulkier than the base model, and it might suit fewer clothing styles. But Samsung sells optional wristbands that can give the watch a different look for different events.

Prices for the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic start at $499 before holiday discounts.

This is the sportiest Samsung smartwatch model in 2025. It's meant for people who have an active lifestyle, and it shows through its design.

It looks sporty, industrial even, and is available in only one, large (47mm) size.

Apart from how it looks, the Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) is the only one from the lineup to feature a titanium case. And while all three smartwatches are water resistant with an IP68 rating, the Galaxy Watch Ultra can be immersed up to 100m for 10 minutes. The other two models are rated for 50 meters.

So, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is better for deep divers and for people who have an active lifestyle. Otherwise, it has the same fitness tracking capabilities and performance levels as the other two models.

The Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) starts at $649 before holiday discounts.

Gifting a ring can be a risky move in some situations, but if you're not worried about that, the Galaxy Ring can be a fantastic gift for anyone who's looking to track their health, sleep, and fitness without being distracted by a screen.

Although it's not as competent as the Galaxy Watch series, the Galaxy Ring offers decent tracking, including blood oxygen measurements, heart rate monitoring, cycle tracking, activity and sleep tracking, and more.

It doesn't have sensors for ECG and blood pressure, and it might not track workouts as well as the Galaxy Watch. But it has extended battery life (up to one week), and it is less of a distraction.

The Galaxy Ring starts at $399 before holiday discounts. It is available in three colors: Titanium Gold, Titanium Silver, and Titanium Black.

Samsung also offers a Sizing Kit for free, which can help you find the perfect ring size.

The Galaxy XR headset is, without a doubt, an odd wearable compared to the others we've listed so far. Still, Samsung considers it a wearable device, and in a way, it is.

It is a headset that opens the worlds of virtual and augmented realities to anyone wearing it. It's not meant for fitness and doesn't have Samsung Health capabilities.

But through its high-resolution displays and pass-through cameras, users can experience their reality in a new light. They can place virtual objects — such as a giant virtual screen — into the real world, experience apps in true 3D, and play virtual reality games.

The downside? There are a few. Users who wear prescription glasses will need a special pair of prescription lenses for Galaxy XR. And it's not the most comfortable device to wear.

It's also the priciest Samsung wearable, costing $1,799 before holiday deals. Controllers are also sold separately.

Nevertheless, the Galaxy XR headset is one of the most exciting Samsung devices. If you can afford to gift it to a loved one who's interested in augmented or virtual reality, it might be the most impactful gift you can give.