Gabb Watch 3e vs Verizon Gizmo Watch 4: which is right for your child?
By Jason, father of two · Facts checked September 2026
We compared Gabb Watch 3e and Verizon Gizmo Watch 4 using each maker's official specs, checked September 2026. They differ on camera and carrier. Choose Gabb Watch 3e if you'd rather it had no camera. Choose Verizon Gizmo Watch 4 if you want a camera.
Choose Gabb Watch 3e if…
- You'd rather it had no camera.
- You're not on Verizon.
Choose Verizon Gizmo Watch 4 if…
- You want a camera.
- You're on Verizon, or happy to add a line there.
Side by side
| Gabb Watch 3e | Verizon Gizmo Watch 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Smartwatch | Smartwatch |
| Open web browser | No | No |
| Web risk (our rating) | None, per the maker | None, per the maker |
| Camera (differs) | No | Yes |
| Needs a parent iPhone | No | No |
| Carrier (differs) | Standalone Gabb plan | Verizon only |
| Suggested age (ours) (differs) | about 5–12 | about 6–11 |
| Starting hardware (differs) | ~$169.99 | ~$179.99 |
| Plan from (differs) | ~$12.99/mo | ~$10/mo |
Highlighted rows are where they differ. Prices are approximate and change often; checked September 2026. Confirm with each provider before you buy.
Pros, cons, and pricing
Gabb Watch 3e
- No camera, internet, social media, or addictive games
- Up to 100 parent-approved contacts, GPS with Safe Zones
- Water-resistant (IP68)
- Requires a standalone Gabb plan (can't add to your carrier)
- The SOS button alerts a parent, not 911, and GPS refreshes about every 15 minutes
Pricing: About $170 for the watch plus a one-time $30 activation fee, on a standalone Gabb plan from about $13/mo. Checked September 2026.
Check current priceVerizon Gizmo Watch 4
- Up to 40 parent-approved contacts; no web browser or social media
- Real-time GPS with safe-zone alerts and a parent-scheduled School Mode
- Video calls with approved contacts, and water resistant to 50 meters
- Verizon only; needs its own $10/mo watch line
- The SOS button calls your preset contacts, not 911
Pricing: About $180 for the watch (or about $5/mo financed over 36 months), plus a $10/mo Verizon watch line. Works on Verizon only; Verizon sometimes runs promotions that discount the watch with a new line. Checked September 2026.
Check current priceCommon questions
What is the difference between Gabb Watch 3e and Verizon Gizmo Watch 4?
We compared Gabb Watch 3e and Verizon Gizmo Watch 4 using each maker's official specs, checked September 2026. They differ on camera and carrier. Choose Gabb Watch 3e if you'd rather it had no camera. Choose Verizon Gizmo Watch 4 if you want a camera.
Which carriers do Gabb Watch 3e and Verizon Gizmo Watch 4 work with?
Gabb Watch 3e: Standalone Gabb plan. Verizon Gizmo Watch 4: Verizon only.
How much do Gabb Watch 3e and Verizon Gizmo Watch 4 cost?
Gabb Watch 3e: About $170 for the watch plus a one-time $30 activation fee, on a standalone Gabb plan from about $13/mo. (checked September 2026). Verizon Gizmo Watch 4: About $180 for the watch (or about $5/mo financed over 36 months), plus a $10/mo Verizon watch line. Works on Verizon only; Verizon sometimes runs promotions that discount the watch with a new line. (checked September 2026). Prices change often, so confirm with each provider.
How we compared them
Every spec comes from the maker's or carrier's own pages, and each device page links to its source. “Choose if” points come only from specs that differ, not from our opinion, and there are no paid placements. How we verify
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