After testing this Garmin rival, I won't use a smartwatch without a built-in flashlight again - ZDNET

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Why you can trust ZDNET: ZDNET independently tests and researches products to bring you our best recommendations and advice. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. The Polar Street X raises the bar for smartwatches with integrated LED flashlights at a low entry price. Article updated on April 22, 2026, 12:38 pm EDT Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. It’s that time of year when people start noticing I have tan lines on both my wrists from wearing two watches. One has an integrated LED flashlight for daily use, and the other is a smartwatch. Thanks to Polar's new Street X smartwatch, picking up a powerful sports watch with a dual-color LED flashlight is much easier at the low $250 price point, which beats existing LED-equipped watches by at least $150. Also: I tested the best sports watches in 2026: Here are the latest and greatest watches, no matter your budget Once you use a sports watch with an LED flashlight, you won’t use another watch without one. I use the device at least once daily to find things in the dark, read resta