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The best smartwatch deals available now: Apple, Samsung, and more

Looking to buy a new smartwatch? You don’t have to spend a fortune. We rounded up the best smartwatch deals so you can snag an Apple Watch or a Fitbit for less.

Written by Allison Murray, Staff Writer on

Reviewed by Alison DeNisco Rayome

Image of an Apple Watch Series 8 on a person's wrist. — Snag a new Apple Watch Series 8 for less.

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Smartwatches are easily the most popular wearable on the market today, and they do much more than just tell the time. The best smartwatches provide helpful health insights, connect to your phone to receive texts and calls, allow you to listen to your favorite playlists on Spotify, and even act as a wallet.

Also: The best smartwatches, according to fitness experts and marathon runners

However, smartwatches can run the gamut in terms of price, with most devices averaging in the $200-$400 range. If you’re looking to snag a smartwatch for cheaper, I’ve rounded up the best smartwatch deals — from Apple, to Samsung, to Garmin — currently available, so you can get a wearable for less.

The best smartwatch deals

Apple Watch Series 8 [GPS 45mm] Smart Watch

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Apple Watch Series 8 – Save $70

Apple’s latest smartwatch model upgrades how it handles workouts, sleep tracking, and women’s health. It even has Crash Detection to help you stay safe in case of an accident. The watch is usually $399, but right now, you can snag it for $329.

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Black Garmin Vivoactive 4 watch with health metrics and the time on its screen

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Garmin Vivoactive 4 – Save $150

The Vivoactive 4 specializes in sports, exercise, and health monitoring, and it’s built for durability and exposure to the outdoors. It comes preloaded with GPS and indoor sports apps that let you track your walks, runs and everyday physical activities. You can buy it for $150 off at Best Buy right now.

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Fossil Gen 5 – Save $209

Looking for a smartwatch that’s a little more sleek and fashion-forward? Fossil smartwatches like the Fossil Gen 5 run on the Verizon network and Android devices, and come with apps like Nike Run Club and Google Assistant built in. This model is currently on clearance for $209 off.

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A Nike series Apple Watch with an athletic white band

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Apple Watch Nike Series – Save $100

Apple teamed up with Nike to create a limited-edition Apple Watch Nike series with standout features like the built-in Nike Run Club app to stay motivated with Challenges and Guided Runs, as well as the Nike Sport Band and Nike Sport Loop. It’s currently on sale for 25% off at Target.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 – Save $100

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic is the smartwatch I have always wanted, with a brilliant large display, UI optimized for the watch and spinning bezel, powerful health and fitness functions, solid collection of available third-party apps, and LTE functionality. Target has it for $100 off its regular price of $430.

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What is the best smartwatch?

According to ZDNET reviewers, the best smartwatch is the Apple Watch Series 8, thanks to its temperature sensing and Crash Detection features. However, if you’re an Android user, you may prefer a Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, which our reviewers named the best wearable for Android fans.