It’s almost time for one of Amazon’s biggest savings events of the year: Prime Big Deal Days on Amazon, or October Prime Day, kicks off Tuesday, Oct. 8. Every Prime Day, the retailer offers major discounts on home, tech, clothing, and more. Pricey items like fitness trackers and smartwatches will receive hefty discounts; some deals are already live.
Smartwatches and fitness trackers are becoming harder to categorize. Most smartwatches include features your basic fitness tracker is capable of, like tracking steps and heart rate, while some fitness trackers can perform similar functions to a smartwatch, like GPS location and receiving texts and calls. With evolving technology, smartwatches and fitness trackers often include options like sleep tracking and personalized health insights. With these deals, you can choose which device you feel is right.
This list will be updated before October Prime Day and during the event.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
Save $100
Current price: $230
Original price: $330
Apple is not for everybody, as a lot of you may need compatibility with your Samsung device. We’ve got you covered with this deal. The Galaxy Watch 6 is just a model behind the latest Galaxy 7 and has a plethora of features like sleep tracking, a heart monitor, and more personal health insights.
Also: The best smartwatches you can buy
Garmin Venu 3S
Save $50
Current price: $400
Original price: $450
Garmin is a tried and true brand of fitness trackers for athletes of all trades. This watch, however, treads into smartwatch territory. With training apps, phone connectivity, and GPS, this watch can do anything you need it to. Not to mention, we ranked it as the best watch for sleep tracking in 2024.
Fitbit Charge 4
Save $78
Current price: $145
Original price: $223
Although this is an older model of the Fitbit Charge line, it doesn’t make it any worse than the newest version. The fitness tracker has watch-aligned features like Fitbit pay and sleep tracking options. Fitbit has always been a favorite at ZDNET, as the Charge 6 is ranked the best fitness tracker overall in 2024; consider the Charge 4 instead.
Apple Watch Ultra 2
Save $65
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Current price: $735
Original price: $800,
ever tested. Despite being a more expensive model, the Ultra 2 has a brighter screen, improved 24-hour battery life, and is super durable. If you take your Apple Watches seriously, this may be the best time to purchase one.
Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) for $189 (save $61): We recommend this watch for kids. Our editor-in-chief even ranked it as our Best Apple Watch for kids or first-time buyers.
Amazfit Bip 5 Smart Watch 46mm for $75 (save $15): This Amazfit smartwatch is a cheaper alternative but features similar options to the more expensive ones.
Fitbit Versa Smart Watch for $160 (save $40): The Fitbit Versa offers all the best features of a traditional Fitbit but with a simple, larger touchscreen and capabilities closer to those of an Apple Watch.
Garmin Venu 2S for $278 (save $122): The Venu 2S is another great option from Garmin. It is smaller than other watches but still has the essential fitness tracking features loaded on.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 for $270 (save $30): The Galaxy Watch 7 is the newest batch of Samsung smartwatches, and we ranked them as the best smartwatch for outdoor activities.
More October Prime Day 2024 fitness tracker and smart ring deals
Fitbit Charge 6 on wrist
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Fitbit Inspire 3 Bundle for $109 (save $21): This bundle would be a great gift for a beginner athlete or someone looking to have the full fitness tracking experience. We find the Fitbit brand super reliable here at ZDNET.
Oura Ring Gen3 for $299 (save $50): Our expert testers selected this fitness tracking ring as the best in its category. These are rarely on sale, so take advantage if you have been looking for one.
More October Prime Day 2024 refurbished smartwatch deals
Apple Watch Series 7
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Apple Watch Series 7 for $195 (save $412): Refurbished Apple Watches are a great budget option.
Garmin Vívoactive 3 for $130 (save $70): This Garmin smartwatch it compatible with both Apple and Android devices.
FAQs
When is Amazon’s October Prime Day 2024?
Amazon’s October Prime Day officially starts at 12:01 a.m. PDT on Oct. 8 and will run through Oct. 9. However, there are still deals available before the event kicks off.
Are smartwatches and fitness trackers really cheaper on Prime Day?
Often, yes. Like most sale days across the calendar year, these wearables may dip in price more than usual. However, that doesn’t mean a product you’ve been eyeing will get a price cut. Brands tend to lower the price of older models to eliminate stock and make way for newer versions of the product. However, you may be surprised to find how much things get marked down.
