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Here at PCMag, we've tested countless smartwatches, from high-end, premium devices to more basic fitness trackers, and some of our top-rated models are seeing mega Cyber Monday price cuts. It's the perfect time to invest or upgrade your wearable tech—or maybe gift a sleek new smartwatch to a loved one for the holidays. Either way, you'll want to check out these last-minute Cyber Monday smartwatch deals.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
Google Pixel Watch 2
Fitbit Charge 6
Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen)
Samsung Watch Deals
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
$299.99 Save $150.00
For Android users in need of a high-performing smartwatch, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is a top choice. Not only does it deliver in terms of performance, with advanced health sensors and a slew of digital apps and features, but it's also stunning. The touch bevel design gives it a sleek look, while the AMOLED display creates a vividly bright and colorful watch face, which can be set to always-on.
The newer Galaxy Watch 7 is also on sale at Amazon for $229.99; if you're not sure if it's worth upgrading, check out our comparison.
Galaxy Watch Ultra
$649.99 Save $215.70
For serious Android explorers and athletes, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra offers the technical performance and durability you need. In addition to highly detailed sleep analysis (including snore detection) and multisport tracking, it features AI-based recommendations to maximize your progress, giving an energy score, wellness score, and more. In terms of hardware, it's slightly bigger and beefier with a titanium build and even has a customizable quick button to make navigation easier. Over $200 off for Cyber Monday, it's the perfect time to invest in this adventure companion.
Google Pixel Watch Deals
Google Pixel Watch 2
$249.99 Save $104.99
If you prefer a smoother, more rounded look, then you might like the equally capable Google Pixel Watch 2. This Android smartwatch comes loaded with health, fitness, and smart connectivity features (including sleep tracking and ECG) and boasts an impressive battery life that'll last you at least a full day and night on a single charge. The screen is clear, colorful, and easy to read, though not quite as bright as the Galaxy Watch 6. Both are excellent options; it really just depends on your style.
Google Pixel Watch 3
Google Pixel Watch 1
Garmin Forerunner 55
Garmin Instinct 2
Fitbit Inspire 3
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
Apple Watch Series 9
Fitbit Watch Deals
Fitbit Charge 6
$159.95 Save $60.00
Coming in with a sale price of just under $100, the Fitbit Charge 6 is one of the most capable and affordable fitness trackers out there, per our review. With 40 exercise modes, heart rate sensors, and a slim design, its primary focus is on health and fitness, but you can also access Google Maps, Google Wallet, and YouTube Music with it. Plus, use your stress management score, nightly sleep score, and on-wrist mindfulness sessions to monitor and improve your mental health. If you don't want a bulkier, traditional watch face, this is the fitness tracker for you.
Last Minute Cyber Monday Deals on Fitness Trackers
- Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm, Black, S/M, Sports Band) for $329.99 (List Price $399.00)
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (Bluetooth, 44mm, Green) for $242.81 (List Price $329.99)
- Garmin Instinct 2 Solar GPS Smartwatch (Graphite) for $299.99 (List Price $399.99)
- Amazfit Bip 5 GPS Smartwatch (Black) for $69.99 (List Price $89.99)
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (Bluetooth 44mm, Graphite) for $169.99 (List Price $329.99)
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Fitbit Versa 4
$199.95 Save $80.00
On the other hand, the Fitbit Versa 4 offers the same extensive collection of fitness and health features as the Charge 6 in a more classic watch face design at a 40% discount. Whether you use Android or iOS, this smartwatch is an excellent choice for those who prefer a more straightforward fitness tracker and don't need all the high-tech connectivity features. In our testing, we loved the responsive touch screen and physical navigation button, as well as the variety of watch face choices.
Fitbit Ace (LTE)
$229.95 Save $69.00
If you're looking for a kid-friendly smartwatch, we recommend our Editor's Choice, the Fitbit Ace. Designed for children aged 7 to 11, it comes loaded with engaging activity-focused games and features friendly digital mascots to encourage young ones. In terms of safety, the parental controls are quite robust, allowing for location tracking and texting/calling trusted contacts only. With a $60 Cyber Monday discount, it's a perfect time to snag this before the holidays.
Fitbit Sense 2
$249.95 Save $70.00
Similar to other Fitbits, the Sense 2 is relatively slim and lightweight in build with a focus on fitness and health. In particular, our reviewer loved the excellent stress management features, which even include real-time mood tracking and mindfulness guidance. Compared with many other smartwatches, the battery life is much better, lasting nearly six days on a single charge, all while tracking important health metrics and exercise, like step count, heart rate, sleep score, and more.
Garmin Watch Deals
Garmin Vivoactive 4
$329.99 Save $82.99
Earning our Editors' Choice award for high-end fitness trackers, the Garmin Vivoactive 4 measures tons of advanced metrics, including (underwater) heart rate, respiration rate, stress level, pulse ox, and more, with access to over 20 preloaded sports apps and on-screen animations. Thanks to onboard music storage, you can listen to 500 songs via Bluetooth and work out phone-free. Unlike more basic fitness trackers, this stylish smartwatch also offers handy smart features, including contactless payments and third-party apps. And now it can be yours for $100 less.
Garmin Forerunner 265
$449.99 Save $100.00
Garmin is known for its athlete-focused tech, and the Forerunner 265 smartwatch lives up to that reputation. In addition to over 30 built-in activities, advanced training metrics, and robust safety and tracking features (including incident detection and assistance), you'll wake up to a personalized morning report and can then access personalized daily workouts. Plus, it's got onboard music storage, smart notifications, Garmin Pay, and superior GPS technology for precise location tracking.
Garmin Venu 3
$459.99 Save $100.00
Compatible with both iOS and Android, the Garmin Venu 3 is designed for fitness enthusiasts with a sense of style. The new model features over 50 exercise and activity modes and tons of advanced sensors, such as an altimeter, ambient light sensor, compass, thermometer, and more. Like any other Garmin, it tracks key health and performance metrics, including blood oxygen levels, energy, heart rate, respiration, sleep, and more. Best of all, it doesn't have the traditional bulky or sporty aesthetic of a sports watch, instead boasting a sleek stainless steel bezel and colorful AMOLED screen.
By the way, we reviewed the previous Garmin Venu 2 and rated it " Excellent."
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Apple Watch Deals
Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen)
$249.00 Save $80.00
The latest Apple Watch SE hits the sweet spot in terms of balancing performance with price, especially with this Cyber Monday discount. It's marketed as a "budget-friendly" model in the Apple Watch line-up but still boasts many of the same core features, including fall detection, irregular heart rate and rhythm notifications, and pretty much the same access to apps and connectivity features. Basically, if you can forgo an always-on display and some of the more specialized health metrics, like body temperature and ECG, then the Apple Watch SE offers the most bang for your buck.
Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS)
$399.00 Save $70.00
Apple's flagship smartwatch, the Apple Watch Series 10 is just as impressive as older models, only now with a more refined design and audio playback capability. The fast and efficient S10 chip that powers it can do just about everything you'd want: record workouts and daily steps, measure health metrics like ECG and sleep, answer calls and texts, stream music and podcasts, access apps, set alarms, and more. The new depth gauge and water temperature sensors make it an excellent choice for snorkeling and other shallow-water activities. If you're an iPhone user looking for a premium smartwatch, you won't find better than this.
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + Cellular)
$799.99 Save $80.99
Serious adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts can save $80 on the Apple Watch Ultra 2. It's the rugged, action-focused smartwatch in the Apple lineup, featuring a more durable titanium case, extended 55-hour battery life (a full day longer than the Series 10), an 86-decibel emergency siren, and an impressive 40-meter depth gauge. Plus, the optional cellular connectivity means you can leave your phone at home without worry!
OnePlus Smartwatch Deals
OnePlus Watch 2
$299.99 Save $100.00
If your top priority is a smartwatch that won't die on you, then the OnePlus Watch 2 is your best bet. Equipped with a powerful 500mAh battery, this smartwatch lasts up to 100 hours on a single charge in default smart mode, 48 hours in GPS mode, or a whopping 12 days in power-saving mode. With a robust offering of lifestyle and fitness-tracking features, including third-party app support, mobile payments, and voice-assistant capabilities, it's a top contender for Android users, which is why it earned a rating of "Excellent" in our review. And it's $100 off right now.
Last Minute Cyber Monday Deals on Smartwatches
- Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm, Black, S/M, Sports Band) for $329.99 (List Price $399.00)
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (Bluetooth, 44mm, Green) for $242.81 (List Price $329.99)
- Amazfit Bip 5 GPS Smartwatch (Black) for $69.99 (List Price $89.99)
- Garmin Instinct 2 Solar GPS Smartwatch (Graphite) for $299.99 (List Price $399.99)
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (Bluetooth 44mm, Graphite) for $169.99 (List Price $329.99)
*Deals are selected by our commerce team
Smartwatch and Fitness Tracker FAQs
Hi, I’m Andrew Gebhart, PCMag’s Senior Analyst covering smart home and wearable devices. I have nearly a decade of experience professionally testing high-tech gadgets, including smartwatches and fitness trackers. Here are my answers to three of the most frequently asked questions about buying a new smartwatch or fitness tracker, especially around a sales event like Cyber Monday.
Do Smartwatch and Fitness Tracker Prices Drop on Cyber Monday?
They do, but you’re less likely to find crazy deals on new models in these product categories than some others, like robot vacuums or TVs. If you want a current flagship smartwatch from a popular brand like Apple or Samsung, you might find a minor discount of about $50. Older models tend to see much bigger discounts and could still be a worthwhile upgrade if your current wearable is on its last legs.
How Much Should You Spend for a Good Smartwatch or Fitness Tracker?
Even outside of holiday discounts, you can find some of our favorite fitness trackers for less than $100 if you want a simple device to monitor activity, sleep, and workouts. Some of our favorite smartwatches, including the budget-minded Samsung Galaxy Watch FE and the Apple Watch SE, offer almost all of the same features as more expensive flagship models for around $200. Flagships like the Apple Watch Series 10, the Google Pixel Watch 3, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 cost between $300 and $400. High-end models with sturdier builds, like the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra, can cost as much as $600 to $800.
Jumping up in price usually gets you nicer materials like stainless steel or titanium instead of aluminum, increased durability and battery life, and sometimes extra features and sensors. Budget and midrange models will be fine for most. Look to the premium models if you need a rugged wearable with a long battery life for outdoor adventures.
What’s the Difference Between a Smartwatch and a Fitness Tracker?
The two categories are skewing closer and closer together as even the simplest smartwatches from established brands now have activity tracking built-in and many fitness trackers offer basic lifestyle features like mobile payment support and phone notifications. Apple, Google, and Samsung all have smartwatches with tons of features to track activity, sleep, and workouts in addition to the expected smarts like downloadable third-party apps. On the other hand, fitness-focused companies like Garmin and Polar have wearables with plenty of built-in lifestyle apps in addition to their expected robust fitness features.
If you want to monitor your health and you're not interested in calling and texting capabilities and downloadable third-party apps, you'll probably be happy with a basic, affordable fitness tracker. On the other hand, if you mostly want lifestyle features like downloadable apps and a seamlessly integrated experience for calling and texting, camera control, and rich notifications, you're best off with a smartwatch that matches the brand of your phone. If you mostly want a wearable to help with training for something like a triathlon, you may want to opt for a model from a sports-focused brand like Garmin or Polar.
Again, though, the big-brand smartwatch might have the fitness features you want, and the more affordable fitness tracker might have access to the apps you're after. Check out our smartwatch and fitness tracker reviews for the details on specific models.
Make sure to scope out our Cyber Monday hub for up-to-the-minute deals on the tech you want most.
More Cyber Monday Deals
- Meta Quest 3S 256GB VR Headset + $30 Digital Credit for $399.99 With Code "QUEST30"
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 64GB Wi-Fi 11" Tablet for $149.00 (List Price $219.99)
- Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones for $199.00 (List Price $349.00)
- Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm, Black, S/M, Sports Band) for $329.99 (List Price $399.00)
- iRobot Roomba Vac Essential Q0120 Robot Vacuum Cleaner for $149.00 (List Price $249.99)
- Samsung Odyssey G93SC 49" Dual QHD OLED Curved Monitor for $949.99 (List Price $1,599.99)
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