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Apple doesn't often have a sale on its own site, but Amazon regularly lists Apple Watches at significant discounts — and that’s never more true than during a Prime sale. During July’s event, we saw the Apple Watch 8 dip down to its lowest price ever. Following Apple's iPhone event , there are two new Apple Watches on the scene, the and the high-end . The didn't see an update this time around, so the second generation is still the newest. We've also included smartwatch deals from Samsung and Google as well as sales on a few fitness trackers. Here are the best October Prime Day deals on Apple Watches we could find.
The is the brand’s newest high-end watch and has the same list price as last year’s model, which is $799. For Amazon’s sale, it’s down to $749 or $50 off, which is a new low. The new Ultra has the same S9 SiP (system-in-package) as the Series 9, which allows for on-board processing of Siri requests and will help offer more intuitive answers to questions about your health and activity data. The Ultra 2 comes with GPS and cellular connectivity and has a large 49mm case to accommodate its always-on Retina display and battery with a claimed 36-hour lifespan. Engadget's Cherlynn Low the new Modular Ultra watchface, which manages to make the most of the watch’s vast screen real estate.
It only arrived last month, but the new has already handily beaten out other contenders for the top spot in our guide to the . And now it’s on sale for $10 off the list price, thanks to Amazon’s second Prime Day. That makes the 41mm case $390 and the $420. One of the most to this model is the upcoming feature that will let you answer calls or dismiss an alarm just by tapping your thumb and forefinger together.
Apple didn’t release a new version of the , which makes the second generation the current budget watch in the brand’s official lineup. It’s usually $250 for the GPS-only model and 40mm case but October’s Prime sale brings that base model down to $199. If you want more room on the screen, you can grab the , which is usually $270 but down to $229 during the sale.
In our , we called the SE “the best smartwatch $250 can buy." It doesn’t have the new Double Tap and on-board Siri features of the new watches, and it's missing a few of the sensors you get with the higher-end models, such as blood oxygen, temperature sensing and EKG readings. You also don’t get an always-on-display.
For those who don’t carry an iPhone, the is our Android smartwatch. Samsung’s latest wearable was released a and typically goes for $300, but is down to $269 during Amazon’s sale. It’s lighter than the previous model with a brighter display, better battery life and a processor upgrade. The returns the which Samsung removed on the Watch 5. That model usually sells for $400, but the sale brings it down to $369 instead.
The Google Pixel Watch 2 was announced last week and will ship this Thursday. That's probably why the first generation of the is 40 percent off. That brings it to $210 and an all-time low. While we , we found the rather short battery life concerning. Since the newer generation promises a slightly larger battery and more efficient use of it, you may want to go with the , which we had a moment during Google's event. But it looks like that one isn't discounted for Amazon's sale and is currently selling for the full $350.
You can get the look of a classic analog watch combined with the health tracking features of a smartwatch by opting for Withings . The hybrid watch is usually $200, but the Prime sale brings it down to $160. Instead of displaying your health and workout stats on the watchface, the Steel HR Sport sends everything to the companion app on your phone. It can track heart rate, activities and workouts as well as monitor your sleep. Since it has no screen, Withings claims the battery can go for up to 25 days on a charge.
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Apple Watch Ultra 2
The is the brand’s newest high-end watch and has the same list price as last year’s model, which is $799. For Amazon’s sale, it’s down to $749 or $50 off, which is a new low. The new Ultra has the same S9 SiP (system-in-package) as the Series 9, which allows for on-board processing of Siri requests and will help offer more intuitive answers to questions about your health and activity data. The Ultra 2 comes with GPS and cellular connectivity and has a large 49mm case to accommodate its always-on Retina display and battery with a claimed 36-hour lifespan. Engadget's Cherlynn Low the new Modular Ultra watchface, which manages to make the most of the watch’s vast screen real estate.
Apple Watch Series 9
It only arrived last month, but the new has already handily beaten out other contenders for the top spot in our guide to the . And now it’s on sale for $10 off the list price, thanks to Amazon’s second Prime Day. That makes the 41mm case $390 and the $420. One of the most to this model is the upcoming feature that will let you answer calls or dismiss an alarm just by tapping your thumb and forefinger together.
Apple Watch SE
Apple didn’t release a new version of the , which makes the second generation the current budget watch in the brand’s official lineup. It’s usually $250 for the GPS-only model and 40mm case but October’s Prime sale brings that base model down to $199. If you want more room on the screen, you can grab the , which is usually $270 but down to $229 during the sale.
In our , we called the SE “the best smartwatch $250 can buy." It doesn’t have the new Double Tap and on-board Siri features of the new watches, and it's missing a few of the sensors you get with the higher-end models, such as blood oxygen, temperature sensing and EKG readings. You also don’t get an always-on-display.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
For those who don’t carry an iPhone, the is our Android smartwatch. Samsung’s latest wearable was released a and typically goes for $300, but is down to $269 during Amazon’s sale. It’s lighter than the previous model with a brighter display, better battery life and a processor upgrade. The returns the which Samsung removed on the Watch 5. That model usually sells for $400, but the sale brings it down to $369 instead.
Google Pixel Watch
The Google Pixel Watch 2 was announced last week and will ship this Thursday. That's probably why the first generation of the is 40 percent off. That brings it to $210 and an all-time low. While we , we found the rather short battery life concerning. Since the newer generation promises a slightly larger battery and more efficient use of it, you may want to go with the , which we had a moment during Google's event. But it looks like that one isn't discounted for Amazon's sale and is currently selling for the full $350.
Fitness trackers:
Withings Steel
You can get the look of a classic analog watch combined with the health tracking features of a smartwatch by opting for Withings . The hybrid watch is usually $200, but the Prime sale brings it down to $160. Instead of displaying your health and workout stats on the watchface, the Steel HR Sport sends everything to the companion app on your phone. It can track heart rate, activities and workouts as well as monitor your sleep. Since it has no screen, Withings claims the battery can go for up to 25 days on a charge.
Your October Prime Day Shopping Guide: See all of our coverage. Shop the on Yahoo Life. Follow Engadget for . Learn about on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog’s experts on for your car, garage, and home, and find to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at
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