The 40mm version of the base Galaxy Watch has plenty of fitness, health, and smart features for a fraction of the price of the Apple Watch
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The latest leaks of the Galaxy Watch 8 reveal Samsung opting for a “squircle” design, a notable departure from the fully circular design of the Galaxy Watch 7. If you’re more partial to the clean look of the Watch 7, there’s good news: it’s back to its best price on Amazon and Walmart.
Typically $300, the 40mm version of the Watch 7 is $100 off ahead of Prime Day, dropping the price to $200. The Samsung Watch FE is also on sale for $160.
The 40mm version of the Galaxy Watch 7 is an impressively lightweight and comfortable option, making it a good pick if you plan on wearing if for sleep tracking. Samsung also offers other health insights, including Heart Rate Tracking. Built-in workouts in the Samsung Health app enable you to track a wide range of activities, from rock climbing to swimming. The watch also features an Energy Score and AI-powered fitness tips.
The workout-ready watch features a sapphire crystal face to protect it from scratches and other damage, and the included sport band is comfortable for sweaty workouts, thanks to the textured design and lightweight material. The best price is on the 40mm watch, which is just $200., But if you’re looking for a larger watch or an LTE option that allows you to leave your phone at home, those options are also on sale.
The Galaxy Watch 7 unsurprisingly works seamlessly with Galaxy phones, letting you access your phone notifications from the watch, respond to messages, and more. Because it uses Google’s WearOS as its operating system, it’s also a good option for Android users with other phones, although a few features are exclusive to Galaxy devices. In my testing, I found it to be comfortable and reliable, although some users have reported issues with GPS tracking. The wide range of available watch faces makes it easy to customize your watch, and Samsung makes many watch straps that are easy to swap as well.
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