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Black Friday smartwatch deals: Get an Apple Watch for $179 right now
The year has seemingly flown by, and it's the holiday season once again. After receiving an Apple Watch for Christmas last year, I can't imagine living without one. Sometimes relying on your phone to see what time it is, how many steps you took, and what the weather will look like tomorrow can get a little annoying. With constantly upgraded smartwatches, you can get access to all those features and so much more.
With so many great deals on smartwatches from brands like Apple, Samsung, Google, and Fitbit, save some money on your holiday gifts, or reward yourself. Here are the best deals on smartwatches from many big retailers as we inch closer to Black Friday.
Latest early Black Friday 2022 smartwatch deals
The last time this page received an update, these were the latest smartwatch deals worth checking out:
- Apple Watch Series 3 for $179 (save $50) at Walmart
- Amazfit GTS 2e for $97 (save $23) at Amazon
- Apple Watch Series 6 for $300 (save $200) at Best Buy
- Fitbit Versa 2 for $100 (save $20) at Walmart
- Fitbit Sense 2 for $300 (save $100) at Fitbit
Best early Black Friday 2022 smartwatch deals overall
Below are some of the best early smartwatch deals we could find. Further down the page, you'll see other interesting smartwatch deals we spotted at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart.
- Current price: $209
- Original price: $359
The smartwatch you can find on my wrist everyday (except when I forget to charge it) is the Apple Watch SE. This smartwatch has impressive capabilities at a slightly lower price than the Series 7. While it doesn't contain some of the more complex features that the Series 7 has, the SE contains more than enough capabilities for the casual user. The price-tag of just $209 is the lowest price this product has seen in the last four months, so make sure you secure this deal while it lasts.
- Current price: $170
- Original price: $280
Whether you're swimming, running, biking, playing your favorite sport, or gaming, this Samsung Galaxy can keep up with your wildest adventures. This smartwatch doesn't stop with just a sleek, round design. With ECG monitoring, body composition analysis, and an advanced running coach, the possibilities are endless when you have this on your wrist.
- Current Price: $150
- Original Price: $230
There are plenty of smartwatches out there, but finding a smartwatch that has reliable sleep-tracking technology is sometimes hard to find. This Fitbit Versa 4 is the newest in the Versa line and has an OLED screen, rather than the standard color display of its predecessor. Additionally, the Versa 4 has incredibly advanced sleep-tracking statistics as well as monitor blood pressure and heart rythym, both capabilities not had by the Versa 3.
- Current price: $201
- Original price: $400
I don't think I've ever come across a more rugged smartwatch until I saw this Garmin Instinct Solar. To solidify that statement, this smartwatch is water-rated to 100m and made to US military standard 810 for thermal, shock, and water resistance. With this watch, you don't need to worry about battery life as it has a solar charging feature based on variable sun exposure. Take this watch anywhere and everywhere and find your way back home with Garmin's use of multiple navigation software.
- Current price: $299
- Original price: $399
A 20% larger screen than the Series 6 is just one of the major improvements this Apple Watch Series 7 has over its predecessor. Some of the most important and advanced features on this watch include the blood-oxygen level monitor, ECG capabilities, and sleep-tracking technology. Additionally, you can take this smartwatch anywhere you go with water-resistance capabilities up to 164 feet.
- Current price: $152
- Original price: $230
Many of the water-resistant smartwatches today can monitor your workouts and track your heart rate. But, can they do it for 6+ days on a single charge? With the Fitbit app, users are spoiled with the features this product provides. You can use the app to get your daily readiness score and analyze sleep tracking, while a built-in GPS shows exactly where you went on your run. This Fitbit Versa 3 is at the lowest price we've ever seen, so it's an absolute steal this holiday season.
- Current price: $118
- Original price: $174
These Garmin smartwatches are made for durability, and the Garmin Forerunner 45 is no exception. Unlike its competitors, this watch can read your "body battery" to gauge your energy reserves to you know when you need to rest versus continue working out. Additionally, with Garmin Coach 2.0, you can train for those 5Ks, 10Ks, or half-marathons and receive a free adaptive training plan to help you win your big race.
More early Black Friday 2022 smartwatch deals at Amazon
Here are some other smartwatch Black Friday deals happening right now at Amazon:
More early Black Friday 2022 smartwatch deals at Walmart
Here are some other smartwatch Black Friday deals happening right now at Walmart:
More early Black Friday 2022 smartwatch deals at Best Buy
Here are some other smartwatch Black Friday deals happening right now at Best Buy:
How did we choose these early Black Friday deals?
Finding deals as good as these can typically be hard. But, with early Black Friday deals already kicking off, it makes the search for these great deals a little bit easier.
After searching the biggest retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy for deals, we used various price trackers to make sure the deal wasn't deceiving. Through the use of these price trackers, we were able to find out the prices which the product has been sold, when it was sold at its former lowest price, and what other retailers in the industry sell it for. That means these deals are the best-of-the-best and the links lead you straight to the retailer with the lowest price.
As someone who tries to prioritize fitness, finding a smartwatch that is affordable is just as important as the quality of the product. That being said, I didn't just choose the biggest discounts, I chose high-quality products at low prices during early Black Friday sales.
When is Black Friday 2022?
This year, Black Friday falls on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. But most deals aren't just limited to that day. Keep an eye out for all the big deals leading up to the big day.
When is Cyber Monday 2022?
Cyber Monday always falls on the Monday after Black Friday. This year, Cyber Monday is on Monday, Nov. 28, 2022.
What are the best Black Friday deals?
ZDNET scoured Black Friday sales to find the best deals by category at different retailers:
- The best early Black Friday deals happening right now
- Miss Prime Day? See the best early Black Friday deals on Amazon right now
- Black Friday Apple deals: AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad, and more on sale now
- Black Friday gaming deals: Laptops, consoles, and accessories on sale now
- Black Friday AirPods deals: $50 off AirPods Pro, $100 off AirPods Max
- Black Friday headphone deals: Top early sales on AirPods Pro, Bose, and more
- Black Friday laptop deals: Dell is offering $700 off the stunning XPS 15
- Black Friday monitor deals: Samsung's 34-inch curved display is $375
- Black Friday robot vacuum deals: Score a Roomba for $240 -- over 40% off
- Black Friday phone deals: The best early sales on iPhone and Android phones
- Black Friday Samsung deals: Galaxy phones, TVs, and more on sale now
- Black Friday tablet deals: Microsoft's Surface Pro 7 tablet is currently 44% off
- Black Friday TV deals: Save hundreds on Samsung, Sony, and LG TVs
- These early Black Friday VPN deals are some of the lowest prices we've seen
- Black Friday Costco deals: Early-bird sales on TVs, laptops, and more
- Black Friday iPad deals: The iPad Pro and iPad Air are already on sale
- Black Friday Dell deals: XPS, Inspiron, and Alienware laptops all on sale
- Black Friday HP deals: The best early deals on gaming PCs, laptops, and more
- Black Friday Newegg deals: Gaming monitors and PCs, earbuds, and more
- Black Friday smartwatch deals: Get an Apple Watch for $179 right now
- Black Friday storage deals: Early sales on flash drives, SSDs, and more
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- The best early Black Friday deals at Walmart
- Top early Black Friday deals at Best Buy
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