It’s time for one of Amazon’s biggest savings events of the year: Prime Big Deal Days, or October Prime Day, kicks off today, Oct. 8. Every Prime Day, the retailer offers major discounts on home accessories, tech, clothing, and more. Pricey items like fitness trackers and smartwatches will receive hefty discounts, some even up to half off.
Also: The best October Prime Day deals live now
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.
Our favorite Amazon October Prime Day smartwatch and fitness tracker deals
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Save $160 Kerry Wan/ZDNET Current price: $170
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 View now at Amazon
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Save $65 Jason Hiner/ZDNET Current price: $735
Original price: $800 Jason Hiner, ZDNET’s editor-in-chief, ranks the Apple Watch Ultra 2 as the best we’ve 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. Also: The best Apple Watches we’ve tested View now at Amazon
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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.
How did we choose these October Prime Day deals?
We at ZDNET recommend deals and products that we would actually buy. We scour Amazon’s depths to find the best deals possible on trustworthy and expert-tested products. We aim to find discounts of at least 20%, making sure you are getting as much of a bargain as possible.
If we haven’t tested a product, we heavily rely on the feedback of real people from reviews and Reddit forums. AT ZDNET, our mission is to recommend products we actually like. If they are not tested in-house, they are thoroughly researched to offer helpful guidelines for your decision-making process. We want you to shop smarter, not harder!
What are the best October Prime Day 2024 deals?
ZDNET’s experts are searching through Prime Day sales to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals so far:
You can also find the best October Prime Day deals by price:
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Best Prime Day smartwatch and fitness tracker deals to shop in October 2024
