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October’s Prime sales have begun, including deals on fitness trackers and smartwatches. Some of Garmin’s newest watches are on sale for the first time ever, including the Vivoactive 6 and the Venu X1. You can also catch deals on Fitbits and on some older models of Apple and Samsung watches. Here’s what I’ve found so far.
Garmin
The Vivoactive 6 is on sale for what I believe is the first time ever, for $249.99 down from the original $299.99. The Vivoactive line is Garmin’s most underrated: It’s a great casual fitness watch with the accurate GPS and heart rate that you’d expect from a Garmin. It also has coached walking workouts, a smart alarm, and wheelchair fitness settings.
The Venu X1 is also on a rare sale, $699.99 down from the original price of $799.99. This new smartwatch is Garmin’s answer to the Apple Watch Ultra, with a large rectangular display, sapphire glass, and built-in maps for navigation. Unlike its Apple counterpart, it has an LED flashlight and the battery lasts up to eight days.
Among older Garmin watches, the Venu Sq 2, released in 2022, is on sale for $149.99, down from a list price of $249.99. (It was originally sold for $299.99.) This is a great budget option for a casual fitness watch, especially if you like the square screen format.
Apple
The GPS-only version of the Apple Watch SE is $179.99, down from $249.99. This is the second-generation of the SE, launched in 2022. It’s a great budget pick if you don’t want to splurge on a newer or fancier Apple Watch.
![Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) [GPS 40mm] Smartwatch with Silver Aluminium Case with Denim Sport Band S/M. Fitness and Sleep Trackers, Crash Detection, Heart Rate Monitor, Retina Display](https://lifehacker.com/imagery/product/041EbVMUMGEnsrKcb3pJSuP/hero-image.fill.size_autoxauto.v1728581420.jpg)
The Series 10 Apple Watch is also discounted, starting at $329.99 for the GPS-only version, down from $399.99. This is last year’s mid-range Apple Watch, which our editor Michelle Ehrhardt crowned the best Apple Watch for most people. This year’s release, the Series 11, is only a mild upgrade. If you go for the Series 10 instead, you’re only missing out on tougher glass, a 5G modem, and a somewhat improved battery life. The Series 10 is worth considering if you don’t need those extra features.
Samsung
The Galaxy Watch 7 is on sale starting at $199.99 today, normally $249.99. This watch is the slightly older model, since it was replaced with the Galaxy Watch 8 earlier this year. But it’s still a solid pick for an Android smartwatch. The $199.99 price is for the smaller size with Bluetooth-only connectivity, but both sizes and both connectivity styles (Bluetooth or LTE) are all on sale for around $50 off.
![SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch 7 40mm Bluetooth AI Smartwatch w/Energy Score, Wellness Tips, Heart Rate Tracking, Sleep Monitor, Fitness Tracker, 2024, Cream [US Version, 1Yr Manufacturer Warranty]](https://lifehacker.com/imagery/product/00LWpGsTDwQ7BjopcHcRb11/hero-image.fill.size_autoxauto.v1728401838.jpg)
The titanium gray color of the Galaxy Watch Ultra (released this year) is on sale for $599.99, down from $649.99. Other colors still seem to be full price.
Fitbit
Fitbit’s best basic fitness tracker, the Charge 6, is on sale today for $119.95, down from $159.95. I like the Charge 6 as a no-nonsense tracker, great for somebody who just wants step and activity tracking without having to think about it too much. (That said, if you want a bigger screen or more features, check out the Garmins I mentioned above.) I have a review of the Charge 6 if you’d like to learn more.
The Inspire 3 is also on sale for $79.95, down from $99.95. It doesn’t have its own GPS, and the screen is smaller. The smartwatch-styled Sense 2 is $199.95, down from $249.95. The Versa 4 is $149.95, down from $199.95.
Looking for something else? Retailers like Walmart and Best Buy have Prime Day competition sales that are especially useful if you don’t have Amazon Prime.
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Walmart’s Prime Day competition sale runs from Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. ET through Oct. 12 and includes deals up to 50% off. It’s an especially good option if you have Walmart+.
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Best Buy’s Prime Day competition sale runs from Sept. 27 through Oct. 12, and has some of the best tech sales online. It’s an especially good option if you’re a My Best Buy “Plus” or “Total” member.
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Target’s Prime Day competition sale runs from Oct. 5 through Oct. 11, and it has deals going up to 50% off. You can become a Circle member for free.
