Top 16 Black Friday smartwatch deals: From budget fitness trackers to premium Garmin watches

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Whether you are a seasoned runner looking to invest in one of the best running watches or a budding adventurer pondering on their first-ever Garmin watch, you can save big money this Black Friday. True, the main shopping event is still a few days away, but there are already plenty of massive discounts on some of the best fitness trackers we have tested.

We are continuously browsing the sales, comparing prices and bringing you the best offers to help you save some cash ahead of Christmas. Not sure what to choose? We compared Apple Watch vs Garmin and Apple Watch vs FitBit to give you some starting points. Here are some of the best Black Friday smartwatch deals, as chosen by our fitness expert.

Anna Gora Health Writer
Anna Gora

Anna Gora is a health writer and reviewer at Live Science, having previously worked across Coach, Fit&Well, T3, TechRadar and Tom's Guide. She is also a highly experienced personal trainer, nutritionist and health coach. Anna has worn and tested a wide range of fitness trackers over the last 12 years, including budget-friendly bands, premium adventure smartwatches and smart rings, and has written or co-authored almost all of our buying guides on fitness wearables.

Today's best early Black Friday deals on smartwatches under $100

Amazfit Active
Best budget smartwatch
Save 32% ($35)
Amazfit Active: was $109.99 now $74.99 at Amazon
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Save 32% on the Amazfit Active, our 'go-to' budget-friendly smartwatch. It may not impress in the looks department, but this humble-looking wearable outperforms competitors with its feather-light design, robust tracking features, and crisp, colourful display. Great value for less than $75.

Fitbit Luxe
Best for style
Save 33% ($49)
Fitbit Luxe: was $148.95 now $99.95 at Walmart
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Save 33% on this ultra-elegant version of Fitbit Luxe, one of the best Fitbit watches we have tested. It is light, good-looking and jam-packed with tracking features. Style and substance at a reasonable price — and that is not something we see often.

Fitbit Charge 6
Best Fitbit
Save 38% ($60)
Fitbit Charge 6: was $159.95 now $99.95 at Amazon
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Save 38% on the Fitbit Charge 6, one of the best watches in the Fitbit line-up. Sleek, easy to use and jam-packed with tracking features, it does a particularly good job as a sleep tracker.

Today's best early Black Friday deals on smartwatches under $200

Amazfit Balance
Best for wellness
Save 30% ($60)
Amazfit Balance: was $199.99 now $139.99 at Amazon
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Save 30% on the Amazfit Balance, a budget-friendly smartwatch that thoroughly impressed us with its sleek design, advanced tracking features and layman-friendly health advice. If you want to strike a perfect balance between exercise and recovery, it will be right up your street. We named it the best overall in our guide to fitness trackers.

Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen)
Best for iPhone users
Save 24% ($40)
Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen): was $169 now $129 at Walmart
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Save $40 on the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen), a go-to fitness tracker for iPhone users. Stylish, comfortable to wear and jam-packed with health and fitness tracking features, this sleek watch strikes a great balance between price and quality.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
Best for Samsung users
Save 22% ($55)
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7: was $249.99 now $194.99 at Best Buy
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Save 22% on the seventh iteration of the popular Samsung Galaxy Watch. This sleek and vibrant-looking fitness tracker boasts more storage and a 30% better power efficiency than the Watch 6 we tested a few years ago. Great mid-range option for Samsung users.

Fitbit Versa 4
Star Fitbit deal
Save 40% ($80)
Fitbit Versa 4: was $199.95 now $119.95 at Amazon
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Save 40% on this budget-friendly smartwatch with GPS, 24/7 heart rate monitoring and six months of the Fitbit Premium membership. The Fitbit Versa 4 takes the title of the best smartwatch in our guide to the Best Fitbits.

Today's best early Black Friday deals on smartwatches under $500

Apple Watch 10
Best Apple Watch deal
Save 38% ($150)
Apple Watch 10: was $399 now $249 at Walmart
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Save 38% on the Apple Watch Series 10, a top-shelf smartwatch for iPhone users that combines advanced features and accurate heart rate tracking with a sleek design and a rich ecosystem of apps. There is just one caveat - short battery life.

Best for style
Save 20% ($70)
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: was $349.99 now $279.99 at Target
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Save $70 on the stylish Classic version of the newest Samsung Galaxy Watch. With its large display, elegant straps and advanced health coaching, this timeless piece will work just as well with your gym attire as it does with formal clothing.

Garmin  Instinct 3
Best for triathletes
Save 22% ($100)
Garmin Instinct 3: was $449.99 now $349.99 at Amazon
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Save $100 on the Garmin Instinct 3, a budget-friendly alternative to Fenix 8 and our favorite Garmin watch for triathletes. It packs up to 18 days of battery life, heaps of sleep and heart rate tracking features, and fitness modes for running, biking, swimming and more.

Garmin Venu 3
Best value Garmin
Save 22% ($100)
Garmin Venu 3: was $449.99 now $349.99 at Amazon
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Save 22% on the top-rated Garmin Venu 3 smartwatch, one of the best Garmin watches we have tested and our top pick for daily use. With its comfortable strap, compact design and plenty of tracking features, it is an excellent all-rounder.

Garmin Forerunner 945
Best for runners
Save 47% ($279.99)
Garmin Forerunner 945: was $599.99 now $320 at Walmart
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Save $280 on one of the best Garmin watches for runners and triathletes. The stylish and durable Forerunner 945 is comfortable to wear and packed with advanced tracking features, but it does not cost the earth like the Enduro 2 and other premium models.

Today's best early Black Friday deals on smartwatches under $1000

Garmin Epix Gen 2
Best for outdoor athletes
Save 50% ($503)
Garmin Epix Gen 2: was $999.99 now $496.99 at DICK'S Sporting Goods
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Save $503 on the Garmin Epix Gen 2 in sleek white titanium. This excellent GPS sports watch features a durable 1.3-inch AMOLED display, top-notch tracking accuracy, on-watch maps, and more. We named it the best option for smartwatch features in our guide to Garmin watches.

Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar
Best outdoor watch
Save 40% ($360)
Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar: was $899.99 now $539.99 at Best Buy
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Save $360 on the solar-powered Garmin Fenix 7X, the larger version of the Fenix 7, one of our all-time favorite smartwatches for tracking workouts. A Rolls-Royce among rugged watches, with its precise GPS, excellent tracking features and stylish, durable design, it is a perfect companion for your outdoor adventures.

Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire
Best premium Garmin
Save 33% ($250)
Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire: was $749.99 now $499.99 at Best Buy
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Save $250 on the Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire. This GPS adventure watch has it all, from advanced activity tracking features and durable build to sleek, comfortable design and long battery life.

Garmin Fenix 8
Best Garmin
Save 25% ($250)
Garmin Fenix 8: was $999.99 now $749.99 at Best Buy
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Save $250 on the Garmin Fenix 8, one of the best rugged GPS wearables on the market and our favorite smartwatch for tracking workouts. Dive-friendly and jam-packed with workout tracking features, it is made with fitness pros in mind.


  • Read our Black Friday science deals page for big discounts on the best health and fitness kit and science gear as we enter the November sales event.

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Anna Gora
Health Writer

Anna Gora is a health writer at Live Science, having previously worked across Coach, Fit&Well, T3, TechRadar and Tom's Guide. She is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist and health coach with nearly 10 years of professional experience. Anna holds a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition from the Warsaw University of Life Sciences, a Master’s degree in Nutrition, Physical Activity & Public Health from the University of Bristol, as well as various health coaching certificates. She is passionate about empowering people to live a healthy lifestyle and promoting the benefits of a plant-based diet.

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