When smartwatches are mentioned, the Google Pixel Watch is the first topic of conversation. It shouldn’t be, because Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 8 is the best Wear OS smartwatch out there. I reviewed it last year.And I spent my own money on one. The selling point for me was its size: it’s only 8.6mm thick and fits comfortably on my wrist.
That meant I could take it more places and use it more consistently, using the extra data to boost my workouts and sleep better. The price is surprisingly the best part. You can get a Galaxy Watch 8 for only $218 during Prime Daybelow the usual sticker price of $350.
That’s about what I paid for my Galaxy Watch 8 at launch and I had to exchange for another smart watch to get that price. You can get it without any commitment.
✅ Recommended if: You use Samsung Galaxy devices and need a Wear OS smartwatch; You need a thin and light watch to monitor your fitness and health; want Wear OS update support for a long time.
❌ Skip this offer if: You need a smartwatch with the longest battery life; you want to wait for the Galaxy Watch 9, although it will cost much more.
I’ve tested a lot of smartwatches and learned one thing along the way: the best smartwatch is the one you’ll actually wear. I found all other smartwatches too thick to use for sleep tracking and even for some strenuous workouts. When I took them off, I lost data. The slim profile of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 makes it ideal for your vacation getaways, summer workouts, or nighttime sleep tracking.
It runs Wear OS 6 out of the box and is guaranteed to receive four years of software updates. So, you can buy this watch with 38% discount and It will be updated to Wear OS 7 in a few months.. A capable chip, Samsung’s Exynos W1000, powers the entire experience.
Inside, a Samsung BioActive sensor capable of driving optical and electrical heart rate sensors monitors your underlying health metrics. There are also BIA and temperature sensors that help give you a complete picture of your health.
My only complaint with him Galaxy Watch 8 It’s just that you need to charge it daily, but a quick recharge while you shower should be all you need. Other than that, this is a current-generation smartwatch that will stay fresh for years to come and is available for just over $200. I’ve used one for almost a year and can’t recommend it enough.
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