Updated
Updated · Mashable · Jul 8
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Drops to $289.99 on Amazon as Galaxy Watch 9 Launch Nears
Updated
Updated · Mashable · Jul 8

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Drops to $289.99 on Amazon as Galaxy Watch 9 Launch Nears

3 articles · Updated · Mashable · Jul 8

Summary

  • $289.99 is Amazon's current price for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, cutting $60 off its $349.99 list price for a 17% discount.
  • The deal lands just weeks before Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Watch 9 later this month at its Galaxy Unpacked event.
  • Galaxy Watch 8 remains Samsung's top smartwatch for now, with sleep tracking, Sleep Coaching, Bedtime Guidance and a Running Coach aimed at fitness users.
  • The watch also adds Galaxy AI assistant features plus health metrics including heart rate, Energy Score and blood pressure when calibrated with a compatible cuff.

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