Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Drops 23% to $497.99, Pushing AI Sleep and Heart Tracking

2 articles · Updated · 7NEWS · May 11

$497.99 buys Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch8 in silver with Bluetooth and Sport Band, down from $649 in an early 23% discount.
AI-led wellness features are the main draw: the watch adds personalized sleep coaching, bedtime guidance, overnight vascular load tracking and heart-health insights, alongside running coach tools.
Samsung also touts antioxidant-level measurement as a smartwatch first and includes overnight AGEs index monitoring, while stressing the features are for wellness and fitness rather than medical diagnosis.
A thinner redesigned case, new 3 nm processor, One UI 8 and Galaxy AI support position the Watch8 as a premium wearable aimed at buyers focused on sleep, recovery and everyday health management.

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