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Samsung opted for a “squircle” design for its latest smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch 8, which hits shelves on July 25. It marks a notable departure from the circular design of the Galaxy Watch’s previous iterations. The good news is that, whether you’re more partial to the clean, circular design, or simply want to save some money, the Watch 7 is nearly half off.
Typically $300, the 40mm version of the Watch 7 is nearly half off, dropping the price to $159 for the cream colorway. The 44mm version of the watch is also discounted, with the price dropping to $200. It’s nearly as good a deal as we saw during Prime Day, when the 40mm watch was discounted to $152. Currently, Walmart is offering the same deal on the cream and green colorways of the Watch 7.
The 40mm version of the Galaxy Watch 7 is an impressively lightweight and comfortable option, making it a good pick if you plan on wearing if for sleep tracking. Samsung also offers other health insights, including Heart Rate Tracking. Built-in workouts in the Samsung Health app enable you to track a wide range of activities, from rock climbing to swimming. The watch also features an Energy Score and AI-powered fitness tips.
The workout-ready watch features a sapphire crystal face to protect it from scratches and other damage, and the included sport band is comfortable for sweaty workouts, thanks to the textured design and lightweight material. The best price is on the 40mm watch, which is just $150. But if you’re looking for a larger watch or an LTE option that allows you to leave your phone at home, those options are also on sale.
The Galaxy Watch 7 unsurprisingly works seamlessly with Galaxy phones, letting you access your phone notifications from the watch, respond to messages, and more. Because it uses Google’s WearOS as its operating system, it’s also a good option for Android users with other phones, although a few features are exclusive to Galaxy devices. The wide range of available watch faces makes it easy to customize your watch, and Samsung makes many watch straps that are easy to swap as well.
