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Snag a new Apple Watch Series 8 for less.
Smartwatches are easily the most popular wearable on the market today, and they do much more than just tell the time. The best smartwatches provide helpful health insights, connect to your phone to receive texts and calls, allow you to listen to your favorite playlists on Spotify, and even act as a wallet.
Also: The best smartwatches, according to fitness experts and marathon runners
However, smartwatches can run the gamut in terms of price, with most devices averaging in the $200-$400 range. If you're looking to snag a smartwatch for cheaper, I've rounded up the best smartwatch deals -- from Apple, to Samsung, to Garmin -- currently available, so you can get a wearable for less.
Apple's latest smartwatch model upgrades how it handles workouts, sleep tracking, and women's health. It even has Crash Detection to help you stay safe in case of an accident. The watch is usually $399, but right now, you can snag it for $329.
Looking for a smartwatch that's a little more fashion-forward? Fossil smartwatches like the Fossil Gen 5 run on the Verizon network and Android devices, and come with apps like Nike Run Club and Google Assistant built in. This model is currently on clearance for $209 off.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic has it all: A brilliant large display, UI optimized for the watch and spinning bezel, powerful health and fitness functions, solid collection of available third-party apps, and LTE functionality. Target has it for $180 off its regular price of $400.
The VÃvoactive 4 specializes in sports, exercise, and health monitoring. The watch and bands are built for durability and exposure to the outdoors. On top of numerous other health metrics, this watch has both respiration and pulse oximeter tracking. Right now, it's $150 off at Best Buy.
Get Google's smartwatch for 14% off at Amazon right now. The Pixel Watch will work with any Android phone, not just Google's own Pixel lineup. On top of putting Google Assistant, app alerts, and even directions from Google Maps on your wrist, the Pixel Watch also has deep Fitbit integration for all of your health and fitness tracking.
According to ZDNET reviewers, the best smartwatch is the Apple Watch Series 8, thanks to its temperature sensing and Crash Detection features. However, if you're an Android user, you may prefer a Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, which our reviewers named the best wearable for Android fans.
ZDNET has been scouring the sales to find the best deals by category: