Friday, November 27, 2020

Black Friday smartwatch deals: the top Apple Watch, Wear OS and Fitbit sales

Now that it's Black Friday smartwatch deals are in abundance, with price cuts on Apple Watches, Samsung Galaxy Watches, Fibit trackers, Garmin wearables and many more - if you're on the market for something like this, you're in luck.

You may have thought the Black Friday smartwatch deals had already started, thanks to the onslaught of watches with their price cuts weeks ago - well, those were just early Black Friday deals, with the meat of the discounts starting now.

At TechRadar we're keeping on top of all the deals and sales you can find, comparing discounts from different retailers and checking to see if products are really at new low prices or have been cheaper. Thanks to this we can bring you a comprehensive list of all the best Black Friday smartwatch deals.

Loads of the deals we've found were put live in the early Black Friday deals, and others are part of the proper event itself, but they're all great and worthy of your consideration. That's whether you're looking for an Apple Watch, a Samsung Galaxy device, a Garmin wearable, a Fitbit tracker or something else.

Some of these Black Friday smartwatch deals are on super-new devices, others show huge discounts on otherwise-expensive watches, so if you want a new wrist-mounted powerhouse, there will definitely be something below for you.

If you've been thinking about buying a smartwatch in these Black Friday deals, and see something you like below, bear in mind it might sell out, so it might be worth acting fast.

If you're looking to buy other pieces of tech, we've also got guides on the best Black Friday tablet deals, Black Friday phone deals or even Black Friday Lego deals and toy deals if you want to treat yourself.

Black Friday smartwatch deals in the US

Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS): $309 $289 at Amazon (save $20)
The Apple Watch SE may be a brand new product, but we've seen it for lower. However that was a brief deal, so you may have missed it, so if you want the watch this current deal is still worthy. This deal from Amazon allows you to get it with a Sport Band in your color choice of Black, White, or Pink.
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Apple Watch Series 3 GPS 38mm: $279 $179 at Amazon (save $100)
Amazon has the Apple Watch Series 3 in stock and on sale for only $179. That's just a touch higher than the lowest price we've seen for the 38mm smartwatch that features heart rate monitoring and GPS technology and provides up to 18 hours of battery life.View Deal

Fitbit Versa 2 40mm smartwatch: $179 $129 at Best Buy (save $50)
Pick up a Fitbit Versa 2 smartwatch (40mm) at a $50 off discount with this Black Friday deal. The Fitbit Versa 2 packs an AMOLED display, sleep and fitness tracking, and up to 5 days of battery life at a compelling price.View Deal

Apple Watch Series 6 (40mm, GPS): $399 $349.99 at Amazon (save $49)
The all-new Apple Watch Series 6 gets a $49 price cut at Amazon in this early Black Friday deal. The all-new 40mm smartwatch features a new S6 processor, blood oxygen monitoring, an ECG app, and elevation tracking. You must apply the additional $29 discount at checkout to see the full discount.
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Apple Watch Series 6 (44mm, GPS): $429 $259.98 at Amazon (save $49)
If you want the larger variant, you can also get $49 off the smartwatch. You can only currently buy the red variant at that price though, with other colors of the smartwatch costing more when we last updated this article.
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Ticwatch Pro 2020: $259.99 $179.99 at Mobvoi.com (save $60)
The 2020 Ticwatch Pro model brought some improvements on its older model, including more RAM to make it operate faster and new military-level durability. It's a solid Wear OS watch and at this new low price it's really worth considering.
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Ticwatch C2: $199.99 $149.99 at Mobvoi.com (save $50)
It's hard to argue that the Ticwatch C2 doesn't look great – it has a sleek design that hides its 'smart' nature. In our review we found its built-in GPS and NFC made it great to use, and we found its affordable price impressive – with $50 off that's even truer.
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Ticwatch S2: $179.99 $125.99 at Mobvoi.com (save $54)
We called the Ticwatch S2 one of the best affordable Wear OS smartwatches available, and that was before this deal cut even more money off its price. It has a rugged-feeling waterproof design and two-day battery life, though it misses some features like NFC.
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Fossil Gen 5 Carlyle: $295 $179 at Amazon (save $116)
The Fossil Gen 5 is a great smartwatch, and this deal on the Carlyle variant takes a big sum of money off the price. This is the lowest price we've seen the Wear OS smartwatch at, and the price cut applies to loads of its different color choices and combinations.
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Fitbit Charge 4: $149.95 $99.95 at Fitbit.com (save $50)
The Fitbit Charge 4 is an excellent fitness tracker for causal runners and cyclists thanks to its on-board GPS, which allows you to track runs and rides without carrying your phone. The data will sync with the Fitbit app, and can even be uploaded automatically to Strava. At under $100, it's a steal.
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Fitbit Versa 3: $229.95 $199.95 at Fitbit.com (save $30)
The first watch in the Versa line to offer built-in GPS, the Fitbit Versa 3 is stylish and versatile, offering most of the same features as the flagship Fitbit Sense (above) minus the stress-tracking sensor. It's a brilliant smartwatch for anyone fitness-minded, and looks great too. This is a great Black Friday deal at Fitbit.com - especially since the Versa 3 only launched a few months ago.
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Fitbit Inspire 2: $99.95 $69.95 at Fitbit.com (save $30)
The FItbit Inspire 2 is a smart entry-level fitness tracker that launched just a couple of months ago. It features all-day heart rate tracking, sleep tracking, workout monitoring, smartphone notifications, and guided breathing exercises – and its battery life is exceptional, lasting up to 10 days between charges. At a hair under $70, it's a real Black Friday bargain
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Fitbit Ace 2: $69.95 $49.95 at Fitbit.com (save $20)
The Ace 2 is Fitbit's fitness tracker for kids, which makes keeping active fun with games and rewards for developing healthy habits. It also features sleep tracking to encourage youngsters to go to bed in good time. It's a great Christmas gift, especially at under $40.
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Garmin Instinct: $299.99 $149.99 at Amazon (save $150)
The super tough Garmin Instinct is half price at Amazon for Black Friday. This is a seriously solid GPS sports watch, with very impressive battery life to boot, making it a good option for multi-day outdoor events. If stock runs low, it's available for the same price at Bass Pro Shops.
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Garmin Vivoactive 3: $249.99 $129.99 at Amazon (save $120)
Amazon has matched Walmart's Black Friday deal on the Vivoactive 3 - one of Garmin's most stylish sports watches. It features on-board GPS, lots of activity tracking modes, and all-day heart rate monitoring. You can also use it to receive app alerts from your phone, make contactless payments, and reply to text messages (if you have an Android phone).
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Garmin Vivoactive 4S: $349.99 $219.99 at Amazon (save $130)
This is a scaled down version of the regular Vivoactive 4, with a 40mm face that's better suited to smaller wrists. It packs all the same features as its larger counterpart, including excellent workout tracking with super accurate GPS, SpO2 monitoring, on-watch music streaming and stacks of stats.
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Garmin Forerunner 45S: $199.99 $149.99 at Amazon (save $50)
This is a slightly smaller version of the original Forerunner 45 running watch, and is surprisingly feature-packed for the price. It includes not just accurate GPS and optical heart rate monitoring, but also adaptive training plans, stress tracking, Body Battery energy monitoring, and sleep tracking.
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Garmin Approach S40: $299.99 $199.99 at Amazon (save $100)
Amazon has matched Walmart's Black Friday price on this smart Garmin golf watch. It features a color touchscreen, and is pre-loaded with maps of over 41,000 courses around the world. It automatically records shot distances and locations, and can even be paired with optional Garmin club-tracking sensors.
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Garmin Fenix 6X Pro: $749.99 $594.95 at Amazon (save $155.04)
This is a turbo-charged version of the original Fenix 6X, with additional training features for runners and skiers, plus extensive golf course maps. There's no question this is still a very expensive sports watch though, so check out all your options first - the Garmin Forerunner 745 is over $100 cheaper and might well have everything you need.
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Garmin Approach S10: $149.59 $99 at Amazon (save $50)
The Approach S10 is a dedicated golf watch, and a bargain at under $100 for Black Friday. It comes pre-loaded with details of over 41,000 courses, including yardages and hazards, and allows you to keep your score and upload scorecards to Garmin Express. One charge will last up to 12 hours in GPS mode.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch: $259.99 $169 at Walmart
Save $90
on the original Samsung Galaxy Watch this week at Walmart - bringing the final price down to a record low $169. That's perfect if you're after an all-in-one smartwatch and fitness tracker but don't want to shell out for the latest release. This is the 42mm model, but you'll also find the 46mm version on sale for $189 as well. 

This offer is also available at Amazon.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2: $279 $179.99 at Walmart
There's a $100 discount on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 as well. You're picking up a newer model than the original smartwatch above, but not getting quite so many fancy features as seen in the latest generation. However, this is a brand new price low for the nifty fitness tracker which means there's never been a better time to buy. 

This offer is also available at Amazon.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 - 41mm: $399.99 $339.99 at Amazon
Save $60 on the 41mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 3, available for just $339.99 for the first time ever. That's an excellent deal on the recent release, offering up powerful fitness tracking and a streamlined smartwatch all in one.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 - 45mm: $429.99 $369.99 at Amazon
There's a larger screen here in this 45mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 3, and you're paying $30 more for it. However, this price is also the cheapest we've ever seen this model go for - so there's never been a better time to opt for the larger display.
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Black Friday smartwatch deals in the UK

Samsung Galaxy Watch 42mm: £259 £159 at Argos (save £100)
Argos has knocked £100 off the price of the smaller 42mm version of the Samsung Galaxy Watch. Despite its slimmer dimensions, it offers the same features as the 46mm version, including 39 fitness tracking modes, GPS tracking, stress management, and voice controls. This deal applies to the rose gold model.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 46mm: £279 £179 at Argos (save £100)
The Samsung Galaxy Watch is an impressive smartwatch, and this is a great price for the larger 46mm version. Our reviewer was impressed by its rotating bezel design and focus on fitness tracking and training. If stock runs out at Argos, you can pick it up for the same price at Amazon.
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Samsung Galaxy Golf: £359.99 £259.99 at Argos (save £100)
Argos has knocked £100 off this specialized golf smartwatch for Black Friday. Despite having a range of analog face designs, it features a fully digital display the can be configured to show a host of fitness stats, and comes pre-loaded with Samsung's premium Smart Caddie app with maps of 40,000 courses.
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Garmin Vivomove Style: £259.99 £189.99 at Argos (save £70)
The Garmin Vivomove is a gorgeous hybrid smartwatch that's perfect for anyone who finds regular fitness trackers a little bit ugly. It has an analog face with a hidden digital display that reveals vital stats and smartphone notifications at the push of a button. It collects far more data than that though, and pushes a wealth of info on your activity and wellbeing to the Garmin Connect app on your phone. A stunning smartwatch, and a great deal with £70 off at Argos.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active: £169 £129 at Argos (save £40)
Argos has matched the price of other retailers selling the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active this Black Friday, with the added bonus that you can order it for same-day pickup from an Argos store or Sainsbury's supermarket. It's stylish enough for everyday wear, but also packed with features for tracking your workouts and overall wellbeing.
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Ticwatch C2: £179.99 £134.99 at Mobvoi.com (save $45)
It's hard to argue that the Ticwatch C2 doesn't look great – it has a sleek design that hides its 'smart' nature. In our review we found its built-in GPS and NFC made it great to use, and we found its affordable price impressive – with almost £50 off that's even truer.
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Ticwatch S2: £127 £84 at Mobvoi.com (save £43)
This is a really great new price for this watch. We called the Ticwatch S2 one of the best affordable Wear OS smartwatches available, and that was before this deal cut even more money off its price. It has a rugged-feeling waterproof design and two-day battery life, though it misses some features like NFC.
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Apple Watch 5 | Space Gray| 40mm | GPS + Cell: £499 £379 at Amazon (save £120)
This deal is on the smaller size configuration of Apple Watch 5, but it does come with a cellular connection so you won't need to bring your phone with you everywhere. With a £112 saving this is a great price cut.View Deal

Fitbit Ionic: £249.99 £149.99 at Amazon (save £100)
This is the best price we've seen for the Fitbit Ionic at Amazon, and we reckon it's unlikely to be beaten on Black Friday itself. This GPS fitness watch features all-day heart rate monitoring, activity tracking, contactless payments, and storage for 300 songs.
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Apple Watch 5 | Silver | 40mm | GPS + Cell: £499 £389.99 at Amazon (save £109)
Sure you're not saving quite as much money, but if you prefer a silver model of Apple Watch 5 then you might want to opt for this device anyway. It's in the smaller sizing of Apple Watch but it does have a cellular connection.
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Michael Kors Gen 5: £389 £205 at Amazon (save £184)
This newer smartwatch has a pretty meaty saving on it, which takes 47% off the price. This is a Wear OS smartwatch that will work on most smartwatches, and the deal is on the Rose / Silver version.
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Michael Kors Gen 4 Women's Smartwatch: £279 £111 at Amazon (save £168)
There's a huge 68% saving on this older Michael Kors smartwatch in red. The watch runs on Google's Wear OS and is designed for women's wrists.
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Fossil Gen 5 Men's smartwatch: £279 £149 at Amazon (save £130)
We gave the Fossil Gen 5 four stars out of five in our review, praising its understated design and long-lasting battery life. This deal saves you loads of money on a Wear OS smartwatch and found it one of the best Wear OS device we've used.
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Honor Watch GS Pro: £249.99 £189.99 at Amazon (save £60)
This money off deal is a surprise seeing as the Honor Watch GS Pro just launched. It's a great rugged smartwatch with loads of fitness features, including loads that are great for wilderness adventurers.
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Honor Magic Watch 2 46mm: £159.99 £127.99 at Amazon (save £32)
The Honor Magic Watch is a great smartwatch, especially at this price. It has loads of fitness features, an understated design and a long-lasting battery. The 42mm version is also on sale but that doesn't have speakers like the 46mm.
42mm: £149.99 £99.89 at AmazonView Deal

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 41mm Mystic Silver 4G: £439 £369 at Amazon (save £70)
If you want the smaller Samsung Galaxy Watch 3, you can find it with various discounts for 4G and non-4G versions in different colors. We currently rank this as the best smartwatch and money off makes it an even better buy.
Mystic Silver: £399 £359 | Mystic Bronze 4G: £439 £389 | Mystic Bronze: £399 £359View Deal

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 45mm Mystic Silver 4G: £459 £399 at Amazon (save £60)
This bigger build of Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is on offer, with the Mystic Silver 4G version most discounted with £60 off. We currently rank this as the best smartwatch and money off makes it an even better buy.
Mystic Black 4G: £459 £409 | Mystic Black: £419 £375View Deal

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 45mm Titanium: £599 £519 at Amazon (save £80)
If you're a fan of titanium smartwatches, or have a lot of money to spend on a new watch, this is for you - it's a super-pricey version of the Watch 3 but this money off makes it a better buy.
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Huawei Watch Fit: £119.99 £89.99 at Amazon (save £30)
For a newly-launched smartwatch this is a pretty good deal, saving you £30 on a great device. The Watch Fit has plenty of sports features, a lightweight design and long-lasting battery. It was a great price to begin with so £30 off makes it even more tempting.
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Fitbit Charge 4: £129.99 £99.99 at Argos (save £30)
The Fitbit Charge 4 is one of the best fitness trackers you can buy today, and was only released earlier this year. It's the first Fitbit Charge to feature on-board GPS to track your outdoor activities without a smartphone. It also offers all-day heart rate tracking, sleep monitoring, contactless payments via Fitbit Pay and a lot more, all in a sleek, lightweight watch. We like it a lot, and with £30 off for Black Friday it's a great deal.
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Fitbit Versa 2: £169 £129 at Currys (save £40)
The Fitbit Versa 2 is one of last year's smartwatches, and lacks the built-in GPS you'll find in the Versa 3, but it's still an excellent device packed with tools for everyday use and sports tracking. It looks great too, and at £129 it's a real Black Friday bargain
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Garmin Fenix 6: £458.53 £359 at Amazon (save £99.53)
This is a huge saving on Garmin's flagship sports watch, and one we'd been hoping for all year. Our reviewer called the Fenix 6 "the best multi-sport watch you can buy" thanks to its unbeatable outdoor sports tracking, accurate biometrics, and solidly built design. Its main downside at launch was its price, but with almost £100 off, that's no longer an issue. Very highly recommended.
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Garmin Fenix 6X Pro: £549 £488 at Amazon (save £61)
This is a turbo-charged version of the original Fenix 6X, with additional training features for runners and skiers, plus extensive golf course maps. The £61 price drop is fairly modest, and there's no question this is still a very expensive sports watch. The original Fenix 6 is over £100 cheaper, and gives you almost all the same features unless you're a very keen sportsperson.
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Garmin Fenix 6S: £424.29 £359 at Amazon (save £65.29)
This is a scaled-down version of Garmin's flagship Fenix 6, with a 42mm face that's better suited to smaller wrists. It still boasts all the same features as the larger version, including multi-day batter life in GPS mode, multi-sports tracking, stress monitoring and SpO2 tracking, plus barometric altimeter and thermometer.
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Garmin Fenix 6S Pro: £581.94 £439 at Amazon (save £142.94)
This is a souped-up version of the classic Fenix 6S, with some added extras for runners and golfers. PacePro tech helps you manage your pace during training runs and races, and CourseView gives you access to over 41,000 golf course maps right on your wrist. That's a lot to pack into a 42mm sports watch, and this is its lowest price ever at Amazon.
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Garmin Forerunner 45S: £139.99 £109 at Amazon (save £30.99)
This is a slightly smaller version of the original Forerunner 45 running watch, and is surprisingly feature-packed for the price. It includes not just accurate GPS and optical heart rate monitoring, but also adaptive training plans, stress tracking, Body Battery energy monitoring, and sleep tracking. You'll be hard pushed to find a better value watch if you're starting to take running seriously.
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Garmin Forerunner 245 £249.99 £179 at Amazon
Pick up one of the world's best running watches at one of the lowest prices possible in 2020. The Forerunner 245 is designed for runners who want a solid device to track their location and their training status. If you're after a great piece of wristwear to help you get better at running, this could well be it.
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Garmin Approach S10: £119.59 £89.99 at Amazon (save £29.60)
The Approach S10 is a dedicated golf watch, and a bargain at under £100 for Black Friday. It comes pre-loaded with details of over 41,000 courses, including yardages and hazards, and allows you to keep your score and upload scorecards to Garmin Express. One charge will last up to 12 hours in GPS mode.
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Garmin Vivomove 3S: £169 £139 at Amazon (save £30)
The Garmin Vivomove 3S (a smaller version of the classic Vivomove with a 42mm face) is a seriously stylish smartwatch. Its analog face includes a hidden touchscreen display, which shows essential activity stats, app notifications, incoming text messages and more. The watch also gathers health data throughout the day and syncs it all with the Garmin Connect app on your phone.
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See the best smartwatch deals in your region below.

TechRadar is scouring every retailer and rounding up all the top deals over the Black Friday period, and we’ve put all the best Black Friday deals and Cyber Monday deals in easy-to-navigate articles to help you find the bargains you’re looking for.



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