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NBC Select highlights the best Amazon Spring smartwatch deals (Mar 25–31), featuring top picks from Apple, Fitbit, Garmin, Samsung and Amazfit with prices like Apple Watch Series 11 at $299, Google Pixel Watch 3 at $179.99, Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic at $369.99, Garmin Vivoactive 5 at $174.28 and Amazfit Active 2 at $79.99; no Prime membership is required to save, though perks exist and the guide curates the best value across brands.
Apple’s budget-friendly Watch SE 3 is on sale at all-time lows: LTE model for $249, 40mm GPS for $219, and 44mm GPS for $249 (with LTE add-on available for $50). The watch gains a number of flagship features for the price, including an always-on display, on-device Siri, faster charging, 5G, and on-wrist music, powered by Apple’s S10 chip. Health features include ovulation tracking and sleep-breathing monitoring that can alert you to sleep apnea, though it omits higher-end sensors like EKG, blood oxygen, or hypertension alerts found on pricier models. Deals are available at Amazon, Target, and Walmart, making the SE 3 a compelling budget option for many buyers.
Engadget reports that Meta has released an official WhatsApp app for select Garmin smartwatches via the Connect IQ Store, letting users read and reply to messages, send emojis, view chat history, and accept/decline calls — all with end-to-end encryption. Availability is model-specific (Forerunner, Venu, Vivoactive, and Fenix devices), and compatibility must be checked in Garmin Connect IQ Store; this follows a WhatsApp app launch on Apple Watch last year.
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 introduces full 5G connectivity, enabling calls, streaming, and web access directly from the wrist without a phone. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Elite chip to boost performance and 5G integration, the premium Ultra lineup aims to stand out amid competition, but battery life remains a challenge as it eyes a Summer 2026 launch.
Meta is reportedly reviving its long-discussed smartwatch project, internally named Malibu 2, with planned release this year and features centered on Meta AI and health tracking. The effort, previously paused in 2022 as Reality Labs tightened spending, follows Meta’s broader wearables push (including AR glasses and Ray-Bans) with no official launch date yet announced.
Meta is reportedly planning to launch a Malibu 2 smartwatch with health tracking and AI features this year, alongside an updated Ray-Ban Display AR glasses, as it pursues an AR/MR roadmap that includes delayed Phoenix glasses to 2027; the move would follow Meta’s 2022 scrapped smartwatch plan and heighten competition with Apple, Google, Samsung, and others.
Meta Platforms is reviving its shelved smartwatch project, code-named Malibu 2, with plans for a 2026 launch that includes health-tracking features and a built-in Meta AI assistant, positioning it to compete with Apple and Google’s wearables.
Amazon's Presidents’ Day sale drops the Apple Watch 11 (GPS, 42mm) to $299 from $399, a $100 cut on a 2025-updated model praised for battery life and health features like ECG and sleep tracking.
After canceling the LTE data plan on his Galaxy Watch 5, the Android Central writer switched to a Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi smartwatch and saved about $120 a year while still using most features—offline music and maps, calls/texts via the connected phone, and workout tracking. He argues LTE isn’t essential if you carry your phone, notes Garmin watches work well without LTE, and invites readers to share whether data on a smartwatch is a must. He also acknowledges some data-dependent features (like satellite SOS) exist on certain models.
Apple Watch Series 11 is on sale for $299 (down from $399), a record-low price for the 2025 model. The GPS 42mm variant lasts over a day on a charge and adds health features like hypertension alerts and Sleep Score, with four color options.
Samsung has cut the Galaxy Watch 7 to a record-low $169.99 on Amazon to clear older stock, highlighting strong fitness tracking, long battery life, wireless charging, and Android-friendly features as solid value for smartwatch buyers.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 and Watch8 Classic are currently discounted on Amazon, with prices as low as $280 for the 30-mm Bluetooth version and $433 for the Watch8 Classic, offering features like a 1.5-inch AMOLED screen, health tracking, and improved interface with Wear OS 6, though battery life varies between models.
The Apple Watch Series 11 is on sale for a record-low price of $299, offering a 25% discount, with features like sleep tracking, hypertension notifications, and support for 5G networks, making it a highly recommended buy especially for iPhone users.
The Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro is available at Amazon for $61.60, down from $99, offering a 38% discount. It features a long-lasting battery, health tracking, GPS, and messaging capabilities, making it a great value under $100.
Motorola announced the Moto Watch at CES, boasting up to 13 days of battery life, Polar-powered health tracking, dual-frequency GPS, and open-source software, setting it apart from competitors like Apple and Google.