The 20+ best Black Friday smartwatch and fitness tracker deals 2024: Sales are live now

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Black Friday is this Friday, and retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and more are already offering savings on fitness trackers and smartwatches.

Smartwatches and fitness trackers make great gifts (including a gift for yourself). These devices can count steps, track your heart rate, and, depending on the model you choose, provide detailed health insights and easy app access. They can also provide invaluable information like sleep tracking and blood pressure readings.

Also: The best Black Friday deals: Live updates

We've rounded up the best deals on smartwatches and fitness trackers to help you find the best deals possible based on both our device testing and deal-hunting expertise. This list will be updated regularly from now through Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Our favorite smartwatch and fitness tracker deals for Black Friday 2024

Apple Watch Series 10 Jet Black Aluminum: $360 (save $70 on Amazon): The newest addition to the Apple Watch lineup, the Series 10 has all the latest and greatest features. This Jet Black band goes with anything, too. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: $473 (save $177 at Amazon): This is one of Samsung's newest watches and a great option for a more elevated experience for Samsung users. It's our pick for the best Android smartwatch you can buy.
Apple Watch Series 10 Rose Gold Aluminum: $330 (save $70 at Amazon): The Apple Watch 10 is the newest in Apple's lineup. It features a bigger display and a longer battery life. Samsung Galaxy Watch 6: $150 (save $150 at Best Buy): Another great and relatively affordable option for Samsung fans, the Galaxy Watch 6 includes sleep tracking and Bluetooth tracking, among other coveted features. Oura Ring 3: $250 (save $50 at Best Buy and Amazon): The Oura Ring Gen 3 is now one generation behind but was our tested pick for the best smart ring for the past year. These rarely go on sale, so take advantage if you have been looking for one that's more affordable than the new Oura Ring 4.Garmin Venu 3S: $350 (save $100 on Amazon): The Garmin Venu 3S is our pick for the best fitness tracker for sleep. Garmin Forerunner 255 Music: $293 (save $107 on Amazon): This watch is for the serious runners. It offers training programs while still being a more budget option for Garmin watches.
Google Pixel Watch 3: $280 (save $70 on Amazon): The Pixel Watch 3 is the newest Google Watch. It has better battery life, a bigger display, and more activity tracking.Google Pixel Watch: $150 (save $130 on Amazon): If you use Pixel devices, the original Google Pixel Watch is a great option because it is compatible with a host of great health insight features. Our reviewer called it "a luxury Fitbit" when it was released.Amazfit Falcon Premium Smart Watch: $350 (save $150 on Amazon): Amazfit is a more affordable fitness tracker brand, and you could have one of their premium watches for $150 off.

Current price: $360Original price: $430

The Apple Watch Series 10 is lighter and brighter than the rest. ZDNET's Matthew Miller tried it out and appreciated its smaller build.

Review: Apple Watch Series 10

"The thin and lightweight build not only feels great on the wrist, but it also makes sleep tracking far more comfortable than with the Watch Ultra 2 (and any other bulky wearable), which protrudes an extra 4.7mm and can feel a bit bulky overnight," he said.

Current price: $473Original price: $650

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is a premium smartwatch option for those that use Samsung devices. ZDNET contributor Matthew Miller called it perfectly sized and one of his favorite new smartwatches. It has a host of capabilities like specific running insights and sleep tracking.

Review: Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra

Current price: $250Original price: $300

Smart rings offer a more compact alternative to smartwatches. They may not have a touch screen or tell the time, but they offer more accurate health insights. For the past year, this was our pick for the best smart ring overall, until the new Oura Ring 4 arrived. However, it's still a solid choice, especially at a discount.

Review: Oura Ring Gen 3

Current price: $150Original price: $300

Apple is not for everybody, as a lot of people may need compatibility with a Samsung smartphone. We've got you covered with this deal. The Galaxy Watch 6 is just a model behind the latest Galaxy 7 and has many features like sleep tracking, a heart monitor, and more personal health insights.

Also: 3 surprising features that sold me on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic

Current price: $350Original price: $450

Garmin is a reliable brand of fitness trackers for athletes of all trades. This watch, however, treads into smartwatch territory with its touchscreen and messaging abilities. With training apps, phone connectivity, and GPS, this watch can do just about anything. We also ranked it as the best watch for sleep tracking in 2024.

Review: Garmin Venu 3s

Best Black Friday Apple Watch deals

Kerry Wan/ZDNETApple Watch Series 9 Starlight: $320 (save $80 at Best Buy): This Apple Watch 9 is on sale in the Starlight color, which would be great to match with any outfit.Apple Watch SE: $220 (save $80 at Amazon): This watch is our top pick for first-time buyers, kids, and seniors. (Get it on sale in the Starlight color for $170, too.)Apple Watch Series 8: $476 (save $53 at Walmart): This series 8 has a great screen size and features like blood pressure and activity monitoring. This one would be a great gift for a first-time watch user. Apple Watch Series 10 Jet Black Aluminum: $360 (save $70 on Amazon): The newest addition to the Apple Watch lineup, the Series 10 has all the latest and greatest features. This Jet Black band goes with anything, too. Apple Watch Series 10 Rose Gold Aluminum: $330 (save $70 at Amazon): The Apple Watch 10 is the newest in Apple's lineup. It features a bigger display and a longer battery life.

Best Black Friday Samsung Watch deals

Prakhar Khanna/ZDNETSamsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: $473 (save $150 at Amazon): This is one of Samsung's newest watches and a great option for a more elevated experience for Samsung users.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6: $150 (save $150 at Amazon): This is a great option for Samsung users. The Galaxy Watch 6 has sleep tracking and Bluetooth tracking, among other top features. Samsung Galaxy Watch 7: $230 (save $70 at Amazon): The Galaxy Watch 7 is the newest batch of Samsung smartwatches, and we ranked them as the best smartwatch for outdoor activities.

Best Black Friday Fitbit deals

Fitbit Ace LTE kids smartwatch fitness tracker

Maria Diaz/ZDNETFitbit Inspire 3 Bundle: $90 (save $40 on Amazon): These Fitbit bundles include chargers, screen protectors, and more, and make great gifts for the holiday season. Fitbit Inspire 3: $70 (save $30 on Amazon): This fitness tracker is great for beginners and is under $100.Fitbit Charge 6: $100 (save $60 on Amazon): We ranked this tracker as the best overall fitness tracker. This would be a great gift for any workout enthusiast. Fitbit Versa 4: $120 (save $80 on Amazon): This smartwatch combines a touch screen with Fitbit's tracking abilities. If you want a fitness tracker that also has productivity capabilities, check this one out.

Best Black Friday Garmin deals

Matthew Miller/ZDNETGarmin Venu 3S: $350 (save $100 on Amazon): ZDNET loves this watch for its sleep-tracking abilities, as we ranked it the best in that category. If you are looking for a device to track your exercise and sleep, the Garmin Venu 3S may be worth considering.Garmin Forerunner 255 Music: $293 (save $107 on Amazon): This watch is for the serious runners. It offers training programs but is the more budget option for Garmin watches. Garmin Epix Gen 2: $470 (save $430 on Amazon): If you need a watch for style and function, look no further than this one. Garmin Instinct Crossover Solar: $350 (save $100 on Amazon): This rugged watch is perfect for an athlete whose activities are a little rougher.

Best Black Friday smart ring deals

Nina Raemont/ZDNETOura Ring 3: $250 (save $50 at Best Buy and Amazon): The Oura Ring Gen 3 is now one generation behind but was our tested pick for the best smart ring for the past year. These rarely go on sale, so take advantage if you have been looking for one that's more affordable than the new Oura Ring 4.RingConn Gen 1: $170 (save $110 on Amazon): The RingConn ring is a great way to track your health in a form factor smaller than a watch. Amazfit Helio Ring: $150 (save $50): This smart ring is great for someone who has more of a budget. It is water resistant, has sleep tracking, and has precise insights.

Best Black Friday Amazfit smartwatch deals

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETAmazfit Falcon Premium Smartwatch: $350 (save $150 on Amazon): Amazfit is a more affordable fitness tracker brand, and you could have one of their premium watches for $150 off.Amazfit Bip 5: $70 (save $20 at Best Buy): The Amazfit Bip 5 would be a great gift for a casual athlete in need of a watch to step up their game.

FAQs

What is the best fitness tracker?

The best fitness tracker is one that suits your needs the most. Brands like Fitbit and Garmin specifically cater to athletes and fitness tracking, while Apple and Samsung watches cater more to a brand and compatibility with smartphones, but still offer great health insight options. For example, if you are a runner, the best fitness tracker for you may be the Garmin Forerunner. If you are a more casual athlete but want more productivity functions on your watch, maybe an Apple or Samsung watch may be for you.

What fitness tracker is the most accurate?

Other publications usually cite Garmin as the most accurate fitness tracker, but at this point, just about all of the trackers on this list provide thorough and accurate information.

Do doctors recommend fitness trackers?

They can. Fitness trackers can be handy in the case of certain medical conditions. They could help you monitor your heart rate, sleep, and blood pressure. However, do not become too paranoid about it and/or begin to diagnose yourself -- always consult a doctor.

Are Apple Watches good fitness trackers?

Yes. Not only do they track performance, but they encourage exercise. However, if you are a more serious and dedicated athlete, I would check out a Garmin model.

Is Fitbit still a good buy?

Yes, absolutely. Fitbit makes some of the best fitness trackers in the market. It is ranked number one on this list for a reason! Fitbits are reliable and are tailored to track fitness, therefore acting as perfect devices for casual athletes or workout fanatics.

When is Black Friday?

Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving in the US, which is Nov. 29.

When is Cyber Monday?

Cyber Monday takes place the Monday after US Thanksgiving, which this year falls on Dec. 2.

Are smartwatch and fitness tracker deals really better on Black Friday?

Often, yes. Like most sale days across the calendar year, these wearables may dip in price more than usual. Brands often put their devices on sale for 10-40%, with some even up to 50%. However, that doesn't mean a product you've been eyeing will get a price cut. Brands tend to lower the price of older models to eliminate stock and make way for newer versions of the product. However, you may be surprised to find how much things get marked down. There are other occasions within the year, like Amazon Prime Day, where similar price cuts take place. However, Black Friday traditionally holds the best deals.

What's the difference between Black Friday and Cyber Monday?

Nothing, really. Before most sales moved online, Black Friday was the biggest shopping occasion of the year, conveniently before the gift-giving season. With the rise of online commerce, holiday sales now take place throughout an entire week, where retailers mark down certain products. Therefore, the only real difference is that Black Friday technically exists in stores, while Cyber Monday is strictly online.

How did we choose these Black Friday deals?

At ZDNET, we only write about and note sales that we would buy ourselves. We carefully dive into the deepest parts of online retailers to find the best deals on products we have tested and recommended- or know is a good buy. We aim to find the deals that save the most money while still offering a great user experience. We also do extensive research if a product is not within our current knowledge. We do the work for you—finding the best deal so you can give the best gifts this holiday season.

Where can you shop the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals?

Retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and more offer the best deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Sales will be in-store and in-person, but there will also be lots more online.

What are the best Black Friday 2024 deals?

ZDNET's experts have been searching through Black Friday sales live now to find the best discounts by category. These are the best Black Friday deals so far, by category: