The best Prime Day smartwatch deals: Up to 50% off Apple, Samsung and more

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Smartwatches and fitness trackers sync with your smartphone and are a great way to track your health, sleep and fitness.Kara Birnbaum / NBC NewsOctober Prime Day (technically called Prime Big Deal Days) is happening now through October 7, offering discounts on smartwatches and fitness trackers, exclusive to Prime members. Some of the top newly-added deals include 20 percent off the Apple Watch SE 3 and 50 percent off the Google Pixel 3.

I frequently cover shopping events like Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday as a commerce editor for NBC Selected, so I know how to find deals that are actually worth buying. I spent weeks combing through thousands of discounts to find the best October Prime Day smartwatch deals and discounts on fitness trackers — each one I recommend below is highly rated and 20 percent off or more, as well as at its lowest price in at least three months.

I’ll frequently update this list throughout Prime Big Deal Days with editor-approved picks, so keep coming back to check out what’s been added.

Best Apple dealApple Watch SE 3$199.00$249.00AmazonLearn moreBest Android dealGoogle Pixel Watch 3$199.99$399.99AmazonLearn moreBest for super active peopleAmazfit T-Rex 3$219.99$279.99AmazonLearn moreRelatedselectedselected34+ Amazon Prime Day tech deals: Save over 50% on top products from Apple, Sony, Bose and moreWant more from NBC Selected? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter.

4,610 Amazon Reviews$199.00$249.00AmazonNow 20% off$219.00$249.00TargetNow 12% off$219.00$249.00Best BuyNow 12% offThe Apple Watch SE was already a smart buy, and this discount makes it hard to pass up. It delivers reliable health, sleep and workout tracking, an always-on display, and seamless setup and syncing with your iPhone. If you’re an iPhone user looking for a fitness tracker, it’s one of the best picks out there.

258 Amazon Reviews$199.99$399.99AmazonNow 50% offThis watch pairs a big, bright display with advanced running features from Fitbit. Custom run workouts deliver real-time guidance and form tracking, while daily readiness scores and cardio load insights help balance training with recovery. Loss-of-pulse detection can prompt a call to emergency services, and a 24-hour battery keeps this sleek Android smartwatch going all day.

7,969 Amazon Reviews$159.99$249.99AmazonNow 36% off$249.99Best Buy$279.99SamsungThis sleek Bluetooth smartwatch helps you start each day informed, with a personalized energy score that rates your readiness based on how active you were the day before. Upgraded heart rate tracking cuts through extra movement for more precise readings, and sleep monitoring plus custom wellness tips keep your routine on track. You can even compare runs and rides against past workouts, making it a stylish, dependable fitness companion for daily use.

934 Amazon Reviews$349.99$499.99AmazonNow 30% off$499.99Target$499.99SamsungThe Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 looks and feels different from the Watch 7. It swaps the round case for a rounded-square shape and sits slimmer on your wrist. The screen is brighter, so it’s easier to read in sunlight, and the battery is slightly larger. It also has a new health feature that measures your antioxidant levels.

2,523 Amazon Reviews$219.99$279.99AmazonNow 21% off$279.99Best Buy$279.99TargetBuilt tough and made to last, this 48 millimeter smartwatch handles extreme heat and cold with ease and is capable enough for surfing and freediving. Its bright AMOLED display stays clear and readable in full sun, while dual-band GPS and offline maps deliver precise, reliable navigation. Best of all, the battery lasts nearly a month, so you’ll rarely need to think about charging it.

2,506 Amazon Reviews$59.99$89.99AmazonNow 33% offThe Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Charging Station powers your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods at the same time from one compact black stand. Your phone snaps on magnetically and charges wirelessly, with no cables to plug in. It works with iPhone 12 and newer, and the wall adapter is included, so it’s ready to use right away.

selectedselectedThe history of Amazon Prime Day: How it started, what’s changed over the years and why shoppers can’t resist its dealsBest October Prime Day smartwatch, fitness tracker and accessory salesHere are the best Prime Big Deal Days smartwatch and fitness tracker sales to know about. Keep in mind, not every item from a brand is discounted as described below.

Prime Big Deal Days historically offers Prime members some of the lowest prices of the year on smartwatches and fitness trackers, and these limited-time deals only last through October 7. All of my recommendations above are based on NBC Selected’s previous reporting. I prioritized including award-winning products and those our team has tested.

I’m a commerce editor for NBC Selected who frequently covers deals and sales. I also cover topics like beauty, wellness and tech. Prior to Prime Big Deal Days, I previewed a list of deals from Amazon and sorted through them to find worthwhile sales you should know about.

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Bethany HeitmanBethany Heitman is a commerce editor at NBC Selected.