My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
This summer, Samsung announced the Galaxy Watch Ultra , positioned as a competitor to the Apple Watch Ultra with a focus on outdoor and workout features. Fast forward four months after its release, and you can now purchase the Galaxy Watch Ultra starting at $474.99 (originally $649.99), which is the lowest price it’s ever been, according to price check tools .
The Galaxy Watch Ultra excels in one area: its outdoor features. If you’re an avid hiker or athlete who spends a lot of time outdoors, this smartwatch is a great choice. The biggest downside is that it’s only available in one size, 47mm, and the screen is a 1.47-inch Super AMOLED display (it’s brighter than previous Samsung AMOLED smartwatches).
Like a good rugged watch, this one is rugged, made from Grade 4 titanium and rated IP68 for water and dust resistance. You can also take it to high altitudes (up to 9,000 meters) and it can withstand pressures of up to 10 atm (about 330 feet underwater). You also get a built-in siren in case of an emergency, and since this is the LTE version, you don’t rely on Wi-Fi or Bluetooth for the satellite signal (and yes, you can receive calls over it).
The watch uses Samsung’s Wear OS and has 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The 590mAh battery is one of the best in its price range, making it very competitive and ideal for outdoor use. If you don’t use any power-saving modes, it will last 60 hours, but if you’re conservative, it can go up to 100 hours.
One of the new features on this watch is AI-powered health metrics and advanced sleep tracking, which you can read more about in PCMag’s “excellent” review. If you’re looking for a more cost-effective option for wider use, the $229 Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (originally $299.99) is a great option.