The Premium Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Smartwatch Is Currently 50% Off.
The new Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 lineup was released last summer, featuring the budget-friendly Galaxy Watch 8 and the premium Galaxy Watch 8 Classic , both available in two design variants. Ironically, the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is cheaper than the budget model and, a year after its release, is currently on sale with the best discount—$269.99 (original price: $549.99) for the LTE version . According to price tracking tools , this is the lowest price ever.
The classic version features a rotating bezel to help navigate menus, something the budget Galaxy Watch 8 lacks . Lifehacker’s senior health editor, Beth Skwarecki, shares her first impressions of the bezel here . She explains how intuitive the running dynamics are, which can help improve specific aspects of your runs; how heart rate zones are tailored to your maximum heart rate, and the watch faces are customizable; and how the watch can show how healthy your diet is using the antioxidant index. Read the full review here .
Since this is the LTE version, you don’t have to worry about carrying your phone with you while using the watch. You can run without your phone, and still listen to music or take calls. Also worth noting: this Classic model only comes with the larger 46mm screen, while the regular Galaxy Watch 8 is available in 40mm and 44mm sizes. You can expect approximately 30 hours of battery life on a single charge. If you’re running on a treadmill, you can use Bluetooth FTMS (Fitness Machine Service), NFC syncing, or apps like iFIT or Zwift to sync and retrieve your workout data.