The Best Labor Day smartwatch deals: Fitbit, Samsung, and Apple Watch discounts

By Christian de Looper Updated August 22, 2020

Labor Day is here, and for the event, we’re seeing a ton of great deals on a range of tech products — including smartphones, 4K TVs, gaming consoles, and, of course, smartwatches. Smartwatches are becoming increasingly popular, and will likely be a hot-ticket item during the best Labor Day sales.

There are plenty of smartwatch deals available for Labor Day, from the more affordable fitness tracker-type watches to the ultra-powerful Apple Watch. It’s worth keeping an eye on this story — the smartwatch deals are likely to change as we head into the holiday weekend. Either way, here’s everything you need to know about the best smartwatch deals for Labor Day.

Best smartwatch deals for Labor Day

How to choose a smartwatch

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Interested in getting a smartwatch for yourself, but aren’t exactly sure what model is right for you? There are a few things to think about when buying a smartwatch. Namely, it’s important to consider whether you’re looking for something mainly for fitness tracking, or for everyday use. If you want one for everyday use and you have an iPhone, it’s probably best to simply get an Apple Watch. If, however, you’re an Android user, there are still plenty of options for you. You could get a device with Google’s Wear OS, or you could go for a Samsung device instead. The Samsung Galaxy Watch, for example, has been consistently rated as one of the best smartwatches for Android users, thanks to its great design and excellent fitness-tracking features.

For more information on choosing a smartwatch, check out our full guide on the best smartwatches for 2019. And be sure to check our deals page for all the latest sales.

Christian de Looper

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Christian de Looper is a long-time freelance writer who has covered every facet of the consumer tech and electric vehicle…

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