The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 just scored a record-smashing 48% discount, right before Christmas

Holiday smartwatch deals are here, and this next entry is a particularly good pick for the budget-conscious buyer. Amazon has launched a 48% off holiday deal for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7, bringing the last-gen watch down to just $129 and marking its lowest price ever.

The Galaxy Watch 7 was our pick for last year’s best Android smartwatch overall, and there’s more than one reason why. The newer Watch 8 added a few improvements and upgrades, but the Watch 7 still holds up. It’s especially competitive at this price point, being the lowest it’s ever been and contrasting rivals with a lot of power and functionality.

This deal is for the 40mm version of the Watch 7, which includes a slightly smaller screen. For some, this is preferable to the 44mm for wearing while sleeping, and just being slightly less bulky overall. The discount is also only available for the Green configuration of the watch, though it typically also comes in Cream.

✅Recommended if: you’re looking for a good deal on a Samsung smartwatch and you don’t mind going last-gen; you want a smartwatch with a wide range of functionality, including an accurate HR sensor, ECG, AGE, and sleep monitoring; you like a watch with a bright AMOLED display that’s user-friendly, quick, and fun to use.

❌Skip this deal if: you’d prefer to upgrade to the Watch 8 for the latest processing bump and features; you’re looking for an even smaller watch, such as some of the ultra-thin Fitbit bands, or you like a more classic-looking smartwatch than one with a sporty design; you need something with several day battery life for outdoor backpacking trips and other longer-term needs.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 was easily the overall market leader in the smartwatch space last year, launching with improved battery life and marginally better processing speeds. The 40mm version of the watch has a 1.3-inch Super AMOLED display, as well as 32GB of storage, 2GB of RAM, and a 300mAh battery that’s suitable for shorter outdoor excursions.

Samsung devices will enjoy seamless compatibility with texting and phone calls, easy access to text messages and phone calls, music streaming, and more. The watch also boasts between 30-50 hours of battery life per charge, depending on usage, which is enough for most casual users.

Other useful features include the Samsung Energy Score, handy workout modes and challenges, accurate heart rate tracking, and intuitive wellness tips based on insights from your health data.