{"id":44634,"date":"2025-09-26T15:37:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T15:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/44634\/"},"modified":"2025-09-26T15:37:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T15:37:09","slug":"its-time-for-amazon-primes-best-early-big-deal-days-discounts-on-smartwatches-and-fitness-trackers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/44634\/","title":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s Time for Amazon Prime&#8217;s Best Early Big Deal Days Discounts on Smartwatches and Fitness Trackers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s that time of year again when the air gets crisper, the leaves start falling, and Amazon runs a huge fall sale. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/events\/amazon-prime-day\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon Prime Big Deal Days<\/a> takes place on Oct. 7 to 8 this year, but you don&#8217;t have to wait until then to pick up a new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/picks\/the-best-smartwatches\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">smartwatch<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/picks\/the-best-fitness-trackers\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">fitness tracker<\/a>. Some of our favorite models are already on sale, including options for both iOS and Android. <\/p>\n<p>Whether you want expansive fitness tracking, smart connectivity features, or a beautiful design (or maybe all three), there&#8217;s a pre-Prime Day smartwatch deal for you. Be sure to keep checking back in the coming days, as we&#8217;ll be updating this post as new deals drop. <\/p>\n<p>                    Our Best Editor-Vetted Early Prime Day Deals Right Now<\/p>\n<p>        *Deals are selected by our commerce team<\/p>\n<p>Garmin Smartwatch Deals<\/p>\n<p>                                            <a class=\"group relative block w-full overflow-hidden border-none no-underline\" data-module=\"shop-card\" data-item=\"offer-image\" data-element=\"offer\" data-label=\"Garmin Venu Sq 2\" href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/aDrMqZ\" title=\"(Opens in a new tab)\" aria-label=\"Garmin Venu Sq 2\" x-track-ga-click=\"\" x-bind-one-true-click=\"\" data-parent-group=\"affiliate-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" class=\"!my-0 w-full aspect-video object-contain rounded\" data-image-loader=\"https:\/\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/0774p4BcRsrHNPbJQTutWML-4.png\" data-lazy-sized=\"\" alt=\"the Venu Sq 2\" data-image-path=\"articles\/0774p4BcRsrHNPbJQTutWML-4.png\"\/><br \/>\n                        <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                            Garmin Venu Sq 2<\/p>\n<p>AMOLED Screen, accelerometer, GPS, heart-rate monitor, blood oxygen monitor, and temperature sensor.<\/p>\n<p>\n                                    $187.00<br \/>\n                                                                            at Amazon\n                                                                                                        <\/p>\n<p>\n                                                                            $249.99<br \/>\n                                                                                                                Save $62.99\n                                                                    <\/p>\n<p>                                                    <a class=\"group mr-[3px] leading-normal\" data-module=\"shop-card\" data-item=\"offer-button\" data-element=\"offer\" data-label=\"Get Deal\" href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/aDrMqZ\" title=\"(Opens in a new tab)\" aria-label=\"Get Deal\" x-track-ga-click=\"\" x-bind-one-true-click=\"\" data-parent-group=\"affiliate-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\n                                Get Deal<br \/>\n                            <\/a><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/garmin-venu-sq-2\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Garmin Venu Sq 2<\/a> is our Editors&#8217; Pick for an affordable fitness-focused smartwatch \u2014 and that&#8217;s without the additional 25% discount. It packs in a ton of health features with more than 25 workouts modes, GPS tracking, step count, heart rate, pulse oximeter, stress, respiration, hydration stats, and some of the best sleep tracking on the market. Plus, it supports calendar and weather apps, Garmin mobile pay, and smartphone notifications, making it a well-rounded and practical wearable. While lacking the third-party app support of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/apple-watch-se-2022\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Apple Watch SE<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/samsung-galaxy-watch-7\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Samsung Galaxy Watch 7<\/a>, the Venu Sq 2 excels in battery life, lasting up to 11 days in smartwatch mode or 26 hours in GPS mode.<\/p>\n<p>Samsung Smartwatch Deals<\/p>\n<p>                                            <a class=\"group relative block w-full overflow-hidden border-none no-underline\" data-module=\"shop-card\" data-item=\"offer-image\" data-element=\"offer\" data-label=\"Samsung Galaxy Watch 7\" href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/aAD5kq\" title=\"(Opens in a new tab)\" aria-label=\"Samsung Galaxy Watch 7\" x-track-ga-click=\"\" x-bind-one-true-click=\"\" data-parent-group=\"affiliate-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" class=\"!my-0 w-full aspect-video object-contain rounded\" data-image-loader=\"https:\/\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/0774p4BcRsrHNPbJQTutWML-1.png\" data-lazy-sized=\"\" alt=\"the Galaxy Watch 7\" data-image-path=\"articles\/0774p4BcRsrHNPbJQTutWML-1.png\"\/><br \/>\n                        <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                            Samsung Galaxy Watch 7<\/p>\n<p>WearOS, Super AMOLED screen, Samsung Exynos W1000, 22-hour battery, SpO2, barometer.<\/p>\n<p>\n                                    $199.99<br \/>\n                                                                            at Amazon\n                                                                                                        <\/p>\n<p>\n                                                                            $249.99<br \/>\n                                                                                                                Save $50.00\n                                                                    <\/p>\n<p>                                                    <a class=\"group mr-[3px] leading-normal\" data-module=\"shop-card\" data-item=\"offer-button\" data-element=\"offer\" data-label=\"Get Deal\" href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/aAD5kq\" title=\"(Opens in a new tab)\" aria-label=\"Get Deal\" x-track-ga-click=\"\" x-bind-one-true-click=\"\" data-parent-group=\"affiliate-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\n                                Get Deal<br \/>\n                            <\/a><\/p>\n<p>For Android users, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/samsung-galaxy-watch-7\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Samsung Galaxy Watch 7<\/a> is one of our top recommendations. It builds upon the high performance of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/samsung-galaxy-watch-6\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Galaxy Watch 6<\/a>, adding dual-frequency GPS, more efficient software, and improved health and sleep tracking, including FDA-approved sleep apnea detection. Plus, it leverages Galaxy AI to provide a holistic Energy Score and personalized wellness tips. From fitness tracking to smart connectivity features, there&#8217;s not much this smartwatch can&#8217;t do.<\/p>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"opacity-20 absolute right-0 top-0 z-0 hidden md:block\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/images\/newsletter-envelope.svg\" alt=\"Newsletter Icon\" style=\"max-width:220px; max-height:140px; pointer-events:none;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"opacity-20 h-full w-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/images\/newsletter-envelope.svg\" alt=\"Newsletter Icon\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n            Get Exclusive Savings!\n        <\/p>\n<p>                                    Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Returns October 7-8<\/p>\n<p>                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"h-auto w-full rounded-md object-cover md:rounded-l-md\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/17709107-contextual.fit_lpad.size_250x140.v1750711858.png\" alt=\"Tech Deals newsletter Image\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Sign up now for the Tech Deals newsletter to unlock our top editor-curated deals for Amazon&#8217;s huge shopping event.<\/p>\n<p>Sign up now for the Tech Deals newsletter to unlock our top editor-curated deals for Amazon&#8217;s huge shopping event.<\/p>\n<p class=\"roboto-flex mt-2 text-xs font-normal leading-tight text-black md:whitespace-nowrap\">\n                        By clicking Sign Me Up, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our <a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/terms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Terms of Use<\/a> and <a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/privacy\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Privacy Policy<\/a>.\n                    <\/p>\n<p class=\"text-green-500 mt-2 text-xl font-bold\">Thanks for signing up!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mt-2\">Your subscription has been confirmed. Keep an eye on your inbox!<\/p>\n<p>Apple Smartwatch Deals<\/p>\n<p>                                            <a class=\"group relative block w-full overflow-hidden border-none no-underline\" data-module=\"shop-card\" data-item=\"offer-image\" data-element=\"offer\" data-label=\"Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen)\" href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/QdplVM\" title=\"(Opens in a new tab)\" aria-label=\"Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen)\" x-track-ga-click=\"\" x-bind-one-true-click=\"\" data-parent-group=\"affiliate-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" class=\"!my-0 w-full aspect-video object-contain rounded\" data-image-loader=\"https:\/\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/0774p4BcRsrHNPbJQTutWML-5.png\" data-lazy-sized=\"\" alt=\"the Apple Watch SE\" data-image-path=\"articles\/0774p4BcRsrHNPbJQTutWML-5.png\"\/><br \/>\n                        <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                            Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen)<\/p>\n<p>Faster processor and a new motion sensor for crash detection.<\/p>\n<p>\n                                    $189.00<br \/>\n                                                                            at Amazon\n                                                                                                        <\/p>\n<p>\n                                                                            $249.00<br \/>\n                                                                                                                Save $60.00\n                                                                    <\/p>\n<p>                                                    <a class=\"group mr-[3px] leading-normal\" data-module=\"shop-card\" data-item=\"offer-button\" data-element=\"offer\" data-label=\"Get Deal\" href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/QdplVM\" title=\"(Opens in a new tab)\" aria-label=\"Get Deal\" x-track-ga-click=\"\" x-bind-one-true-click=\"\" data-parent-group=\"affiliate-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\n                                Get Deal<br \/>\n                            <\/a><\/p>\n<p>The latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/picks\/the-best-apple-watch\" data-element=\"link-injector\" x-track-ga-click=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Watch<\/a> SE <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/apple-watch-se-2022\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">that we reviewed<\/a> hits the sweet spot in terms of balancing performance with price. It&#8217;s marketed as the &#8220;budget-friendly&#8221; model in the Apple Watch lineup, but still boasts many of the same core features, including fall detection, irregular heart rate and rhythm notifications, and pretty much the same access to apps and connectivity features. Basically, if you can forgo an always-on display and some of the more specialized health metrics, such as body temperature and ECG, then the Apple Watch SE offers the most bang for your buck, especially on sale.<\/p>\n<p>Fitbit Smartwatch Deals<\/p>\n<p>                                            <a class=\"group relative block w-full overflow-hidden border-none no-underline\" data-module=\"shop-card\" data-item=\"offer-image\" data-element=\"offer\" data-label=\"Fitbit Versa 4\" href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/a01k6N\" title=\"(Opens in a new tab)\" aria-label=\"Fitbit Versa 4\" x-track-ga-click=\"\" x-bind-one-true-click=\"\" data-parent-group=\"affiliate-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" class=\"!my-0 w-full aspect-video object-contain rounded\" data-image-loader=\"https:\/\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/0774p4BcRsrHNPbJQTutWML-2.png\" data-lazy-sized=\"\" alt=\"the Fitbit Versa 4\" data-image-path=\"articles\/0774p4BcRsrHNPbJQTutWML-2.png\"\/><br \/>\n                        <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                            Fitbit Versa 4<\/p>\n<p>With AMOLED screen, GPS, accelerometer, Google Pay, and on-wrist Bluetooth calls.<\/p>\n<p>\n                                    $146.96<br \/>\n                                                                            at Amazon\n                                                                                                        <\/p>\n<p>\n                                                                            $199.95<br \/>\n                                                                                                                Save $52.99\n                                                                    <\/p>\n<p>                                                    <a class=\"group mr-[3px] leading-normal\" data-module=\"shop-card\" data-item=\"offer-button\" data-element=\"offer\" data-label=\"Get Deal\" href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/a01k6N\" title=\"(Opens in a new tab)\" aria-label=\"Get Deal\" x-track-ga-click=\"\" x-bind-one-true-click=\"\" data-parent-group=\"affiliate-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\n                                Get Deal<br \/>\n                            <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Boasting a long six-day battery life, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/fitbit-versa-4\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Fitbit Versa 4<\/a> offers classic style with fitness-forward performance. Beyond the 40 exercise modes, it can track and record important health metrics like heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, overnight skin temperature variation, and sleep. Whether you use Android or iOS, this smartwatch is an excellent choice for those who prefer a more straightforward fitness tracker and don&#8217;t need all the high-tech connectivity features. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/fitbit-versa-4\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">our testing<\/a>, we especially loved the responsive touchscreen and physical navigation button, as well as the variety of watch face choices.<\/p>\n<p>        Recommended by Our Editors<\/p>\n<p>                                            <a class=\"group relative block w-full overflow-hidden border-none no-underline\" data-module=\"shop-card\" data-item=\"offer-image\" data-element=\"offer\" data-label=\"Fitbit Ace (LTE)\" href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/QmOL75\" title=\"(Opens in a new tab)\" aria-label=\"Fitbit Ace (LTE)\" x-track-ga-click=\"\" x-bind-one-true-click=\"\" data-parent-group=\"affiliate-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" class=\"!my-0 w-full aspect-video object-contain rounded\" data-image-loader=\"https:\/\/i.pcmag.com\/imagery\/articles\/0774p4BcRsrHNPbJQTutWML-3.png\" data-lazy-sized=\"\" alt=\"the Fitbit Ace\" data-image-path=\"articles\/0774p4BcRsrHNPbJQTutWML-3.png\"\/><br \/>\n                        <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                            Fitbit Ace (LTE)<\/p>\n<p>One of the first smartwatches for kids, it&#8217;s compatible with either Android or iOS.<\/p>\n<p>\n                                    $139.95<br \/>\n                                                                            at Amazon\n                                                                                                        <\/p>\n<p>\n                                                                            $179.95<br \/>\n                                                                                                                Save $40.00\n                                                                    <\/p>\n<p>                                                    <a class=\"group mr-[3px] leading-normal\" data-module=\"shop-card\" data-item=\"offer-button\" data-element=\"offer\" data-label=\"Get Deal\" href=\"https:\/\/zdcs.link\/QmOL75\" title=\"(Opens in a new tab)\" aria-label=\"Get Deal\" x-track-ga-click=\"\" x-bind-one-true-click=\"\" data-parent-group=\"affiliate-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\n                                Get Deal<br \/>\n                            <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fun for kiddos and reassuring for parents, the  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/fitbit-ace-lte\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Fitbit Ace<\/a> earns our Editors&#8217; Choice Award for kid-friendly smartwatch. Designed for children aged 7 to 11, it comes loaded with engaging activity-focused games, featuring friendly digital mascots to encourage young ones. In terms of safety, the parental controls are quite robust, allowing for location tracking and texting and calling trusted contacts only. If you need a smartwatch for the young techie in your life, look no further.<\/p>\n<p>The discounts don&#8217;t stop there! Follow our coverage of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days for even more savings on all things tech and electronics.<\/p>\n<p>        About Our Expert<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s that time of year again when the air gets crisper, the leaves start falling, and Amazon runs&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":44635,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[356,111,139,69,145],"class_list":{"0":"post-44634","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-gadgets","8":"tag-gadgets","9":"tag-new-zealand","10":"tag-newzealand","11":"tag-nz","12":"tag-technology"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44634","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=44634"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44634\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/44635"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44634"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44634"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44634"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}