Prime Day has come and gone, but Amazon seems to have missed the memo: the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, One of the best smartwatches on the market today is still on sale for 33% off on the retailer’s website. This discount drops the price of the 46mm watch to the lowest price ever recorded, no strap included.
This remaining Prime Day deal comes just weeks before the supposed launch Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 series later this month, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a big deal in itself. For $335 you get one of the best looking ones out there Android smart watches ever built with a rotating bezel, 64GB of internal storage and the latest One UI Watch software.
Recommended if: you want the features Samsung smart watch with the appearance of a traditional clock; you like wearables with tactile features like rotating bezels and physical buttons.
❌ Skip this contract if: you want to wait for the launch of the Galaxy Watch 9 on July 22 (most likely); you have thin wrists or want a wearable dress with a more elegant design.
Don’t let the hybrid design fool you: the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic packs a punch under the hood. The hybrid watch boasts an efficient Exynos processor out of the box, plus you get 64GB of internal storage, a fast-charging battery, and all the latest health and fitness tracking features from Samsung Health. The 3,000-nit display is bright and easy on the eyes, while the rotating bezel and Quick buttons are great for users who like precise controls on their watch.
On the other hand, the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic does they have a fairly bulky build that may not work for all users, while others may simply not enjoy the “squirrel” design or the 1.34-inch screen. Those nitpicks aside, the only real problem we found with the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic was its $500 price tag at launch. Thanks to this Amazon deal, that’s no longer a problem.
