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The best Prime Day smartwatch deals: Up to 50% off Apple, Samsung and more

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Heitman, B. (2026, October 6). The best Prime Day smartwatch deals: Up to 50% off Apple, Samsung and more. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/amazon-prime-day-smartwatch-deals-2026-rcna601488

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NBC News · collected 2026-10-06 · by Bethany Heitman

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NBC Selected presents a list of top discounts on smartwatches and fitness trackers during Amazon's October Prime Day event from now until October 7. Notable deals include up to 50% off the Google Pixel Watch and 20% off the Apple Watch SE. The article recommends highly-rated products that are at least 20% off, with a focus on devices compatible with both iOS and Android systems, offering features like health tracking, long battery life, and advanced fitness monitoring capabilities.
Written by AI on 2026-10-06, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Amazon's October Prime Big Deal Days sale, running from October 6-7, offers significant discounts on a wide range of products. A full-year Amazon Prime membership costs $139 and includes benefits such as free two-day shipping and access to exclusive deals like those during Prime Day events. Shoppers can find steep discounts on electronics, household items, fashion, and beauty products from brands like Levi’s, Hanes, and Dyson devices.

The sale features thousands of deals across categories, including 32-inch TVs for less than $200 and 56% off Greenies pet treats. Prime members can also get discounts on Amazon's own devices such as Fire TV sticks and Echo Dots, along with high-demand items like the Philips Sonicare Cordless Power Flosser 3000 at a reduced price of around $149.

Prime Big Deal Days serves as an opportunity to start holiday shopping early while inventory is up and prices are down. It’s advisable for non-members to sign up or try a free trial of Amazon Prime to take advantage of these deals. The event also highlights items that consumers often delay purchasing due to high costs, making it a strategic time to upgrade household essentials like vacuums and kitchen appliances. Additionally, beauty enthusiasts can find favorite products from brands preferred by celebrities for significant savings. Overall, the sale attracts both tech-savvy shoppers looking for gadgets and everyday users seeking value on essential items.

Written for “Amazon Prime Deals Updates” on 2026-11-02, grounded in this article and the 47 other(s) covering the same event.

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Bethany Heitman
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🔮 With the major price drop, it’s a good time to try the product your mom (and maybe even your grandmother) swore by, or to stock up if you already love it.
🔮 I also reached out to Millie Moon for a comment and will update this report once they respond.
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🔮 If you’re short on counter space, this handheld system from Zwilling is a compact alternative to a bulky countertop machine.
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🔮 One tip: the fit runs a bit snug, so shoppers between sizes may want to go up a half size.
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- Best October Amazon Prime Day 2026 deals - 15+ Prime Day lightning deals to shop before they expire - Amazon has gift cards on sale during Prime Day this year - The best vacuum Prime Day deals - These Prime Day deals are over 50% off and at their lowest prices ever - The best tech deals during October’s Prime Big Deal Days Catch up on NBC Selected’s in-depth coverage of tech and tools, wellness and more, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok to stay up to date.
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October Prime Day (technically called Prime Big Deal Days) is happening now through October 7, offering discounts on smartwatches and fitness trackers, exclusive to Prime members. asserted
Day → call → members
Some of the top newly-added deals include 20 percent off the Apple Watch SE 3 and 50 percent off the Google Pixel 3. asserted
Some → add → Pixel
I frequently cover shopping events like Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday as a commerce editor for NBC Selected, so I know how to find deals that are actually worth buying. asserted
that → cover → deals
I spent weeks combing through thousands of discounts to find the best October Prime Day smartwatch deals and discounts on fitness trackers — each one I recommend below is highly rated and 20 percent off or more, as well as at its lowest price in at least three months. asserted
I → spend → months
I’ll frequently update this list throughout Prime Big Deal Days with editor-approved picks, so keep coming back to check out what’s been added. asserted
what → update → picks
The Apple Watch SE was already a smart buy, and this discount makes it hard to pass up. asserted
it → make → ?
It delivers reliable health, sleep and workout tracking, an always-on display, and seamless setup and syncing with your iPhone. asserted
It → deliver → iPhone
If you’re an iPhone user looking for a fitness tracker, it’s one of the best picks out there. asserted
it → ’re → picks
This watch pairs a big, bright display with advanced running features from Fitbit. asserted
watch → pair → Fitbit
Custom run workouts deliver real-time guidance and form tracking, while daily readiness scores and cardio load insights help balance training with recovery. asserted
scores → deliver → recovery
Loss-of-pulse detection can prompt a call to emergency services, and a 24-hour battery keeps this sleek Android smartwatch going all day. asserted
battery → prompt → smartwatch
This sleek Bluetooth smartwatch helps you start each day informed, with a personalized energy score that rates your readiness based on how active you were the day before. asserted
you → help → readiness
Upgraded heart rate tracking cuts through extra movement for more precise readings, and sleep monitoring plus custom wellness tips keep your routine on track. asserted
monitoring → cut → track
You can even compare runs and rides against past workouts, making it a stylish, dependable fitness companion for daily use. asserted
it → compare → use
It swaps the round case for a rounded-square shape and sits slimmer on your wrist. asserted
It → swap → wrist
The screen is brighter, so it’s easier to read in sunlight, and the battery is slightly larger. asserted
battery → ’ → sunlight
It also has a new health feature that measures your antioxidant levels. asserted
that → have → levels
Built tough and made to last, this 48 millimeter smartwatch handles extreme heat and cold with ease and is capable enough for surfing and freediving. asserted
smartwatch → build → surfing
Its bright AMOLED display stays clear and readable in full sun, while dual-band GPS and offline maps deliver precise, reliable navigation. asserted
GPS → stay → navigation
Best of all, the battery lasts nearly a month, so you’ll rarely need to think about charging it. asserted
you → last → it
The Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Charging Station powers your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods at the same time from one compact black stand. asserted
Station → power → stand
Your phone snaps on magnetically and charges wirelessly, with no cables to plug in. asserted
phone → snap → cables
It works with iPhone 12 and newer, and the wall adapter is included, so it’s ready to use right away. asserted
it → work → iPhone
- Belkin: Up to 55% off mobile charging accessories - Ugreen: Up to 55% off charging accessories - Anker: Up to 40% off chargers and more - Baseus: Up to 40% off chargers and cables - Iniu: Up to 27% off chargers Best October Prime Day smartwatch, fitness tracker and accessory sales Here are the best Prime Big Deal Days smartwatch and fitness tracker sales to know about. asserted
sales → charge → chargers
Keep in mind, not every item from a brand is discounted as described below. asserted
item → keep → brand
Best Buy: Up to 40% off select smartwatches, fitness trackers and accessories - Walmart: Up to 30% off select FitBit fitness trackers - Belkin: Up to 25% off wireless charging accessories and more Why are these October Prime Day smartwatch and fitness tracker deals worth it? asserted
deals → charge → accessories
Prime Big Deal Days historically offers Prime members some of the lowest prices of the year on smartwatches and fitness trackers, and these limited-time deals only last through October 7. asserted
deals → offer → October
All of my recommendations above are based on NBC Selected’s previous reporting. asserted
All → base → reporting
I prioritized including award-winning products and those our team has tested. asserted
team → prioritize → products
I evaluated the quality of these deals by running them through price trackers like CamelCamelCamel, and I only included those that: - Are at their lowest price in at least three months - Are 20% off or more - Are highly rated with at least a 4-star average rating from hundreds of customers on Amazon Why trust NBC Selected? asserted
that → evaluate → Selected
I’m a commerce editor for NBC Selected who frequently covers deals and sales. asserted
who → ’m → deals
I also cover topics like beauty, wellness and tech. asserted
I → cover → beauty
Prior to Prime Big Deal Days, I previewed a list of deals from Amazon and sorted through them to find worthwhile sales you should know about. asserted
you → preview → sales
- Best October Amazon Prime Day 2026 deals - 15+ Prime Day lightning deals to shop before they expire - Amazon has gift cards on sale during Prime Day this year - The best vacuum Prime Day deals - These Prime Day deals are over 50% off and at their lowest prices ever - The best tech deals during October’s Prime Big Deal Days Catch up on NBC Selected’s in-depth coverage of tech and tools, wellness and more, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok to stay up to date. asserted
deals → shop → date
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