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Save on smartwatches and fitness trackers of all shapes and sizes

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While the recent cold snap in some parts of the US may have you thinking otherwise, spring has arrived and the warmer temperatures are coming around. We just need to get passed these last few days of lousy Smarch weather, and then it’s time for more of us to come out of hibernation and start shedding that winter weight. But just because there’s plenty of work to do in regards to burning calories doesn't mean you have to work your dollars just as hard or burn excess cash on a wearable.

There are lots of great smartwatches and fitness bands worthy of being your exercise and activity assistants, and many of them see frequent discounts at Amazon, Walmart, and other retailers. We recently rounded up our top picks in our buying guides for the best fitness trackers and Fitbits, but for today's newsletter, we've also gathered a few of the best wearable deals you can currently take advantage of.

Amazfit's Bip S is amazingly cheap now that it's just $49 at Amazon

Good smartwatches and activity trackers usually cost a couple hundred dollars or so, but our first deal really bucks this trend. The Amazfit Bip S is definitely not going to win any beauty pageants or design awards, but it can track your workouts and sleep metrics, constantly monitor your heart rate, and do it all while lasting two weeks on a single charge.

We recently picked the Blip S as the best budget option in our roundup of the best fitness trackers, and it's now available for an even better price. Normally $69.99, the popular fitness tracker is available at Amazon right now for just $49. That $20 discount drops it nearly to impulse-buy territory, which is especially great if you want to try a fitness tracker for the first time or you're looking to get additional models for family members. It's compatible with both iOS and Android, too, so it works for just about anyone. There are more attractive options out there with more premium build qualities, but the Bip S is an impressive value.

Amazfit Bip S

$49 $70 30% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

An affordable fitness tracker that offers built-in GPS, always-on display, advanced sleep tracking, and two-week battery life for under $100.

Fitbit's Versa 3 is one of the best fitness trackers around (and now just $175)

The Fitbit Versa 3 is currently available for $175 at Amazon and Walmart. That's about $55 off, and within a few bucks of its lowest price to date. The Versa 3 is is The Verge's pick for the best overall fitness tracker, as it's one of the most versatile and user-friendly wearables around. It threads the needle between smartwatch and fitness tracker, mixing things like SpO2 monitoring with notifications and the ability to take calls on your wrist. It may look a bit like an Apple Watch, but it works with either iOS or Android.

The Versa 3 comes with built-in GPS and, unlike an Apple Watch, the battery can last about a week. Couple that excellent battery life with continuous heart rate monitoring, fitness tracking, and the option to connect to either Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, and you've got a compelling case for a great wearable that fits into most people's lives. 

Fitbit Versa 3

$175 $230 24% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

This Apple Watch doppelganger features built-in GPS, voice assistance, and heart rate monitoring.

The Garmin Instinct Tactical, now $100 off, looks the part with its all-black styling

We hear the terms military-spec or military-grade thrown around all the time. It's what a lot of brands spout when trying to make a lifestyle product sound tough and cool. The Garmin Instinct Tactical fitness tracker has some pedigree to prove it, however. First off, it meets military standard 810G for thermal, shock, and water resistance, which means it's designed to take a ton of punishment in stride. It also has some features that are specifically catered toward military personnel — like a night mode for use with actual night vision goggles. This is the kind of smartwatch for someone who values the expansive GPS tracking, which should cover even the most remote areas, and appreciates an aesthetic that's reminiscent of tough-as-nails G-Shock watches.

Garmin's Instinct Tactical is currently available at Amazon and Adorama for $199.99 — a $100 off its regular price of $299.99. This is a whole lot of functionality and toughness for anyone running or hiking through extreme terrain, but it also has preloaded workouts and tracking programs for swimming, biking, and even skydiving / airborne jumps. 

Garmin Instinct Tactical

$200 $300 34% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

Garmin’s Instinct Tactical fitness tracker is designed to meet military standard 810G for thermal, shock, and water resistance. Its battery can last up to 14 days in smartwatch mode, and it uses multiple satellite systems to track and navigate you in more remote places.

The Apple Watch Series 7 is $50 off in both the 41mm and 45mm configurations

Ok, I know an Apple Watch may seem a little humdrum after those unique and varied smartwatches and fitness trackers. But if you're an iPhone user (I think there's a few of you) there just isn't another smartwatch that's as capable or as deeply integrated in iOS as Apple's well-known wearable. The Series 7 is Apple's latest interpretation of its familiar-looking smartwatch formula, though, it now comes with a slightly larger screen, IP6X dust resistance, and faster charging. Like previous models, it also offers heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and a robust ecosystem of third-party apps, rendering the Apple Watch Series 7 pretty compelling.

Right now, both sizes of the GPS-equipped Series 7 are $50 off at multiple retailers. The smaller, 41mm watch is available for $349 at Amazon and Walmart, and if you've got bigger wrists or just prefer maximum screen real estate, the 45mm version going for $379 at Walmart in select colorways. Read our review.

Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)

$349 $399 13% off

Prices taken at time of publishing.

The Apple Watch Series 7 comes in a range of colors with either GPS or GPS and LTE. They offer new watch faces to take advantage of the larger displays.

More deals worthy of a spot on your wrist

• Mobvoi's TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra GPS is $254.99 at Amazon when you clip the on-page $45 coupon, or direct from Mobvoi. This Android fitness tracker has the latest Snapdragon Wear 4100 CPU, but it still runs Wear OS 2 and its OS 3 update hasn't landed yet. See how it stacks up in our buying guide.
• The Fitbit Charge 5 is $129.95 ($50 off) at Amazon. It's a slimmer fitness band that incorporates a touchscreen, for better and worse. Thankfully, that screen on this platform-agnostic band is also bright and colorful enough to clearly see in direct sunlight. Read our review.
• If you're an iPhone user on a budget, the Apple Watch SE is on sale in the 40mm, GPS configuration for $249 at Walmart and Amazon, or in the 44mm build for $279 at Amazon. This $30 discount on either size configuration is a great value, as you get the guts of the Series 6 at a lower price point. Read our review.
• The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 in 40mm sizing with Wi-Fi is just $209.99 ($40 off) at Best Buy and Amazon. This Wear OS 3 watch merges Samsung hardware with Google software, but be prepared to install Samsung apps if using a non-Galaxy Android phone. Read our review.

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