Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic price drops 51% before Unpacked
Mashable reports the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is selling for $269.99 as Samsung prepares to show new smartwatch models.
By Poppy Nakagawa · Culture Writer
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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic has been marked down to $269.99 as of July 21, according to Mashable, cutting $280 from its usual $549.99 price.
That works out to a 51% discount on the smartwatch, arriving just as Samsung is expected to introduce several new watch models at Samsung Unpacked, Mashable reported. The timing is the whole deal: as fresh devices get ready for their close-up, current models can become much more tempting for shoppers who do not need the newest launch-day hardware.
Mashable identified the offer as a deal on the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, with the discounted price listed at $269.99. The publication said the watch usually sells for $549.99.
What the watch offers
The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic keeps a more traditional watch feel while packing smartwatch features, according to Mashable. It has a bright display designed to be easy to read, plus a rotating bezel used to select apps and move through menus.
The watch also includes several health and fitness tools. Mashable cited heart rate monitoring, a sleep score feature and a daily Energy Score, which is calculated using heart rate, sleep, activity and rest data.
It can also be used to help track blood pressure, according to Mashable. As with any wearable health feature, shoppers should treat that as a tracking tool rather than a replacement for medical advice.
For daily use, the watch includes a built-in AI assistant and supports voice commands, Mashable reported. That means users can control functions without tapping through the watch face by hand.
Why the discount is landing now
The price cut comes before Samsung Unpacked, where Samsung is expected to debut several smartwatch models, according to Mashable. That kind of product cycle can put pressure on prices for existing devices, especially for buyers who care more about savings than having the newest model on day one.
The deal is aimed at shoppers who want a smartwatch now rather than waiting to see what Samsung announces next. At $269.99, Mashable reported, the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is $280 below its usual price.
The offer was available as of July 21, according to Mashable. As with any limited retail deal, the price and availability can change without much warning.
This story draws on original reporting from Mashable.