{"id":586925,"date":"2025-11-22T14:19:22","date_gmt":"2025-11-22T14:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/586925\/"},"modified":"2025-11-22T14:19:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T14:19:22","slug":"wait-129-for-a-galaxy-watch-7-this-deal-wont-survive-to-black-friday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/586925\/","title":{"rendered":"Wait, $129 for a Galaxy Watch 7!? This deal won&#8217;t survive to Black Friday!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"6e0b2d00-4767-49dc-9649-99f232986e67\">Some early Black Friday deals are traps, getting you to bite on an average deal before the truly big discounts arrive later. This isn&#8217;t one of those times. The <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/bestbuy.7tiv.net\/c\/1943169\/614286\/10014?subId1=ac-us-1071485614089835124&amp;sharedId=ac-us&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fsamsung-galaxy-watch7-aluminum-smartwatch-40mm-bt-cream-2024%2FJ3ZYG2KQ89\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/product\/samsung-galaxy-watch7-aluminum-smartwatch-40mm-bt-cream-2024\/J3ZYG2KQ89\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-hl-processed=\"hawklinks\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\" data-placeholder-url=\"https:\/\/bestbuy.7tiv.net\/c\/1943169\/614286\/10014?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;sharedId=hawk-prefix&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fsamsung-galaxy-watch7-aluminum-smartwatch-40mm-bt-cream-2024%2FJ3ZYG2KQ89\" data-merchant-name=\"Best Buy\" data-merchant-id=\"574517\" data-merchant-network=\"ImpactRadWalmart\" data-merchant-url=\"bestbuy.com\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\"><strong>Galaxy Watch 7 has dipped to $129 (48% off)<\/strong><\/a>, its lowest price ever by $20, and there&#8217;s no reason to assume that price will fall lower. This is an everything-must-go sale, and the only question is how long the stock will last.<\/p>\n<p>Having covered Galaxy Watch deals in Black Fridays past, I remember Samsung followed this pattern with the Galaxy Watch 6, dropping the price by 50% down to $139 before Black Friday and sticking to it through Cyber Monday. After that, Samsung took it off storefronts, and you could only find &#8220;renewed&#8221; models.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">You can play chicken with Samsung and hope the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/wearables\/samsung-galaxy-watch-7-review\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/wearables\/samsung-galaxy-watch-7-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galaxy Watch 7<\/a> falls even further, but I wouldn&#8217;t risk it. <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/target.georiot.com\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=169923&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FSAMSUNG-Bluetooth-Smartwatch-Wellness-Manufacturer%2Fdp%2FB0D1YNVD88%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dac-us-5562934205507320834-20\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SAMSUNG-Bluetooth-Smartwatch-Wellness-Manufacturer\/dp\/B0D1YNVD88\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-hl-processed=\"hawklinks\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\" data-placeholder-url=\"https:\/\/target.georiot.com\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=169923&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FSAMSUNG-Bluetooth-Smartwatch-Wellness-Manufacturer%2Fdp%2FB0D1YNVD88%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20\" data-merchant-name=\"Amazon US\" data-merchant-id=\"1471\" data-merchant-network=\"Amazonus\" data-merchant-url=\"amazon.com\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\">Amazon&#8217;s storefront<\/a> already says &#8220;Deal selling fast,&#8221; which shows that people know this is a steal of a deal. You&#8217;re paying Amazfit money for a powerful smartwatch with <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/wearables\/wear-os-6\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/wearables\/wear-os-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wear OS 6<\/a>, Play Store apps, and Gemini smarts, along with the promise of feature updates through late 2028.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-9f6a0e97-d1eb-4408-b997-4fc34bca3bf5\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><a href=\"https:\/\/bestbuy.7tiv.net\/c\/1943169\/614286\/10014?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;sharedId=hawk&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fsamsung-galaxy-watch7-aluminum-smartwatch-40mm-bt-cream-2024%2FJ3ZYG2KQ89\" data-link-merhant=\"Best Buy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Deal<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"68061274-f480-49ea-bddd-8d5a898cb715\"><strong>\u2705Recommended if: <\/strong>You want cutting-edge performance that pairs closely with your Android smartphone for messaging; you want insights into your health and sleep data such as energy scores, heart rhythm, and sleep apnea detection; and you&#8217;re invested in the Samsung ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u274cSkip this deal if:<\/strong> You need a smartwatch that&#8217;ll last more than 1\u20132 days per charge, or you&#8217;d prefer another Galaxy Watch option, such as the Watch 8 Classic with its physical bezel controls, or the Watch Ultra with its enhanced battery life.<\/p>\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ubr3aUgtSFHaXthdqnK6fZ.jpg\" alt=\"The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7's app drawer\"   loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ubr3aUgtSFHaXthdqnK6fZ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ubr3aUgtSFHaXthdqnK6fZ.jpg\"\/>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Image credit: Ara Wagoner \/ Android Central)<\/p>\n<p id=\"861db9e9-51a3-4328-9d8d-ed33d63bc321\">You have other options available, like the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/bestbuy.7tiv.net\/c\/1943169\/614286\/10014?subId1=ac-us-7140189714402509979&amp;sharedId=ac-us&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fsamsung-galaxy-watch8-aluminum-smartwatch-40mm-bt-graphite-2025%2FJJGRF3X94S\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/product\/samsung-galaxy-watch8-aluminum-smartwatch-40mm-bt-graphite-2025\/JJGRF3X94S\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-hl-processed=\"hawklinks\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\" data-placeholder-url=\"https:\/\/bestbuy.7tiv.net\/c\/1943169\/614286\/10014?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;sharedId=hawk-prefix&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fsamsung-galaxy-watch8-aluminum-smartwatch-40mm-bt-graphite-2025%2FJJGRF3X94S\" data-merchant-name=\"Best Buy\" data-merchant-id=\"574517\" data-merchant-network=\"ImpactRadWalmart\" data-merchant-url=\"bestbuy.com\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\"><strong>Galaxy Watch 8 for $279 ($70 off)<\/strong><\/a>, but you&#8217;ll need to do your research and decide if the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/wearables\/samsung-galaxy-watch\/samsung-galaxy-watch-8-vs-galaxy-watch-7\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/wearables\/samsung-galaxy-watch\/samsung-galaxy-watch-8-vs-galaxy-watch-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galaxy Watch 8 vs. 7 differences<\/a> are substantial enough to pay the extra $150. The new model is much lighter and skinnier, with an extra 1,000 nits of brightness and new Samsung Health features like Vascular Load and <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/wearables\/i-tested-samsung-galaxy-watch-8-antioxidant-index-and-raised-score\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.androidcentral.com\/wearables\/i-tested-samsung-galaxy-watch-8-antioxidant-index-and-raised-score\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Antioxidant Index<\/a>. But is this enough for you to give up such an absurdly low price?<\/p>\n<p>You should also decide whether you&#8217;re willing to spend another $30 for the Galaxy Watch 7 44mm, or $50 more for LTE connectivity. The 1.3-inch Galaxy Watch 7 looks more natural on smaller wrists, while the 1.5-inch Watch 7 resizes content to take advantage of its larger screen.<\/p>\n<p>Otherwise, you&#8217;ll need to look at other Wear OS watch brands, and your options are limited. The <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/bestbuy.7tiv.net\/c\/1943169\/614286\/10014?subId1=ac-us-7297137956845112161&amp;sharedId=ac-us&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fgoogle-pixel-watch-3-45mm-smartwatch-with-obsidian-band-wi-fi-matte-black-2024%2FJ39TC87JGQ%2Fsku%2F6588314\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/product\/google-pixel-watch-3-45mm-smartwatch-with-obsidian-band-wi-fi-matte-black-2024\/J39TC87JGQ\/sku\/6588314\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-hl-processed=\"hawklinks\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\" data-placeholder-url=\"https:\/\/bestbuy.7tiv.net\/c\/1943169\/614286\/10014?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;sharedId=hawk-prefix&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fgoogle-pixel-watch-3-45mm-smartwatch-with-obsidian-band-wi-fi-matte-black-2024%2FJ39TC87JGQ%2Fsku%2F6588314\" data-merchant-name=\"Best Buy\" data-merchant-id=\"574517\" data-merchant-network=\"ImpactRadWalmart\" data-merchant-url=\"bestbuy.com\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\"><strong>Pixel Watch 3 at $199 ($100 off)<\/strong><\/a> is your next best bet, better suited to Pixel phones, but still significantly more expensive with one fewer year of software support. Likewise, the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/bestbuy.7tiv.net\/c\/1943169\/614286\/10014?subId1=ac-us-1388465401881524356&amp;sharedId=ac-us&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Foneplus-watch-3-46mm-titanium-bezel-smartwatch-with-amoled-display-obsidian-titanium-2025%2FCZYJWF73QR\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/product\/oneplus-watch-3-46mm-titanium-bezel-smartwatch-with-amoled-display-obsidian-titanium-2025\/CZYJWF73QR\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-hl-processed=\"hawklinks\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\" data-placeholder-url=\"https:\/\/bestbuy.7tiv.net\/c\/1943169\/614286\/10014?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;sharedId=hawk-prefix&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Foneplus-watch-3-46mm-titanium-bezel-smartwatch-with-amoled-display-obsidian-titanium-2025%2FCZYJWF73QR\" data-merchant-name=\"Best Buy\" data-merchant-id=\"574517\" data-merchant-network=\"ImpactRadWalmart\" data-merchant-url=\"bestbuy.com\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\"><strong>OnePlus Watch 3 at $249 ($100 off)<\/strong><\/a> is a great deal if you need longer battery life, but it&#8217;s an alternative to a Galaxy Watch Classic or Ultra, not the light, skinny Watch 7.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-0b5fb52c-0e3a-474a-a87e-d633a9923e54\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><a id=\"elk-69dab21e-6127-436c-b136-af9a22139fd0\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/>More Black Friday 2025 &#8211; quick links<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Some early Black Friday deals are traps, getting you to bite on an average deal before the truly&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":586926,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3160],"tags":[1685,53,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-586925","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-gadgets","8":"tag-gadgets","9":"tag-technology","10":"tag-uk","11":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/115593791870295669","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/586925","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=586925"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/586925\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/586926"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=586925"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=586925"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=586925"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}