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GET A FREE $100 AMAZON GIFT CARD: The Samsung Galaxy Ring is $399.99 at Amazon, which is the standard retail price, but it comes with a free $100 Amazon gift card as part of the Amazon Big Spring Sale.
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Amazon sales are always worth shopping, since they're an opportunity to get record-low prices on great tech and home items. The Amazon Big Spring Sale is in its final day: it ends tonight (March 31) at 11:59 p.m. PT. That means you still have most of today to shop. If you've been contemplating a smart ring, you'll want to listen up about this deal.
As of March 31, the Samsung Galaxy Ring comes with a free $100 Amazon gift card. The ring is priced at $399.99, which is the standard MSPR, but this deal includes a free $100 gift card to spend at Amazon.
If you're not interested in a smart watch, the Samsung Galaxy Ring is a really great alternative. Instead of a watch counting your steps or tracking your sleep, the Galaxy Ring takes care of those stats. With a lightweight design and a sleek style, the Galaxy Ring won't need to come off for sleeping or that fancy event. Plus, it's water resistant, so it'll also be invited along to spring break at the beach.
It's worth mentioning up front that the Samsung Galaxy Ring is not compatible with iOS devices, so you'll only want to snag this deal if you (or a very lucky gift recipient) have an Android device.
Mashable Tech Editor Kimberly Gedeon wore the Samsung Galaxy Ring for a week and realized it outperformed her Apple Watch Series 9. Her review of the ring also mentions its awesome battery life, which she found to last about six days.
"Yes, the Apple Watch delivers a wealth of other utilities like Tap-to-Pay, Walkie Talkie, and staying 'in the know' with notifications, texts, and calls. However, long battery life is such a great selling point for me, so I'd forgo those incredible features for a survivor like the Galaxy Ring," Gedeon explained in the review.
In terms of other benefits, the Samsung Galaxy Ring can track the following: heart rate, sleep, physical activity, steps, stress, blood oxygen level, and menstrual cycle. It can also keep track of your water and food intake, but you'll need to input those manually, as is the norm with smart watches.
Since this deal expires tonight (March 31) hurry to get the impressive Samsung Galaxy Ring with a completely free $100 Amazon gift card. That's a bundle deal we love to see.
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