Samsung's 'Lightning Fast' Galaxy Smartwatch Is 49% Off During Prime Day, and It's 'Amazing for Health Tracking'
Samsung's 'Lightning Fast' Galaxy Smartwatch Is 49% Off During Prime Day, and It's 'Amazing for Health Tracking' originally appeared on Men's Journal.
Smartwatches have become more than just fitness trackers over the last decade—they're now more like portable smartphones that can truly improve your efficiency. These watches can get a bit pricey, but in the final hours of Amazon Prime Day 2025, you can get this Samsung smartwatch for nearly 50% off.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is typically $300 (for the 40 millimeter Bluetooth options), but Amazon has just marked it down to $152, essentially cutting the price in half. The best discount is on the green 40-millimeter Bluetooth model, but the 44-millimeter and LTE models are also on sale, along with most other colorways.
With a modern smartwatch like this, you're getting all of the essential features like a touchscreen AMOLED display, 32 gigabytes of storage, and seamless Android compatibility (this model doesn't work with iPhones, unfortunately). The real kicker with this watch is the Galaxy AI, which works alongside the health tracking features to learn your routine and give you wellness tips, energy scores, and sleep tracking. You can look at all of this data on your (Android) smartphone, and the watch comes with a year-long warranty for some added peace of mind.
'Performance-wise, it's lightning fast. Apps open instantly, navigation is smooth, and the new health features are next-level. I especially love the updated body composition metrics and the improved sleep tracking. The watch gives genuinely useful health insights, not just generic data,' one shopper said.
When it comes to the health tracking features, one reviewer wrote, 'the new AI-powered Energy Score feature is a real standout, offering insights into your daily energy expenditure and recovery, helping you optimize your activities for better overall wellness. It's a fantastic feature for anyone focused on maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle.'
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is available now on Amazon for $150, but Prime Day is coming to a close, so you'd better grab one before it ends.
Samsung's 'Lightning Fast' Galaxy Smartwatch Is 49% Off During Prime Day, and It's 'Amazing for Health Tracking' first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 11, 2025
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