Cyber Monday smartwatch deals 2021: early sales and what to expect

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Cyber Monday is here! There are a few big smartwatch deals to find, though many have carried over from Black Friday. If you really care about wearables, you should check out our Cyber Monday smartwatch live blog where we'll post the latest deals we find. By contrast, the page you're on right now has our complete list of deals we've found.

With the exception of the Apple Watch 7 – which hasn't seen much of a discount this deals season and may be in short supply – we're expecting good availability and great prices on a range of smartwatches on Cyber Monday.

That's how it was for Black Friday at least, and we didn't see many great deals sell out then, which is good news for people who don't have the time to trawl the internet for a discount among sold-out deals.

So whether you're interested in something from Samsung, Apple, Garmin, Fitbit or any number of other smartwatch makers, there's a good chance there'll be a deal for you.

Below we'll highlight all the top Cyber Monday smartwatch deals as they roll in, and you can also see our predictions, along with the top smartwatches to look out for and the best deals we saw last year, to give you an idea of what to expect.

Cyber Monday smartwatch deal quick links

US deal quick links:

Amazon: save 39% on the Apple Watch 5, plus other discounts (opens in new tab)
Adorama: discounts on Fitbits and Garmins (opens in new tab)
Apple: no price cuts currently, Series 7 on backorder right now (opens in new tab)
Best Buy: Galaxy Watch 3 at over 50% off among other savings (opens in new tab)
B&H Photo: a good alternate retailer with savings on Samsung watches (opens in new tab)
Samsung: save big on the Galaxy Watch 4 and more (opens in new tab)
Walmart: save on Apple Watches and other wearables (opens in new tab)

UK deal quick links:

Amazon: savings on an endless selection of smartwatches (opens in new tab)
Argos: early deals on Garmin, Samsung and more (opens in new tab)
Currys: discounts on all the big brands, including Apple and Samsung (opens in new tab)
John Lewis: save £70 on the new Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (opens in new tab)
Samsung: massive £75 discount on the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (opens in new tab)
Very: big savings on various Garmin smartwatches (opens in new tab)

Cyber Monday smartwatch sales (US)

Apple Watch 7 (41mm, GPS): ~~$399.99~~ $379.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $19.01 - Right now at Amazon you can get a 5% discount off the Apple Watch 7 with a clover, red or starlight sport band. That's not a huge discount but remember, this is a brand-new smartwatch and it's in high demand, so any reduction at all is nice to see. While we normally would advocate holding out till Black Friday, it's a good idea to get your order in early if you want a speedy delivery - this is, after all, the lowest price we've seen yet on this device.

Apple Watch Series 6 (40mm, GPS): ~~$374~~ $319 at Walmart (opens in new tab)
Save $55 - Last year's top-tier Apple Watch was the Series 6, which has all the same features as the newer Apple Watch 7 - the S6 processor, blood oxygen monitoring, ECG app, and elevation tracking - but a 20% smaller screen. It's discontinued now, which is why the price is so low. Still, we rated the Series 6 four out of five stars when we tested it, and it remains one of the standout wearables you can buy - at under $350 it's a bargain.

Apple Watch Series 3, 38mm: ~~$199~~ $169 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Save $30 - We saw the Series 3 as low as $109 for Black Friday, but the stock was supremely limited and this is still a solid deal for the Apple Watch 3. This one's an older device but it's still a great smartwatch and worthy of the 4.5 out of 5 stars we gave it in our review. It's slower and less feature-rich than the SE, plus it's likely to lose watchOS support in the next few years. If you want a truly cheap Apple Watch, it's the best.

Cyber Monday smartwatch sales (UK)

Apple Watch 6 (44mm, GPS): ~~£389~~ £309 at Currys (opens in new tab)
Save £60 - When it comes to outright value, you'll be hard-pressed to beat this Apple Watch deal on the Series 6 at Currys today. This model is a little older now, but it's still a great buy if you want something with a great display, powerful chip, and access to all the latest apps. The downside? This price is currently only available on the Red colour. The next cheapest price is on the White - currently retailing at £319 at Currys (opens in new tab).

Apple Watch Series 6 (Cellular, 44mm): ~~£509~~ £399 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save £110 - Amazon's still got a few Apple Watch 6's in stock - and better still it's offering up a very nice discount indeed on the cellular version. If you're going to be cutting the connection to your phone then this one's a great option as the Series 6 is still a very powerful flagship smartwatch indeed. Aside from a bigger screen and a few design tweaks, you're not missing much by opting for this older model versus the Series 7. Note, this price is available on the White and Red colours.

Garmin Fenix 6 Pro: ~~£599.99~~ £379 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
(opens in new tab)Save £220.99 - The Garmin Fenix 6 Pro is a supercharged multisport watch that's way more than most people need, but with 37% off this black model it's at a price that many will be able to afford. It can track just about any activity you can do from running and cycling to skiing and beyond, and with more precision than many devices. This is a big saving so it's worth snapping up if you think you'll make good use of it.

Tips for buying a smartwatch

If you're buying a smartwatch on Cyber Monday then it's worth knowing what to look for. That means both knowing which watches are worth buying, and being able to tell how to spot a genuinely good deal. Below we've provided some tips for both of those things.

1. Do your research

It's worth knowing which smartwatches you're interested in ahead of time, so you don't have to research them when you spot a deal - and potentially miss out in the process.

To make it easier to decide on a wearable, we've created guides to the best smartwatch and the best cheap smartwatch, so they're great places to start.

2. Spot the genuine deals

Just because a deal has a big flashy 50% reduction or similar on it, that doesn't actually always mean that you'll pay 50% less than you would elsewhere. Sometimes the price that they've started from is higher than you'd typically pay, so the deal looks better at a glance than it really is.

It's worth therefore looking at the actual price you'll pay as much as the apparent reduction, and also comparing the price to what other stores are charging. Keep an eye on TechRadar too, because we'll be highlighting all the best deals on and around Cyber Monday.

3. Older models are the ones to watch

While you might find a slight reduction on this year's smartwatches, most of the biggest savings will be on wearables that came out in 2020 or earlier. That's even more true if a newer model in the range has launched since.

So rather than the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, consider the Galaxy Watch 3, or instead of the Apple Watch 7, consider an Apple Watch 6. There's always a chance that a major deal will emerge for a new device, but generally the best discounts will be found on these slightly older models.

Cyber Monday smartwatch FAQ

When will the best Cyber Monday smartwatch deals start in 2021?

Cyber Monday itself is on November 29 this year, so the actual Cyber Monday deals can be expected on that day, but sales could start far earlier. At the very least, it's Black Friday on November 26, so that day and the following weekend will be packed full of deals too.

We'd expect to see a number of smartwatch deals in the run up to Cyber Monday and Black Friday too, so keep an eye on this article for any highlights, but the best ones will probably be between November 26 and November 29.

Where will the best Cyber Monday smartwatch deals be?

We'll be highlighting all the best Cyber Monday smartwatch deals on this page, but there are certain sites that are likely to host many such deals if you want to dig them up yourself. Our top picks are below.

Top US retailers
Amazon: a wide selection of smartwatches at excellent prices (opens in new tab)
Best Buy: expect big discounts on lots of smartwatches (opens in new tab)
Walmart: good deals and free shipping on smartwatches (opens in new tab)

Top UK retailers
Amazon: likely to host some of the best smartwatch deals in the UK (opens in new tab)
Currys: discounts and free delivery on smartwatches (opens in new tab)
John Lewis: sales and extended warranties on premium smartwatches (opens in new tab)

Should I wait for Cyber Monday smartwatch deals?

Whether you should wait or not partly depends on what smartwatch you’re after. As we’ve noted elsewhere in this article, we wouldn’t expect the Apple Watch 7 will get much of a discount if it gets reduced at all.

This is a very recent model and it’s in high demand, so there’s no reason for retailers to reduce it. That high demand also means you might find there’s a wait to get hold of it too – so you might want to put your order in sooner rather than later.

To a lesser extent, other recent smartwatches such as the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic are also probably worth buying now rather than waiting. While they’re unlikely to sell out, they probably won’t get heavily reduced either, so you might as well strap one to your wrist sooner.

But for older wearables it’s definitely worth waiting, as there are likely to be big discounts on some. And if you’re not in a hurry then there’s no harm in waiting even if you have your eye on a recent device, as it’s always possible that there will be reductions.

3 best smartwatches to watch out for

1. Apple Watch SE

The best smartwatch... but you'll need an iPhone

Specifications

OS: watchOS 7

Compatibility: iOS

Display: 1.78" OLED

Processor: Apple S5

Onboard storage: 32GB

Battery: 18 hours

Charging method: Wireless

IP rating: Water-resistant to 50m

Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, LTE

Reasons to buy

Premium design

Great price for Apple Watch

Reasons to avoid

Lacks always on display

Battery could be better

The Apple Watch SE is a mid-range smartwatch but it tops our list of the best smartwatches you can buy, as it offers much of what makes the Apple Watch 6 so great but at a much lower price.

It's worth noting that our best smartwatch guide doesn't include the Apple Watch 7 at the time of writing, as we're yet to put that through a full review. So it's possible the Apple Watch SE won't have the number one spot for long, but either way it's a great wearable and a great mid-range choice.

On Cyber Monday we'd expect it will be even better value too, as last year it saw some small discounts, and this year if anything it might get more heavily reduced.

Read our full Apple Watch SE review

A render of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 against a white background — (Image credit: Samsung)