The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 got another big price drop for Prime Day — at under $220, here's why you should get it instead of the Classic or the Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is one of my favorite watches of last year. It's slim, it's a high-performer and I think it looks better than its chunky siblings, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. All are on offer on Amazon Prime Day, but for most people, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is my pick of the bunch — especially after this second price drop.

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This deal isn't just at Amazon — it's also at Walmart, so you've got plenty of options if you want to grab the deal before time runs out at midnight tonight. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (40mm) GPS-only is available for just $218.49 (was $349.99) at Walmart, a huge $131.51 saving. The listing says it's a $331 saving, which is a typo — Walmart seems to have borked some of its old prices for these entries — but a 38% discount is still a terrific deal and its lowest price ever. The 44mm GPS-only version is available for $237.49 (was $429.99), with cellular versions for both at an additional cost.

Check out the deals in full below. In case Walmart's sold out when you read this, we've also linked the Amazon deals:

Today's best Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 deals

Why get the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 instead of the Classic or Ultra?

Good question, and I'll go into it. For starters, they're more expensive, even though these watches also boast historic deals of their own. I've popped the best deals on those down below.

In addition, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is very nicely designed, with its flat and slim body sitting nicely on the wrist due to its redesigned strap clasp and slender frame. This makes it ideal for use as a fitness tracker, as it doesn't move much during vigorous exercise such as running.

On the other hand, the Watch 8 Classic and Watch Ultra are thick and bulky, and I find them very conspicuous on the wrist, especially the massive Ultra. I awarded both these watches four stars in our Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra reviews — on the other hand, I awarded the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 a 4.5 / 5 score. It's just a great, good value wearable, especially at this price.

However, if you prefer operating your watch using the Classic's analog-style rotating bezel, or you want the increased battery life and powerful navigation features of the Ultra, there are some terrific deals on both watches.