I test smartwatches for a living — these are the 9 Amazon Prime Day smartwatch deals I'd actually buy

Apple Watch 10: was $399 now $376 @ Amazon
Apple only announced the Watch 10 a month ago, but it's already discounted for Prime Day. The $23 saving isn't much, but as you'll see in our Apple Watch 10 review, we found it's easily still the best Apple Watch, with a lighter, thinner design and brighter display that you can actually see in sunlight. And it comes with watchOS 11, bringing Apple's new sleep apea detection feature in tow. 

Amazfit T-Rex 3: was $279 now $250 @ Amazon
I just spent two weeks testing the T-Rex 3 while on vacation in Canada, wearing it for daily use and trying out the onboard GPS tracking during hikes. It was easy to use, the battery life is incredible (the watch only dropped to around 40% after two weeks of moderate use), and you can install guided workout and meditation apps. It's a great value option anyway, and even better with this Prime Day discount. 

Apple Watch SE 2022 (GPS/40mm): was $249 now $169 @ Amazon
Apple's budget smartwatch can upgrade to watchOS 11, so you get a lot of the latest features without breaking the bank, especially with this $80 discount. It has the same chip and battery life as the Apple Watch 8, but misses out on the ECG and temperature sensors of the flagship models. If you can do without, this is one of the best value smartwatches out there. 

Garmin Forerunner 255: was $349 now $299 @ Amazon
The Forerunner 255 was the greatest Garmin watch, until the brand released the Forerunner 265. But it's still an impressive device with accurate GPS, multisport training modes, and on-board music storage. Plus, Garmin is one of the few brands around that doesn't charge a fee to access its training analysis tools and detailed insights. 

Google Pixel Watch 2: was $249 now $170 @ Amazon
Google launched the Pixel Watch 3 a few months back with some performance upgrades, but the Wi-Fi edition of the Pixel Watch 2 is still a fantastic health and fitness smartwatch, packed with Google features like direction and contactless payments next to Fitbit's popular fitness and workout tracking capabilities. 

Amazfit Bip 5 was $89 now $66 @ Amazon
Yes, the Amazfit Bip 5 looks like an Apple Watch, but it's not a cheap imitation. Instead, when we tested the Bip 5, we found that it's one of the top alternatives to Fitbit's now-discontinued smartwatches. The watch face is extremely customizable, the battery can last up to 10 days (significantly more than the Apple Watch's 18 hours), and effectively tracks your sleep, steps, and workouts.

Apple Watch Ultra 2: was $799 now $734 @ Amazon
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is an alternative to the best Garmin watches; a rugged watch designed for the outdoors. It can last 36 hours between charges (double the standard Apple Watch), and is waterproof to 100m. During our Apple Watch Ultra 2 review, we found that the processor only offered modest upgrades over the first-gen Ultra, but it's still a great outdoors adventure watch. 

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: was $649 now $548 @ Amazon
If you don't own an iPhone, this is the Android equivalent to the Apple Watch Ultra 2. It has a sportier design than the Galaxy Watch 7, with improved battery life and onboard GPS for tracking your hikes, runs and other outdoor activities. This is the lowest price we've seen it drop to so far, with discounts on all colors and the steepest savings on the orange and gray editions. 

Garmin Epix Gen 2: was $899 now $728 @ Amazon
At the top of the Garmin pile sits the Epix 2, among the highest-spec watches the brand has ever released. For most people, what on offer here is probably overkill, but this Prime Day deal brings the price more in line with other ultra-style watches from Samsung and Apple, giving you up to 16 days of battery, Garmin's advanced training tools, and a comprehensive array of health and fitness tracking sensors.