Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Drops to $270, Best Price Yet

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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 lineup was released last summer, offering the budget-friendly Galaxy Watch 8 and the premium Galaxy Watch 8 Classic as two distinct design options. Ironically, the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is now cheaper than the base model and is currently seeing its best discount yet — a year after its release — going for $269.99 (originally $549.99) for the LTE version. This is the lowest price it has ever been, according to price-tracking tools.

The Classic comes with a rotating bezel that helps you navigate the menus, a feature the standard Galaxy Watch 8 doesn’t have. Lifehacker Senior Health Editor Beth Skwarecki shared her first impressions of the bezel, noting how the running dynamics are intuitive and can help you improve certain aspects of your runs, how heart rate zones are tailored to your max heart rate, how watch faces are customizable, and how the watch can show you how healthy your diet is through an antioxidant index. You can also read the full Galaxy Watch 8 review for a deeper look.

Since this is an LTE version, you don’t have to worry about keeping your phone with you when using the watch. You can go on runs and leave your phone behind while still listening to music or taking calls. Also worth noting: the Classic only comes in the larger 46mm size, while the regular Galaxy Watch 8 comes in 40mm and 44mm options. You can expect about 30 hours of use from a single charge. If you work out on a treadmill, you can use Bluetooth FTMS (Fitness Machine Service), NFC tap-to-sync, or apps like iFIT or Zwift to sync your workout data.

At $269.99, the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic LTE represents an unusually strong value for a premium smartwatch with independent connectivity — especially for anyone who has been waiting for the right moment to buy.