Samsung won't make any more Galaxy Watch 6s now that the Watch 7 is out, and it's clearing out its final bit of stock by selling them for $149 at Best Buy (50% off), or 52% off for the 1.5-inch model. It was even cheaper on Amazon and Walmart before all their stock sold out, and we don't expect it to last much longer on the remaining sites.
If you're willing to spend a little more, the Galaxy Watch 7 is discounted to $202.60 (32% off), its all-time low. That's certainly not a bad deal for the best Android watch of the year! But that's only for the smaller size; the larger 1.5-inch model costs $259, so you'll save $100 on the 44mm Watch 6 (while the Black Friday deal lasts).
My Galaxy Watch 7 vs. 6 guide shows how Samsung didn't change too much between generations: they share the same flattened design, 1.3- or 1.5-inch displays, 2GB of RAM, and battery life capacity. But the Galaxy Watch 7 has a newer Exynos chip that's a bit faster and much more efficient; a new array of multi-colored health sensors; dual-band GPS; and 32GB of storage instead of 16GB.
Having reviewed the Galaxy Watch 6 in its smaller size, I made do with its 1.3-inch display but much prefer the 1.5-inch option, especially since it'll only cost $20 more right now and it'll help prevent eye strain looking at notifications.
One of the upsides of the new Wear OS 5 update, currently rolling out to Watch 6 devices, is that it reflows content to take advantage of larger screens. So you'll literally see more information on your wrist if you pay a little extra for the display boost.
Now, as a runner, I'll admit that I really like the Watch 7's dual-band GPS tracking and slightly revamped HR algorithm — so I'd pay extra for it. But I suspect most serious runners will be looking at the Galaxy Watch Ultra at 33% off for better battery life and accuracy. For everyday people, the GPS-only Watch 6 will be just fine, based on my testing.
Overall, I'd say the Galaxy Watch 6 is the better Black Friday deal for most people! Otherwise, if you're on the hunt for alternatives, try these Black Friday Garmin deals or this Pixel Watch 3 deal!
