{
  "id": 5099513,
  "title": "The wearable deals worth buying this Labor Day are surprisingly easy to miss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/the-wearable-deals-worth-buying-this-labor-day-are-surprisingly-easy",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-02T14:17:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Trends",
    "slug": "digital-trends",
    "url": "https://www.digitaltrends.com/wearables/the-wearable-deals-worth-buying-this-labor-day-are-surprisingly-easy-to-miss/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Labor Day sales at Amazon and Best Buy feature a variety of wearable tech options that are worth considering, despite the presence of questionable no-name watches. A standout 2024 model is the Galaxy Watch7, now available for $189.99 at Best Buy, down from $249.99. This Android smartwatch boasts a bright AMOLED display, dual-frequency GPS, and extensive health features. Its fast performance, polished design, and comfortable fit make it a solid choice at under $200, though its battery life is its main drawback.\n\nFor those focused on workouts, sleep, and recovery, the Garmin vívoactive 5 stands out with a $181.97 discount at Amazon from its original $299.99 price. Its AMOLED screen, strong battery endurance, useful wellness tools, and lack of a required subscription make it an excellent value for the price, especially for those seeking Garmin's fitness features without paying flagship prices.\n\nThe Amazfit Active 3, priced at $125.99 at Amazon after a $169.99 reduction, offers the most affordable option without compromising quality. Its 1.32-inch AMOLED screen, sapphire glass, and robust workout modes with up to 12 days of battery life make it an excellent entry-level smartwatch.\n\nFor outdoor enthusiasts, Best Buy's Labor Day deal puts the Instinct 3 Solar at $299.99 instead of $349.99. This rugged option features solar charging, a built-in flashlight, and an adventure-focused design, making it better suited for hiking and outdoor training than everyday smartwatch use.\n\nHuawei's latest wearable lineup includes the health-focused Watch D3, which offers medical-grade blood pressure monitoring. This device sets itself apart from mainstream wearables by providing hardware-backed, reliable blood pressure tracking.",
  "summary": "I filtered Amazon and Best Buy's Labor Day wearable sales down to four smartwatch deals actually worth considering.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}