No Apple Watch 9 deals? I've found these alternatives that are just as good

By Ian Dean
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Discounts on Samsung, Garmin, Fitbit and more for Prime Day 2.

Amazon Prime Day 2; a mix of smart watches
(Image credit: Apple / Samsung / Polar)

This Amazon Prime Day 2 Apple Watch 9 deals are thin on the ground but that doesn't mean you can't find a good discount on an alternative smartwatch. There are deals on other good Apple Watches as well as rival brands such as Garmin and Polar.

Rather than dwell on the lack of Apple Watch 9 offers, I'd be more inclined to opt for a good deal on a highly regarded alternative, for example right now you can get an Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) at Best Buy for $249 $219, that's a good $30 saving. 

Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen): $249 now $219 Save:

Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen): $249 now $219
Save: $30

The Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) maybe a minor update over its Series 7 but it's a quality wearable that sits just behind the new (but non-discounted) Series 9. If you're after a good smartwatch with Apple quality for a little less, this is the deal for you.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6: $299.99 now $269 Save:

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6: $299.99 now $269
Save: $30

This is Samsung's newest wearable, just released in August and while Google OS has some minor issues, this watch features all you could need, including Fitness Tracker, Personalised HR Zones, Advanced Sleep Coaching, Heart Monitor and BIA Sensory. 

Polar Pacer Pro: $329.95 now $280.46 Save:

Polar Pacer Pro: $329.95 now $280.46
Save: 15%

If you're looking for a specialist wearable then the Polar Pacer Pro is one of the best around for a mix of runners. It's light and crammed with tech, and has one of the best wellness trackers and sleep trackers around.

Garmin Venu Sq Music: $249.99 now $119.99 Save:

Garmin Venu Sq Music: $249.99 now $119.99
Save: 52%

This Garmin has a huge discount, possibly because it's a middling smartwatch that neither excels not disappoints. The plus points, it's a quality build packed with features including a colour touchscreen and 20 preloaded sports apps. The downside, the GPS can be stutter.

Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen): $299 now £239 Save:

Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen): $299 now £239
Save: £60

This Apple wearable offers good value and excellent features, and while its no Apple Watch 9 or Ultra you get Apple's OS and apps for less. John Lewis also has the Apple Watch SE (2022) Cellular model for £349 £309.

Fitbit Versa 4: £199.99 now £147 Save:

Fitbit Versa 4: £199.99 now £147
Save: 26%

The new Fitbit Versa 4 (it released in August) is an excellent fitness-focused smartwatch with slim lifestyle looks. Better design over past Fitbit wearables makes this a genuine Apple alternative (though has fewer apps).

Garmin Venu 2 Plus: £399.99 now £299.99 Save:

Garmin Venu 2 Plus: £399.99 now £299.99
Save: £100

This is one of the best smartwatches you can buy and is a huge update on the 2021. Featuring a bright AMOLED display, make and receive calls and plenty of fitness and wellness apps, the Venu 2 Plus a fantastic wearable with a huge discount.

Polar Pacer Pro: $329.95 now $280.46 Save:

Polar Pacer Pro: $329.95 now $280.46
Save: 15%

If you're looking for a specialist wearable then the Polar Pacer Pro is one of the best around for a mix of runners. It's light and crammed with tech, and has one of the best wellness trackers and sleep trackers around.

Ian Dean
Ian Dean
Editor, Digital Arts & 3D

Ian Dean is Editor, Digital Arts & 3D at Creativebloq, and the former editor of many leading magazines. These titles included ImagineFX, 3D World and leading video game title Official PlayStation Magazine. In his early career he wrote for music and film magazines including Uncut and SFX. Ian launched Xbox magazine X360 and edited PlayStation World. For Creative Bloq, Ian combines his experiences to bring the latest news on AI, digital art and video game art and tech, and more to Creative Bloq, and in his spare time he doodles in Procreate, ArtRage, and Rebelle while finding time to play Xbox and PS5. He's also a keen Cricut user and laser cutter fan, and is currently crafting on Glowforge and xTools M1.

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