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Where to pre-order the new Samsung Galaxy watches
Two years ago, Samsung announced the first Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, and in this year’s Galaxy Unpacked, we get the second generation. Also, the regular Galaxy Watch is getting an upgrade, too.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 are here, and starting July 22nd, they’re available for pre-order.
New watches are dedicated to the new era of health tracking. Watch-based trackers like Oura Ring and Whoop are all the rage, and Samsung Galaxy watches are the way to enter the market (although, Samsung also has its own smart ring). To support 24/7 wear, these watches feature their largest batteries yet, in addition to the Snapdragon Wear Elite Platform.
Here’s everything you need to know and where to pre-order the new Samsung Galaxy watches.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2: Price and availability
Two new watches are coming to the Samsung Galaxy lineup, and only one is getting a price increase from the previous generation. Here’s the price breakdown for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2:
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 (40mm and 44mm) — starting at $379.99 for Bluetooth and $429.99 for LTE models
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 (47mm) — starting at $699.99
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 currently costs $379.99, which means its successor isn’t going up in price. The Ultra 2, on the other hand, is $50 more than its predecessor.
Both watches are available for pre-order from July 22nd and will be available on Aug. 7. Both are available for pre-order from Samsung, among other retailers.
About the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 provides useful information including Sleep Apnea monitoring.
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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 is a smart watch and fitness tracker. With a new 390mAh battery, it is designed to be worn around the clock, so it can track both your activity and sleep. It comes with a lightweight yet durable aluminum case with Samsung’s signature cushion silhouette. Both new watches come with the Snapdragon Wear Elite platform, which improves the speed and performance of the watch. It comes with FDA-backed Sleep Apnea features to detect breathing disorders and Heart Health Score to assess cardiovascular health.
The watch starts at $379.99 and comes in a 40mm or 44mm case. The 40mm case comes in cream or graphite, while the 44mm case comes in graphite or silver.
About the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2
The battery on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 now has a 35% increased capacity over its predecessor.
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For a more powerful watch, designed for extreme outdoor adventurers, there’s the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, which is getting its first update in two years. The Ultra 2 comes packed with features designed for endurance athletes, such as Trail Run, which tracks detailed elevation and terrain effects. Plus, it has Diet Alerts, which builds on the existing Sweat Loss feature, which sends reminders to hydrate based on how much you sweat.
It now comes with an 800 mAh battery, a 35 percent increase in capacity. Also, it has a brightness of 5,000 nits, with high brightness even in sunlight.
