My favorite tough-built Android smartwatch just crashed to its lowest price ever

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra on an orange strap laying on a table next to some kets, a USB charger and a camera

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The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is one of the best smartwatch models you can buy for health monitoring and fitness tracking. It's also the toughest-built Android smartwatch on the market today and the only Wear OS device that can truly go head-to-head with the Apple Watch Ultra 2.

Launched in July, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra just crashed to its lowest price ever, $504 via Amazon, marked down from $649. That makes it a full $295 cheaper than its Apple Watch Ultra 2 counterpart.

Whether you're into outdoor adventures and appreciate the rugged construction of the Galaxy Watch Ultra, or you simply prefer a smartwatch with a sizable screen, Samsung's flagship wearable has a lot to offer design-wise.

The sizable 1.5-inch display maxes out at an impressive brightness of 3,000 nits, on par with the Apple Watch Ultra 2, making it easy to see while on the move, even in bright daylight. Plus, a customizable 'Quick' button on the side of the case allows you to save functions like turning on the device's flashlight mode or starting a workout.

Of course, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is more than just a sexy, chiseled face. It features Samsung's latest health-tracking tech providing valuable and actionable AI-backed insights into everything from workout training to sleep quality to energy levels to stress. Speaking of sleep, like the latest Apple Watch models, the Galaxy Watch Ultra monitors for sleep apnea.

But, perhaps my favorite thing about the Galaxy Watch Ultra is its impressive battery life. In normal operating mode, I was able to manage up to 48 hours of usage between charges. That's double the longevity of the Ultra's more affordable sibling, the Galaxy Watch 7.

Also a nice feature is its 100 meters of water resistance. You won't have to remove the Ultra while you swim, snorkel or waterski, though Samsung does caution against wearing it while scuba diving. A bummer, but that's not a deal-breaker.

Ready to upgrade your watch to the 21st Century? The Galaxy Watch Ultra is a surefire winner for Android owners — especially at this price.

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Dan Bracaglia covers fitness and consumer technology with an emphasis on wearables for Tom's Guide. Based in the US Pacific Northwest, Dan is an avid outdoor adventurer who dabbles in everything from kayaking to snowboarding, but he most enjoys exploring the cities and mountains with his small pup, Belvedere. Dan is currently training to climb some of Washington State's tallest peaks. He's also a big photography nerd.

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