Labor Day wearable sales are packed with questionable no-name watches and discounts that aren’t really tied to the holiday. I filtered those out. These four are explicitly part of Amazon or Best Buy’s Labor Day sales, cover different budgets and use cases, and actually look worth buying.
Samsung Galaxy Watch7 40mm
Best Buy marks the Galaxy Watch7 as a Labor Day Deal at $189.99, down from $249.99. Despite being a 2024 model, it’s still an excellent Android smartwatch thanks to its bright AMOLED display, dual-frequency GPS, and broad health features. In our Galaxy Watch7 review, we found it fast, polished, and comfortable. Battery life remains its biggest weakness, but at under $200 it’s much easier to overlook.
Garmin vívoactive 5
At $181.97 instead of $299.99 at Amazon, the vívoactive 5 carries the biggest percentage discount of these four. It makes more sense for someone who prioritizes workouts, sleep, and recovery data over a huge smartwatch app ecosystem. Our Garmin vívoactive 5 review highlighted its AMOLED screen, strong battery endurance, useful wellness tools, and lack of a required subscription. It’s an especially strong buy for anyone who wants Garmin’s fitness features without paying flagship prices.
Amazfit Active 3
Amazon has the Amazfit Active 3 for $125.99, down from $169.99, making it the affordable option here without dipping into the mystery-brand watches cluttering the sale page. Its 1.32-inch AMOLED screen and sapphire glass are unusually premium touches at this price, while support for plenty of workout modes and up to 12 days of rated battery life round out the package. It’s the easiest recommendation here for someone who wants the basics covered without spending $200 or more.
Garmin Instinct 3 Solar 45mm
The rugged option comes from Garmin. Best Buy’s Labor Day price puts the Instinct 3 Solar at $299.99 instead of $349.99. Solar charging, a built-in flashlight, and its adventure-focused design make it better suited to hiking and outdoor training than everyday smartwatch duty. Our Instinct 3 hands-on shows why endurance is one of its defining strengths. It’s also the most specialized pick here, which is exactly what makes it useful in a lineup otherwise focused on more mainstream wearables.