If you’re a big fan of Samsung and want a smartwatch in the company’s ecosystem, then grabbing one of the Galaxy Watches is the way to go. The latest generation includes the Galaxy 6 and 6 Classic, and that means those models are still quite expensive and there aren’t a lot of good deals on them. So, if you want to save a bit of cash, then going with Samsung’s older fifth-gen models is a good idea. They still hold up really well and even have a new skin-temperature sensor and improved battery life from the fourth generation. Because of that, the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro are still excellent choices if you want to save a bit of cash.
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You can get quite a few good deals on them, especially if you have an older smartwatch you can trade in or if you’re willing to sign up for a new line at a major carrier. If you aren’t totally convinced about going for the fifth-generation models and are willing to pay the premium, you should check out these great Galaxy Watch 6 deals you can take advantage of.
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What colors do the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro come in?
The Galaxy Watch 5 is offered in four colors: silver, gray, gold and blue. Gold is exclusive to the smaller 40mm size and blue is only available on the larger 44mm variant. On the Pro side, you can choose between two titanium finishes: black and gray. There are plenty of interchangeable bands for both versions of the Galaxy Watch 5 if you want to customize the look further.
How much do the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro cost?
The Bluetooth and Wi-Fi-only Galaxy Watch 5 starts at $280, while the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro starts at $450. If you want the LTE versions, that’ll cost you $50 more. Here’s how US retail pricing breaks down in full:
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (40mm): $280Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (44mm): $310Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 with LTE (40mm): $330Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 with LTE (44mm): $360Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro (44mm): $450Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro with LTE (44mm): $500
Be sure to check out all the Galaxy Watch 5 deals below for some ways to save on their retail prices.
Best Galaxy Watch 5 deals
Amazon has discounts on a few different configurations of the Galaxy Watch 5 right now. You can save $100 on the 40mm LTE model, which drops the price to $230. The LTE 44mm model has a $100 discount, bringing it down to $260. Currently, there are are no deals on the Bluetooth Galaxy Watch 5.
Target doesn’t have any discounts on the Galaxy Watch 5 right now, but you will save 5% on the purchase if you’re a Target RedCard holder.
Both new and existing Verizon customers can trade in an eligible smartwatch and get a $180 credit towards the Galaxy Watch 5. Just note that Verizon only has select configurations available.
Best Galaxy Watch 5 Pro deals
Amazon also has some straightforward discounts on the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro at the moment. You can save $50 on the Bluetooth model and $100 on the LTE model, which drops the prices down to $400, so you can take your pick.
If you want to buy your Galaxy Watch 5 from Samsung directly, you can get an $80 direct discount on the Watch5 Pro and Watch5 Pro Golf Edition, the latter of which also includes a lifetime membership to the Smart Caddie app. You can also get up to $185 in trade-in credit for either of those two watches. There are no deals on the standard Watch5.
The Pro model gets the same deal as its standard Galaxy Watch 5 counterpart, with up to $180 off when you trade in an eligible smartwatch.
Best Buy currently has a $50 discount on the Bluetooth Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, bringing its price down to $400. The LT version has a better $80 discount, bringing it down to $420.
Target doesn’t have any discounts available on the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro at the moment, but you can save 5% on the purchase when you use your Target RedCard.