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2018 may finally be the year you trade in your analogue watch for something a little smarter. Over the last few years wearable devices from companies like Apple<\/a>, Fitbit<\/a> and Garmin<\/a> have become helpful tools that keep you connected while kicking your butt into shape. And with Black Friday<\/a> deals like these, buying a smartwatch or fitness<\/a> tracker is more tempting than ever. <\/p>\n

But before you start looking for deals, its important to figure out what you need in a wearable or you may end up spending more on features you don't need. Designated fitness bands like Fitbit's Charge 3<\/a> and Alta<\/a> or Garmin's Vivofit<\/a> tend to be cheaper options. You get basic activity tracking, watch features and notifications, but you're limited by a smaller screen. <\/p>\n

Smartwatches like the Apple Watch, Fitbit Versa<\/a>, or Samsung<\/a> Gear for example, will still have a lot of the same fitness tracking functionality as the previous trackers, but they have more controls on the screen and can even become a secondary phone. The downside is they do tend to be bulkier and more expensive. <\/p>\n

Now that you have a clearer idea of what you want, let's save you some money. We'll be sure to update this post with both Walmart wearables deals<\/a> and Best Buy wearables deals<\/a> later this week. In the meantime, check out our Walmart<\/a> and Best Buy deals<\/a> in all their glory. <\/p>\n

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Now playing: Watch this: Tricks to score extra savings on Black Friday and Cyber\u2026 <\/p>\n

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