This nearly half-off Pixel Watch 3 with LTE might be the best budget smartwatch available today

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By Adrian Diaconescu

Published: Jan 19, 2026, 9:03 AM

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Is Google's 2024-released Pixel Watch 3 better than last year's Samsung Galaxy Watch 8? Probably not, but the battle between the two Wear OS-powered smartwatches is certainly a very close one, while the older device is considerably cheaper in a large variant with built-in cellular connectivity at the time of this writing.

That's especially true if you don't mind getting the Pixel Watch 3 in "new; open box" condition, in which case you can pay as little as $215.99... if you hurry. That's substantially down from a $399.99 list price for a brand-new, unused, unopened, and undamaged unit with a 45mm case and 4G LTE support, although one such device is currently sold by Amazon at a pretty hefty discount of $160.

$215 ⁹⁹

$399 ⁹⁹

$184 off (46%)

GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, Circular LTPO AMOLED Display with 320 ppi Density and Up to 2,000 Nits Brightness, Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 Processor, 32GB Storage, 2GB RAM, Heart Rate Monitor, Sleep Tracking, Blood Oxygen Sensor, ECG, Skin Temperature Sensor, Built-in Speaker and Microphone, IP68 Water and Dust Resistance, Up to 36 Hours of Battery Life, Matte Black Aluminum Case, Obsidian Band, New Open Box Condition, 90-Day Warranty Included

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$160 off (40%)

GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, Circular LTPO AMOLED Display with 320 ppi Density and Up to 2,000 Nits Brightness, Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 Processor, 32GB Storage, 2GB RAM, Heart Rate Monitor, Sleep Tracking, Blood Oxygen Sensor, ECG, Skin Temperature Sensor, Built-in Speaker and Microphone, IP68 Water and Dust Resistance, Up to 36 Hours of Battery Life, Matte Black Aluminum Case, Obsidian Band

Buy at Amazon

Still, that's not as awesome as Woot's latest $184 price cut, which obviously eclipses all previous markdowns scored by this Android-compatible intelligent timepiece at all major (and semi-major) US retailers.

What does "new; open box" mean? It's simple, really - you're looking at a new and unused product here that's been opened for one reason or another before being repackaged and sold as part of this limited-time promotion with a 90-day warranty.

That circular design is without a doubt one of the Pixel Watch 3's biggest selling points. | Image Credit -- PhoneArena

While some "non-essential items may be missing" from the box in which Woot will ship these cheaper-than-ever 45mm Pixel Watch 3 units with 4G LTE, their flawless functionality and cosmetic aspect are guaranteed, so I do believe you should strongly consider this deal if you want to get one of the best smartwatches out there at the lowest possible price.

Naturally, the newer Pixel Watch 4 is better, but not by much, and compared to the aforementioned Galaxy Watch 8, the Pixel Watch 3 is likely to hold a key design advantage for many prospective buyers. As far as health and fitness tracking are concerned, the two are not very different, and although your 216 bucks won't buy you vascular load or antioxidant index monitoring, you will get things like ECG technology, a blood oxygen sensor, in-depth sleep tracking, and even a fancy skin temperature sensor.

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Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.

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