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Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Launch with Price Increases

Marty S.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 are betting $30-50 price hikes on thinner designs and ecosystem lock-in, while Garmin Fenix 8 Pro and Coros Pace 3 hold the endurance value crown.

Marty’s Take:

Samsung sold the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2’s diet as innovation, but shaving 25% of the weight while raising the price $50 is a design tax, not a performance leap. If you’re actually training, thinness doesn’t extend your run. Before paying premium prices for premium metal, check our best fitness tracker picks and decide if you need a coach on your wrist or just a scale.

Shop mentioned gear: Garmin Fenix 8 Pro | Coros Pace 3 | Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch 9

Source: CNET

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Marty S.

Marty S.

Marty is a contributor at Fitness Tech Trends, focused on helping readers cut through the noise and make informed decisions about fitness technology. He dives deep into product comparisons, analyzes features that actually matter, and breaks down technical specs into practical insights. Whether readers are choosing between heart rate monitors, deciding on recovery tools, or figuring out which smartwatch fits their training style, Marty aims to provide straightforward, no-hype guidance. When he’s not researching the latest gear, he’s probably testing theories about what makes certain products stick while others fade into the gadget graveyard.