Walmart discounts Pixel Watch 3 ahead of Pixel Watch 4 launch

Walmart is offering the Google Pixel Watch 3 at a steep discount as the company prepares to release the Pixel Watch 4 on October 9, putting the previous-generation smartwatch within reach for buyers who do not need the newest features. The WiFi 41 millimeter model is available for about $199, a roughly $150 reduction from its original retail price, while larger and LTE-equipped variants show smaller but still significant discounts at various retailers.

The price drop appears timed with next week’s Pixel Watch 4 launch and is reflected in multiple retail listings. Some sellers, including Amazon, have also reduced Pixel Watch 3 prices, though not all models are down to the same low as Walmart’s offer. Best Buy and the Google Store currently list lower starting prices but not the deepest discount. Availability and exact pricing vary by size, band and cellular configuration.

Released last year, the Pixel Watch 3 established Google’s two-size smartwatch format with 41 millimeter and 45 millimeter options. It combines Fitbit health features with Wear OS functionality and includes sensors for heart rate, blood oxygen, skin temperature readings, and ECG with Afib detection. It also...