Google's $399.99 Smartwatch Leads Holiday Price Slump
Holiday electronics discounts extend to foldables, LG OLED TVs, and smart home devices.
By Petra Murphy ·
399.99 is the new floor for the 41mm LTE version of the Google Pixel Watch 5. Amazon lists the Satin Pyrite model at that price, marking the lowest recorded cost for that specific hardware configuration. The current figure sits $20 below the price shoppers paid during the recent fall Prime Day sale. This price point makes the smartwatch cheaper than it has ever been since launch.
Retailers are also cutting prices on Google's other flagship hardware. Best Buy offers the Pixel 11 Pro Fold in 256GB Obsidian configuration for $1,480.99. The units are open-box but in excellent condition, representing a discount of nearly $420 from the standard list price. This reduction provides a lower entry cost for consumers considering the company's latest foldable smartphone.
Discounts extend across other major electronics categories. Lenovo's Tab Plus Gen 2 tablet, equipped with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, is available for $256.49. That price requires a specific promo code and reflects a 36% reduction from the regular $400 cost. The device features a 12.1-inch 2.5K display and a nine-speaker JBL audio system.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 lineup also sees deep cuts at Best Buy. Open-box units in excellent condition are heavily discounted, with the most affordable Graphite model dropping by more than $400. The 512GB version sees a reduction of up to $580 from its original price. These offers position the devices below the cost of new stock at other retailers.
Television prices have fallen in tandem with the start of the holiday shopping season. The LG 55-inch OLED evo AI C6 4K Smart TV is available on Amazon for $999.99. That price is $1,000 below the launch price set earlier this year. The timing coincides with the upcoming releases of Grand Theft Auto VI and the remake of Zelda Ocarina of Time.
Smart home and streaming hardware are also seeing price adjustments. Amazon lists the new Ring 2K smart doorbells at $44.99, a drop of up to 55% from regular list prices. The Ring Peephole Cam 2K is discounted to $60 from its $100 standard price. Meanwhile, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K returns to its all-time low of $29.99, a 50% cut from its $60 list price.
