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Samsung announced a ton of new products at its July Unpacked event, and among them is the highly anticipated Galaxy Watch 9. Amazon currently has the 40mm model for $379.99 and the 44mm version for $409.99, down from $429.99 and $459.99, respectively, with a $50 Amazon gift card included with either size, adding a little more value to the deal.

The cellular versions are discounted as well, with the 40mm down to $429.99 from $479.99 and the 44mm down to $459.99 from $509.99—these are a better fit if you often leave your phone behind on runs, walks, or quick errands, since they can handle calls, messages, music streaming, and other connected features over a mobile network without your phone nearby.

The Galaxy Watch 9 has a slimmer 8.6mm case and an AMOLED screen that reaches a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. It’s powered by the updated Qualcomm SW6100 chip for better CPU and GPU performance, with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. It has an IP68 rating and can withstand depths of up to 50 meters of water, plus military durability testing that makes it more rugged than before. It also adds new AI-powered wellness features, including Vitals, Fitness Index, and an updated Running Coach, as well as the ability to start listening for instructions as soon as you raise your wrist to talk, no wake word required.

Updates include a fitness feature that claims to measure flexibility and added durability for water sports like scuba diving. Battery life is improved, too: The 40mm model has a 390mAh battery and is rated for up to 30 hours with the always-on display enabled, while the 44mm model has a 445mAh battery. That is an increase from the Galaxy Watch 8’s 325mAh and 435mAh batteries, respectively. All said, it is not a must-have upgrade for Galaxy Watch 8 owners, but its slimmer design, brighter display, newer processor, larger batteries, and expanded health and fitness tools are all noteworthy improvements.