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Black Friday smartwatch deal hunters should look at smart rings instead

You don't even need to wait until Black Friday for a cheap smartwatch, but getting a cheap smart ring is harder to pull off.

That's why Black Friday is the right time to buy one, if you're going to: it's the rare moment when smart rings won't be a bit overpriced for what they can do, so you can jump in on the trend without breaking the bank. Because fitness bands have more space for health sensors and your full wrist instead of a tiny strip of finger skin to work with, they tend to be more accurate for workouts. Still, a fitness tracker lets you check notifications, can buzz you awake without a traditional alarm, and costs significantly less even before Black Friday deals come into play.

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