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It's a TRAP! Don't be tempted by this Galaxy Watch FE Black Friday deal; there's a MUCH better option

Normally the Galaxy Watch FE for only $126 would be an excellent bargain. Right now? There's no way you should buy it over the 53%-off Galaxy Watch 6.

I don't quote Admiral Ackbar lightly, but when our site's Commerce Editor recommended a deal post on the Galaxy Watch FE for $126 (37% off), the words "It's a trap!" The jump from 1.2- to 1.3-inch display — or 1.5 if you buy the 44mm Watch 6 for $159 — 1,000 to 2,000 nits of brightness, 53mAh extra battery capacity, 1.18GHz to 1.4GHz clock speed, and 0.5GB more RAM may not sound like much on paper, but they really add up in terms of better visibility, longer stretches between charges, and shorter lag waiting for apps to open. Channeling his love of running, he established himself as an expert on fitness watches, testing and reviewing models from Garmin, Fitbit, Samsung, Apple, COROS, Polar, Amazfit, Suunto, and more.

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