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Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 hits $339.99 at Costco, bundled with chargers and $50 gift card

NEW YORK, July 31. Costco is selling the 40mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 for $339.99 ahead of the watch's August 7 release, pairing the unit with two wireless fast chargers and a $50 Costco gift card. Samsung's direct storefront prices the watch at $379.99, making the Costco package $40 cheaper before the accessories are counted.

By Jonah Berg2 min read
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Key takeaways

  • Costco is selling the 40mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 for $339.99, bundled with two wireless fast chargers and a $50 Costco gift card.
  • At $339.99, the Costco package is $40 cheaper than Samsung's direct price of $379.99 and reverses the $30 gen-to-gen increase, landing below Watch 8 pricing.
  • The Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 launches at retail on August 7, 2026.
  • The Watch 9 features a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite chip that Samsung says was designed specifically for AI performance.
  • Samsung says the Watch 9 adds updated health tracking and improved battery life over the previous generation.

NEW YORK, July 31. Costco is selling the 40mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 for $339.99 ahead of the watch's August 7 release, pairing the unit with two wireless fast chargers and a $50 Costco gift card. Samsung's direct storefront prices the watch at $379.99, making the Costco package $40 cheaper before the accessories are counted.

What the Costco bundle covers

The $339.99 price applies to the 40mm Watch 9 in cream or graphite. It also reverses the $30 gen-to-gen price increase Samsung applied to this model, landing below Watch 8 pricing on a standalone basis. The two fast chargers and the gift card come on top of that. Non-members can join Costco for $65 a year, which the company notes is less than the combined value of the free items in the bundle.

Hardware changes from the Watch 8

Samsung equipped the Watch 9 with a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite chip. The company says the processor was designed specifically for AI performance. The new watch also adds updated health tracking features and improved battery life compared to the previous generation, according to Samsung. Both the Watch 9 and Watch 2 Ultra were shown to press at Samsung's July 2026 Unpacked event before the August 7 retail debut.

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Frequently asked

How much does the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 cost at Costco?

Costco is selling the 40mm Galaxy Watch 9 for $339.99, available in cream or graphite.

What comes in the Costco Galaxy Watch 9 bundle?

The bundle includes the 40mm Watch 9, two wireless fast chargers, and a $50 Costco gift card.

When is the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 released?

The watch has an August 7 retail debut, and it was shown to press at Samsung's July 2026 Unpacked event.

How does the Costco price compare to Samsung's direct price?

Samsung's storefront prices the watch at $379.99, making the Costco package $40 cheaper before the free accessories are counted.

What has changed in the hardware from the Watch 8?

The Watch 9 uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite chip designed for AI performance, plus updated health tracking and improved battery life.