UPDATE: Jan. 17, 2024, 5:00 a.m. EST We’ve updated this post to reflect the most recent pricing and availability on Apple Watches, including deals on the SE and Series 9.
It’s been nearly ten years since the first generation Apple Watch began to grace people’s wrists. In that time, the Apple wearable has evolved in size, power, and — because it’s Apple — price. If you’re into the idea of having a fitness tracker, an extension of your phone, and all the world’s conveniences (or, at least a few more than you’re used to) wrapped around your wrist, but aren’t into shelling out the max amount of cash, you’ve come to the right place. Every week, we’ll keep watch and update this post with the best Apple Watch deals from across the internet.
Read our full review of the Apple Watch Series 9.
When it comes to the Series 9, sales prices tend to fluctuate between $50 and $70 off. Right now, we’re at the $70 off end of things, so if you’re trying to save some cash and get your hands on a smartwatch upgrade with double tap and a brighter display (the surprise sleeper hit of this watch, according to Mashable Senior Editor Stan Schroeder), this is the time to buy.
If you don’t care too much about double tap or having a brighter display, the Apple Watch Series 8 is just $289 at the time of writing. It’s not the $229 low we’ve seen it hit just a couple of times before, but it’s closer than the $70 off it can hover around, and at the time of writing, it’s $40 cheaper than the Series 9.
Looking for a smartwatch without too many features, but still gets the job done, and at a price you’ll like? It exists in the Apple Watch SE. You’ll get all the must-have features you need like health tracking, crash detection, Smart Stack, and emergency SOS options. Sure, you won’t get an always-on display or a blood oxygen app, but you’ll be paying a good $140 less than you would for a Series 9. At $229, this 44mm SE is just under $10 away from its lowest price ever.
Second generation
The Apple Watch Ultra has an ultra-high price point, but that’s because it truly is built different. Not intended for everyday use, this watch for more intense athletes has an extra-bright 3,000 nit display, an S9 chip, Double Tap functionality, and 72 total hours of battery life (if used in low power mode). Even on sale, this price is nearly double that of the Series 9’s MSRP, so we would really only recommend this watch for outdoor sports enthusiasts and adventurers.
