If you’re in the Apple ecosystem, then grabbing yourself one of Apple’s smartwatches makes a lot of sense, especially since they are some of the best smartwatches on the market. Being the best and a high-end brand means you have to pay a premium for your watch, even if you go for the more budget-friendly SE lineup. Luckily, there are some good deals you can take advantage of, including some decent trade-in offers.
Plenty of bargains can be found on older models, like the second-gen Apple Watch SE and Series 8. Some of the older models are becoming more and more difficult to find in stock, such as the Apple Watch Ultra. Because of limited stock, prices do tend to fluctuate, especially with retailers like Amazon and Walmart, but we will continue to update this list with the best deals as we find them.
It’s also worth noting that Apple is in the middle of an ongoing patent dispute, which means that the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 models no longer include the blood oxygen monitoring feature.
Best Apple Watch deals
Released back in 2022, the second-gen Apple Watch SE is the most recent Apple Watch that hasn’t been affected by the lawsuit, which means it’s still available from Apple and most retailers. It offers a slew of upgrades over the first generation, including the same processor as the Watch Series 8, crash detection and a few others. It’s already one of our favorite budget-friendly smartwatches and right now you can pick it up through Amazon or Walmart for $60 off.
While sales have resumed for the Apple Watch Series 9 (minus its blood oxygen functions), you may still want to opt for the previous generation Series 8 instead. Supplies for this older model are pretty limited, but right now at Walmart, you can save $40.
Read our Apple Watch Series 8 review.
Due to an ongoing lawsuit over its blood-oxygen sensing system, Apple has officially removed the blood-oxygen feature in the Series 9 and Ultra. If you’re looking to buy one, be sure to get a deal, particularly if that feature was one you were looking forward to using.
The high-end Apple Watch Ultra 2 has a $50 discount on it. You can save some extra cash with Best Buy’s trade-in program if you have an eligible device you’re willing to hand over. For example, a 1st-gen Ultra in good condition can score you a $275 refund.
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