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Best Apple Watch Deals: Trade-In Savings on Ultra 2, $100 Off Series 8 and More

We've rounded up the best places to save on all of Apple's latest sleek and powerful smartwatches.

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Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and San Francisco and now lives in New Hampshire. When he's not writing about laptops, Matt likes to play and watch sports. He loves to play tennis and hates the number of streaming services he has to subscribe to in order to watch the various sports he wants to watch.
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Apple Watch Series 9: $399
Up to $380 off with trade-in
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Apple Watch Ultra 2
Apple Watch Ultra 2: $799
Up to $380 off with trade-in
$299 at Best Buy
Apple Watch Series 8 in midnight color
Apple Watch Series 8: $299
Save $100 vs. Apple Store
$249 at Best Buy
Apple Watch SE (2022) in starlight color
Apple Watch SE (2022): $249
Trade-in savings + bonuses
$699 at Amazon
Apple Watch Ultra with Green Alpine Loop band
Apple Watch Ultra (2022): $699
Save $100 vs. Apple Store

Though it's facing more and more competition from other brands, Apple still makes our absolute favorite smartwatches on the market, claiming multiple spots on our list of the best models for 2023. And with a few different models to choose from, there's an option for every need and budget. Prices start at just $249 if you want the basic and affordable Apple Watch SE (2022), and range all the way up to $799 if you want the latest and greatest Apple Watch Ultra 2, which hit shelves just this month. There's also the new Apple Watch Series 9, the latest in its flagship lineup, and it's still pretty easy to get your hands on a previous-gen Series 8 right now as well. 

But no matter what Apple Watch is best suited for your needs, there's no reason to pay more than you have to. That's why we've rounded up some of the best Apple Watch deals and discounts that you can shop right now below. We'll continue to update this page as offers come and go, so be sure to check back often for the best prices available. And if you're looking for even more bargains on Apple devices, you can check out our roundups of the best deals on MacBooks, iPads, iPhones and AirPods


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Best Apple Watch deals

The new Apple Watch Series 9 is the latest in Apple's flagship lineup of wearables. It hit shelves just this month, so unsurprisingly, we aren't seeing any big discounts yet. But if you're looking to upgrade, you can save up to $380 when you trade in an eligible smartwatch at Apple directly. 

Apple Watch Ultra 2
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The Ultra 2 is the most advanced Apple Watch to date. It hit shelves just this month, and offers some slight improvements over the 2022 model. Like the Series 9, we're not seeing too many big discounts quite yet, but you can save up to $380 with an eligible trade-in at Apple. 

Apple Watch Series 8 in midnight color
Apple

With the new Apple Watch Series 9 now available, we're seeing some solid discounts on the Series 8 at the moment. If you want the 41mm model, you can save up to $100 on select configurations at both Best Buy and Amazon, cutting the price to $299. If you want the larger 45mm model, you'll want to shop at Amazon, where you can save up to $79 on select variants, dropping the price to $350. 

Read our Apple Watch Series 8 review.

Apple Watch SE (2022) in starlight color
Apple

Unfortunately, you won't find any straightforward discounts on the affordable Apple Watch SE (2022) at the moment. However, you can pick it up at Best Buy, which has its own trade-in program where you can save up to $235 with the trade-in of an eligible smartwatch. However, the biggest discounts are for the latest and most advanced Apple Watches, so unless you're looking to downgrade, you'll be looking at discounts of closer to $100 off. You'll also get four free months of Apple Fitness Plus with the purchase, which is one more month than you get at the Apple Store. 

Read our Apple Watch SE (2022) review.

Apple Watch Ultra with Green Alpine Loop band
Apple

Apple recently released the Apple Watch Ultra 2, which features some slight improvements over last year's model. However, the previous-gen Ultra still has a ton to offer, and features a 49mm titanium case, a sapphire flat front crystal display and an impressive 36-hour battery life. And right now, you can select configurations for $100 off at Amazon, which drops the price to $699

Read our Apple Watch Ultra review.


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