Why You Can Trust CNET Best Apple Watch Deals: Bag Big Bargains With Trade-In Offers and Discounts
If you’ve been eyeing the Apple Watch, now is a great time to snag one while saving a chunk of change.
Apple makes some of the most popular and best smartwatches around, and some would argue they're also the best as well. Multiple models are available right now and with various prices and configurations. The high-end Apple Watch Ultra 2 is Apple's most premium option currently, although at the moment, the only savings you'll find on it are via trade-in offers. Otherwise, you can find direct discounts on the powerful, albeit less fancy, Series 9. Are you looking for an Apple Watch Series 8? Stocks are extremely volatile, to say the least, but there's a big discount on one model in particular -- we've listed it below just in case it ticks your boxes.
If you don't mind settling for an older model, available discounts can help you save money, including deals on the second-gen Apple Watch SE and Series 8. Keep in mind that some older models are often harder to find in stock, such as the Apple Watch Ultra. Because of limited stock, prices tend to fluctuate, especially with retailers like Amazon and Walmart, but we'll 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 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 from Walmart for $60 off. Other variations, such as one-size Apple Watch are $87-$90 off, which is a great option if that happens to be your size.
Now that the Apple Watch Series 9 is here finding an Apple Watch Series 8 in stock is increasingly difficult. The best deal we've found is on a high-end stainless steel 41mm model with cellular and a Milanese loop, saving you $300 off the price this model would have cost before the Apple Watch Series 9's debut. If this is the model you want, it could be a great way to get it without paying Series 9 prices.
Apple is no longer allowed to ship Apple Watches with the blood oxygen sensor enabled, so if you're looking to buy the Series 9, be sure to get a deal, particularly if that feature is one you are looking forward to using. Right now you can save $100 pretty much across the board.
While the high-end Apple Watch Ultra 2 has no direct discount, 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. If you don't have a trade-in device, some locations may have open-box Apple Watches available that can still help you save money.
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