In September, Apple launched its latest smartwatch, introducing the Apple Watch Series 10 along with a black version of the Apple Watch Ultra 2. Each wearable has its pros and cons, as does the second-generation Apple Watch SE, but The recent introduction of new wearables also means there are now more Apple Watch models on the market than ever and many more deals available.
But with all those options, which one should you choose? Generally speaking, you want to buy the newest watch you can afford to continue receiving software updates from Apple. The latest update, watchOS 11, launched in September on the Apple Watch Series 6 and later, leaving behind those still using an older Series 4 or Series 5.
Buying a watch from the latest (or recent) generation guarantees that you’ll get a smartwatch with an updated design, a host of features, and plenty of sensors. Now, let’s get to the offers.
The Apple Watch Series 10 represents the latest wearable device in Apple’s flagship series line. It features the new S10 SiP chip, faster charging, and a wide-angle OLED display that’s brighter, larger, and easier to read than previous models. It also weighs half as much as the Ultra and is about 30 percent thinner despite its new 42mm and 46mm sizes. Other updates include an additional water depth and temperature sensor, as well as a new FDA-approved sleep apnea detection feature, the latter of which is also available on the next-gen Series 9 and Ultra 2.
While the improvements are certainly welcome, the Series 10 doesn’t stray too far from the previous model, the Series 9. That said, you can now pick up Apple’s latest wearable at Amazon in the 42mm size with GPS starting at $329.99 (about $69 off) thanks to an on-page coupon. The GPS-equipped model is also on sale at Amazon in the 46mm variant for $359.99 (about $69 off), while the LTE models can be had at Amazon from $429.99 (about $69 off). These last two discounts also require you to clip the coupon on the page.
a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-dark black:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white”>The best Apple Watch Series 9 dealsIn 2023, Apple introduced the Apple Watch Series 9 along with the second-generation Ultra. It uses Apple’s next-generation S9 SiP chip and a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, enabling built-in Siri processing and precise search with select iPhone models. It also features a brighter 2,000-nit display and support for Apple’s nifty “double tap” feature, two minor additions that are also present on the Series 10.
The Series 9 has been available for over a year, but certain configurations have become increasingly difficult to find with the arrival of Apple’s latest Watch. Fortunately, the GPS-equipped Series 9 is still on sale at Aim in the 41mm size from $299.99 ($100 off), or in the 45mm configuration at Walmart and Aim from $329 ($100 off). There are also a handful of deals on LTE models with cellular connectivity, although none of them undercut the current price of the LTE-equipped Series 10 model much, hence their exclusion here.
a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-dark black:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white”>The best Apple Watch SE dealsThe Apple Watch SE received an update in late 2022. It has the same chipset as the Series 8, which is great, but with fewer sensors, no always-on display, and a slightly outdated design compared to the Series 8, Series 9, and Series 10. Those omissions may leave this out for some people, but it may still be exactly what you’re looking for. Best of all, it starts at $249 for the 40mm Wi-Fi/GPS model, which is $30 less than the base cost of the previous generation. Opting for cellular connectivity bumps the starting price up to $299 for the 40mm size (44mm adds $20 to each configuration).
At the moment, the best deals on the latest Apple Watch SE can be found at Amazon and Walmartwhere you can choose the 40mm model with GPS in select styles starting at $189 ($60 off). Meanwhile, the 44mm configuration is available in select styles at Amazon and Walmart from $219 ($60 off). If you want the LTE configuration, the 40mm configuration is currently on sale at Walmart for $229 ($70 off), or in the larger 44mm size at Walmart for $259 ($70 off), its usual retail price.
a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-dark black:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white”>The best Apple Watch Ultra 2 dealsThe rugged Apple Watch Ultra 2 comes in one size: 49mm. It offers the brightest display of any portable device in Apple’s lineup, along with longer battery life and improved performance. It also features Apple’s next-generation S9 SiP, allowing you to take advantage of Apple’s handy double-tap feature.
The latest Apple Watch Ultra launched for $799 in September last year with GPS and LTE support, much like the original model. The ultra-capable smartwatch has the most features, sensors and ruggedness of any Apple Watch model available to date, along with a display that’s 50 percent brighter than the first Ultra. The 49mm smartwatch also features Apple’s S9 SiP and second-generation ultra-wideband chips, just like the Apple Watch Series 9, while maintaining long battery life, accurate GPS tracking, and a suite of sensors suitable for diving.
In recent months, we’ve seen the Apple Watch Ultra 2 drop to just $642 ($157 off) in select configurations. However, at the moment it is only for sale in Amazon and Best buy with a Trail Loop starting at $719.99 (about $79 off) or Amazon with an Alpine Loop starting at $759.99 (about $39 off). You can also purchase it with an Ocean Band at Amazon either Best buyalthough neither retailer is currently discounting the beefier configuration.
a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-dark black:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white”>A note on the more premium modelsWhile all of the Apple Watch models and colorways covered here are clad in aluminum (except for the Ultra 2, which has a titanium build), Apple makes a more premium range built from stainless steel and titanium. These offerings are functionally and aesthetically similar to their aluminum counterparts, with slightly refined colors and finishes: polished for stainless steel and brushed for titanium. However, they start at much higher prices, at $699 and up. These can also often be found on sale, but they are never discounted as low as the standard base models, so we don’t include them here.
In 2023, Apple introduced the Apple Watch Series 9 along with the second-generation Ultra. It uses Apple’s next-generation S9 SiP chip and a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, enabling built-in Siri processing and precise search with select iPhone models. It also features a brighter 2,000-nit display and support for Apple’s nifty “double tap” feature, two minor additions that are also present on the Series 10.
The Series 9 has been available for over a year, but certain configurations have become increasingly difficult to find with the arrival of Apple’s latest Watch. Fortunately, the GPS-equipped Series 9 is still on sale at Aim in the 41mm size from $299.99 ($100 off), or in the 45mm configuration at Walmart and Aim from $329 ($100 off). There are also a handful of deals on LTE models with cellular connectivity, although none of them undercut the current price of the LTE-equipped Series 10 model much, hence their exclusion here.
a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-dark black:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white”>The best Apple Watch SE dealsThe Apple Watch SE received an update in late 2022. It has the same chipset as the Series 8, which is great, but with fewer sensors, no always-on display, and a slightly outdated design compared to the Series 8, Series 9, and Series 10. Those omissions may leave this out for some people, but it may still be exactly what you’re looking for. Best of all, it starts at $249 for the 40mm Wi-Fi/GPS model, which is $30 less than the base cost of the previous generation. Opting for cellular connectivity bumps the starting price up to $299 for the 40mm size (44mm adds $20 to each configuration).
At the moment, the best deals on the latest Apple Watch SE can be found at Amazon and Walmartwhere you can choose the 40mm model with GPS in select styles starting at $189 ($60 off). Meanwhile, the 44mm configuration is available in select styles at Amazon and Walmart from $219 ($60 off). If you want the LTE configuration, the 40mm configuration is currently on sale at Walmart for $229 ($70 off), or in the larger 44mm size at Walmart for $259 ($70 off), its usual retail price.
a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-dark black:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white”>The best Apple Watch Ultra 2 dealsThe rugged Apple Watch Ultra 2 comes in one size: 49mm. It offers the brightest display of any portable device in Apple’s lineup, along with longer battery life and improved performance. It also features Apple’s next-generation S9 SiP, allowing you to take advantage of Apple’s handy double-tap feature.
The latest Apple Watch Ultra launched for $799 in September last year with GPS and LTE support, much like the original model. The ultra-capable smartwatch has the most features, sensors and ruggedness of any Apple Watch model available to date, along with a display that’s 50 percent brighter than the first Ultra. The 49mm smartwatch also features Apple’s S9 SiP and second-generation ultra-wideband chips, just like the Apple Watch Series 9, while maintaining long battery life, accurate GPS tracking, and a suite of sensors suitable for diving.
In recent months, we’ve seen the Apple Watch Ultra 2 drop to just $642 ($157 off) in select configurations. However, at the moment it is only for sale in Amazon and Best buy with a Trail Loop starting at $719.99 (about $79 off) or Amazon with an Alpine Loop starting at $759.99 (about $39 off). You can also purchase it with an Ocean Band at Amazon either Best buyalthough neither retailer is currently discounting the beefier configuration.
a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-dark black:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white”>A note on the more premium modelsWhile all of the Apple Watch models and colorways covered here are clad in aluminum (except for the Ultra 2, which has a titanium build), Apple makes a more premium range built from stainless steel and titanium. These offerings are functionally and aesthetically similar to their aluminum counterparts, with slightly refined colors and finishes: polished for stainless steel and brushed for titanium. However, they start at much higher prices, at $699 and up. These can also often be found on sale, but they are never discounted as low as the standard base models, so we don’t include them here.
The Apple Watch SE received an update in late 2022. It has the same chipset as the Series 8, which is great, but with fewer sensors, no always-on display, and a slightly outdated design compared to the Series 8, Series 9, and Series 10. Those omissions may leave this out for some people, but it may still be exactly what you’re looking for. Best of all, it starts at $249 for the 40mm Wi-Fi/GPS model, which is $30 less than the base cost of the previous generation. Opting for cellular connectivity bumps the starting price up to $299 for the 40mm size (44mm adds $20 to each configuration).
At the moment, the best deals on the latest Apple Watch SE can be found at Amazon and Walmartwhere you can choose the 40mm model with GPS in select styles starting at $189 ($60 off). Meanwhile, the 44mm configuration is available in select styles at Amazon and Walmart from $219 ($60 off). If you want the LTE configuration, the 40mm configuration is currently on sale at Walmart for $229 ($70 off), or in the larger 44mm size at Walmart for $259 ($70 off), its usual retail price.
a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-dark black:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white”>The best Apple Watch Ultra 2 dealsThe rugged Apple Watch Ultra 2 comes in one size: 49mm. It offers the brightest display of any portable device in Apple’s lineup, along with longer battery life and improved performance. It also features Apple’s next-generation S9 SiP, allowing you to take advantage of Apple’s handy double-tap feature.
The latest Apple Watch Ultra launched for $799 in September last year with GPS and LTE support, much like the original model. The ultra-capable smartwatch has the most features, sensors and ruggedness of any Apple Watch model available to date, along with a display that’s 50 percent brighter than the first Ultra. The 49mm smartwatch also features Apple’s S9 SiP and second-generation ultra-wideband chips, just like the Apple Watch Series 9, while maintaining long battery life, accurate GPS tracking, and a suite of sensors suitable for diving.
In recent months, we’ve seen the Apple Watch Ultra 2 drop to just $642 ($157 off) in select configurations. However, at the moment it is only for sale in Amazon and Best buy with a Trail Loop starting at $719.99 (about $79 off) or Amazon with an Alpine Loop starting at $759.99 (about $39 off). You can also purchase it with an Ocean Band at Amazon either Best buyalthough neither retailer is currently discounting the beefier configuration.
a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-dark black:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white”>A note on the more premium modelsWhile all of the Apple Watch models and colorways covered here are clad in aluminum (except for the Ultra 2, which has a titanium build), Apple makes a more premium range built from stainless steel and titanium. These offerings are functionally and aesthetically similar to their aluminum counterparts, with slightly refined colors and finishes: polished for stainless steel and brushed for titanium. However, they start at much higher prices, at $699 and up. These can also often be found on sale, but they are never discounted as low as the standard base models, so we don’t include them here.
The rugged Apple Watch Ultra 2 comes in one size: 49mm. It offers the brightest display of any portable device in Apple’s lineup, along with longer battery life and improved performance. It also features Apple’s next-generation S9 SiP, allowing you to take advantage of Apple’s handy double-tap feature.
The latest Apple Watch Ultra launched for $799 in September last year with GPS and LTE support, much like the original model. The ultra-capable smartwatch has the most features, sensors and ruggedness of any Apple Watch model available to date, along with a display that’s 50 percent brighter than the first Ultra. The 49mm smartwatch also features Apple’s S9 SiP and second-generation ultra-wideband chips, just like the Apple Watch Series 9, while maintaining long battery life, accurate GPS tracking, and a suite of sensors suitable for diving.
In recent months, we’ve seen the Apple Watch Ultra 2 drop to just $642 ($157 off) in select configurations. However, at the moment it is only for sale in Amazon and Best buy with a Trail Loop starting at $719.99 (about $79 off) or Amazon with an Alpine Loop starting at $759.99 (about $39 off). You can also purchase it with an Ocean Band at Amazon either Best buyalthough neither retailer is currently discounting the beefier configuration.
a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-dark black:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white”>A note on the more premium modelsWhile all of the Apple Watch models and colorways covered here are clad in aluminum (except for the Ultra 2, which has a titanium build), Apple makes a more premium range built from stainless steel and titanium. These offerings are functionally and aesthetically similar to their aluminum counterparts, with slightly refined colors and finishes: polished for stainless steel and brushed for titanium. However, they start at much higher prices, at $699 and up. These can also often be found on sale, but they are never discounted as low as the standard base models, so we don’t include them here.
While all of the Apple Watch models and colorways covered here are clad in aluminum (except for the Ultra 2, which has a titanium build), Apple makes a more premium range built from stainless steel and titanium. These offerings are functionally and aesthetically similar to their aluminum counterparts, with slightly refined colors and finishes: polished for stainless steel and brushed for titanium. However, they start at much higher prices, at $699 and up. These can also often be found on sale, but they are never discounted as low as the standard base models, so we don’t include them here.