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Best Apple Watch Deals: Save Up to $300 on a State-of-the-Art Apple Watch [CNET]
Save up to $355 with trade in
For iPhone owners, there’s little doubt that the best smartwatch for them is an Apple Watch. There are multiple different offerings across an increasingly diverse lineup and they come with top-notch fitness and health-tracking capabilities, among other useful features. Of course, Apple Watches can come at a steep price that can make some people wince.
Thankfully, the entire Apple Watch lineup can be found at a discount right now, including the stylish Apple Watch Series 9 and the previous generation Apple Watch Series 8. Additionally, Best Buy has some discounts on Apple Watch accessories such as bands and face covers where you can save between $6 and $16.
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For those looking for a more affordable option, there are deals on the second-gen Apple Watch SE and Series 8. If you don’t mind settling for an older model, this is a great alternative. Keep in mind that some older models, such as the Apple Watch Ultra, are often hard to find in stock. Because of limited stock, prices tend to fluctuate, especially with retailers like Amazon and Walmart. We’ll continue to update this list with the best deals as we find them.
It’s also worth noting that Apple is still 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.
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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.
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Now that the Apple Watch Series 9 is here, we’re seeing more price drops on the previous generation. If you don’t mind the classic black (graphite) you can grab the 45mm Apple Watch Series 8 for $200 less than the regular price at Walmart right now. This includes both GPS and cellular capabilities.
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Another great deal on a higher-end Apple Watch Series 8 model is at Walmart. It’s for the 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. Keep in mind that it’s only available in the colors graphite and silver.
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Both Walmart and Amazon are listing the new Apple Watch Series 9 41 mm GPS (no cellular) for $100 less than retail. Walmart is offering this price on the pretty pink color as well as starlight. Amazon has more colors on offer but the best price is currently on pink or midnight.
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There are currently no big discounts on the Apple Watch Ultra, but if you opt to purchase directly from Apple and you have an older Apple Watch to trade in, you can get between $60 and $355 trade-in credit.
If you have a different brand of smartwatch you can look into the trade-in value at Best Buy, where other brands such as Garmin, Fossil and Samsung may qualify for some trade-in, although it’s more likely to be between $10 and $25. Still, if you’ve got your heart set on this Apple Watch and can save at least a little, that’s a good thing.
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