Save Hundreds on Recent iPhone and Apple Watch Models Today Only at Woot – CNET [CNET]

If you can live with some physical blemishes, these Apple device deals are some of the best out there right now.

Sleek and simple with consistently impressive performance, Apple devices regularly score top marks in our reviews and frequently claim the top spots in our best device lists. The only downside to buying Apple gear is usually the cost. However, if you don’t mind a preowned device, you can save a ton of cash with sales like the one at Woot today. You can choose from a massive selection of refurbished Apple Watches and iPhones and save hundreds compared to buying from Apple directly.

All the devices you’ll find at this sale are “scratch and dent” refurbs. According to Woot, that means that you can expect these items to show moderate signs of wear and tear, but they have all been thoroughly inspected to ensure they’re in full working condition. Though none of the latest iPhone 13 or Apple Watch Series 7 models are on sale — and another Apple September event is just around the corner — many of these previous-generation devices are still great buys. 

With 5G capabilities, an OLED display and equipped with Apple’s A14 Bionic chip, the iPhone 12 is still an excellent phone that’s more than sufficient for most users. It’s a great value starting at just $470, which is $229 less than buying new from Apple directly. And if you want an even more affordable option, there are older models like the iPhone 8, with prices starting as low as $130, or you can nab the 2020 version of the iPhone SE for just $180.

If you’re in the market for a smartwatch, the Apple Watch Series 6, which you can pick up for as low as $240, offers many of the same features as the upgraded Series 7 but will save you $159. Or, you can save on Apple’s budget-friendly alternative, the Apple Watch SE. This Apple Watch “lite” isn’t equipped with the same advanced health sensors as the Apple Watch Series 6, but it’s still packed with plenty of impressive features, and you can pick one up for as low as $170 today, which is $89 less than it costs from Apple directly.

These are some of the best value Apple deals you’ll find right now — but the sale expires tonight at 9:59 p.m. PT (12:59 a.m. ET), or when these refurbished models sell out, so we recommend acting sooner rather than later.