Cheapest Apple Watch deals for November 2024

In September, Apple unveiled its latest smartwatch, launching the Apple Watch Series 10 alongside a black rendition of the Apple Watch Ultra 2. Each wearable has its pros and cons, as did the second-generation Apple Watch SE, but Apple’s latest launch Watch. new wearables and it means there are now more Apple Watch models on the market than ever before – and many more deals to be had.

But with all those options, which should you choose? In general, you want to buy a new watch that you can afford to keep getting software updates from Apple. The latest update, watchOS 11, was launched in September for Apple Watch Series 6 and later, finally leaving those still using the older Series 4 or Series 5 behind.

Picking up a watch from the latest (or later) generation ensures that you get a smartwatch with an updated design, a robust number of features, and more sensors. Now, let’s get to the deals.

The Apple Watch Series 10 represents the latest wearable in Apple’s flagship Series lineup. It features the new S10 SiP chip, fast charging, and a wide-angle OLED display that’s brighter, larger, and easier to read than previous models. It weighs the same as the Ultra, too, and is 30 percent thinner despite its new dimensions of 42mm and 46mm. Other improvements include an additional depth and water temperature sensor, as well as a new FDA-cleared sleep apnea detection feature, the latter of which is available on the last generation series 9 and Ultra 2.

While the improvements are welcome, the Series 10 is not a departure from the previous model, the Series 9. That being said, you can pick up Apple’s latest wearable at Amazon and Walmart in the 42mm size with GPS starting at $356.28. (about $43 off). The GPS-equipped model is on sale at Amazon and Walmart in a 46mm variant for $392 ($37 off), while the LTE models available at Amazon start at $469.36 (about a $30 discount).

Read our Apple Watch Series 10 review.

In 2023, Apple will launch the Apple Watch Series 9 alongside the second-generation Ultra. It uses Apple’s latest S9 SiP chip and a second-gen ultra wideband chip, which enables on-board Siri processing and precision detection with select iPhone models. It also has a bright, 2,000-nit display and support for Apple’s “double-tap” feature — two small additions to the Series 10.

The Series 9 has been out for over a year now, but certain configurations have become more difficult to find with the arrival of Apple’s latest watch. Fortunately, the GPS-equipped series is still on sale at Amazon and Walmart in the 41mm size starting at about $299 ($100 off) or in the 45mm configuration at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy for about $329 ($100 off). There are also a few deals to be had on the LTE models with cellular connectivity, though none of them undercut the current model’s LTE-equipped Series 10 significantly, hence their release here.

Read our Apple Watch Series 9 review.

The Apple Watch SE has received a refresh in late 2022. It has the same chipset as the Series 8, which is great, but has fewer sensors, doesn’t always show up, and a slightly outdated design compared to the Series 8 and Series 9. Those omissions may rule this out for some people, but it’s still what it is. and what you need. 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. Choosing a cellular connection bumps the starting price up to $299 for the 40mm size (44mm adds $20 to each configuration).

For now, the best deals on the latest Apple Watch SE can be found at Amazon and Walmart, where you can pick up the 40mm model with GPS in select styles starting at $189 ($60 off). The 44mm configuration, meanwhile, is available in select styles at Amazon and Walmart starting at $219 ($60 off). If you want the LTE configuration, the 40mm configuration is currently on sale at Walmart for $229 ($70 off), or the larger 44mm size at Walmart for $259 ($70 off), its regular retail price.

Read our Apple Watch SE (second generation) review.

The latest Apple Watch Ultra was launched for $799 in September last year with GPS and LTE support, as the first model. The super-powered smartwatch has more features, sensors, and durability than any Apple Watch model available to date, and a display that’s 50 percent brighter than the original Ultra. The 49mm smartwatch also packs Apple’s S9 SiP and second-gen ultra wideband chips, like the Apple Watch Series 9, while keeping long-lasting battery life, accurate GPS tracking, and bevy of sensors ready to dive.

In recent months, we’ve seen the Apple Watch Ultra 2 drop to as low as $642 ($157 off) in select configurations. Currently, however, it’s only sold on Amazon with the Alpine Loop starting at $699.99 (about $99 off), the Trail Loop starting at $758.99 (about $40 off), or the Ocean Band starting at $774 (about a $25 discount). The Ultra 2 is also on sale at Best Buy for $759.99 (about a $39 discount), though the current promo only applies to the Trail Loop configuration.

Read our Apple Watch Ultra 2 review.

While all Apple Watch models and colors covered here are covered in aluminum (except for the Ultra 2, which has a titanium structure), Apple makes a more premium range made from stainless steel and titanium. These offerings are functionally and aesthetically similar to their aluminum counterparts, with slightly more refined colors and finishes – polished stainless steel and brushed titanium. However, they start at a very high price of $699 and up. They, too, can often be found at auction, but they’re never as discounted as the base models, so we’re not including them here.