Apple makes some of the best smartwatches on the market, and there are a couple of good options for you to grab, especially if you want to remain in the Apple ecosystem. The high-end Ultra 2 is available, although there are only trade-in value offers for that, while the less fancy, yet still powerful Series 9 has a couple of direct discounts on it.
Plenty of bargains can be found on older models, like the second-gen Apple Watch SE and Series 8. Some of the older models are becoming more and more difficult to find in stock, such as the Apple Watch Ultra. Because of limited stock, prices do tend to fluctuate, especially with retailers like Amazon and Walmart, but we will 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 that the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 models no longer include the blood oxygen monitoring feature.
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While sales have resumed for the Apple Watch Series 9 (minus its blood oxygen functions), you may still want to opt for the previous generation Series 8 instead. Supplies for this older model are pretty limited, but right now at Walmart, you can save $40.
Read our Apple Watch Series 8 review.
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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.
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