Apple Watch Black Friday deals: Almost time for the best prices
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We're always on the lookout for the best Apple Watch prices, especially as Black Friday approaches. Below, we've rounded up all the best Apple Watch deals we can find. The base Apple Watch is often our top pick for best smartwatch overall thanks to its ease of use and robust health features. If you have the means and need for one, the Apple Watch Ultra models are a fun upgrade pick built for adventurous people. You can also save a lot by going for an Apple Watch SE, which lacks a couple of bells and whistles but otherwise delivers the essential Apple Watch experience.
If prior Apple Watch Black Friday deals are any indication, we should see most of these models discounted to some degree in short order. Need help deciding which one is right for you? Read our guide on the best Apple Watches to learn what sets each apart. If you end up buying one of the newer ones, consider using any savings you get to stylize it with one of our suggestions from the Best Apple Watch Series 9 bands and Apple Watch Ultra 2 bands.
Apple Watch Black Friday deals
The base Apple Watch model is what most people are interested in, and you don't necessarily have to buy the latest. Check out these deals on all the Apple Watch models currently available.
Apple Watch Series 9 deals
The Apple Watch Series 9 is fairly new to market, so it'll be a while before we see any major discounts, but you may be able to score a nice deal on Apple's newest smartwatch by adding a new line or trading in previous models on carriers like AT&T and Verizon.
For instance, Verizon offers up to $180 of trade-in credit (applied as monthly bill credits over 36 months) when trading in your old Apple Watch. You can trade in any Apple Watch, but the older it is, the less you'll get. Your monthly cost for an Apple Watch Series 9 is as low as $6 going this route.
AT&T currently offers $300 off when buying any two Apple Watch models on an installment plan, applied as a monthly bill credit over 36 months. This deal requires adding at least one new line.
Be sure to check the current retail prices below on GPS-only models if you'd rather buy the Apple Watch Series 9 outright with no carrier ties.
Apple Watch Series 8 deals
There aren't many Apple Watch Series 9 deals yet, but you can always go with older models to save money. The Apple Watch Series 8 is the previous generation flagship that comes loaded with all of Apple's most advanced health features, its latest processor, a brighter always-on display, and fast charging. Check out our Apple Watch Series 8 review if you want to know more about the smartwatch.
Apple Watch Ultra Black Friday deals
The Apple Watch Ultra is an astronomical leapfrog over the base models' features and price. The Apple Watch Ultra starts at $799 and offers a bigger display, longer battery life, advanced GPS, and better durability. The deals on the original haven't been particularly bountiful even with the Apple Watch Ultra 2's arrival, but you may be able to save a few bucks on tax with some of these deals.
Additionally, you can take advantage of the trade-in and financing offers mentioned above to make either of these smartwatches an easier buy at carriers like Verizon and AT&T. Otherwise, the retail prices below are the best we've found on both models.
Apple Watch SE Black Friday deals
If price is your main concern, the SE is worth consideration. This is the cheapest Apple Watch that's still sold brand new by Apple. It offers the core Apple Watch experience at a much more accessible price, but lacks more advanced features like an always-on screen and ECG monitoring (there's a basic heart rate monitor and altimeter, but no other health features from the flagship Apple Watch models).
If you don't need GPS features and just want something for simple app connectivity with your iPhone, Walmart has one of the best Apple Watch bargains available, as it's still selling brand-new Apple Watch SE (1st Gen) models for $130.
When is Black Friday?
Black Friday lands on November 24 in 2023. Cyber Monday is just a few days later on November 27. Sales will trickle in early, but you can bet retailers will reserve the best discounts for that weekend.
Who has the best Apple Watch Black Friday deals?
You can typically expect retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy to have the best Apple Watch prices during Black Friday. Apple rarely participates in seasonal sales, but if it does, it probably won't offer the sharpest price cuts. We'll update you with all the best Apple Watch deals right here so you don't have to hunt around yourself.