Best Apple Watch extended Black Friday 2023 deals you can still score now
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Plenty of Apple Watch Cyber Week sales are available right now -- but in some cases, configuration options and inventory are running low. No worries: The CBS shopping experts are here to help you find the best deals. You'll find savings on everything from the Apple Watch Ultra and Apple Watch Ultra 2, to the Apple Watch Series 9, with price cuts on a variety of colors and configurations to fit a range of budgets.
Out of the current Cyber Week Apple Watch deals, our favorite is the 41mm Apple Watch Series 9, which you can get for just $329. That's the lowest price we've ever seen for the new smartwatch -- and a savings of $70.
Whether you're a first-time smartwatch owner, shopping for an Apple Watch to give as a gift, or want to upgrade your current Apple Watch, there's an extended Black Friday Apple Watch deal for you.
Quick links to the best Apple Watch Cyber Week deals
- Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm, GPS), $329 at Amazon (reduced from $399)
- Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm, GPS), $357 at Amazon (reduced from $399)
- Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm, GPS + Cellular), $430 at Amazon (reduced from $499)
- Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm, GPS + Cellular), $460 at Amazon (reduced from $529)
- Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS), $299 at Amazon (reduced from $399)
- Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS), $209 at Walmart (reduced from $279)
- Get the Apple Watch Ultra 2 at Amazon for $774 (reduced from $799)
Apple Watch Series 9: $329 at Amazon (save $70)
The Apple Watch Series 9 is the latest Apple Watch, and it's the best watch you can get outside of the Ultra 2. It's a no-brainer of a buy that'll work for most users, thanks to its versatility and customizability.
It has plenty of health-tracking features too, including optical and electrical heart sensors for ECG, blood oxygen sensing, and a body temperature sensor. It also comes with a crash detection feature and other potentially life saving safety features. To learn more about this capable smartwatch, check out our Apple Watch 9 review by CBS Essentials' own Jason Rich.
The 41mm Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm) is on sale for $329 at Amazon, a savings of $70. In fact, all Apple Watch 9 models are at least $70 off, including those with GPS + Cellular functionality. (Note that cellular use requires an extra monthly charge from you cell phone provider, typically $10.) While some configurations and colors are already sold out, there's still a nice selection of models to choose from at these discounted prices.
- Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm, GPS), $329 at Amazon (reduced from $399)
- Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm, GPS), $360 at Amazon (reduced from $399)
- Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm, GPS + Cellular), $430 at Amazon (reduced from $499)
- Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm, GPS + Cellular), $460 at Amazon (reduced from $529)
Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen): $209 at Walmart (save $70)
The Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) is the perfect "starter" smartwatch for yourself, a child, or anyone who would benefit from the watch's safety features, like fall detection and SOS Emergency. This version of the Apple Watch still boasts the S8 chip (from the Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra), but you also get a lightweight aluminum frame casing.
Apple Watch SE comes with most of the same features as the higher-numbered Apple Watch models, but it's meant to be a little more affordable. And it's even less expensive right now, since it's on sale.
The larger 44mm Apple Watch SE model is on sale right now for $209 - a savings of $70.
Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS): $299 at Amazon (save 25%)
If you want to save some cash, check out this Apple Watch Series 8 with a 41mm housing. It's the 41mm GPS version of last year's model, but it still offers an impressive collection of communications, productivity, health, entertainment and safety features. It's also water resistant.
At the moment, only the Apple Watch Series 8 in this configuration and in Product(Red) is still in stock and on sale for $299, a savings of $100 at Amazon.
Be sure you check out the other Apple Watch Series 8 configurations that are also being heavily discounted right now on Amazon. This is an example of how purchasing a slightly older version of popular Apple gear will get you extra savings (compared to the current model, which in this case in the Apple Watch Series 9).
Apple Watch Ultra 2: $873 (save $25)
This $25 off deal is for the Apple Watch Ultra 2 with a 49mm titanium case and the orange and beige Trail Loop band. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is Apple's most powerful smartwatch ever. It's designed for the outdoor adventurer and offers several safety features not found in other Apple Watch models, including an emergency siren.
At the moment, it's the only configuration and band option being offered at this price.
The kicker here is that Amazon is throwing in two years of AppleCare+ for free. This is a $99 value.
Don't forget the AirPods Pro (2nd Gen): (Save $14)
No matter which Apple Watch you buy for yourself or someone on your holiday gift list, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) are the ideal wireless earbuds that work flawlessly with the watch (as well as all other Apple gear).
For a limited time, these popular wireless earbuds are on sale at Amazon for $235, which is 6% off the usual price of $249.
Whether you're streaming music, podcasts or audiobooks via the Apple Watch, or participating in hands-free phone calls, the AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) provide cutting-edge noise cancellation, adaptive spatial audio (with dynamic head tracking), a useful transparency mode and automatic pairing with the Apple device being used.
Battery life is up to six hours per charge, but the wireless charging case will keep the AirPods Pro powered for up to 30 hours without needing an external power source to recharge them. At this price, we highly recommend the AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) as a "must have" Apple Watch accessory.
What Apple Watch models are still on sale during Cyber Week?
Even though Black Friday and Cyber Monday are technically over, we're still seeing discounts on just about every Apple Watch model, though some models are more deeply discounted than others. Choose from older models like the Apple Watch Series 7 or snag an Apple Watch 8 by taking advantage of a Cyber Week discount. You'll also find discounts on the Apple Watch Series 9, so if you've been looking for the perfect time to commit to a new model, this is it.
Is an Apple Watch worth it?
If you're someone who wears a smartwatch and is considering a upgrade, then an Apple Watch is worth it. The smart wearable can tell time, answer texts and calls, play music and it's outfitted with all the latest features and functions, including health-tracking. While the Apple Watch does not track blood pressure, it does feature as an optical heart sensor, an electrical heart sensor for ECG, blood oxygen sensor and a new body temperature sensor. There are also more than one million optional apps available for it, countless customizable options (including numerous watch faces) and watch band variations to choose from.
What is the latest Apple Watch model?
Apple recently released the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, making these the newest and latest models in the Apple Watch lineup, replacing the Apple Watch 8 and the Apple Watch Ultra (both 2022 models).
If you wanted to see the prior Apple Watch generations in order, they start with the Apple Watch (1st generation) (2015), the Apple Watch Series 1 and Series 2 (2016), the Apple Watch Series 3 (2017), the Apple Watch Series 4 (2018), the Apple Watch Series 5 (2019), the Apple Watch Series 6 and SE (2020), the Apple Watch Series 7 (2021) and finally the Apple Watch 8 (2022) and Apple Watch Ultra (2022). Many of these older smartwatches are no longer available, however.
How to compare Apple Watch models
You might be wondering, what is the difference is between an Apple Watch GPS version and the GPS + Cellular version. Well if you don't have your Apple iPhone on you, the Apple Watch GPS + Cellular version can still connect to the internet and show you all your favorite content right on your wrist. You can also make and receive hands-free calls, plus send/receive text messages without your iPhone being nearby.
Since the watch can track your location, the GPS + Cellular version is also able to give you real-time navigational walking, driving or mass transit directions no matter where you are. The safety features, like fall detection and Emergency SOS also work without an iPhone being present. This makes a ideal option for someone who is older and could benefit from these potentially life saving tools. Note that you'll need a pay a monthly fee to your cell phone provider to enable cellular connectivity (typically $10 per month).
For help choosing the perfect Apple Watch to meet your needs, check out this helpful advice from our in-house tech experts.
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