LIVE! The best Cyber Monday Apple Watch deals: Ultra 2, Series 9, SE 2 and more
The best Apple Watch deals we've found so far during the Cyber Monday sales.
Black Friday is over, and you know what that means — Cyber Monday has officially begun! That means all those sick deals on Apple Watches are still available, with the potential for some even better deals. There are some of the lowest prices that we've seen all year in the sale, and you've only got a few more days to bag yourself a sick deal.
There are massive savings on the likes of the Apple Watch Series 9 and the Ultra 2, even though it's only been a couple of months since they launched. The Ultra, in particular, has had an all-time lowest price discount, saving you $60 on one of the best smartwatches that money can buy. The biggest savings are on some of the older models, however, like the Series 8 and the Series 7. While they're older devices, they're still excellent investments and will last a long time should you pick one up.
In addition to the deals below, we're also updating this page at the bottom to keep you up to date with the latest sales and deals throughout the course of the weekend, live.
Best Apple Watch Black Friday deals at a glance
- Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS)|
$399$329 at Amazon - Apple Watch Series 8 41mm (GPS) |
$399.99$299.00 at Amazon - Apple Watch Ultra 2 |
$799$739 at Amazon - Apple Watch SE 2nd Gen (GPS)
$249$179 at Amazon
$70 off the 41mm version of the Apple Watch Series 9 is currently the deal to beat and represents a bargain price for anyone who wants to use some of the very best Apple Watch tech for cheap. However, there are deals on almost every Watch out there.
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Cellular vs GPS: What's the difference?
The Cellular version of the Apple Watch can do a handful of functions that the standard GPS can't without the need to have your iPhone on you. These include checking the weather, controlling your smart home, making and answering phone calls, sending and receiving text message, and even streaming music and podcasts.
If you find yourself leaving the house often without your iPhone, the cellular version may be worth the extra money but, if you don't, it's likely not worth the cost.
Apple Watch Cyber Monday deals Q&A
When does Cyber Monday start?
The Cyber Monday deals start to roll in as soon as Black Friday is over — that means a stunning deal can be nabbed for the rest of the weekend.
Where can I find the best Cyber Monday deals?
You’ll find them all over the place, although the best places to look are going to be Amazon, Best Buy, and other big box retailers. We’ll be showing off the best deals here as well, so make sure you stick with us for the sale!
Apple Watch Ultra lowest price ever at Best Buy
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 may have just gone back to a more expensive price at Amazon, but you can still pick up the top-shelf Apple Watch at Best Buy for that all time low of $739.
This is easily one of our favorite Apple Watches to date, with top-shelf features and a super durable design. In our review we gave it a four and a half score, lamenting that there wasn't quite enough to differentiate it from it's older version: Although the old one was so good, that it feels like a bad thing by the second.
It's EIC Gerald Lynch here, by the way, taking you through the live blog as Black Friday enters its second half. 'What Apple Watch do you wear, Gerald?' I hear you ask.
Well! I've been happily rocking the Apple Watch Series 7 since its launch back in 2021, and as good as the Series 8, Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 may be, it's still going strong. I've not been tempted to upgrade... which the Series 7 deals available over Black Friday all the more tempting. They're rarer than you might think, given the device's age, but super cheap as a result when they do pop up, like this one for UK readers:
Apple Watch Series 9 deals
But of course, you don't have to settle for the old gear. A surprising number of Apple Watch Series 9 deals have already appeared in the run up to Black Friday, and have persisted through to the event itself. We recommend this red 45mm option, down to $358, knocking 16% off the usual asking price.
Picking the right Apple Watch for you
It's not just about picking between an Ultra, a Series model or an SE model of Apple Watch — premium, mid-range and entry level, in that order. You've also got to consider if you want to access data on the go without being reliant on your iPhone, making the choice between a Cellular + GPS, or GPS only watch. Also, with some models, depending on generation, you'll need to pick between 40mm, 41mm, 44mm, and 45mm watch faces. Here's a few guides we've cooked up to help make that choice easier:
The cheapest gets cheaper
The cheapest Apple Watch you can buy is the Apple Watch SE. It boasts none of the frills or features of the more premium Series or Ultra models, but it's going to perform very well as a fitness tracker and in tandem with your iPhone. Usually $199, it's now just $179 at Amazon. Move fast though, stock isn't hanging around.
Consider an older model.
If you don't want to opt for a cheaper budget model, but don't want to fork out on a new Apple Watch Series 9 or Ultra 2, there's always an older model like the Series 7 or the Series 8. One deal I'm drawn to in particular is the Apple Watch Series 8, now just $299 for the 41mm GPS model at Amazon.
The best Apple Watch band is 10% off!
The comfiest Apple Watch band on the market is the Ultra's Trail Loop, but unfortunately, it's pretty expensive, retailing at $99.
Luckily, there's a small discount this Black Friday on Amazon, and you can save 10% to get the best Apple Watch band for $89. Don't miss out on an Apple Watch band that you'll never want to take off.
Save on the Alpine loop
If you've got an Apple Watch Ultra, then you can pick up a new Alpine Loop for just $59 instead of $99 at Amazon right now, a whopping 39% off!
Save big on a last gen Apple Watch Ultra
iMore signing on for the (very early morning) for the continued deals-stravaganza, and we're spotting deals popping up out of the woodwork as if we where playing whack-a-mole. One of our favorite watches, The Ultra from last year is currently $150 off at Best Buy for a deal-of-the-week!
It might not be the newest model, but it looks the same as the current generation and only dips behind in performance a little. You take this to the pub and show it to your mates, none but the most well-trained eye is going to know you have a last-gen device.
Cellular or GPS?
So we've talked a little about this right here on this page, but it's still a question worth elaborating on — and we've done just that with our Cellular vs GPS Apple Watch piece. If you're wondering whether to get a connected or independant Apple Watch and whether the GPS savings are worth making, then it's well worth a read.
Just remember that the only kind of Apple Watch Ultra 2 you can get is cellular. No savings with a GPS version there, unfortunately.
Belkin Apple Watch stand $30 off
Need a stand for your devices? This one will fit your Apple Watch, iPhone and AirPods and do it with style. There's also a $30 discount on one at Amazon at the moment, saving you some money when you go to buy one (because we think you will).
We really liked this Belkin MagSafe 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand when we reviewed it, and now you can get one for your Apple Watch for less.
Is it worth going for an older watch in the Cyber Monday sale?
Depends on how old the watch is! If it's an old series 0 that you've managed to find somewhere for a ridiculously low price, then no, and old watch isn't worth it. That model is now considered a vintage piece by Apple, and will be slow, annoying, and most likely covered with years and years of use.
If you're looking at a Series 7 or 8, however, things change. They are still very solid watches, and will last you a good few years before they start to show their age. There are often deals on them as well, so make sure you keep your eye on the page above.
Save on Apple Watch with a mobile contract
Did you know that a good way of saving money up front is to get a monthly contract watch from a mobile carrier like Verizon? At the moment, you can trade in an old watch and get money of your new one, saving you money overall as well.
If you go to Verizon, for example, you can find an Apple Watch Ultra 2 with amonthly deal, and then you can get $300 off if you buy a second.
Which Size Apple Watch should I choose?
This is something we go over in detail in our 45mm vs 40mm piece, but it's always worth quickly going over it here. It all depends on a couple of things — how big is your wrist, and how big do you actually need?
You'll find you can fit more stuff on a 45mm watch, but it might be big on your wrist if your arms are a little thinner. Getting a smaller watch is also a good way of saving some money — they are a little cheaper than the largest models.
Get a free gift card with Apple Watch Purchase at Apple
Did you know you can get a free $50 gift card when you buy an Apple Watch at the Apple store?
It's an offer running sitewide on a range of Apple products. Some devices net you a bigger gift card, with the likes of the MacBook getting you a $200 gift card instead. It's not the best offer around, but it's a nice bonus for shopping direct.
Are you worried that you've missed out on some big Black Friday deals? Worry no more, as we've rounded up a bunch of deals that are still live!
We're big fans of the Apple Watch SE 2 — with the S8 chip seen in the Series 8, up to 100 nits of brightness, a Retina Display, and a heart sensor, it's currently $179, down from $249 at Amazon if you're thinking of buying one as a Christmas present.
We love the Apple Watch Ultra 2 at iMore — and even more now, due to it still being $60 off at Amazon. This means you can buy one for $739, down from $799, and take advantage of its Action button, watchOS 10, and more.
If you're looking for the latest Apple Watch, there's a great deal on the 41mm Series 9 model. On Amazon, you can buy one for $329, down from $399, saving you $70.
It features a new S9 chip that offers a 19-hour battery — but the headline feature, DoubleTap, lets you control the Watch with your index finger and thumb.
What about a different kind of smart wearable?
Maybe you want something a little different this Cyber Monday. We've been hearing loads of good things about the Whoop 4.0 and it's available for its lowest-ever price at $199.
If you're looking for a distraction-free smart wearable that all the best athletes love, then the Whoop 4.0 could be for you
