Big deal: Our favorite Apple smartwatch is $80 off this weekend
Snag an Apple Watch Series 9 for less than $320 at Best Buy's three-day flash sale.
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If you own an iPhone, there's no better smartwatch to pair it with than an Apple Watch. As a matter of fact, over the many years that Reviewed has tested smartwatches, we've found that Apple consistently makes the best wearables. Right now, thanks to the deep discounts at Best Buy's current three-day flash sale, you can pick up our absolute favorite Apple Watch for a whopping $80 off. Supplies are limited, though, and some colors and styles are already selling out. So you may want to act fast!
Apple Watch Series 9 GPS 41mm Starlight Aluminum Case with Blood Oxygen feature
Save $80 on the Reviewed-approved Apple Watch Series 9 during Best Buy's flash sale.
What do we love about the Apple Watch Series 9?
The Apple Watch Series 9 is 30% faster than the Apple Watch Series 8 and offers a number of other upgrades like a larger display, enhanced processing power, solid fitness tracking functionality. If you’re a first-time smartwatch buyer, or considering an Apple Watch for the first time, the Apple Watch Series 9 is an excellent choice—it’s our favorite smartwatch; the best wearable for anyone with an iPhone or those thinking of switching to one. With this Best Buy deal, you could get one for the lowest price we've seen in months.
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Apple Watch SE 2nd Generation GPS 40mm Midnight Aluminum Case with Midnight Sport Band
Save $50 on the Apple Watch SE with this rare Best Buy deal.
The Apple Watch SE has earned our Editors' Choice Award as well. As Apple's entry-level wearable, it doesn't come with all the bells and whistles that its Series or Ultra smartwatches do. But having tested it, we're positive that most folks won't feel like this device is lacking: it packs in all of the features that you might want in a computer strapped to your wrist. It'll run any of the thousands of WatchOS apps found in the Apple App Store, track your heart rate and other fitness metrics, and works with Siri for hands-free commands and texting and, placing phone calls. What's more, just like the Apple Watch Series 8, the Apple Watch SE features onboard crash detection, bringing a little more safety into the life of anyone who wears one. The Apple Watch SE is currently on sale for as little as $199 at Best Buy.
Apple Watch Series 8
Save big on the Apple Watch Series 8 with eligible trade-in at Best Buy.
While it might not be the latest wearable from Apple (it's since been replaced by the Series 9), the Apple Watch Series 8 was our pick in 2022 for Best Overall Smartwatch and earned itself an Editors' Choice Award. Given how little Apple Watches tend to change from version to version, we still feel confident recommending the Apple Watch Series 8, especially when it can currently be snatched up for as low as $249. Its 41mm size is ideal for those with smaller wrists, or anyone who prefers a smaller watch as their daily driver. Its bright, colorful OLED display is easy to read in most lighting conditions, making it great for keeping up on tasks at work or for helping you navigate the outdoors during a quick weekend hike. Built-in crash detection allows the Series 8 to know if you've been in a car crash or suffered an accident while cycling and get you the help you need. What's more, with the largest selection of apps, protective cases, and bands of any smartwatch out there, you'll have no problem customizing this watch to make it your own.
Should you buy an Apple Watch?
While the Apple Watch isn't compatible with Android devices, for iPhone owners, an Apple Watch is the ultimate accessory. Not only can it help you spend less time on your smartphone, this wearable can make the things that make owning a smartphone worthwhile easier to do and more enjoyable. With an Apple Watch strapped to your wrist, you can control the music on your phone, navigate the city or the backcountry without ever having to pull a device out of your pocket or tell someone that you love them, via text or voice, without having to hunt your handset out of your bag during your morning commute.
For those concerned about their health, there are few finer companions than an Apple Watch. Some models, like the Series 8, are equipped with a built-in ECG, making it possible to spot some heart problems before they occur. You can use one to track your menstrual cycle, heart rate, and the amount of sleep or daily exercise you get. What's more, when paired with an Apple Fitness+ subscription, this wearable turns into a full-fledged portal to your overall physical and mental health.
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