Prime Day marches on, and the Apple Watch continues to dominate the smartwatch deals game. Now, thanks to the Amazon Prime Day sales, you can get your hands on perhaps the best value of Apple’s current lineup for less than $170.
The Apple Watch SE (Gen 2) has been knocked down from $249 to $169.99 – its lowest ever price – saving you almost a third on a wearable we had already dubbed the “best Apple Watch on a budget”.
The watch delivers many of the features you’ll find on pricier models like the Series 9 and Ultra 2, including plenty of workout options, GPS and sleep tracking, in a more convenient and affordable package.
Take a look at the deal in full below:
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The model featured in this deal has a slightly smaller 40mm screen, making it a good fit for those with slimmer wrists. However, the larger 44mm model is also on offer for under $200:
It misses out on the ECG, pulse oxygen sensor and temperature sensor featured on the Series 9, but it’s also almost half the price (the Apple Watch Series 9 has had its price cut from $429.99 to $309.99) making it my pick of the best Prime Day Apple Watch deals.
As a fitness writer, my main concern when buying a smartwatch is that it has all the fitness tracking capabilities needed to take my training to the next level, and the Apple Watch SE definitely ticks this box.
Case in point: I’ve been using the Apple Watch’s real-time heart rate zones, pace data and customizable running sessions to improve my speed and fitness in recent months, with these efforts culminating in a hard-fought 5K PB.
And, away from exercise, our writer found they were still left with a “full-fat Apple Watch”, despite its modest price tag.
So, if you want a brand new Apple Watch without spending over the odds, this is the deal for you.