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Apple Watch SE (3rd Generation, 40 mm, Aluminum Case) — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $200 (40 mm); street price: $240
Walmart deal price: $200 (40 mm); street price: $240
What we like: Our new top smartwatch pick for iPhone owners. The always-on display is a huge upgrade. Packed with tons of health, fitness, and emergency safety features. Plenty powerful, with the same latest-gen S10 system-on-chip processor as its pricier siblings.
Other things to know: Battery life is average at best, but it charges fast. 40 mm screen may be too small for some people. Deal is for aluminum case with the Sport Band.
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Apple Watch SE (3rd Generation, 44 mm, Aluminum Case) — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $230 (with delayed shipping); street price: $270
What we like: Our new top smartwatch pick for iPhone owners. The always-on display is a huge upgrade. Packed with tons of health, fitness, and emergency safety features. Plenty powerful, with the same latest-gen S10 system-on-chip processor as its pricier siblings.
Other things to know: Battery life is average at best, but it charges fast. Deal is for the aluminum case in beige or blue.
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Apple Watch Series 10 (42 mm, Aluminum Case) — Former Pick
Walmart deal price: $250 (42 mm); street price: $300
What we like: Our former top pick for the best smartwatch for iPhone users. The only things you miss out on versus the Series 11 are longer battery life and a tougher display, as the Series 10 (and Series 9) also support Apple’s latest health features, the hypertension alerts and Sleep Score.
Other things to know: Great for buyers upgrading from an older Apple Watch. Includes two temperature sensors, car-crash detection, emergency SOS, an always-on display, sleep apnea detection, and faster charging than previous models. Doesn’t support Apple’s blood oxygen measurement. 15-day refund/replacement.
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Apple Watch Series 10 Smartwatch (46 mm, Aluminum Case) — Former Pick
Walmart deal price: $280 (46 mm); street price: $350
What we like: An Apple smartwatch worth considering on sale. The only things you miss out on versus the Series 11 are longer battery life and a tougher display, as the Series 10 (and Series 9) also support Apple’s latest health features, the hypertension alerts and Sleep Score.
Other things to know: Discontinued. Includes two temperature sensors, car-crash detection, emergency SOS, an always-on display, sleep apnea detection, and faster charging than previous models. Deal for the GPS enabled, 46 mm Aluminum Case with the black or blue Sport Band or the purple or black Sport Loop.
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Apple Watch Series 11 Smartwatch (42 mm, Aluminum Case) — Upgrade Pick
Walmart deal price: $350; street price: $390
Amazon deal price: $350; street price: $390
What we like: Our upgrade Apple smartwatch pick for iPhone owners. An excellent smartwatch, with a large, vivid, more scratch-resistant display and advanced health and fitness features, including FDA-cleared hypertension alerts. Screen-size difference is meaningful, as you can view more information at a glance, and using the on-screen keyboard to type messages is easier. Can last a day and a half on a charge.
Other things to know: The Series 11 is so similar to the Series 10, which is also gaining the hypertension-alerts feature, that we recommend most people buy the older model on sale. The Series 11 with 44 mm Aluminum Case and Sport Band is currently discounted.
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Kate Spade Pavé Scallop Link Apple Watch Band — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $64 (deal on rose gold); street price: $148
What we like: Our top designer Apple Watch band pick for special occasions. A nice, sturdy bracelet that makes the Apple Watch feel elegant, whether you wear jewelry regularly or just need a decorative band for special occasions. Has removable links that don’t require tools to adjust the band. Folding clasp hides where the bracelet starts and ends.
Other things to know: The embellished stones merely mimic the look of diamonds, but they refract light beautifully without being too flashy. Is available only for the 38 mm, 40 mm, and 41 mm case sizes. Lowest deal price is on rose gold.
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Spigen Lite Fit Apple Watch Band — Top Pick
Spigen deal price: $12; street price: $20
What we like: Our top pick for the best alternative to Apple’s Sport Loop. More affordable, and one of the lightest and most comfortable bands we’ve tested. Stays put all day. Minimalist aesthetic goes with anything. Accommodates many wrist sizes.
Other things to know: Material takes a while to dry, so not the best option if you like to wear your watch swimming or in the shower.
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