It’s a good time to buy a smartwatch if you’re committed to improving your fitness this year. Amazon is selling the 41mm GPS Apple Watch Series 8 with a Product Red case and matching Sport Band for $329, or a steep $70 off. That’s the best price we’ve seen for Apple’s latest wearable to date, and could make it an easy choice if you’re an iPhone user. The latest 40mm GPS Apple Watch SE in Starlight is also discounted to just $219 (normally $249) if you’re happy with the essentials.
The Apple Watch Series 8 is a modest update compared to its predecessor, but that still makes it one of the best smartwatches on the market. It’s fast with a beautiful display, a wide range of apps and tight integration with the Apple ecosystem. Crash detection can help notify first responders in an emergency, while a temperature sensor can help users tracking their ovulation cycles. This is the smartwatch you want if you’re an iPhone owner and value all-round performance.
It’s not for everyone. Android users can’t even consider it, of course, but you may want a dedicated fitness watch if detailed exercise tracking is vital. You may also want to look at alternatives (including the Apple Watch Ultra) if you want more than a day of battery life with full functionality. For that matter, there’s a chance the Apple Watch Series 8 is overkill. If you don’t care for an always-on display or advanced health sensors, the second-gen SE offers many of the 8’s core features at a considerably lower price.
Buy Apple Watch SE at Amazon – $219
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