As a shopping editor who writes about sales for a living, it takes a lot for a deal to actually impress me—and this Apple Watch offer is one of them. Just in time for October Prime Day (running until midnight PST tonight, October 7), Amazon has both the Apple Watch SE 3 and the Apple Watch Series 12 on sale for record-low prices. You only have hours left until these deals disappear.
The Apple Watch SE 3 is already the most budget-friendly smartwatch in Apple’s lineup, and this discount brings it below $200. But despite its affordable price point, the S10 chip-powered device doesn’t skimp on premium features. There are tons of handy health insights to help you reach your fitness goals, from workout monitors that’ll count those 10,000 steps to sleep scores and even period cycle tracking.
What’s more, it’s equipped with safety features like emergency SOS and crash detection. This watch is available in 40mm or 44mm sizes, making it a great option if you prefer a sleeker look that won’t compete with your outfits. It also boasts up to 18 hours of battery life, with a fast-charging mode that’ll get you from 0 percent to 80 percent battery in just 45 minutes.
Basically, this is your best option for a no-frills, entry-level smartwatch that won’t break the bank. But if you’re looking for more in-depth fitness insights and faster processing, the brand-new Apple Watch Series 12 is also up for grabs at a record-low price. This S11 chip-powered model boasts a longer battery life than the SE 3 at up to 24 hours, and a slightly larger screen size at 42mm or 46mm.
It boasts the same safety features and fitness trackers as the SE 3, plus upgraded insights like a Blood Oxygen app, hypertension notifications, and a higher water resistance rating for swimming and snorkeling up to 6m deep. The Apple Watch SE 3 is the better option for most shoppers thanks to its accessible price and ample variety of fitness monitors. That said, it’s worth upgrading to the Series 12 if you want more health insights and a longer battery life, or just love having the latest and greatest tech.
Lauren Gruber is a shopping editor at Hearst Magazines with more than five years of professional writing experience. She specializes in fragrance, beauty, fashion, and lifestyle content for Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Good Housekeeping, Esquire, and more. Before her time at Hearst, Lauren graduated from New York University and wrote for Shop TODAY, Entertainment Tonight, Self, V Magazine, L’Officiel, and more.
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