Apple still owns the top spot on our best smartwatches of 2026 — no surprises there — and it’s one of the few models that escaped Apple’s recent price hike. That said, direct discounts are harder to come by right now, but they do exist. The standout at the moment is $70 off the latest Series 11 at both Walmart and Amazon.
Our shopping experts have pulled together the best Apple Watch deals available right now so you don’t have to dig through the internet yourself. We’ll keep this page updated as new offers roll in. And if you’re already in upgrade mode, it’s worth checking out the latest iPhone 17 deals and AirPods Pro 3 deals, too — because once you start saving on Apple gear, it’s hard to stop.
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Best Apple Watch Series 11 deals
The Apple Watch Series 11 is Apple’s latest flagship wearable, and it’s available now. If you’re looking to upgrade, you can save up to $305 on a new smartwatch by trading in your old one. Plus, you’ll get 3% cash back when you purchase with an Apple Card.*
Walmart has lowered the starting price of the basic 42mm Apple Watch Series 11 to $329, with all color options now available.
The purchase also includes three free months of Apple TV, Apple Fitness Plus and Apple News Plus, as well as four free months of Apple Music and Apple Arcade for new or returning subscribers.
Best Buy has no direct discounts on the Apple Watch Series 11 right now; however, your purchase will get you some freebies. You can get four free months of Apple Fitness and three free months of Apple Music with your purchase. If you have a device to trade in, you can also score some trade-in savings.
Similar to Walmart’s offer, you can right now get $70 off the Apple Watch Series 11 at Amazon, with most colors and configurations on sale. Just be sure to double-check that it’s being sold and shipped by Amazon directly before you make your purchase. Unverified third-party vendors are selling select configurations; we recommend avoiding them.
T-Mobile is currently offering up to $300 off when you buy a new watch and activate a new Watch Plan Plus line. You can also buy two qualifying watches (mix and match the 10, 11, Ultra, and SE) and get up to $300 off. Just note that you’ll need a service plan for both watches, including at least one new line. Also, only select colors are in stock.
Best Apple Watch Ultra 3 deals
Best Buy doesn’t have any direct discounts on the Apple Watch Ultra 3. But you can still bring down the starting price with an eligible trade-in. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 will net you the most credit, but older models and smartwatches from other brands are also accepted.
This purchase also comes with three free months of Apple Music and four free months of Apple Fitness Plus for new or returning subscribers. My Best Buy Plus and Total members will also receive an additional 10% on eligible trade-ins.
Buy two Apple Watches at T-Mobile (you can mix and match the 10, 11, Ultra and SE), and you’ll get $300 off the order. You’ll need lines for both watches, including at least one new line, and you’ll receive the discount over 24 months as bill credits. Just note that some color configurations are currently unavailable.
Best Apple Watch SE 3 deals
The third-gen Apple Watch SE is the most affordable model in its lineup and you can pick one up for even less when you trade in your old smartwatch. You can save up to $305, which means you can technically get it for free, though it ultimately depends on the year and condition of your trade-in.
If your trade-in exceeds the cost of the new watch, you’ll receive the difference as an Apple Gift Card. You’ll also get 3% cash back when you use an Apple Card to purchase.*
Best Buy is not currently offering any straightforward discounts on the Apple Watch SE 3, but it is offering four free months of Apple Fitness Plus and three free months of Apple Music. Plus, it has a generous trade-in program that can bring the price down a bit. This gives you the potential to get the device for free or nearly free, but the odds are you’re trading in an older device that won’t net the full amount.
Walmart lists the Apple Watch SE 3 for $239, which is $10 less than most retailers. The purchase also includes free Apple services for new or returning subscribers, including three months of Apple TV, Fitness Plus and News Plus, as well as four free months of Apple Music and Arcade.
T-Mobile is offering some significant savings on the Apple Watch SE 3. Those adding a watch line can score the watch free, with the offer applied as bill credits over 24 months. You can also buy a Watch SE 3 and gift a second for up to $300 off with a new line, applied over 24 monthly bill credits.
There aren’t any straightforward offers on the SE 3 at the moment but you can trade in an older smartwatch for credits towards your upgrade.
AT&T offers a separate $200 welcome bonus with the Points Plus Card from Citi after qualifying purchases, plus ongoing statement credits and AT&T bill discounts.
Best Apple Watch Series 10 deals
Although it was just released in 2024, the Apple Watch Series 10 is pretty scarce. We did spot a refurbished offer at Back Market, listed below. We’ll update this list when we find new stock.
Best Apple Watch Ultra 2 deals
The previous iteration of the Ultra is fairly hard to come by, but we’re on the lookout for other offers.
Best Apple Watch Series 9 deals
Deals on the Apple Watch Series 9 are also scarce these days. Most carriers no longer have this model, and retailers such as Best Buy and Amazon only have refurbished models in stock. If you don’t mind going for a refurb model, you can get one for $187 at Back Market. In this case, we recommend going for a more recent configuration at a slightly higher price point.
Prices and availability change often due to limited supply, especially at retailers like Amazon and Walmart. We’ll continue to update this list with the best deals as we find them.
*All information about the Apple Card and Target Circle™ Card has been collected independently by CNET and has not been reviewed by the issuer.
