Eyeing an Apple but don’t want to pay in four figures? With a $249 starting price, the Apple Watch SE 3 is the most affordable wearable in Apple’s lineup, and gives you classic brand features and tech without paying a hefty amount. With innovative safety and health features, Apple’s latest smartwatches will help you stay fit, connected and safe. Plus, you don’t have to pay the full price as our shopping experts have found plenty of ways to snag one for even less right now.
Direct discounts can shave up to $30 off the starting price. Trade in an old smartwatch or open a new line through a carrier, and you could end up paying next to nothing — or literally nothing, depending on the deal. We’ve rounded up every worthwhile Apple Watch SE 3 offer available right now and we’ll keep this page updated as new ones surface.
Apple Watch SE 3 deals
We’ve gathered the best offers below so you can order the Apple Watch SE 3 for less with trade‑ins, carrier promotions and more. We’ll add new offers as they appear.
If you have an older device to trade in, you can get up to $305 in trade-in credit. 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 purchase with an Apple Card.* Plus, Apple also offers education discounts for students.
Amazon is currently offering $30 off the Apple Watch SE 3, bringing the starting price of the 44mm model down to $249. There’s no discount on the 40mm model down to $249.
At the moment, Walmart is offering $30 off on the 44mm Apple Watch SE 3. The cellular version is discounted too. Additionally, you will get three free months of Apple TV, Apple Fitness Plus and Apple News Plus, as well as four free months of Apple Music and Arcade with the purchase, as long as you’re a new or returning subscriber.
Please check the color and discount before placing the order.
Best Buy is not offering any discount right now. But, it has its own trade-in program where you can score some savings. Discounts vary depending on which smartwatch you’re trading in, but even older Apple Watches like the Series 9 will net you around $100 if you’re looking to upgrade.
The purchase also includes three free months of Apple Music and four free months of Apple Fitness Plus for new or returning subscribers.
Target isn’t offering any direct discount on the Apple Watch SE 3 right now. But you can get 5% off if you purchase with a Target Circle™ Card.*
New or returning subscribers can also get three free months of Apple Fitness Plus with the purchase.
T-Mobile is offering two deals on the Apple Watch SE 3. Activating a new line on its Watch Plan Plus saves you $300, making the 40mm Apple Watch SE 3 free and dropping the 44mm version to just $30.
You can also purchase one and save $300 on a second — which means you’re getting it free — with the activation of at least one new watch line.
Verizon customers on a qualifying unlimited plan can save up to $300 on the Apple Watch SE 3 with an eligible trade-in. That puts the 40mm model on your wrist for free and drops the 44mm model to less than $1 per month. The discounts will be applied as bill credits over 36 months.
There are no direct discounts, but you can earn a $200 statement credit on spending $1,000 in your first three months of account opening. You can also earn trade-in credits if you have an old smartwatch to exchange.
How much does the Apple Watch SE 3 cost?
Prices for the Apple Watch SE 3 start at $249 for the 40mm model, and jump to $279 for the 44mm model. It’s an extra $50 if you want cellular connectivity.
What colors does the Apple Watch SE 3 come in?
The Apple Watch SE 3 comes in midnight and starlight. You can pick from three types of bands: rubber, textile and stainless steel.
Should I upgrade to the Apple Watch SE 3?
It’s subjective. What you want, need, and can afford for your new smartwatch will determine the best course of action. CNET expert Vanessa Hand Orellana said in her Apple Watch 11 review that, “The Series 11 feels like a big leap with its longer battery life and sleeker design. If you don’t need advanced health sensors such as ECG or the new hypertension alerts, though, the Apple Watch SE 3 is a better value, and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is best for anyone chasing longer battery life and pro-level sports features.” So if you’re sitting with an Apple Watch Series 10, you may not need to upgrade, but if you have an older Apple Watch from several generations ago, upgrading could offer significant improvements.
If you’re looking to shop for previous Apple Watch models, our roundup of the best Apple Watch deals include sales on the Apple Watch Series 10, Series 9 and SE as well as Ultra 2.
Switching to an Android smartwatch? We’ve found plenty of Samsung Galaxy Watch and Google Pixel Watch deals available, too.
*All information about the Apple Card and Target Circle Card has been collected independently by CNET and has not been reviewed by the issuer.
