Apple watch series 6 44mm black friday

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Apple typically does not discount the Apple Watch for holidays or events. However, Apple's retail partners offer discounts during the holiday season. AppleInsider tracks the best deals its Apple Price Guide.

Early Apple Watch Black Friday Deals

There are already several early Black Friday discounts available despite the sales holiday being just shy of a month away. Apple currently sells the Apple Watch Ultra, Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen), and Apple Watch Hermes. However, resellers still offer deals on other models.

Best bets for Black Friday:

  • The newly released Apple Watch Series 8 is already on sale at Amazon
  • Save $20 on AppleCare for the Apple Watch Ultra at Adorama with this activation link & promo code APINSIDER
  • 40mm Series 6 (RED) GPS: $319.99 ($80 off)
  • Additional styles on sale from $239.98 at Amazon

Early Black Friday Apple Watch Sales by Store

Amazon

  • 41mm Series 7 GPS (Green Aluminum, Clover Sport Band): $329 ($70 off)
  • 41mm Series 8 (GPS) Aluminum Case, Sport Band (various colors): $389 ($10 off)
  • 45mm Series 8 (GPS) Aluminum Case, Sport Band (various colors): $419 ($10 off)
  • 45mm Series 8 (Cellular) Midnight AL Case, Sport Band M/L: $489.99 ($40 off)
  • 41mm Series 8 (Cellular) Silver Stainless Steel, White Sport Band: $659 ($40 off)
  • 41mm Series 8 (Cellular) Silver Stainless, Milanese Loop: $699 ($50 off)
  • 40mm SE 2 (GPS) Silver Aluminum, White Sport Band: $239.99 ($10 off)
  • 44mm SE 2 (Cellular) Aluminum Case, Sport Band (various colors): $319.98 ($10 off)

Which Apple Watch should you buy this Black Friday?

Apple announced the Apple Watch Series 7 in September 2021. Very little changed year-over-year, but that doesn't make this product any less desirable. The larger display, faster charging, and more durable glass make this a compelling upgrade for most Apple Watch users.

Anyone in the market for an Apple Watch that doesn't own a Series 6 should consider the Apple Watch Series 7. Even with discounts, the 2020 model won't offer a compelling enough purchase price to choose it over the latest model.

Customers who don't need the latest and greatest technology should consider the Apple Watch SE. This mid-ranged variant skips recent health-sensor hardware and uses an older processor. However, it brings a larger screen size than the cheap Series 3, fall detection, Family Setup, and ambient-noise detection. The Apple Watch SE retail starts at $279.

For those who want the lowest prices, Apple and its resellers still offer the Apple Watch Series 3. This Watch starts at just $199, but comes with some considerable trade-offs. It has a dated chip and smaller screen, and also lacks the latest advanced health sensors and processors. This device is old enough now that it struggles with certain tasks and can be difficult to update.

Apple watch series 6 44mm black friday

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Black Friday is just around the corner, and with it come the best Black Friday Apple Watch deals. This year, the Apple Watch line has seen a hefty shakeup with the release of the new, rugged Apple Watch ultra, along with the latest Apple Watch Series 8 and the slightly refreshed Apple Watch SE. Some of the older models have remained on sale as well, so there are also plenty of chances to save.

There have been some great deals and discounts on Apple Watches over the past few months, so we think there will be some great Black Friday Apple Watch deals. Those looking for a great Apple Watch deal have rarely been left wanting, with even the latest devices receiving discounts. That being said, it can be tricky to keep up with all the deals as they happen, with so many retailers offering different prices and deals. Thankfully, you need not worry about finding the deals this year - we've done that for you, gathering all the best Black Friday Apple Watch deals in one place.

Where can I find the best Black Friday Apple Watch deals?

With the number of Apple Watch deals we see year-round, we expect the Black Friday Apple Watch deals will kick off in earnest very soon. We'll be rounding up the best offers on this page but the below retailers are a good place to start if you want to see the deals each has to offer right now.

  • Amazon: Apple Watch Series 7 up to $70 off (opens in new tab)
  • BestBuy: Expecting deals on new Apple Watches (opens in new tab)
  • Walmart: Apple Watches from $150 (opens in new tab)

Black Friday Apple Watch Series 8 deals

The Apple Watch Series 8 is the latest Apple Watch, bringing some great extra features to the table. Battery life has been improved, and with the new low-power mode, it can last up to 36 hours. There's even a new temperature sensor in the watch that will not only make heart monitoring better, but allow for better cycle tracking for people who need it.

Despite being the latest Apple Watch, there have been some discounts already. Over the two-day Amazon Prime Early Access sale, there was a significant discount that brought the Apple Watch Series 8 to its lowest price ever - so look out for discounts of around $50 over Black Friday.

Black Friday Apple Watch Ultra deals

The Apple Watch Ultra is perhaps the most exciting Apple Watch to be released in years. There's a new titanium shell to make it more rugged than ever, a massive 49-inch screen, and a nice selection of new Alpine Bands. It's the biggest, most powerful Apple Watch that Apple have ever released - and it comes at a price to match. The Watch costs $799.

As with most of Apple's range topping products, it is unlikely that we'll see any discounts for a while. It's certainly worth watch out for however, should a retailer see an opportunity to reduce the price.

Black Friday Apple Watch Series 7 deals

The Apple Watch Series 7 was the first in the family to see the bigger 41mm and 45mm screen size increases. Physically, however, it remained the same size as the prior model, slipping neatly onto many a wrist. With that increase came some cool features that use the extra real estate, too, like a full-size qwerty keyboard to compose those quick reply texts.

While the Series 7 is last year's model, your friends would be forgiven for thinking you've got one of the new ones. The only thing you'll really lack is the temperature sensor, but you could also stand to save a lot of money by buying a reduced price outdated model.

Black Friday Apple Watch Series 6 deals

Despite no longer being the newest model, Apple Watch Series 6 is still a super functional smartwatch by today's standards. Powered by the S6 chipset, it's 20% faster than the Series 5 that preceded it and features an always-on display. Like all Apple Watch models, it's great for tracking your health and fitness goals with precise heart rate monitoring, plus it even includes a blood oxygen monitor — something older Apple Watch models do not have.

You might have to get a 'renewed' watch here, but you could save a lot of money and get a very solid smartwatch for the price. It may not have the same features as the latest models, but you'll not be left wanting for most of the main features.

Best Black Friday Apple Watch SE deals

The Apple Watch SE launched as a lower-tier alternative to the more premium Apple Watch models, saving on cost by stripping out some of the more advanced tech and including only the essentials. It's still a good choice today, especially if you're new to Apple Watch or you want to save a bit of money versus going for the newest model.

Black Friday Apple Watch Series 3 Deals

Apple Watch Series 3 is a little long-in-the-tooth in 2022, but it could see some significant movement in price during Black Friday making it one to pay attention to. Though you'd miss out on advancements in pretty much every aspect, the Series 3 could be a good pickup for someone wanting to try out an Apple Watch for the first time or those really wanting to spend as little as possible. We've seen it go as low as $99 in previous sales making it tempting, though it would be worth stumping up the extra cash for the Apple Watch SE if that drops considerably during Black Friday sales.

When do the Black Friday Apple Watch deals begin?

The Black Friday Apple Watch deals start to roll in around Black Friday itself, peaking on the day. Keep an eye out for early deals, and make sure you're quick off the mark so that you don't miss out on anything.

As the Buying Guides and Deals writer for iMore, Tammy puts over a decade of experience in finding the best prices of Apple products to work, helping you save money on the equipment that you want. An audiophile at heart, she loves all things audio and visual, but you’ll also find her drooling over the latest Macs and MacBooks. With a Masters in screenwriting, Tammy likes to spend her free time writing feature-length and TV screenplays or driving digital cars around virtual circuits, to varying degrees of success. Just don't ask her about AirPods Max - you probably won't like her answer.

Does Apple Watch price drop on Black Friday?

Apple Watch Series 8 Apple typically does not discount the Apple Watch for holidays or events. However, Apple's retail partners offer discounts during the holiday season.

Is Apple Watch 6 series worth buying?

As an overall fitness tracker, the Apple Watch 6 feels like it's got some incredible benefits – great activity tracking, good monitoring and motivation to stay active, a wide range of monitored activities – but there's still no step up to a 'pro mode' for those who want to take their fitness to another level.

Is Apple Watch 6 being phased out?

Considering that the Series 7 has been launched at a similar price as Series 6, Apple decided to discontinue to the smartwatch.

Does Apple Watch Series 6 come in 44mm?

Refurbished Apple Watch Series 6 GPS, 44mm Space Gray Aluminum Case with Black Sport Band - Apple.