It's not easy to find discounts on the latest and greatest Apple tech, so I was pretty surprised to see that the Apple Watch SE 3 — which just hit shelves this September — went on sale ahead of Black Friday. I'm even more surprised that the smartwatch is still on sale now that Cyber Monday has come and gone.
Amazon still has this budget-friendly smartwatch on sale for an even more affordable $199. That is a $50 discount and the all-time lowest price we've seen since its release. We expect this deal to disappear soon now that most sales are winding down, so be sure to get your order in fast, or you could miss out.
Even at full price, CNET smartwatch expert Vanessa Hand Orellana called the third-gen Apple Watch SE a "$250 steal that delivers nearly everything you'd want from a wearable, with surprisingly few compromises."
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The Apple Watch SE 3 comes equipped with the same S10 processor as the Series 11 and Ultra 3. It also offers many of the same features, such as fast charging, 5G connectivity and new wellness tools.
Plus, the vibrant 40mm display is always on, so you can check the time with a glance. Other useful features include onboard Siri, fall detection and a durable design that is water-resistant up to 50 meters.
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Why this deal matters
Any deals on the latest Apple tech are few and far between, which makes this Apple Watch SE 3 discount a welcome surprise. You can pick one up for a record-low $199 at Amazon, which is only half the price of the flagship Series 11. If you prefer a larger display, the 44mm model is also $50, dropping the price down to $229. You can find plenty of other bargains on the latest and previous-gen models in our full roundup of all the best Apple Watch deals.
