At $549 for One Day Only, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 Has Never Been Cheaper

Sure, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is the latest and greatest model, but the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is still one of the best smartwatches you can put on your wrist. And now is an excellent time to do so, with Best Buy running a one‑day sale that slashes the Apple Watch Ultra 2 to a best-price-matching $549.

Amazon is also matching that $250 discount, so it's worth checking there if Best Buy doesn't have your choice of color. But be quick because we don't expect Amazon's sale to last much longer than Best Buy's.

Apple Watch Ultra 2: $549 (Original price: $799) $549 at Best Buy

This price is available on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 in a few different configurations, but not all. We suggest confirming that the one you like best is part of the deal before checking out.

No matter which band you choose, you'll get the same Apple Watch Ultra 2, which means a large yet comfortable 49mm size and a gorgeous display that's easy to read even in direct sunlight. Its size also means that it has the longest‑lasting battery of any Apple Watch, so you can go longer between charges. There's even the option to enable a low‑power mode to eke out every last bit of juice if the need arises.

Each Apple Watch Ultra 2 includes cellular connectivity, so you can leave your iPhone at home. Its corrosion‑resistant titanium case is paired with a sapphire front crystal for added scratch resistance.

Like all Apple Watches, the Ultra 2 supports the same health and fitness features that have made these wearables so popular. You can track workouts, including heart rate zones and training load, among other things. All of that and more make this the go‑to smartwatch for people who live an active life and want their wearable to keep up, no matter what they get up to.

$549 at Best Buy

SMARTWATCH DEALS OF THE WEEK

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm, M/L Black Sport Band):

$359 (save $70)
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (40mm, Bluetooth, Graphite Band):

$250 (save $100)
Google Pixel Watch 4 (41mm, Wi-Fi, Matte Black):

$300 (save $50)
Garmin Venu Sq 2 GPS Smartwatch (Shadow Gray):

$150 (save $100)
Fitbit Versa 4 Fitness Smartwatch (Black):

$120 (save $80)

Deals are selected by the CNET Group commerce team, and may be unrelated to this article.

Why this deal matters

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is often discounted, but prices can be particularly volatile. This matches the best price we've seen this model sell for. If you're looking for a new smartwatch right now and don't need the newest model, then this $250 discount is perfect.