The Apple Watch has been a staple for a decade, offering fitness tracking, phone alerts, and customizable watch faces. The latest models include ECG, 5G, and satellite messaging. The Apple Watch Series 11 received a five-star review from the Guardian's consumer tech editor and is a popular gift choice. Now, during Prime Day, every Apple Watch is at its lowest price ever.
Apple Watch SE Gen 3: Best for Most People
The entry-level Apple Watch SE Gen 3 is priced at $199 (originally $249) on Amazon. According to Samuel Gibbs, the Guardian's consumer technology editor, it offers almost everything its more expensive siblings do at a discount, including an always-on display, onboard Siri, and basic heart-rate monitoring. It can also be used for sleep tracking. A second model is available for $229 (originally $279). Gibbs recommends it as the best Apple Watch for most people, especially at 18% off.
Apple Watch Series 11: Enhanced Health Features
The Apple Watch Series 11 starts at $279 (originally $399) on Amazon. It includes a larger, brighter screen, longer battery life, faster charging, and advanced sensors. Gibbs states, "For heart health, this is the Apple Watch to choose." It features ECG functionality and blood-oxygen monitoring (disabled in the US due to a patent dispute). The ECG can detect atrial fibrillation. A cellular version is available for $309 (originally $429).
Apple Watch Ultra 3: For Outdoor Enthusiasts
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is priced at $649 (originally $799) on Amazon. Gibbs calls it "the biggest, baddest and best Apple Watch the company makes" in his five-star review. It offers dual-band GPS, a scratch-resistant sapphire face, three-day battery life, and satellite connectivity for messaging outside cell range. It is twice the cost of lower-end models but provides value for outdoor enthusiasts.
