Kate Spade Pave Scallop Link Apple Watch Band – Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $64 (deal on pink gold); Street price: $148
Walmart deal price: $340, Street price: $390
What we like: Our pick of top designer Apple Watch bands for special occasions. A nice, sturdy bracelet that makes the Apple Watch beautiful, whether you wear jewelry regularly or need a decorative band for special occasions. It has removable links that do not require tools to adjust the band. The folding clasp hides where the bracelet begins and ends.
Other things to know: Faceted stones simply mimic the look of diamonds, but they also refract light beautifully without being too flashy. Available for 38mm, 40mm and 41mm case sizes only. The lowest deal price is on pink gold.
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Apple Watch SE (3rd generation, 40mm, aluminum case) – Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $200 (40 mm); Street price: $240
Walmart deal price: $200 (40mm); Street price: $240
What we like: Our new top smartwatch pick for iPhone owners. The always-on display is a huge upgrade. Packed with tons of health, fitness and emergency safety features. Very powerful, with the same latest generation S10 system-on-chip processor as its more expensive siblings.
Other things to know: Battery life is average, but it charges fast. The 40mm screen may be too small for some people. The deal is for an aluminum case with sport band.
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Apple Watch SE (3rd generation, 44 mm, aluminum case) – Top Pick
Walmart deal price: $230 (Available in Midnight Aluminum with Sport Band); Street price: $270
What we like: Our new top smartwatch pick for iPhone owners. The always-on display is a huge upgrade. Packed with tons of health, fitness and emergency safety features. Very powerful, with the same latest generation S10 system-on-chip processor as its more expensive siblings.
Other things to know: Battery life is average, but it charges fast. The deal is for a beige or blue aluminum case.
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Apple Watch Series 10 Smartwatch (46mm, Aluminum Case) – Prior Choice
Walmart deal price: $280 (46 mm); Street price: $350
What we like: An Apple smartwatch worth considering on sale. The only thing you miss compared to the Series 11 is longer battery life and a stronger display, as the Series 10 (and Series 9) also support Apple’s latest health features, high blood pressure alerts, and sleep scores.
Other things to know: Locked up. It includes two temperature sensors, car-accident detection, emergency SOS, an always-on display, sleep apnea detection, and faster charging than the previous model. The deal features a GPS enabled, 46mm aluminum case with a black or blue sport band or a purple or black sport loop.
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Apple Watch Series 11 Smartwatch (42mm, Aluminum Case) – Upgrade Pick
Amazon deal price: $340, Street price: $390
Walmart deal price: $340, Street price: $390
What we like: Our upgraded Apple smartwatch pick for iPhone owners. An excellent smartwatch, with a larger, vivid, more scratch-resistant display and advanced health and fitness features, including an FDA-approved high blood pressure alert. The difference in screen-size is worthwhile, you can see more information at a glance, and it’s easier to use the on-screen keyboard to type messages. Once charged it can last for one and a half days.
Other things to know: The Series 11 is similar to the Series 10, which is also getting a high blood pressure-alert feature, so we recommend most people buy the older model on sale. The Series 11 with the 44mm aluminum case and Sport Band is currently discounted.
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Spigen Lite Fit Apple Watch Band – Top Pick
Spigen Deal Price: $12, Street price: $20
What we like: Our top pick for the best alternative to Apple’s Sports Loop. More affordable, and one of the lightest and most comfortable bands we tested. It takes the whole day. The minimalist aesthetic goes with anything. Accommodates many wrist sizes.
Other things to know: The material takes a while to dry, so it’s not the best choice if you like to wear your watch swimming or showering.
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Wristpop Mustang Apple Watch Band – Top Pick
Wristpop Deal Price: $49, Street price: $69
What we like: Our top pick for stylish vegan leather Apple Watch bands. Versatile, and surprisingly comfortable to wear. Durable, quality construction.
Other things to know: About 0.75 inches wide for smaller ones (38mm, 40mm, 41mm, 42mm), making it good for people with thin wrists. There are only eight holes for adjustment (fewer than many other bands we tested). Available with silver clasps only. The smaller band for 38mm, 40mm, 41mm and 42mm is the only band currently in stock.
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Barton Watch Band Apple Watch Adapter – Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $14, Street price: $18
What we like: Our top pick for the best Apple Watch band adapter. Turns a traditional watch band into something you can use with an Apple Watch. It looks and feels similar to the hardware on any other Apple Watch band. Made by a reliable and responsive company.
Other things to know: To add and remove bands, you will need a spring-bar tool or a watch band with a quick-release adapter. Limited color options, so it may differ from the metal shade of your Apple Watch.
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Apple Watch Series 11 Smartwatch (42mm, Aluminum Case) – Upgrade Pick
Best Buy Deal Price: $340, Street price: $390
Target deal price: $340, Street price: $390
What we like: Our upgraded Apple smartwatch pick for iPhone owners. An excellent smartwatch, with a larger, vivid, more scratch-resistant display and advanced health and fitness features, including an FDA-approved high blood pressure alert. The difference in screen-size is worthwhile, you can see more information at a glance, and it’s easier to use the on-screen keyboard to type messages. Once charged it can last for one and a half days.
Other things to know: The Series 11 is similar to the Series 10, which is also gaining a high blood pressure-alert feature, so we recommend most people buy the older model on sale. The Series 11 with the 44mm aluminum case and Sport Band is currently discounted.
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Apple Watch Ultra 3 Smartwatch – Best…
Amazon deal price: $700 (deal on blue); Street price: $800
Costco deal price: $700 (Costco membership required, add $5 shipping); Street price: $800
What we like: Our Apple watch is the pick for those wanting long battery life. The robust design can compete with dedicated diving and running watches. Features a flat-edged screen, large Digital Crown, and side action button to quickly launch apps. The brightest display specs of any Apple Watch, and easy to read in sunlight. Can connect to satellites for off-grid messaging and emergency SOS. Battery life is more than double that of the Series 11.
Other things to know: The 49mm case makes it the largest Apple Watch. If you don’t need many sporty features, the large size and high price may be a problem for you. Costco members pay $5 shipping.
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