The Best Apple Watch for Most People Is 40% Off During Amazon’s Early Spring Sale

Ever since Apple released the Apple Watch Series 10 in September 2024, it has been steadily dropping in price—and now, certain configurations of the 46 mm model with cellular capabilities are 40% off, bringing the price down to $449 (originally $749). That’s a new record low price, according to price-tracking tools.

You’ll find this 40% discount when selecting the 46mm case in slate or natural titanium, GPS + cellular, and a medium/large size sport band. (Some of the other configurations are also discounted, but this combination seems to have the highest price cut right now.)

The Apple Watch Series 10 is the best Apple Watch for most people and a great replacement if you’re still wearing the more budget SE. There are also some key upgrades from the Apple Watch 9, although they’re less noticeable than previous Apple Watch upgrades. If you’re curious to know how it compares to other flagship smartwatches, you can check out our head-to-head comparison.

Some of the first things you’ll notice on the Series 10 are a thinner case and a bigger OLED screen (either 1.6 inches or 1.8 inches, depending on which model you get). Unlike the Series 9, which could only take calls on the speaker, the Series 10 has audio playback, meaning you can listen to podcasts or Spotify on its speakers. The sleep features were also improved, with notifications for signs of sleep apnea. There are also new depth and water temperature sensors that automatically turn on when you go underwater, a feature that used to be unique to the more premium Apple Watch Ultra series. Of course, you also get the Vitals App with the Watch OS 11, which provides insights into a variety of health metrics.

The battery will last you anywhere between 18 and 36 hours, depending on your use. You still get the same fitness features, heart rate monitor, and sleep tracking features from previous models.