Every Apple Watch is at the lowest price we’ve ever seen thanks to Prime Day

Every Apple Watch model has hit its lowest recorded price during Amazon Prime Day, according to a report from The Guardian’s product recommendation section, The Filter [1]. The discounts span the entry-level SE 3, the flagship Series 11, and the rugged Ultra 3. The Apple Watch line has evolved significantly over its decade-long existence, with recent iterations adding an electrocardiogram (ECG) function, 5G connectivity, and off-grid satellite messaging [1]. The Apple Watch Series 11 received a five-star review from The Guardian’s consumer tech editor, Samuel Gibbs [1]. The sale event is tied to Amazon Prime, a paid subscription service that Amazon reports had 200 million subscribers worldwide as of April 2021 [7]. The service bundles fast shipping with access to entertainment platforms like Prime Video, which itself holds about 205 million paid memberships globally [8]. Gibbs stated that "the recently updated entry-level Apple Watch SE 3 offers almost everything its more expensive siblings do, but at a discount" [1]. The SE 3 includes an always-on display, onboard Siri, and basic heart-rate monitoring, and is currently priced at an 18% discount [1]. For users who typically keep their phone nearby, skipping the cellular-capable model can avoid monthly bills of about $10-15 [1]. The Apple Watch Series 11 builds on the SE 3’s feature set with a larger, brighter screen, longer battery life, and faster charging [1]. Its key differentiator is an expanded sensor suite. "For heart health, this is the Apple Watch to choose," Gibbs said, citing the device's ECG functionality, which can help detect atrial fibrillation [1]. Blood-oxygen monitoring is also included in the hardware but remains disabled in the United States due to a patent dispute [1]. At the top of the lineup, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is designed for outdoor use. "The Ultra 3 is the biggest, baddest and best Apple Watch the company makes," Gibbs wrote in his review [1]. The device features dual-band GPS, a scratch-resistant sapphire face, and a battery life of three days [1]. It also includes satellite connectivity for messaging outside of cellular range [1]. The Prime Day event, which runs across Amazon's platform, also includes discounts on other services and devices, such as streaming deals on Apple TV and HBO Max [1].