Amazon Prime Day is in full swing and if you’re looking for an Apple Watch, there’s never been a better time to buy one. Amazon has slashed prices on every model of the Apple Watch Series 8, with $120 off any color or combination you choose. Here are the highlights:
- Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS): $280 (MSRP $399)
- Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm, GPS): $310 (MSRP $429)
- Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, Cellular): $380 (MSRP $499)
- Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm, Cellular): $410 (MSRP $529)
- Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, Cellular, Stainless Steel): $630 (MSRP $749)
- Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm, Cellular, Stainless Steel): $680 (MSRP $799)
That’s $120 off on every model and the best price we’ve seen on any of them individually, let alone all of them at the same time. As far as features, here’s what’s standard across every model:
- Always-On Retina display
- S8 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor
- 3rd gen heart-rate, ECG, blood-oxygen, temperature sensors
- WR50 water resistance
- Always-on altimeter
- 18 hours of battery life
- watchOS 10 compatibility
The differences between the models are minimal. The cellular models offer the option to connect to a wireless LTE network through your carrier (for a fee, usually $10 per month) if you want to leave your iPhone behind, and the stainless steel models are slightly more luxurious than the standard aluminum ones. Otherwise, any band fits any model and no matter which one you choose, you’re getting a great watch at a great price that will get updates for years to come.
Author: Michael Simon, Executive Editor
Michael Simon has been covering Apple since the iPod was the iWalk. His obsession with technology goes back to his first PC—the IBM Thinkpad with the lift-up keyboard for swapping out the drive. He's still waiting for that to come back in style tbh.