Watch this: Apple Watch Series 9 Review: A Slightly More Convenient Watch
Whether you want to surprise someone with a big gift for the holidays or you are looking for an upgrade yourself, you can’t get much better than the Apple Watch Series 9. Released in September of this year, it’s already earned a spot on our list of best smartwatches of 2023. Of course, because it’s still a relatively new watch, there aren’t a lot of straightforward discounts yet. Instead, you’ll mostly find trade-in credit offers, or “buy one and get another one at a discount” deals. And if you buy the watch from almost any other retailer, you can get it for at least $9 cheaper than at Apple’s store (and right now, a good bit more). We’ll keep updating this page regularly as we find better deals, so be sure to check back.
Upgraded with a new S9 chipset, the first meaningful processor change since the Apple Watch Series 6, the Apple Watch Series 9 is faster than ever, while being even more power efficient. The S9 chip enables a new feature Apple is calling Double Tap, which allows you to work the watch using just the thumb and index finger on your watch-wearing hand.
The 2023 Apple Watch is also the first to include on-device Siri commands, new Ultra Wideband capabilities and a brighter display for better outdoor visibility. A new pink aluminum color is available this year.
Best Apple Watch Series 9 deals
Go straight to the source for your Apple Watch Series 9 and you can get as much as $425 off when you trade in your old Apple Watch. Pay with your Apple Card for 3% Daily cashback.
Amazon is the first retailer to offer a direct dollar discount on the Apple Watch Series 9, and thanks to holiday deals, it’s down to one of the lowest prices we’ve seen yet: $329 — an 18% discount. The discount applies to various colors of both the 41mm and 45mm models.
Walmart is matching Amazon’s discount on the Apple Watch Series 9, with $70 off several configurations.
If you’re looking to purchase an Apple Watch of any size, right now Best Buy has $70 off the list price on all Apple Watch models, including those with GPS and cellular.
Buy two Apple Watch models and get $300 off at AT&T, no trade-in required. At least one new line is required and a qualifying installment scheme is needed for both cellular devices. The $300 discount will be provided via bill credits.
Trade in your old smartwatch at Verizon for as much as $180 off a cellular-enabled Apple Watch Series 9. An eligible service scheme is required and you’ll see the trade-in credit applied over 36 months as bill credits.
T-Mobile is matching AT&T’s offer on buying two Apple Watch Series 9 and getting $300 off. You can also opt for the $200 off a single Apple Watch Series 9 if you add a new line. Both deals demand at least one new line of service, and you’ll get the discount applied as credit spread over 24 monthly bills.
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