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Walmart cut $60 off the Apple Watch SE 2 price

By Aaron Mamiit Published July 30, 2024

The app grid view on the Apple Watch SE 2. — Andy Boxall / Digital Trends

iPhone owners who are thinking about finally joining the smartwatch bandwagon can do so on a budget with the second-generation Apple Watch SE. The cost is even lower right now following Walmart’s $60 discount for the GPS, 40mm version of the wearable device, slashing its price to just $189 from $249. We’re not sure how much time is remaining before its price goes back to normal though, so to make sure that you don’t miss out on one of the cheapest Apple Watch deals available, we highly recommend pushing through with your purchase immediately.

Why you should buy the Apple Watch SE 2

We tagged the Apple Watch SE 2 as the best budget smartwatch for the iPhone in our list of the best smartwatches primarily because it’s almost the same wearable device as the previous-generation Apple Watch Series 8, but for a more affordable price. It even holds up against the latest version, with our Apple Watch Series 9 versus Apple Watch SE 2 comparison highlighting that the budget-friendly smartwatch is still compatible with the new watchOS 10, and it offers many of the same health-tracking features and nearly identical fitness options as the Apple Watch Series 9.

The Apple Watch SE 2 offers fall detection and crash detection, with an emergency message automatically sent to your loved ones when it detects that you’re involved in an accident. It also has a water resistance rating of up to 50 meters, and a battery that can last up to two days on a single charge. It’s also very easy to pair with your iPhone, in a setup process that only takes a few minutes to complete.

If you’re on the hunt for affordable smartwatch deals and you own an iPhone, there’s probably no better option right now than Walmart’s offer for the GPS, 40mm model of the second-generation Apple Watch SE. From its sticker price of $249, it’s down to $189 for savings of $60, but we don’t think the wearable device will stay this cheap for long. The bargain will end soon or the stocks up for sale will run out quickly — either way, you’re going to have to finish your transaction for the second-generation Apple Watch SE as soon as possible.

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Galaxy Watch Ultra in white

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Man wearing the Apple Watch SE 2 and typing on a MacBook.

When it comes to smartwatches, two of the best brands on the market are Apple and Samsung. The Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy lineup are both made up of numerous models with attractive designs, exciting features, and pretty reasonable prices. But it’s our job to watch out for the latest and greatest smartwatch promos, and as luck would have it, both the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) and Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 are on sale at Best Buy!
Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen with GPS, 40mm) — $162 $250 35% off

Sleek and stylish, the second generation of the Apple Watch SE brings several meaningful changes to the table, including an enhanced processor, improved battery (up to 18 hours on a full charge), and an incredible selection of apps to choose from. The SE 2nd Gen also comes with 32GB of storage and a WR50 water resistance rating, which means the watch can be submerged in up to 164 feet of water for short periods.

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Front view of Apple iPad mini with A17 Pro.

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