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Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 8 are discounted today

By Aaron Mamiit May 4, 2023

Today’s the perfect time to buy yourself an Apple Watch, as Amazon has slashed the prices of two of the most popular models of the wearable device. The second-generation Apple Watch SE is available from $220, down from $249, and the Apple Watch Series 8 has had its starting price temporarily slashed from $399 to $329. We’re not sure how much time you’ve got left to take advantage of these Apple Watch deals, but it’s highly recommended that you make your choice on which one to purchase now because stocks are probably running out.

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Apple Watch SE 2 — from $220, was from $249
Apple Watch Series 8 — from $329, was from $399

Apple Watch SE 2 — from $220, was from $249

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

The second-generation Apple Watch SE is the cheaper Apple Watch, but it still provides comprehensive health and fitness tracking features such as heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and fall detection. Between the Apple Watch SE 2 and Apple Watch SE, you’ll want to go for the new version of the wearable device because of the extra processing power provided by the S8 SiP chipset, the updated accelerometer and gyroscope for better readings, and the addition of the crash detection feature that can call emergency services when it detects that the wearer was involved in a severe car accident.

Apple Watch Series 8 — from $329, was from $399

Apple Watch Series 8 showing its App Library. — Joe Maring/Digital Trends

If your budget allows, the Apple Watch Series 8 should be the one that you purchase. It’s the best smartwatch for the iPhone, according to our roundup of the best smartwatches, as it packs all of the latest features that you can find in Apple’s wearable device within a sleek and comfortable design. In addition to the health and fitness tracking features found on the Apple Watch SE, the Apple Watch Series 8 also comes with an electrocardiogram feature, the ability to track your blood oxygen, and temperature sensors that can take your wrist temperature. The flagship model comes with a gorgeous always-on screen that shows a dimmed version of the watch face at all times, as well as crack resistance, IP6X-certified dust resistance, and a swimproof rating of up to 50 meters of submersion.

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Save 20% when you buy the latest Kindle e-reader today

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Why you should buy the Amazon Kindle
The 2022 Amazon Kindle is the 11th-generation model of the e-reader, and there's been a lot of improvements since the original was launched in 2007. The device features a 6-inch touchscreen with a resolution of 300 pixels per inch and e-ink technology that makes it appear like you're reading paper pages, plus an adjustable front light to make it easy to read in the dark. The 2022 Amazon Kindle offers 16GB of storage, double that of the previous generation for enough space for thousands of e-books, and a battery that can last up to six weeks on a single charge through a USB-C connection.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 just crashed to its cheapest-ever price

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Amazon is awash with smartwatch deals today with at least 20% off the entire Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 range. Right now, you can buy the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 40mm for just $220 with the 40mm LTE version available for $250. Alternatively, you can snap up the larger 44mm model for $249 with the 44mm LTE one costing $279. Whatever your intentions, you're snagging a bargain here and we've got all you need to know about the wonders of this smartwatch.

Why you should buy the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5
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Forget the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5: Get an LTE Galaxy Watch 4 for $180

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One of the better smartwatch deals right now is on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic 46mm LTE at Woot. Normally priced at a hefty $430, it's down to $180 for a limited time only aka until it sells out. Besides saving you $250, it's the coveted LTE version that means you don't need to keep your phone near you at all times to reap all its benefits. It's also the model with a larger bezel thanks to it being 46mm instead of 4mm. Sure to be popular, let's take a quick look at what it offers and how it compares to the newer Samsung Galaxy Watch 5.

Why you should buy the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is the best smartwatch for Android users on a budget. While the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 may have overtaken it in terms of being the newest Samsung Galaxy Watch, there's less of a difference between the two than you'd think. Both look very similar although the 5 has a more scratch-resistant sapphire crystal display. However, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic is the model that offers a physical rotating bezel -- something that many people have seriously missed in the newer version as it's very convenient.