Best Apple Watch SE Deals

For five years after the debut of the Apple Watch, Apple released only flagship smartwatches.

That all changed in 2020 with the release of the Apple Watch SE, which dropped its starting price below $300/£300 for the first time. Many wearables were (and still are) more affordable, but this was a significant move for Apple.

In 2022, the long-awaited successor arrives, unofficially known as the Apple Watch SE 2. It adds a new chipset, crash detection, and some small design tweaks, but remains a relatively minor update.

With that in mind, it’s definitely worth considering the original. It should be supported by software updates until at least 2025, and that’s where you’re likely to see the lowest prices on Apple watches.

The best Apple Watch SE deals in the US

Apple no longer sells the original Watch SE, but some retailers and carriers still sell it. Here is the US selection:

Best Apple Watch SE deals in the UK

In the UK, check the following:

There are no longer chains selling the Watch SE under contract in the UK.

Best Apple Watch SE prices right now

Want to make sure the seller you choose offers the best price? Here is the latest pricing information:

$181.99

$279

$279

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How much did the Apple Watch SE cost at launch?

The Watch SE was Apple’s cheapest smartwatch at the time of its launch, although the Watch SE 2 won that title in 2022. The full price looks like this:

• 40mm (GPS only) – $279 / £269 / AU$429
• 44mm (GPS only) – $309 / £299 / AU$479
• 40mm (GPS + Cellular) – $329 / £319 / AU$499
• 44mm (GPS + Cellular) – $359 / £349 / AU$549

While these prices are affordable by Apple standards, they are in line with what you might expect from many of the entries on our best smartwatch chart. The competition comes from devices like the Fossil Gen 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2, while the later Galaxy Watch 3 models aren’t much more expensive.