Apple stuff rarely gets to see significant price drops, but this is a rare exception. The Apple Watch Series 11, introduced last year, is now available for up to 25% off, making it a compelling option for anyone looking to upgrade their wrist or surprise a tech-savvy loved one with one of Apple’s newest releases.
The Series 11 comes in two sizes, each offering the same core features with different screen real estate. The 42mm model originally debuted at $399, but current discounts bring it down to $299, knocking a full $100 off the price. The larger 46mm version launched at $429 and is now available for $329 thanks to a 23% reduction. In both cases, you’re getting Apple’s latest mainstream smartwatch at a significantly lower cost than its original retail price. You can also choose from a range of finishes, including jet black, rose gold, and silver, paired with bands in colors like black, light blush, and purple fog.
New With the Series 11
Under the hood, the Apple Watch Series 11 introduces a number of refinements to its line of smartwatches. The redesigned Liquid Glass interface gives the display a cleaner, more fluid look, while improved Smart Stack widgets surface relevant information more intuitively. New gesture controls add convenience, including a one-handed wrist flick that lets users dismiss notifications without tapping the screen.
Health and fitness remain central to the Apple Watch experience, and Series 11 expands on that foundation. The watch supports heart rate monitoring, ECG readings, blood oxygen tracking, cycle tracking, and detailed sleep monitoring. A new hypertension notification feature can alert users to trends that may suggest elevated blood pressure, offering another layer of insight into long-term wellness. The addition of a sleep score helps translate overnight data into actionable feedback.
Fitness enthusiasts will also appreciate software tools like Workout Buddy, which provides personalized guidance during training sessions. Beyond fitness, the watch seamlessly connects with the iPhone for calls, messages, Apple Pay, and app notifications, keeping everyday essentials close at hand.
In terms of build quality, the Series 11 sticks with Apple’s familiar slim profile and is available in aluminum or premium titanium cases. The aluminum models use upgraded Ion-X glass with roughly double the scratch resistance of previous versions. Water resistance up to 50 meters, dust resistance, and optional 5G connectivity on cellular models make it well suited for active, on-the-go use. Note that the price will go up if you opt for either titanium, cellular, or both.
Battery life is rated for up to 24 hours of typical use, with Fast Charging delivering around eight hours of power from just 15 minutes on the charger. Low Power Mode can extend usage even further, reaching close to 38 hours in certain scenarios.