Christmas is coming up very soon, and it’s a surprisingly good time to be looking at things like the Apple Watch Series 11 as one of the great gifts you could be giving out. Yes, giving yourself a gift definitely counts. The only real requirement here is that you’re buying for someone who owns an iPhone.
Select carriers are offering deals when you purchase two, and you can save hundreds in exchange for your old smartwatch if you’re looking to upgrade. To help you make the most of these savings, CNET’s shopping experts have rounded up all the best Series 11 deals available right now below. We’ll continue to update this page as offers drop, so check back for the latest details. Plus, we have roundups for the best deals on the Apple Watch SE 3 and Ultra 3.
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Apple Watch Series 11 Deals
Along with a flat $100 off on some versions of the smartwatch, Best Buy is offering serious savings with trade‑ins. You can save up to $250, which is what you’ll get for trading in the Apple Watch Ultra 2. Upgrading from the Series 10 nets about $180. Smartwatches from Samsung, Google and other brands are also accepted, although they’re valued lower. Get four months of Apple Fitness Plus free with any Apple Watch purchase (new subscribers only) and up to three months of Apple Music free for new or returning subscribers.
The cost of the Apple Watch Series 11 starts at $399. Apple also offers a trade-in credit of between $25 and $335 for qualifying devices. Additionally, customers who use an Apple Card* receive 3% back on their purchases. New buyers will also enjoy extra benefits, like three free months of Apple Music for ad-free listening and three free months of Apple Fitness Plus, featuring a range of workouts, including HIIT and meditation.
At Walmart, the Apple Watch Series 11 has a current price of $299, reduced from $399, which means you will save $100. Moreover, Walmart offers various Apple service trials with the purchase: up to four months of Apple Music, up to three months of Apple Fitness Plus, up to three months of Apple TV Plus, up to four months of Apple Arcade and up to three months of Apple News Plus. Note that only new or returning subscribers will have access to these promotional offers.
At present, Amazon has the Apple Watch Series 11 advertised at a discounted price of $299, a discount of $100 off the regular $399 list price. Similarly, some watch versions are also priced at a discount by Amazon or its competing sellers on the platform, so ensure that the particular watch you are interested in is sold and shipped directly by Amazon when you choose different colors or options.
Target is offering the Apple Watch Series 11 for $300 right now, but there is a caveat — you have to be a Target Circle member. Fortunately, signing up is free. And you will save 5% instantly if you make the purchase with your Target Circle card*.
Verizon customers adding a line or upgrading an existing one can trade in their old smartwatch for up to $300 off the new Apple Watch Series 11. That drops the price to about $6 per month, with discounts being applied as bill credits over 36 months.
You can also get it free with the purchase of an iPhone 17 but you’ll need to activate a watch line as well.
Purchase two Apple Watches and activate at least one line of service on a qualifying Watch plan and you’ll get $300 back in the form of bill credits over 24 months.
You can take $100 off select Apple Watch models at AT&T right now via 36 monthly billing credits if you remain on a qualifying plan. Plus, if you purchase an eligible iPhone 17 series or iPhone Air on a qualifying plan, you can receive an additional $100 off via 26 monthly billing credits. Don’t need a new phone? The $100 discount applies to your purchase of a qualifying smartwatch and Ray-Ban smart glasses as well.
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How much does the Apple Watch Series 11 cost?
Series 11 watches start at $399 for the 42 mm model, and you can upgrade to the larger 46 mm model, which starts at $429. It’s an extra $100 if you want to add cellular connectivity.
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What colors does the Apple Watch Series 11 come in?
The Series 11 comes in jet black, silver, rose gold and space gray.
Should I upgrade to the Apple Watch Series 11?
Our in-depth review of the Apple Watch Series 11 can help you decide. General advice holds true — if you have an older Apple Watch from several generations ago, upgrading could offer significant improvements. If you have a relatively newer smartwatch, compare the features of both to see if the upgrade is worth it.
If you’re looking to shop for previous Apple Watch models, our roundup of the best Apple Watch deals includes sales on the Apple Watch Series 10, Series 9 and SE, as well as the Apple Watch Ultra 2.
Switching to an Android smartwatch? We’ve found plenty of Samsung Galaxy Watch deals and Google Pixel Watch deals available, too.
*All information about the Apple Card and Target Circle card has been collected independently by CNET and has not been reviewed by the issuer.
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