Amazon launches Black Friday Apple Watch SE 2 deal for just $179, best price ever

Get the Apple Watch SE 2 on sale

The deal involves the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen), now available at the unprecedented low price of $179. This price significantly drops from its usual $249, representing a $70 saving for consumers. The offer applies to the 40mm GPS model of the second-generation Apple Watch SE, released in 2022.

Buy for $179

The Apple Watch SE 2 boasts a Retina display with up to 1000 nits of brightness, ensuring clear and vibrant visuals. Its durable design features recycled aluminum and is protected by Ion-X glass, similar to the Series 8 models.

The display resolution offers 324 by 394 pixels for the 40mm model, providing sharp and detailed imagery.

The S8 SiP processor shared with the Series 8 and Ultra, powers this smartwatch, making it approximately 20% faster than its predecessor. It includes a second-generation optical heart sensor for tracking heart rhythms, although it lacks ECG and Blood Oxygen monitoring.

The SE 2 has comprehensive fitness tracking capabilities, including Activity Rings and the Workout app. It also measures advanced metrics like heart rate zones and stride length. The watch supports sleep monitoring and mindfulness meditations for wellness, enhancing overall well-being.

Safety is a crucial feature, with the watch offering fall detection and a new Crash Detection feature, which can automatically contact emergency services and notify emergency contacts. Connectivity-wise, it uses Wi-Fi 802.11n and Bluetooth 5.3, ensuring compatibility with most modern iPhones.

For parents, the watch includes options like Family Sharing and Family Setup for managing features like Screen Time and App Store spending. The Schooltime function limits watch functions during school hours. On battery life, the Apple Watch SE 2 offers up to 18 hours on a single charge, though this can vary based on usage.

AppleInsider reviewed the Apple Watch SE 2 in 2022, calling it the best entry point for an Apple Watch.

Save on additional Apple Watch models too

There are plenty of Apple Black Friday specials going on now, with nearly every model on sale in our Apple Watch Price Guide.

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As Black Friday nears, rock-bottom prices are available on hundreds of Apple products, giving you an opportunity to save on gifts for the entire family. Check out some of our favorite deals below and pay a visit to our Apple Price Guide to find exclusive deals on M3 models.

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