The Apple Watch Series 11 Is $100 Off Right Now

I really love my Apple Watch Series 10. But if I hadn’t upgraded last year, I would have gone with the Series 11, just for the added battery life upgrade. However, I generally like to wait for discounts before upgrading, and if you’re like me, Amazon has some good news: while the Series 11 was only released four months ago, it’s already dropped to its lowest price ever. You can get the 42mm Series 11 model for $299 (was $399) and the 46mm Series 11 model for $329 (was $429). That’s a $100 reduction across the board.

The 10 series is the one that got a big overhaul, but the 11 series upgrade is all about the smaller, quality-of-life improvements, chief among which is battery life. For the first time in 10 years, Apple Watch battery life has increased from 18 hours to 24 hours. I already use some tweaks to make my Series 10 last two days, so the Series 11 model will go even further.

The screen is brighter with a peak brightness of 2,000 nits and Apple now uses Ion-X glass for better wide-angle viewing. It’s also twice as scratch resistant as before, IP6X dust resistant and swim resistant (WR50). And if you’re considering going cellular, you also get 5G for the first time on an Apple Watch. There are also new software features like background hypertension notifications and a new sleep score (although these are also available on older models).

Overall, the Series 11 is a solid upgrade if you’re using an Apple Watch Series 7 or 8. PCMag gave the Apple Watch Series 11 an “Outstanding” 4.5-star rating and an Editor’s Choice award. PCMag notes that “while the watch’s design and sensors haven’t changed much this generation, they still lead the category.” With top-notch lifestyle and health features, excellent performance, and nearly two days of battery life on a charge, the Series 11 wins our Editors’ Choice award, making it the best Apple Watch for most iPhone users.