There aren’t exactly any low-cost smartwatches in the Apple ecosystem, but the Apple Watch Series 8 remains an excellent option at a lower price — whenever you can actually find one in stock. With the Apple Watch Series 9 now the latest model, finding previously released Apple Watch models in stock is increasingly difficult. We still think it’s one of the best smartwatches you can buy, though, and it’s an even better option when you want to treat yourself while sticking to a budget.
The 2022 Apple Watch has all the essential features covered, including workout- and sleep-tracking, heart-rate monitoring, on-wrist notifications and an always-on display. It was the first Apple Watch to come with a temperature sensor, which can be used for ovulation tracking, and it has neat features like car-crash detection so emergency services and contacts can be notified in the event of an accident. Although it’s not as rugged as the Apple Watch Ultra or Apple Watch Ultra 2, the Series 8 is still crack-resistant, IP6X-rated dust-resistant and swim-proof with WR50 water resistance.
The Apple Watch Series 8 retails at $399 for the GPS-only model, with the GPS and cellular version going for $499 and up. With the Series 9 now the newest model, the Series 8 is officially discontinued by Apple, but that means you can snap up a solid deal on one while supplies last at third-party retailers.
If the Series 8 isn’t for you, peruse our list of the best Apple Watch deals for discounts across all models.
