Apple’s stylish Watch SE 3 with both GPS and cellular connection is as affordable as the regular GPS version. Instead of shelling out $329 for the 44mm model, you can grab one for a mere $249 right now, which also happens to be the very best price we’ve seen for this model. It’s also the same price Amazon is selling the non-
That cellular ability is what makes this deal worth every penny. You don’t need to have your phone with you to take on calls, send texts, stream music, or reach emergency services. So, if you’re only going out for a quick run, an errand, or a walk where you’d rather leave your phone at home to enjoy the weather, that freedom is genuinely useful.
The Apple Watch SE 3 is one smartwatch we loved testing. We gave it a 4.5-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award, finding that it’s comfortable to wear, has an unobtrusive design, and has excellent battery life. It handles the daily health and fitness metrics just fine, delivering a sleep score that helps you understand your rest, sending heart rate alerts for highs, lows, and irregular rhythms, and tracking your workouts. The safety features are extremely useful as well, with fall and crash detection automatically connecting you with emergency services and notifying your contacts.
With 18 hours of battery, you get to use this watch from morning to night, while a quick 15-minute top-up adds about 8 hours of use, which is enough to cover a night of sleep tracking. The one thing you’ll need to know is that cellular only pays off if you get a carrier plan, which will add about $10 to your monthly bill. But that’s only if you want to use it—it works just fine when tethered to your iPhone.
At $249, the Apple Watch SE 3 with GPS and Cellular connectivity is an easy recommendation for any iPhone owner who wants a capable everyday watch.
