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Save on the Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 9 this weekend

By Albert Bassili January 6, 2024

If you’re a fan of smartwatches and are in the Apple ecosystem, then grabbing Apple’s Watch series devices is a no-brainer. Of course, the issue is that Apple’s devices tend to be quite expensive, so it’s always ideal to wait for when there are considerable discounts. Luckily, these two great Apple Watches are heavily discounted this weekend, so it’s the perfect time to pick either of them up if you’ve been waiting for a while. Alternatively, if neither of these do it for you, then check out some of these other great Apple Watch deals instead.

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Apple Watch SE — from $199, was from $249
Apple Watch Series 9 — from $349, was from $399

Apple Watch SE — from $199, was from $249

Workout mode on the Apple Watch SE 2. — Andy Boxall / Digital Trends

When the first Apple Watch SE came out, it was a big surprise, as it was the second time that Apple had released a budget-friendly product, with the first being the iPhone SE. Luckily, the next iteration, the Apple Watch SE 2, is also relatively well-priced and has a lot of great specs under the hood. It has comprehensive fitness tracking and a heart rate monitor, although not an ECG or blood oxygen monitor, which is ok since it helps bring the price down. What is impressive is that it has a two-day battery life, although it is a bit slow to charge, which seems to be the same problem but on the other side of the scale. Either way, for the price it’s going for, it’s an excellent pick if you want an Apple Watch without paying a huge some of money.

Apple Watch Series 9 — from $349, was from $399

A person wearing the Apple Watch Series 9, showing the Snoopy watch face — Andy Boxall / Digital Trends

Of course, if you want some of the best that Apple has to offer, then the Apple Watch Series 9 is the way to go. It’s Apple’s second most expensive watch, after the Ultra series, and is almost as good for half the price. iPhone integration is, as you’d expect, very smooth and easy, and the overall performance is excellent with the newest chip that it has inside of it. Probably one of the most interesting new features is Double Tap, which allows you some control of your watch by tapping your fingers; which is actually pretty useful if you’re carrying or doing something and need to answer a call, which you can now do with a double tap of your fingers instead of the awkward nose tap.

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Deals

Don’t Miss These Fitbit Deals on the Sense 2, Charge 6, and Versa 4

Wearing a Fitbit Sense 2 while working at a desk.

Are you looking to take your fitness to the next level in 2024? If so, there are a bunch of Fitbit deals out there that will help you achieve your goals. Amazon is filled with discounts on some of the most popular Fitbit devices including the Versa 4, Sense 2 and Charge 6. You can get the Versa 4 for $150, which is 25% off its original price of $200. Then there is the Sense 2 ,which is available for $200, a 33% discount off its original price of $300. Finally, the Charge 6 can be purchased for $130, 19% off its original price of $160. And lucky for you, some of these products were named the best Fitbit devices of 2023.
Fitbit Versa 4-$150, was $200

This Fitbit will make sure you stay accountable with your workout goals. It was created for better fitness results with over 40 exercise modes, automatic exercise tracking, a workout intensity map and all-day activity tracking. This fitness tracker is compatible with iOS and Android so you can sync to your smart phone and receive notifications and phone calls right on your wrist. The Fitbit Versa 4 also helps track your health and sleep to help you feel and look your best.

Computing

Surface Laptop 5, Surface Pro 9 prices slashed at Best Buy

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 15 front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

For those who are looking for Surface Laptop and Surface Pro deals for the latest models of these Microsoft devices, Best Buy has them for you. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 is down to $900, following a $100 discount on its original price of $1,000, while the Microsoft Surface Pro 9 is also available at $900, for savings of $200 on its sticker price of $1,100. Rumors continue to swirl on the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 and Microsoft Surface Pro 10 as they were unexpectedly absent at the 2023 Surface event, so the Surface Laptop 5 and Surface Pro 9 will remain as the go-to devices in these lines for now.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 -- $900, was $1,000

If you want to buy a Windows 11-powered machine from laptop deals, it would make sense to go with the brand behind the operating system. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 is powered by the 12th-generation Intel Core i5 Evo processor, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, and 8GB of RAM, which are more than enough for the usual tasks that you carry out for work or school, and it features a 13.5-inch PixelSense touchscreen with 2256 x 1504 resolution that strikes a nice balance between productivity and portability. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 will have ample space for your files with its 256GB SSD, and its battery can run for up to 18 hours on a single charge so you can keep using it while you're on the go.

Mobile

Best After-Christmas Apple Deals: iPad, Apple Watch, MacBook & more

Nomad Stand One Max with iPhone 14 Pro Max, Apple Watch SE and AirPods Pro.

Christmas check? Maybe a crisp 100 or two stuck in between the flaps of a card? To do your family right, you want to show them that you got a ton of cool high-powered loot from their gift. You know you can get great stuff from Apple, but the prices are usually high. Fortunately, Apple is kind enough to offer some great deals on their products in the post-Christmas window; giving you an opportunity to get something on the cheap. Organized by product type, here are the best Apple deals we've found after Christmas.
Best After-Christmas iPad deals

We're finding great deals on the Apple iPad 9th Gen, in various configurations. It's already our choice as the best iPad on a budget, so these deals make it even more appealing. The trick to choosing which deal you want to buy here is if you want more storage space and if you want cellular data in addition to WiFi. Our review recommends the 64GB version if you're mostly sticking to productivity tasks, but the 256GB version is best if you want to game on your iPad as well, of it "there is an app for that" for too many of your hobbies. Cellular capability gets more personal, but if you already have your phone for that and intend to use the iPad at home, there's likely no need.