Black Friday is not here yet, but you can already grab gifts for loved ones or treat yourself thanks to early deals rolling in. One standout offer is the latest Apple Watch Series 11, now at a record-low price of $349, a $50 (12%) cut from its usual $399 on Amazon. That is a compelling reason to buy, especially since Apple only launched the smartwatch a couple of months ago.
The deal applies to the 42 mm aluminum GPS model in Rose Gold, Jet Black, and Space Gray, all bundled with a sport band.
Who Should Consider the Apple Watch Series 11
If you are coming from last year’s Apple Watch Series 10 or another recent generation, you might not need to upgrade. But if you are using an older model or shopping for a gift, the Series 11 offers a meaningful step up.
It carries over the Series 10’s thinner and lighter design, shaving off a millimeter and more than a gram. That might sound minor, but the redesigned chassis makes it noticeably more comfortable for all-day wear.
The Series 11 also features tougher Ion X glass for double the scratch resistance. Its 1.77 inch OLED display uses a wide-angle panel for better legibility, peaks at 2,000 nits brightness, and supports a 1 to 60 Hz refresh rate. It is rated 5 ATM waterproof and IP6X dust resistant, so you can wear it during water activities or at the beach without worry.
Apple retained the S10 SiP from last year, which still delivers fast and snappy performance. As seen in our Watch Series 11 review, the watch handles tasks smoothly with no noticeable slowdown.
Series 11 introduces new health and wellness tools, including hypertension notifications and sleep apnea detection. It also debuts Work Buddy, a feature for personalized workout guidance.
Battery life has improved too. Apple rates the Series 11 at 24 hours, several hours more than its predecessor. You can double that with power saving mode. Charging is faster as well. A 15 minute plug in gives you up to 8 hours of runtime.
Are you upgrading from an older Apple Watch, or is this your first smartwatch? Let us know your plans in the comments.
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