The Apple Watch Series 11 Drops to $299 for the First Time, Beats Out the Black Friday Deal

The recently released Apple Watch Series 11 just dropped to a price that’s lower than the best deal I saw during Black Friday or Cyber Monday. Amazon currently has several models available for just $299, or $100 off the retail price. This beats the Cyber Monday price by $30, making this the new lowest price I’ve seen. An Apple Watch would make a worthwhile upgrade for yourself if you’re still rocking an Apple Watch 8 or older, or a great gift idea for any iPhone user.

Apple Watch Series 11 for $299

The Apple Watch is indisputably the best smartwatch for iOS users. It’s stylish, boasts excellent build quality, excels as both a fitness tracker and smartwatch, and seamlessly integrates with your iPhone.

The Apple Watch Series 11 is the current generation model. Probably the biggest upgrade is 5G connectivity for the cellular models, although the ones on sale here are GPS only. Other updates include a “2X more scratch resistant” Ion-X glass, brighter display that can go up to 2,000 nits, and 33% longer battery life. Software features include hypertension notifications, sleep score, and an Apple Intelligence powered “Workout Buddy” that motivates you during exercise. The processor is the same S10 chip found in the Apple Watch Series 10. In fact, it’s technically the same chip found in the Apple Watch Series 9, but optimized for better performance and efficiency.

Can you use an Apple Watch with Android phones?

Although it’s technically possible to use an Apple Watch with an Android phone, we wouldn’t recommend it. Apple made it so that a lot of the functionality of the Apple Watch requires a smartphone with an iOS operating system. There are some workarounds to implement some of the features, but for the average person, the hassle isn’t worth it. If you’re absolutely intent on getting an Apple Watch, then getting an iPhone first would be the best option.

Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn’t hunting for deals for other people at work, he’s hunting for deals for himself during his free time.