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As unsurprising as it is to see Amazon revive some of its best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on popular products like the AirPods Pro 3 and iPad Air 11 (2025) in time for Christmas, it's truly shocking (for me, at least) that one of the greatest smartwatches money can buy this holiday season is now cheaper than ever before at Best Buy.
I'm obviously talking about a good kind of shock, as I continue to scratch my head and wonder if iPhone users can find a better option than the Apple Watch Ultra 2 at a similar price today.
Apple Watch Ultra 2
$549
$799
$250 off (31%)
GPS, Bluetooth, Cellular Connectivity, Always-On Retina Display with Up to 3000 Nits of Brightness, Apple S9 Processor, 1000m Water Resistance, Double Tap Gesture, ECG, Blood Oxygen Sensor, Sleep Apnea Detection, High and Low Heart Rate Notifications, Irregular Rhythm Alerts, Temperature Sensing, Fall Detection, Crash Detection, Siren, Up to 36 Hours of Battery Life, 49mm Titanium Case, Multiple Band, Size, and Color Options
As you probably all know, this is not Apple's latest rugged timepiece, having seen daylight more than two years ago before receiving an improved sequel just a couple of months back. But at $549 (instead of $799), the Ultra 2 is arguably a smarter buy than a brand-new Apple Watch Ultra 3 at, you guessed it, $799.
Best Buy's epic $250 discount beats this year's top Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals at major retailers like, well, Best Buy and Walmart by a cool 50 bucks while also coming incredibly close to an even more recent Woot promotion... on "certified preowned" units.
That's a relatively stylish design... for a rugged timepiece. | Image Credit -- PhoneArena
Naturally, you're looking at brand-new, unused, unopened, and undamaged devices here, and if you hurry, you can choose from a wide range of elegant bands and loops to go with that ultra-robust titanium case. You can even opt for a luxury Milanese Loop and still save 250 bucks, but only if you're okay with paying $649 for your next big smartwatch.
This is just as powerful as it is durable, mind you, as evidenced in our comprehensive Apple Watch Ultra 2 review from 2023 that praises pretty much everything from the wearable's build quality to its overall performance, stunning display, solid battery life (by Apple Watch standards), and silky smooth software. What's not to love here, especially at $549 and up?
Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.
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