Apple Watch SE 2022 falls to just $229 in record-breaking Amazon Black Friday deal

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The Apple Watch SE 2022 has dropped to just $229 (was $249) thanks to Amazon's early Black Friday deals today - the lowest price yet on this budget smartwatch.

A $20 saving might not seem like the biggest news (especially since the older SE model is $149 at Walmart right now), but it's the first discount we've ever seen on this relatively new release.

The Apple Watch SE 2022 is the brand's more budget-focused wearable for this year but it's more of a mid-tier smartwatch when you compare it to other brands. It's got a speedy chip inside, a great display, and all the fitness and sleep tracking you'd expect from an Apple wearable. Overall, it's a fully featured device that's going a much better Black Friday deal versus the Apple Watch 8 for most people.

A few differences in the models include the lack of an always-on display and ECG monitor on the SE model, which aren't deal breakers by any stretch of the imagination. The 2022 SE model does, however, feature an improved chip over the previous 2020 iteration, as well as a lighter shell, new colors, and a crash detection feature. These are arguably minor updates, but it's potentially worth opting for the latest model here if you're looking for the latest and greatest.

Want to see what's available on the other models? Check out a few more of today's best deals just below. Alternatively, head on over to our main Black Friday Apple Watch deals page for a full range of options.

Black Friday Apple Watch SE 2022 deal

Apple Watch SE (2022, 40mm): was $249 now $229 at Amazon
Amazon's just posted the first-ever price cut on the latest Apple Watch SE this week thanks to its early Black Friday deals. At $20 off, the saving isn't massive here but it's easily the lowest price yet on this excellent budget wearable. While it lacks the bells and whistles of the Apple Watch 8 (like an always-on display or ECG), a snappy processor, great battery life, and an array of useful fitness features makes the latest SE easily the best value Apple Watch on the market right now.

In the UK? Check out this similar discount over at Amazon in your region

Apple Watch SE 2022 (GPS, 40mm): was £259 now £249 at Amazon
A £10 saving might not exactly be a ground-breaking discount, but this is actually the first discount on the latest Apple Watch SE 2022 and the lowest price yet. If you're looking for a fully-featured and up-to-date model without breaking the bank, this is definitely a decent option over Black Friday. A new chip, lighter build, and new crash detection features are the main upgrades on this particular model over the previous iteration. Note, you can also find this one listed at John Lewis for the same price.

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Alex is TechRadar's deals editor, specializing in getting our readers the best bang for the buck on the tech that we know and love. He's a dab hand at covering retailer events like Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day having over seven years of e-commerce experience at Future PLC; including bylines at our sister sites T3 and GamesRadar. Alex's expertise touches on most areas of TechRadar but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer. Outside of work, you'll find him indulging his love for street and travel photography, at home working on music, or down at the local climbing gym.