Apple Watch Series 7 Drops to $350 at Amazon
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This is a great time to buy if you’re after an Apple Watch Series 7 as a gift — or as a treat for yourself. Amazon is selling the 41mm GPS model in blue aluminum for $350, which is $50 off the usual price. The green and red models are also down to $380 if they’re more your style. And if you’d rather save money with an Apple Watch SE, the 40mm space gray model is down to $230 from the usual $279.
The Apple Watch Series 7 is a careful iteration of a familiar design, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The larger display (even on the 41mm model) makes a huge difference in readability, not to mention control.
The dust resistance and more crack-resistant screen will help when you’re out and about, while fast charging should help if you’re tracking sleep or working out for a long time on the battery. Add in a robust app ecosystem and solid health features, and the Series 7 is a solid first-time watch and a solid upgrade for anyone coming from a Series 4 or earlier.
There are a few gripes beyond the usual iPhone requirements. Apple’s built-in sleep tracking won’t compare to what you get from competitors like Fitbit and Samsung, and the S7 chip isn’t a performance breakthrough. There’s not much to tempt you to upgrade if you’re on a Series 5 or 6. What’s more, it’s an easy option at this reduced price.