For a limited time, Amazon is offering the Apple Watch Series 9, upgraded with a 41mm stainless steel case and both GPS and LTE cellular connectivity, for only $442.10. That's almost 40% off the original $700 MSRP. This is one of the nicest Apple Watches you can get and the stainless steel casing really sets itself apart from the vanilla aluminum casing you'll find in the base Apple Watch. If you don't need the ruggedness of the Apple Watch Ultra, the stainless steel Series 9 is a more elegant looking watch. There's plenty of competition for smartwatches out there, but we think the Apple Watch Series 9 is still the best smartwatch of 2024.
Apple Watch Series 9 (41mm Stainless Steel, LTE) for $442
The Apple Series 9 is currently the newest model available (and the Series 10 won't be out for at several months). The biggest improvements of the Series 9 over its predecessors are the (1) 30% faster S9 processor, which is based on the A15 Bionic chip and (2) a brighter display that offers up to 2000 nits of brightness. Other improvements includes a longer 18 hour battery life, hand gesture recognition, faster Siri response times, and a Gen2 Ultra Wideband chip. It retains the best features from previous watches like the always-on Retina OLED display, rugged IP6X dust resistant and swimproof (to 50mm) casing, and a wealth of health features like ECG, blood oxygen, and heart rate meters.
The stainless steel casing is more durable and less prone to scratches than the aluminum casing, plus it looks better. The stainless steel models also come with a tougher Sapphire Crystal glass cover for the display. It costs considerably more than aluminum, however, so unless you're getting a great discount, expect to pay close to Apple Watch Ultra pricing. This watch also supports LTE connectivity; that means you can use your watch to take calls and receive messages even when your phone isn't close by, provided that you add an Apple Watch specific line to your cell plan.
Looking for more models? Check out the best Apple Watch deals today.
