Why You Can Trust CNET Best Apple Watch Series 9 Deals: Up to $380 Off With Trade-In Credit
While there aren't a lot of direct discounts because the Apple Watch Series 9 is so new, there are a few great trade-in credit offers.
If you're looking to upgrade to one of the best smartwatches Apple has to offer, the Apple Watch Series 9 is right up there. In fact, it's already earned a spot on our list of best smartwatches of 2023. Of course, it's still a relatively new watch, so there aren't a lot of straightforward discounts. Instead, you'll mostly find trade-in credit offers, or buy one and get another one at a discount. If you buy the watch from almost any other retailer, you can get it for about $9 cheaper than at Apple's store. We'll keep updating this page regularly as we find better deals, so be sure to check back.
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Upgraded with a new S9 chipset, the first meaningful processor change since the Apple Watch Series 6, the Apple Watch Series 9 is faster than ever while being even more power efficient. The S9 chip enables a new feature Apple is calling Double Tap, which allows you to operate the watch using just the thumb and index finger on your watch-wearing hand.
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The 2023 Apple Watch is also the first to include on-device Siri commands, new Ultra Wideband capabilities and a brighter display for better outdoor visibility. A new pink aluminum color is available this year.
Best Apple Watch Series 9 deals
Go straight to the source for your Apple Watch Series 9 and you can get as much as $380 off when you trade in your old Apple Watch. Pay with your Apple Card for 3% cashback.
Best Buy's trade-in program offers as much as $235 off the Apple Watch Series 9, which means you can get your hands on one for as little as $164. Previous-gen Apple Watch models net you the highest trade-in credit, though Garmin, Fitbit and Samsung devices are also accepted.
Buy two Apple Watch models and get $300 off at AT&T, no trade-in required. At least one new line is required and a qualifying installment plan is needed for both cellular devices. The $300 discount will be provided via bill credits.
Trade in your old smartwatch at Verizon for as much as $180 off a cellular-enabled Apple Watch Series 9. An eligible service plan is required and you'll see the trade-in credit applied over 36 months as bill credits.
T-Mobile is offering $300 off Apple Watch Series 9 when you buy two. The deal requires at least one new line of service and you'll get the discount applied as credit over 24 monthly bills.
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