Apple just made its newest wearable a lot more accessible. The Apple Watch Series 11, which launched last fall with significant battery improvements and FDA-cleared blood pressure monitoring, is now selling for $299 at Amazon and Best Buy - a rare $100 discount on hardware that typically holds its value. The cellular-enabled version is down to $399, marking one of the first substantial price cuts since the device hit shelves.
Apple doesn't discount its newest hardware often, which makes the current $100 price drop on the Watch Series 11 worth paying attention to. The device launched in September 2025 at $399 for the GPS-only model, and it's already hitting $299 at major retailers like Amazon and Best Buy. The cellular version, originally $499, is now $399.
This isn't just another smartwatch refresh. The Series 11 marked the biggest battery leap in years for Apple's wearable line. The company finally delivered true all-day performance with enough juice left over for sleep tracking at night - something users have been requesting since the original Watch launched back in 2015. Previous models required daily charging, often mid-afternoon for heavy users.
The battery improvements came from a combination of a larger battery cell and optimization work in watchOS 12, according to Apple's technical specs. The result is roughly 30% more battery life compared to the Series 10, which translates to about 18 hours of typical use versus the previous 12-14 hours.
But the real headline feature is blood pressure monitoring. The Series 11 includes new sensors that track your blood pressure trends over a two-week baseline period, then alert you if readings suggest you should see a doctor. It's not a medical-grade device - Apple is careful to position it as a wellness tool - but it received FDA clearance for consumer use. The feature builds on existing heart health capabilities like ECG and irregular rhythm notifications that have been credited with saving lives.
