Forget the Apple Watch Ultra 3, you probably don't need it this Prime Day Apple Watch Series 11 deal represents better value overall

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Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:49:29 +0000

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This Prime Day Apple Watch Series 11 deal actually represents better value than the Ultra 3 you're far less likely to be paying for features you won't use

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that I am personally responsible for listing the Apple Watch Ultra 3 as our best smartwatch overall. And yes, I know that the Apple Watch Ultra is currently at a lowest-ever price in the Amazon Prime Day deals (it's now down to $649 (was $799) in the US).

But hear me out: it might not be the right Apple Watch deal for you.

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While there are certainly some people who get a real kick out of its adventuring features, if you asked most current Apple Watch Ultra 3 owners
how often they go on long trail runs or orienteering hikes, necessitating satellite communications and advanced maps features, or how often they go scuba diving, I'd say the answer wouldn't be very many.

Likewise, many users don't use the watch's LTE functionality, which lets you add it to a phone's data plan. I'm sure lots of people also wish it came in a smaller size.

The bottom line is that, when looking for the best value Apple Watch deal for you, I'm also considering all the features you might not use, which end up costing you money at the point of purchase. If you're a keen exerciser
looking for a good Apple Watch, it's likely the Series 11 is what you're after, especially since it's at its lowest-ever price right now.

The Series 11 starts at $279 (was $399) in the US for the 42mm GPS-only model , and $309 (was $429) for the 46mm GPS-only model . Check out both deals
along with the Apple Watch Ultra 3 below. Save $120 Apple Watch Series 11
[GPS 42mm]: was $399 now $279 at Amazon For one of Apple's latest smartwatches, $120 off is more than generous, especially if you're looking to upgrade for the latest watchOS 27 support, which comes with Siri AI goodies. This is the first time this month the Apple Watch Series 11 has dropped in price, but it's unlikely it'll see a bigger reduction this Prime Day.

42mm GPS+Cellular: was $499 now $379 View Deal Save $120 Apple Watch Series 11 [GPS 46mm]: was $429 now $309 at Amazon The larger Apple Watch Series 11 also gets a $120 reduction. It's a good halfway house between the smaller
42mm model and the massive 49mm Apple Watch Ultra 3.

46mm GPS+Cellular: was $529 now $379 View Deal Save $150 Apple Watch Ultra 3 [GPS + Cellular 49mm]: was $899 now $749 at Amazon Are you a Garmin user who wants to try something different? The Apple Watch Ultra range is a solid Garmin rival if a) you like using your smartwatch without having to keep your iPhone nearby, and b) you know you'll want to get a kick out of its plethora of extreme sports features. As predicted, this model has seen another price drop just before Prime Day, hitting a record-low discount. It's the best
watch of last year. View Deal Because you have a choice of size and whether
to add the Cellular connectivity or not, as well as not having adventuring features most users won't get a lot of mileage out of, the Apple Watch Series 11 does come across as a better value Apple Watch pick for most people. However, some power users and hardcore exercisers will still get a real
thrill out of the comprehensive featureset of the Apple Watch Ultra 3. More Prime Day deals in the US Amazon Devices : Fire Sticks & Echo from $18 Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99 Apple : MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29 Beauty: 50% off toothbrushes & hair tools Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99 Garden: tools, mowers, planters from $24.99 Headphones : 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199 Mattresses: Sealy, Serta & more from $186 Patio: outdoor furniture, rugs & decor from $19.99 Sports: 50% off fitness gear, treadmills & clothing Vacuums : Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34 More Prime Day deals in the UK Amazon Prime : get a 30-day free trial Amazon Devices : Fire, Ring & Blink from 13.99 Amazon Haul
: up to 30% off Apple : up to 33% off AirPods & Apple Watch Appliances : up
to 45% off Ninja & Tefal Beauty : up to 60% off Philips & Oral-B Essentials : household goods from 5 Fans : from 20 Fashion : up to 50% off Gaming : 90 off PlayStation 5 Headphones : up to 50% off Beats & Sony Laptops : from 149 Tablets : Samsung & Lenovo from 79.99 Toys : up to 25% off Lego and Tonies
TVs : from 129.99 Vacuums : up to 40% off Shark & Roborock Wearables: up to 30% off Garmin & Oura



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