Get the Apple Watch SE 2 for as Little as $179 While Amazon Clears Its Inventory

One of CNET’s favorite smartwatches is on sale, so if you’ve been considering nabbing a wearable, now’s the time. The Apple Watch SE 2 has dropped back to its lowest price, now that Apple Watch SE 3 has hit the market. Check out our coverage of the SE 3 to see what you might be missing.

The GPS-only 40 mm starts at $179, while the 40 mm GPS + Cellular version is an even better deal at $189. For bigger wrists, 44 mm models start at $199. These watches are existing inventory, so when they’re gone, they’re gone — this bargain may not last for long. This is your chance to pick up a solid smartwatch at a price that won’t break the bank.

The Apple Watch SE is a great wearable. It also makes an excellent first smartwatch for kids. Features include crash detection, heart rate monitoring and activity tracking. If you don’t need all the bells and whistles that Apple’s more rugged options offer, there’s no reason to sleep on this rare sale.

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Why this deal matters

We’re big fans of Apple’s smartwatches but not everyone can pay to put the company’s premium models on their wrist. The Apple Watch SE offers many of the same features on a budget, and this is your chance to get it for even less than usual. This is the lowest price we’ve ever seen this model fall to, which makes now the perfect time to order yours.