This Apple Watch Series 8 Is Over $400 Off

The Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS + Cellular, 45mm) is now $329.99 on Woot, down from its original price of $749—a $419 discount available for four days or until it sells out. This model comes in a silver stainless steel case with a white band that gives it a premium look and includes a one-year Apple limited warranty. Plus, Prime members get free standard shipping (while non-Prime users pay $6); note that shipping is not available to Alaska, Hawaii, PO boxes, or APO addresses.

This PCMag Editors’ Choice and “Best of the Year 2022” winner smartwatch is built to handle real life, with its IP6X certification making it dustproof and its WR50 water resistance rating letting you swim with it or wear it in the shower. Additionally, its always-on OLED Retina display is reportedly bright at 1,000 nits, so it’s easy to read in any lighting. Swiping and tapping on the watch feel smooth and responsive, too (without any noticeable lag), even when you’re running multiple apps at the same time. That said, its battery life is where you might pause—18 hours on a full charge is standard (you can push it to 36 hours in Low Power Mode), making it good enough for most people, but if you want multi-day battery life, this won’t cut it. Also, Apple doesn’t include a power adapter, so if you don’t have a spare plug, you’ll need to grab one, which might add to your overall cost.

The model isn’t just about telling time. It’s got cellular connectivity, which means you can send texts, make calls, and stream music without having your iPhone on you. It also supports Family Setup, so you can manage an Apple Watch for someone who doesn’t own an iPhone. Now, onto the health perks. The Series 8 monitors heart rate, ECG readings, and blood oxygen levels. Plus, its dual-sensor temperature tracking helps with overnight body temperature monitoring and improves cycle tracking accuracy. Safety is another big plus. Crash Detection can alert emergency services if you’re in a severe car accident and Fall Detection does the same if you take a hard tumble. It’s one of those features you hope never to need—but it’s still great to have, notes this PCMag review.