Walmart deal: Get the Apple Watch Series 7 cellular edition for its lowest price ever

The Apple Watch series boasts a number of reliable, full-featured smartwatches. The Apple Watch Series 7 may not be hot off the presses, but it's still a capable and attractive watch for anyone looking to snap one up. And right now, you can do so at a steep discount. Head to Walmart now to pick up the Apple Watch Series 7 Cellular +_GPS (45mm) for just $279. That's almost half off its original price.

(The Apple Watch Series 8 is also on sale -- both the GPS-only version and the Cellular-enabled version.)

Top Apple Watches in this article:

Apple Watch Series 7 Cellular + GPS (45mm), $279 (reduced from $529)

$279 at Walmart

Apple Watch Series 8 GPS (45mm), $359 (regularly $429)

$359 at Amazon

Apple Watch Series 8 Cellular + GPS (45mm), $459 (regularly $529)

$459 at Amazon

Though not a large step up from the Apple Watch Series 6, the Series 7 line has a larger and brighter screen, and is rated for IPX dust resistance. It allows for a full on-screen keyboard with watchOS 8, as well as waterproofing up to 50 meters. It also has a battery life of 18 hours, with fast charging--up to 33% faster, in fact, than its predecessor. Beyond that, it has the full suite of fitness and phone features you'd expect, like a heart rate monitor, blood oxygen app, ECG capability, and more.

This Apple Watch 7 model features cellular connectivity. Additional charges from your wireless carrier will apply.

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For this price, you can snap up a watch for yourself or even one for Dad. The Apple Watch Series 7 makes a great Father's Day gift idea, especially for a dad who's always on the go. Or, consider getting Dad a new Apple Watch Series 8, also on sale now.

Best smartwatches of 2023

Looking for a different model? There are plenty of other smartwatches on the market, including additional Apple Watch models that are well worth buying. Choose from the Apple Watch 8, Apple Watch Ultra and Apple Watch SE 2nd generation. Android users also have some excellent options with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5, Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro and Google Pixel Watch. If you're stuck on which smartwatch option to buy, keep reading to explore the best smartwatches of 2023.

Apple Watch Series 8

The Apple Watch Series 8 is a durable smartwatch that is swim-proof, dust-proof and crack-resistant. It also comes with a new crash detection feature, which detects where the wearer is in a severe car crash and alerts emergency services.

The Apple Watch 8 has a number of health-tracking features, including an optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor for ECG, blood oxygen sensor and a new body temperature sensor. You can also tap into yoga, meditation and other workout programs via Apple Fitness+. (Apple Fitness+ is a subscription service. It costs $9.99 a month; Apple Watch buyers get the first month free.)

Apple Watch Series 8 GPS (41mm), $330 (reduced from $399)

$330 at Amazon

Apple Watch Series 8 GPS (45mm), $359 (regularly $429)

$359 at Amazon

Apple Watch Ultra

The Apple Watch Ultra is designed to be a more rugged and durable option for athletes and adventurers. It provides up to 36 hours of life on a single charge with standard use, or 60 hours of battery life with the soon-to-be-released battery optimization setting. It is made with a stronger titanium alloy material for improved impact resistance. It also offers a larger (49mm), brighter display and a second speaker for better sound and display visibility during outdoor use. Apple says it's also optimized for diving and water sports.

The Apple Watch Ultra provides enhanced GPS functionality to trace your steps and improve navigation for outdoor expeditions. There is also an action button that can be used to more accurately track your workouts by marking segments of your workout.

Apple Watch Ultra, $780 (reduced from $799)

$780 at Amazon

Apple Watch SE 2nd generation: $249 and up

Apple Watch SE 2nd generation, the most affordable Apple Watch option, includes core Apple Watch features such as car crash detection, heart rate monitoring, fall detection and activity tracking. The updated watch can be paired with a parent's iPhone, but still operate independently for calling and texting. It's a smart choice for families that want to stay connected.

The new Apple Watch SE is 20 percent faster than the last generation. The display is 30 percent larger than the prior model as well. The back case design now features 100 percent recycled aluminum.

Apple Watch SE 2nd generation (40mm), $249

$249 at Amazon

Apple Watch SE 2nd generation (44mm), $256 (reduced from $279)

$256 at Amazon

Apple Watch SE 2nd generation, GPS + Cellular (40mm), $290 (reduced from $299)

$290 at Amazon

Apple Watch SE 2nd generation, GPS + Cellular (44mm), $320 (regularly $329)

$320 at Amazon

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 is an upgrade from the popular Samsung Galaxy Watch 4. It features 10W smart-charging capabilities, a notable upgrade from the slower 5W charging offered by the prior model. It also offers an advanced workout algorithm and sleep tracking technology.

The Galaxy Watch 5 features an advanced bioactive sensor that collects more accurate data. This data can be managed and tracked in the Samsung Health app.

This is the first time that Samsung is offering its sapphire glass on its non-premium smartwatch options. (Sapphire glass isn't actually glass. It is a ceramic that mimics the transparency of glass and offers more durability.)

Like prior Galaxy Watch models, the Galaxy Watch 5 is available in 40mm and 44mm display sizes. It is also available in five colors.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (40mm), $229 (reduced from $280)

$229 at Amazon

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (44mm), $259 (reduced from $310)

$259 at Amazon

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro

The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro offers a bigger and stronger smartwatch option. The watch face and battery are larger in the Pro model. The Pro model features a titanium case and sapphire glass. The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro also boasts improved navigation with track-back mode to help you navigate your way to back your starting point.

The Watch 5 Pro is available in two colors. It comes in one size, 45mm.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, $400 (reduced from $450)

$400 at Amazon

Google Pixel Watch

The Google Pixel Watch features a round face with customizable watch faces and tons of band options. It offers an all-day battery life, with up to 24 hours on a single charge. The Watch includes the Google Home App to adjust your thermostat or connect to your smart home devices. Users can play music, track fitness activity and receive notifications from their connected phone.

The Google Pixel Watch is the first Android smartwatch to include integrated Fitbit features. The watch's health features include heart-rate monitoring, workout tracking, sleep tracking and more. Google advised that fall detection will be available in 2023. The watch comes with a free six-month subscription to Fitbit premium and three months of YouTube Premium.

The Watch comes in black, silver and gold.

Google Pixel Watch, $349

$349 at Amazon

Garmin Vivoactive 4

The Garmin Vivoactive 4 with a 45 mm case is more than $50 off right now at Amazon. This Garmin smartwatch uses Garmin's Pulse Ox technology to track your energy levels, respiration, menstrual cycle, stress, sleep, heart rate, hydration levels and more. It can stream downloaded music from Spotify and Amazon Music. When paired with your smartphone, the watch can receive notifications.

This Garmin smartwatch features more than 20 preloaded GPS and indoor-sports apps. Want a personal trainer on your wrist? This watch can show you animated workouts via your watch screen.

Available in a variety of colors. The price listed below is for the black watch, as pictured.

Garmin Vivoactive 4 (black), $200 (reduced from $330)

$200 at Amazon

Garmin Fēnix 7X Series

The latest iteration of Garmin's Fēnix line of multisport smartwatches, the Garmin Fēnix 7 Series, released in January, features a touchscreen, a hands-free, multi-LED flashlight, and offers what Garmin says is upgraded "daily smartwatch interaction and map navigation." It comes with multiple Garmin-esque perks, including built-in workouts, performance metrics, health and wellness sensors, ski-course maps, golf-course maps and mountain-biking-trek tracking.

The Garmin Fēnix 7 Series comes in a solar-powered model – a model that can deliver up to five weeks' worth of battery life in smartwatch mode (and up to five days in GPS mode).

Garmin Fēnix 7X Series smartwatch, $600 (reduced from $800)

$600 at Garmin

Amazfit Bip 3

What's so great about the Amazfit Bip 3? It features a colorful 1.69-inch screen to display incoming calls and texts. It's loaded with sensors, too, to monitor your heart rate, blood oxygen level, sleep quality, and stress levels. You can even take it swimming with you -- the Amazfit Bip 3 is IP68 water resistant.

Head to Amazon now to get the best price on this Android- and iPhone-compatible smartwatch.

Amazfit Bip 3, $50 (reduced from $60)

$50 at Amazon