Since the introduction of the Apple Watch Series 10 in early September, its price has seen a steady decline, currently priced at $329, down from its original $399. This recent price drop of $20 marks the lowest cost yet, as noted by various price-tracking services. This offer applies to the 42mm variant, which includes bands for wrist sizes ranging from 130 to 180mm and 150 to 200mm, available in sleek black and elegant rose gold. The larger 46mm model is also on sale for $359, down from $429. While these discounts might not seem drastic, they are noteworthy considering it’s a new flagship product from Apple.

The Apple Watch Series 10 stands out as one of the top choices for Apple enthusiasts and serves as an excellent upgrade if you are currently using the more basic budget SE, as highlighted in a review by Michelle Ehrhardt, Associate Tech Editor at DailyHackly. Some notable enhancements have been made compared to the Apple Watch 9, although the evolution appears to be less pronounced when compared to its earlier models. For a detailed examination of how it fares against other leading smartwatches, a comparison post is available here.

Firstly, the Series 10 features a sleeker profile along with an expanded OLED display, available in sizes of 1.6 inches or 1.8 inches, depending on your selection. Unlike the previous Series 9, which only supported call functionalities via speaker, the new version allows for audio playback, enabling users to enjoy podcasts or Spotify directly through the watch’s speakers. Enhanced sleep features also include alerts contingent on possible sleep apnea symptoms. Moreover, it introduces depth and water temperature sensors that activate automatically when submerged, a feature that has been previously exclusive to the Apple Watch Ultra series.

Battery longevity ranges from 18 to 36 hours, influenced by usage habits. The device retains the fitness functionality, heart rate monitoring, and sleep tracking offered in prior models, though it still lacks a blood oxygen sensor.