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Apple Watch Series 11 Hits Retail With Early Discounts as Apple’s Three‑Tier Lineup Debuts

Early reviews frame clear choices by health features, battery life and price across Apple’s new watches.

Overview

  • Amazon is already discounting select Apple Watch Series 11 configurations by $10 off Apple’s price, days after launch.
  • Series 11 adds FDA‑cleared hypertension alerts, a brighter and more durable display, new sleep features and 5G on cellular models, with up to 24 hours of battery life.
  • Apple Watch SE 3 jumps to the S10 chip and now offers an always‑on display, faster charging, temperature sensing and expanded sleep and cycle tracking, starting at $249.
  • Apple Watch Ultra 3 targets outdoor users with satellite connectivity, dual‑frequency GPS, rugged WR100 construction for recreational diving to 40m and roughly 36–42 hours of battery life at $799.
  • Battery and durability separate the tiers: Ultra 3 delivers multi‑day endurance and tougher build, Series 11 balances advanced health tools with all‑day power, and SE 3 covers essentials with an 18‑hour rating.