The Apple Watch SE 2 pictured with the Spigen Crystal Liquid Pro Apple Watch band. Kayla Solino/ZDNET
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Apple's popular watch devices are available in several models, and the Watch SE 2 isn't the latest base option anymore. In September, Apple finally unveiled a refresh to the wearable in the Watch SE 3. The SE 2 doesn't include all the features of the new SE 3, but it's still a great base model wearable that is perfect for a curious, first-time smartwatch purchaser or a child -- and it's the least expensive Apple Watch you can buy new right now, particularly during Black Friday sales.
The SE 2 offers great value for those looking to track basic health and fitness metrics, keep in contact with ease, and benefit from connection to the Apple ecosystem, so much so that I still won't be upgrading from my own SE 2.
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I own the Watch SE 2, and it's been the perfect smartwatch companion to my mostly low-key tech lifestyle. It's proven great for tracking my workouts, steps, and other health metrics, and it has been a good introduction to sleep tracking, too. Right now, you can grab my favorite watch model (still), the Watch SE 2 for up to $90 off Walmart. This applies to a few color and band options, including the Midnight and Starlight sport bands.
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The larger 44mm Apple Watch SE 2 is on sale, too, for $159 in select colors. This is the best price the Apple Watch SE 2has ever sold for, and keep in mind that this model likely won't be available in new-in-box condition for much longer, as the Watch SE 3 will begin to take over the shelves.
The new Watch SE 3 is also on sale for $199, down from $249.
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