Updated
Updated · CNET · Aug 21
Best Buy Cuts Apple Watch Ultra 3 to $749 as Trade-Ins Trim Up to $305
Updated
Updated · CNET · Aug 21

Best Buy Cuts Apple Watch Ultra 3 to $749 as Trade-Ins Trim Up to $305

2 articles · Updated · CNET · Aug 21

Summary

  • $50 off at Best Buy is the biggest direct discount CNET found on Apple’s $799 Watch Ultra 3, bringing the starting price to $749.
  • Upgrading buyers can save more through trade-ins: Apple offers up to $305 off the Ultra 3, while Best Buy also accepts older Apple Watches and some rival smartwatches.
  • Carrier promotions rely on service commitments rather than straight markdowns—T-Mobile offers up to $300 off a second eligible Apple Watch with two wearable lines, while AT&T only discounts via trade-in.
  • Refurbished options widen the savings range: Back Market lists Ultra 3 models from $600, Apple has certified refurbished Ultra 2 units at $110 off, and some first-generation Ultra models start at $300.

Insights

With the Apple Watch Ultra 4 rumored for next month, are these current discounts a genuine bargain or just an inventory trap?
Does the impending loss of watchOS 27 support secretly ruin the appeal of buying a $300 refurbished original Apple Watch Ultra?
Are carrier credits and trade-in bundles actually saving you money, or just quietly locking you deeper into an expensive tech ecosystem?