Apple Watch Series 7 Now Costs $250
If you like to run errands or go for a run without lugging around your phone, the Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) retails for $249.99 on Woot. That’s a $500 discount off the original price of $749, but the deal is only good for two days or until it sells out.
If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you get free standard shipping, while others will have to pay $6 (keep in mind that Woot doesn’t ship to Alaska, Hawaii, PO Boxes, or APO addresses).
Now, if you’re wondering why you should consider the cellular version over the regular GPS model, it’s because it doesn’t need to be tethered to your iPhone to connect. You can take calls, reply to messages, stream Apple Music, and use Apple Pay without your phone at hand. This is especially useful if you like to run without your phone or leave it at the gym.
PCMag named the Series 7 the ” Best Smartwatch of 2021 ” and gave it an Editors’ Choice award at its launch, thanks to its larger display (meaning larger buttons, a full QWERTY keyboard for texting, and an easier-to-read interface) and fast charging capabilities: 0 to 80% in about 45 minutes (useful if you use sleep tracking and don’t want to take it off for long periods of time). Sure, it’s a few years old at this point (Series 10 is the most recent generation), but the Series 7 is still a good option if you don’t care about having the absolutely latest technology.
The Series 7 is also IP6X and WR50 rated, providing reliable dust protection for outdoor workouts and water resistance up to 50 meters (so you can wear it in the shower or take it with you poolside without worry). Plus, this model is covered by Apple’s 1-year limited hardware warranty , which is a nice safety net.
Like other Apple Watches, Series 7 has a full suite of health features, including heart rate monitoring, ECG, blood oxygen level tracking, always-on altimeter, and sleep tracking , among others . It also monitors your well-being, notifying you if it detects potentially dangerous noise levels or irregular heart rhythms, and detects falls—automatically calling for help if you fall hard and don’t respond. However, the battery life is around 18 hours, so you’ll have to charge it regularly, which isn’t great, but that’s Apple Watch standard. If you need something that will last several days, the Ultra models are better, but they cost a lot more.