Most people probably don’t need a watch with cellular. Adding cellular raises the sticker price by about $100, plus the roughly $10-per-month fee for a wireless plan. Here’s a closer look at what each Apple Watch model has to offer.ĭo you need cellular?All Apple Watch models can be purchased with GPS alone. So it makes sense to ask yourself whether you really need it before shelling out the extra bucks. Adding a cellular connection will cost you about $100 more, plus a monthly fee for the service. Keep in mind that the prices above are for GPS-only models. If the person you’re shopping for uses an Android smartphone, you’re better off with an Android-friendly smartwatch. And before you get down to choosing, remember that an Apple smartwatch works best with an iPhone. With all those options, it can be hard to choose the best Apple Watch for yourself or a loved one. For $80 more, the Apple Watch SE has a speedier chip and similar styling to the Series 7, which is loaded with Apple’s latest features but starts at $400. But it’s not as fast as the newer models. With a starting price of $200, the Apple Watch Series 3, launched in 2017, is the most affordable option. And so, it represents a solid middle ground for consumers. There’s also the relatively inexpensive Apple Watch SE, which has most of the important features found on the Series 7 and scores well on our tests.

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