We have now reached mid-December. If you still haven’t wrapped up all of your holiday shopping for the season, we are almost completely our of time—emphasis on “almost.” The fact is, us last minute shoppers aren’t screwed just yet. The window is just wide enough to order something online and have it ship in time to get it under the tree the morning of December 25. You can still even lock down some big ticket gift items. Take a look at the latest smartwatch from everyone’s favorite tech company—the Apple Watch Series 11. This watch launched only this year yet it’s already seeing as much as a 25% discount for the holidays.
There are two sizes of the Apple Watch Series 11. The 42mm model launched at the price of $399. However, right now it’s been discounted 25%. That brings the price down to just $299—saving you $100. For folks who prefer a larger screen, there is also the 46mm model. That one launched at $429, but its 23% discount brings it down to just $329. With either size, you end up saving yourself a cool $100 for a limited time. Choose between a variety of stylish cases like jet black, rose gold, or silver as well as several different color bands like black, light blush, or purple fog.
New With the Series 11
The Apple Watch Series 11 is Apple’s latest mainstream smartwatch. You’ll find notable upgrades in health tracking, durability, connectivity, and software intelligence compared to previous models. It’s packed with new features like a redesigned Liquid Glass interface, enhanced Smart Stack widgets, and gesture controls such as a one-handed wrist flick to dismiss notifications.
The watch continues Apple’s strong focus on health and fitness, supporting a wide range of biometric sensors—including heart rate, ECG, blood oxygen, cycle tracking, and sleep monitoring. It introduces hypertension notifications, which can alert users to patterns that may indicate high blood pressure. A new sleep score feature helps users understand and improve sleep quality.
Software enhancements like Workout Buddy deliver personalized fitness guidance. Plus you have all the other Apple Watch stuff we’ve come to expect like integration with with iPhones for messaging, calls, Apple Pay, and more.
Design-wise, the Series 11 maintains the classic slim profile Apple Watch users expect, available in 42mm and 46mm sizes with aluminum or premium titanium cases. The aluminum models feature Ion-X glass that is approximately double the scratch resistant than before. Water resistance to 50m and dust resistance make it suitable for active lifestyles. 5G is supported on cellular models for faster data and better connectivity without an iPhone nearby.
As far as battery life goes, Apple rates the Series 11 for up to 24 hours of typical use, allowing all-day wear and even overnight tracking without frequent charging. With Fast Charging, about 15 minutes of charging can deliver up to 8 hours of battery life. In Low Power Mode, battery life can extend even further, potentially reaching around 38 hours in some cases.
