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Will the Apple Watch SE 3 be cheaper on Black Friday 2026?

Only 9% off in the UK last year. Expect a small cut again.

Apple Watch SE 3
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HappenedBlack Friday 2025

−9%

9% off at Argos, reported on 1 December.

ForecastBlack Friday 2026

Likely a small drop

  • Apple kept the SE 3 on sale beside the Series 12
  • UK shops cut it far less than the Fitbits here

Should you wait for Black Friday?

Don't wait too long. UK cuts on the SE 3 were slim last year and Apple has no reason to clear it. Buy when it nears last year's level.

The cheaper picks: what they really did

The percentages are real Black Friday 2025 cuts, as reported that week. The right column is our 2026 forecast.

  • Fitbit Versa 4

    Fitbit Versa 4

    Out since 2022

    −40%US figure

    Likely a big drop

    iPhone-friendly and lasts days per charge.

    Check price on Amazon
  • Fitbit Inspire 3

    Fitbit Inspire 3

    Out since 2022

    −30%US figure

    Likely a moderate drop

    Just the tracking, in a slim band.

    Check price on Amazon

What this means: The SE 3 is the pick for iPhone owners who want apps. The Fitbits dropped further.

Questions people ask

Is the Apple Watch SE 3 good for kids?

Yes. With a cellular model and Family Setup, a child can use it without their own iPhone.

Does the Apple Watch SE 3 have an always-on display?

Yes, the SE 3 gained an always-on screen.

How long does the Apple Watch SE 3 battery last?

Apple quotes up to 18 hours, or up to 32 hours in Low Power Mode.

How we reached this

Last year's cuts are the ones named outlets reported during Black Friday week 2025, against the regular price they quoted. The forecast is our reading of each model's age, its successors and last year's cuts. We never show prices. Where no outlet reported a cut in this country, we show the same model's cut reported in another country, marked with that country.

We haven't tested these products ourselves. Our picks weigh independent expert reviews against each maker's published specs and the prices we checked. Opinions are ours; facts link to where they come from. How we choose.

Sources: TechRadar: Black Friday Apple Watch deals, Tom's Guide (US): Black Friday smartwatch deals (live), TechRadar (US): Fitbit Inspire 3 Black Friday deal at Best Buy, Apple Newsroom: Apple Watch Series 12 announced.