The Black Friday sales are here in full force, and it’s the perfect time to bag yourself an affordable upgrade on your smartwatch – and that includes Apple’s popular wearable, the Apple Watch.
Snag the Apple Watch SE 2 for just £169
A £30 saving on the Apple Watch SE 2 (44mm) brings Apple’s wearable into truly budget territory for Black Friday.
At its discounted price, the Apple Watch SE 2 is an easy recommendation – it is a fantastic option for most, after all, offering much of the premium Apple Watch experience without the associated hefty price tag. There’s a reason why it got an impressive 4.5 stars when we reviewed it at launch.
The Apple Watch SE 2 is a basic, affordable and very good smartwatch for iOS users.
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Plenty of the best Apple Watch features in a cheaper package -
Excellent software -
Wide customisation options -
Accurate tracking
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Slow charging -
No always-on display
You get that classic Apple Watch design, with a lighter, more comfortable build and access to a massive range of straps. The bright OLED display is excellent for outdoor visibility and discreet enough for night-time use, all wrapped up in a reassuringly premium package.
For everyday tracking, the SE 2 truly shines. It accurately tracks runs, walks and gym sessions with reliable GPS and heart rate monitoring, all integrated with Apple’s excellent Workout and Activity apps, with a holistic overview provided by the Apple Health app.
The auto workout detection is a handy feature for those forgotten logs, and the ‘three rings’ system popularised by Apple’s wearable remains a brilliant motivator.
Plus, with a speedy (but no longer top-end) S8 chip and access to watchOS 26, you’re getting smooth performance and the latest software tweaks.
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Battery life comfortably gets you through a full day, often stretching into a second with lighter use – even with sleep tracking in use. While not exactly designed for an ultramarathon runner, it’s perfectly suited to daily life, especially if you do end up charging it overnight or first thing in the morning.
Ultimately, the Apple Watch SE 2 is an excellent first smartwatch for iPhone users, delivering the core Apple Watch experience without breaking the bank – especially with the tempting Black Friday offer at Currys.
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