So, Apple Watch 8 has 44% off. That's way more than I was expecting

The Apple Watch 8 Black Friday deal.
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November 22: This deal has gone out of stock! But there's still a very decent deal on a higher-spec Apple Watch 8 – reduced 35% from $499.99 to $324.99 at Target. There's every chance it'll reappear so keep your eyes open – and so will we.

Target has just released a new record-low price on the Apple Watch 8 – down from $399.99 to $224.99, saving you $174. That's the absolute best price that the watch has sold for so far. 

Apple Watch Series 8: $399 $224.99 at TargetSave $175:

Apple Watch Series 8: $399 $224.99 at Target
Save $175: If you're not bothered about some of the bells and whistles on the newest 9, this model is a great way to save some money. This deal is on the 41mm option in S/M.

Key features: Our Apple Watch 8 review explores the features, which include Crash Detection, Blood Oxygen sensor and app, Electrical Heart sensor and app, and temperature sensor. It also has all the usual messaging and call functionality, and more. 

Price history: The RRP is $399 for this model, though it's been fluctuating between $309 and $399 for a while now. This is the lowest we've seen it go for, and it's the lowest around at the moment.

Price comparison: Amazon: $299.99 | Walmart: $329.99

Reviews: We gave the the Apple Watch 8 a very respectable four stars. On the plus side we loved the bright, always-on screen and fast, smooth performance, but we felt it was only incrementally better than the Series 7.

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Beren Neale
Ecom Editor

Beren has worked on creative titles at Future Publishing for over 13 years. Cutting his teeth as Staff Writer on the digital art magazine ImagineFX, he moved on to edit several creative titles, and is currently the Ecommerce Editor on the most effective creative website in the world. When he's not testing and reviewing the best ergonomic office chairs, phones, laptops, TVs, monitors and various types of storage, he can be found finding and comparing the best deals on the tech that creatives value the most.