The newest Apple Watch has dropped to its lowest price just in time for Mother's Day, which falls on May 11 this year. You can grab the 42mm Apple Watch Series 10 for only $299—a 25% discount off its original $399 price—or the larger 46mm model for $329, which is 23% off its $429 list price. If you're an iPhone user, the Apple Watch is undoubtedly the top choice for a smartwatch. It's not only stylish and built to last, but it also excels as both a fitness tracker and a smartwatch, perfectly syncing with your iPhone.

Apple Watch Series 10 From $299

Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm)

$399.00 save 25%
$299.00 at Amazon

$429.00 save 23%
$329.00 at 46mm Model

The Apple Watch Series 10 represents the latest mainstream model, with the Series 11 not expected until September. This model brings improvements over the Series 9, including a larger OLED Retina display, a new S10 processor that's thinner for a slimmer watch profile, and a slightly larger base model size (42mm vs. 41mm). It also includes minor additions like a water depth gauge. If you're already using an Apple Watch Series 9, the upgrades might not be compelling enough to justify an upgrade. However, for first-time buyers, the Series 10 stands out as the best option for most users.

Compared to the Apple Watch SE, the Series 10 offers a bigger size (42mm vs. 40mm), a larger display with Always-On functionality, a 30% more powerful processor, double the storage, more advanced fitness and body monitoring sensors, double-tap gesture support, and faster charging. While the Apple Watch SE is currently available for a more budget-friendly $199 on Amazon, the enhancements in the Series 10 make it a worthwhile investment for most people.

Can You Use an Apple Watch with Android Phones?

Although it's technically possible to pair an Apple Watch with an Android phone, we don't recommend it. Many of the Apple Watch's features are designed to work with iOS devices, making the experience less than optimal on Android. While there are workarounds to access some features, they can be cumbersome. If you're set on getting an Apple Watch, consider switching to an iPhone first. For those content with their Android phones, there are plenty of excellent Android smartwatches that would be a better match.

Other Apple products on sale

There are numerous Apple deals available right now. If an Apple Watch seems too technical for your mom, perhaps a pair of AirPods or an Apple iPad would be more suitable.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C

$249.00 save 32%
$169.00 at Amazon

Apple iPad (A16) 128GB - Silver

$349.00 save 14%
$299.00 at Amazon

Why Should You Trust IGN's Deals Team?

IGN's deals team boasts over 30 years of combined experience in uncovering the best discounts across gaming, tech, and various other categories. Our mission is to provide our readers with genuine deals on products from trusted brands that we have personally experienced. For more insight into our process, you can review our deals standards here, or follow the latest deals we discover on IGN's Deals Twitter account.