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32GB Apple Watch Series 8 GPS (41mm S/M, Starlight, Aluminum Case, Sport Band)

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Best Buy has 32GB Apple Watch Series 8 GPS (41mm S/M, Starlight, Aluminum Case, Sport Band, ‎MNU93LL/A) on sale for $279. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member shopper6 for sharing this deal.

Note: Size S/M represents a band that fits 130-180mm wrists.

Specs:
  • 41mm case size, edge-to-edge display
  • 10.7mm case thickness
  • Always-On Retina display up to 1000 nits
  • S8 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor
  • Bluetooth 5
  • Third-generation optical heart sensor
  • Digital Crown with haptic feedback
  • Always-on Altimeter
  • Crack resistant, IP6X-certified dust resistant, and swimproof with WR50 water resistance
About this product:
  • Crash Detection and Fall Detection can automatically connect you with emergency services in the event of a severe car crash or a hard fall. And Emergency SOS provides urgent assistance with the press of a button.
  • Advanced Health Features: Temperature sensing, keep an eye on your blood oxygen, take an ECG anytime, get notifications if you have an irregular rhythm, see how much time you spent in REM, Core, or Deep sleep with Sleep Stages.
  • Works seamlessly with your Apple devices and services. Unlock your Mac automatically. Find your devices with a tap. Pay and send money with Apple Pay. Apple Watch requires an iPhone 8 or later with the latest iOS version.
  • Workout app gives you new ways to train, and advanced metrics for more information about your workout performance. And Apple Watch comes with three months of Apple Fitness+ free.

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • Additional Information:
    • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 16900 customer reviews.
    • Refer to the forum thread for additional details and community discussion.

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Best Buy has 32GB Apple Watch Series 8 GPS (41mm S/M, Starlight, Aluminum Case, Sport Band, ‎MNU93LL/A) on sale for $279. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member shopper6 for sharing this deal.

Note: Size S/M represents a band that fits 130-180mm wrists.

Specs:
  • 41mm case size, edge-to-edge display
  • 10.7mm case thickness
  • Always-On Retina display up to 1000 nits
  • S8 SiP with 64-bit dual-core processor
  • Bluetooth 5
  • Third-generation optical heart sensor
  • Digital Crown with haptic feedback
  • Always-on Altimeter
  • Crack resistant, IP6X-certified dust resistant, and swimproof with WR50 water resistance
About this product:
  • Crash Detection and Fall Detection can automatically connect you with emergency services in the event of a severe car crash or a hard fall. And Emergency SOS provides urgent assistance with the press of a button.
  • Advanced Health Features: Temperature sensing, keep an eye on your blood oxygen, take an ECG anytime, get notifications if you have an irregular rhythm, see how much time you spent in REM, Core, or Deep sleep with Sleep Stages.
  • Works seamlessly with your Apple devices and services. Unlock your Mac automatically. Find your devices with a tap. Pay and send money with Apple Pay. Apple Watch requires an iPhone 8 or later with the latest iOS version.
  • Workout app gives you new ways to train, and advanced metrics for more information about your workout performance. And Apple Watch comes with three months of Apple Fitness+ free.

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • Additional Information:
    • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 16900 customer reviews.
    • Refer to the forum thread for additional details and community discussion.

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Written by shopper6

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Cellular is unnecessary for 90% of users so the added cost is an absolute waste of money for most. Source - I'm a heavy phone user, got a watch with cellular and eventually disconnected the plan because it served no purpose
Purchasing from Best Buy has its advantages for those who live close enough.

Pick up in store (other similar priced options are OOS where I live).

Ship to store. No worries about it getting lost in mail, receiving an empty package, etc. (No other place near me has the ship to store option).

Trade-in credit for old Apple watch. Best Buy even gives credit for working Series 3 whereas Apple store does not. Other retailers I know of do not allow credit at all for older watches, and Apple only allows credit for the newer model watches.

Return directly to store if issue.

While it may go down a little more than this, keep in mind Best Buy allows trade-ins and pick up at store.

I have a Series 3. While you can get the battery replaced for around $80, this watch no longer gets updates. Has been a great value, and I paid this price for it 5 years ago. It is slow now though. I only use it for notifications, weather/time, pause/play, and to tap quick reply to messages. Will be a nice upgrade given the newer processor, large display, and useful health features.

The 9 basically has a better find my phone features, refined gesture (accessibility allows a similar action in older model watches capable of updates), brighter display, more memory, and updated processor. Love the new pink option and to buy with the Apple band of my choice! I think the x might even be a bigger update because it will be a ten-year edition, but some people need the watch now.

It is likely the glucose monitor feature will have to work in conjunction with an RX device like Dexcom. The blood pressure feature would be cool; I would have opted for the 9 if it had this feature. I don't know what else they could add.
Agree with cellular being unnecessary.

But the stainless steel models with the Sapphire crystal vs aluminum with glass for the regular models is a huge difference.

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pyroskater85
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Quote from WittyHeat365 :
Cellular is unnecessary for 90% of users so the added cost is an absolute waste of money for most. Source - I'm a heavy phone user, got a watch with cellular and eventually disconnected the plan because it served no purpose
How often do you use the watch without your iPhone. If you never leave your phone behind, then I can see why you're saying you don't need cellular. That makes sense. I'm assuming you'd recommend getting a cellular one if your going 6 hours without your phone 5 days a week
Sep 29, 2023
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01av8ter
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Sold Out. Only open box available
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01av8ter
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@shopper6 BB sold out, but Best Buy has them available now for the same $279 price Apple Watch Series 8 GPS 41mm Starlight Aluminum Case with Starlight Sport Band - S/M https://www.walmart.com/ip/1589627085
Sep 29, 2023
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TenderCrayon244
Sep 29, 2023
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For those who took this deal. Target will have better deal for the same model and color for $224.99 starting October 1, so you can get price match and refund.
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jralphroman
Sep 29, 2023
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Quote from TenderCrayon244 :
For those who took this deal. Target will have better deal for the same model and color for $224.99 starting October 1, so you can get price match and refund.
That's what I'm hoping for as mine's hasn't even been delivered
Sep 29, 2023
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vsauce
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Quote from TenderCrayon244 :
For those who took this deal. Target will have better deal for the same model and color for $224.99 starting October 1, so you can get price match and refund.
Cannot price match because it's Target offer that requires coupon to be scanned
Last edited by vsauce September 29, 2023 at 02:43 PM.
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Tarasko33
Oct 1, 2023
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Quote from WittyHeat365 :
Cellular is unnecessary for 90% of users so the added cost is an absolute waste of money for most. Source - I'm a heavy phone user, got a watch with cellular and eventually disconnected the plan because it served no purpose
I called Target for a price match on this watch. Did a curbside pickup a couple of days ago and I just realized they gave me the cellular version. Don't really need cellular but I might connect it now that I have it.

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Apple watch 8 45mm gps+ cellular 420$ in Costco
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Quote from TenderCrayon244 :
For those who took this deal. Target will have better deal for the same model and color for $224.99 starting October 1, so you can get price match and refund.
Target is not honoring that deal so highly doubt BB will price match. But if anyone manages it let us know lol
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ZZninepluralZalpha
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Quote from techdesai2 :
Agree with cellular being unnecessary.

But the stainless steel models with the Sapphire crystal vs aluminum with glass for the regular models is a huge difference.
Ehh… sapphire is definitely tougher, but the IonX glass holds up pretty well for the until-too-outdated service life of the tech underneath—little chance of clear scratches unless you drag it over asphalt or something. And the polished stainless case collects visible micro-scratches if you so much as breathe on it, while the anodized aluminum doesn't show anything short of major gouges.
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Quote from ZZninepluralZalpha :
Ehh… sapphire is definitely tougher, but the IonX glass holds up pretty well for the until-too-outdated service life of the tech underneath—little chance of clear scratches unless you drag it over asphalt or something. And the polished stainless case collects visible micro-scratches if you so much as breathe on it, while the anodized aluminum doesn't show anything short of major gouges.
The stainless case doesn't show scratches so easy, i've had two Stainless steel models (series 4 & 6) and no scratches on the case or screen, and had hitted concrete, swimming pools, doors etc
They look like new, very different from aluminium models I had, the screen scratched very easy
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Quote from PinkPower4 :
Purchasing from Best Buy has its advantages for those who live close enough.

Pick up in store (other similar priced options are OOS where I live).

Ship to store. No worries about it getting lost in mail, receiving an empty package, etc. (No other place near me has the ship to store option).

Trade-in credit for old Apple watch. Best Buy even gives credit for working Series 3 whereas Apple store does not. Other retailers I know of do not allow credit at all for older watches, and Apple only allows credit for the newer model watches.

Return directly to store if issue.

While it may go down a little more than this, keep in mind Best Buy allows trade-ins and pick up at store.

I have a Series 3. While you can get the battery replaced for around $80, this watch no longer gets updates. Has been a great value, and I paid this price for it 5 years ago. It is slow now though. I only use it for notifications, weather/time, pause/play, and to tap quick reply to messages. Will be a nice upgrade given the newer processor, large display, and useful health features.

The 9 basically has a better find my phone features, refined gesture (accessibility allows a similar action in older model watches capable of updates), brighter display, more memory, and updated processor. Love the new pink option and to buy with the Apple band of my choice! I think the x might even be a bigger update because it will be a ten-year edition, but some people need the watch now.

It is likely the glucose monitor feature will have to work in conjunction with an RX device like Dexcom. The blood pressure feature would be cool; I would have opted for the 9 if it had this feature. I don't know what else they could add.
$25 credit for a Series 3. Not bad.

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