Black Friday deals are hotter than ever, which means if you've been waiting for a great opportunity to score a solid deal on an Apple smartwatch, look no further Wearables are among the most popular items on Black Friday, with demand for Apple products in particular on the rise

Right now, the Apple Watch SE (GPS/40mm) is on sale for $219 on Amazon That's 22% off the original price, for a total savings of $60 This is also the lowest price point to date in this price range This promotion applies to most color options, so there are plenty to choose from

Even with the recent release of the Apple Watch Series 7, the Apple Watch SE is still one of the best smartwatches available In fact, we previously recognized it in the Health and Fitness category of the 2021 Tom's Guide Awards

The Apple Watch SE is a hybrid mix of the Apple Watch Series 5 and Series 4, so you get the features borrowed from both models for less money This particular 40mm GPS model has a heart rate sensor, international emergency calling, drop detection, and noise monitoring

In our review of the Apple Watch SE, we liked the sleek design and the responsive display with a large number of apps to choose from We also concluded that the device is overall a well-rounded mid-range smartwatch from Apple, although it does not offer the ECG and blood oxygen monitoring features found in the Series 6 and Series 7

The Apple Watch SE has a variety of customizable watch faces, NFC for mobile payments, and is compatible with Apple's family setup

Overall, this is a great deal: for 22% off, you get one of the most capable wearables on the market Just keep in mind that the inventory is not likely to last very long If you'd like to see what else is on sale, be sure to check out our roundup of Apple Watch Black Friday deals