Strap on a refurbished Apple Watch Series 6 — with the elusive Blood Oxygen app and cellular connectivity — for just $123.99 (regularly $399).
If you’ve been thinking about getting an Apple Watch but aren’t interested in paying full price for the newest model, the Apple Watch Series 6 is a smart, cost-effective option. This refurbished 44mm GPS + Cellular version works for fitness tracking, everyday health monitoring and basic communication. And, unlike on more recent models, you can track your blood oxygen levels!
Apple Watch Series 6 refurbished: Cellular and banned Blood Oxygen app
The Apple Watch Series 6 still has a lot to offer, including the most important health and wellness sensors and a very cool always-on display. Most importantly, it still has the blood oxygen sensor that's been removed from newer models because of a patent dispute.
- 44mm Space Gray
- GPS + Cellular
- Always-on Retina display
- Blood oxygen sensor
- Slightly smaller screen than latest models
In early 2024, Apple disabled the Blood Oxygen app on Apple Watch models because of a patent dispute. But the sensor continues to work in Apple Watch Series 6, including refurbished models like this one.
This incredibly cheap deal also includes cellular connectivity, so you can take calls, send texts and receive notifications directly from your wrist when your iPhone isn’t nearby.
Apple Watch Series 6: Everything you need
Compared to Apple Watch Series 10, which Cult of Mac called “larger, thinner, lighter and more lushly curvaceous than predecessors” in a glowing review, the Series 6 model isn’t missing much. The latest Series 10 models are slightly sleeker and have bigger screens and a faster chip. But the only new sensors are for sleep apnea detection, body temperature monitoring, crash detection, and a water temperature and depth gauge.
For most fitness and wellness tracking, the Series 6 does it all.
It comes with an always-on Retina display, which means you can check the time, your heart rate or your activity rings without having to raise your wrist. The display is bright and easy to read in most lighting conditions, making it convenient for quick glances throughout the day.
In terms of health and fitness tools, this refurbished Apple Watch Series 6 includes built-in GPS, the Blood Oxygen app and the ECG app (powered by the built-in electrical heart sensor). You can track workouts, measure your pace and distance, and monitor important health data. It also includes an always-on altimeter for elevation tracking during hikes or outdoor runs.
Pretty major markdown
Additional features in the refurbished Apple Watch Series 6 include fall detection, high and low heart rate alerts, and a noise-monitoring app that helps protect your hearing. The watch is water resistant up to 50 meters, so it’s safe to wear in the rain or during a workout. Just don’t wear it if you’re planning on going deep-sea diving. If you subscribe to Apple Fitness+, you’ll also be able to follow guided workouts using your watch, which is a pretty cool little extra.
This model comes with 32GB of internal storage and supports Bluetooth 5.0 and dual-band Wi-Fi. It’s compatible with iPhones starting from the iPhone Xs or iPhone SE (second generation) and is currently supported by watchOS 11, with future updates expected. The refurbished unit is rated Grade B, which means it might show light cosmetic wear, but it still works great. And you get a pretty major markdown on the price.
In the box, you’ll get the Apple Watch Series 6, a sport strap and a magnetic charging cable. A 30-day parts and labor warranty is also provided by a third party.
Save on a refurbished Apple Watch Series 6
If you want an Apple Watch but are watching your budget, get a refurbished Apple Watch Series 6 while it’s on sale for $123.99.
Buy from: Cult of Mac Deals
The Apple Watch Series 6 still has a lot to offer, including the most important health and wellness sensors and a very cool always-on display. Most importantly, it still has the blood oxygen sensor that's been removed from newer models because of a patent dispute.
- 44mm Space Gray
- GPS + Cellular
- Always-on Retina display
- Blood oxygen sensor
- Slightly smaller screen than latest models
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