Here’s some basic Apple Watch information and more details about Apple’s popular wearable rig.
What Apple Watches Can I Buy?
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Apple Watch Series 10
Not updated
New S10 chip.
40% brighter than Series 9.
Battery life is the same as Series 9.
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Its speaker can now play music if you forget to bring your AirPods.
Software-wise, the watch has Sleep Apnea Detection that analyzes your blood oxygen saturation while you sleep.
The base model starts at $399.
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Apple Watch Series 9
New S9 chip.
Twice as bright as Series 8.
No major battery life improvement.
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Not a significant feature upgrade from Series 8.
Doesn’t look very different from Series 8.
The base model starts at $399.
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Apple Watch Ultra 2
Longer battery life.
Even more rugged design.
One of the most expensive Apple watches.
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Not very different from the Series 9.
A minor upgrade from its predecessor.
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 carries over the Ultra’s $799 starting price tag.
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Apple Watch Series 8
S8 SiP with 64bit dual-core processor.
Higher starting price tag at release.
Not as durable as the Apple Watch Ultra.
Less sizing variety than Ultra and SE.
The Apple Watch Series 8 was introduced in three different designs and in seven colors.
The standard model started at $399, while the cellular model cost $499.
Apple Watch Ultra
86-decibel siren to attract attention.
36-60 hours of battery life.
Might have more features than you need.
Bigger size might not offer 24/7 comfort.
TheApple Watch Ultrawas intended for intense workout conditions, particularly for outdoor sports.
The display was also the biggest and brightest of all Apple Watches.
The watch offered advanced tracking for activities like hiking and swimming, in addition to temperature monitoring.
Apple Watch SE 2
Less expensive than an Apple Watch Series 7 or 8.
Some of the Apple Watch Series 6 features.
Few improvements on the original Apple Watch SE.
Apple Watch Series 7
QWERTY keyboard.
33 percent faster charging.
Resistant to dust and water.
Missing some features found in newer models.
No battery life improvement.
Not a significant upgrade from Series 6.
The display is 20 percent larger than older models, which allows space for a QWERTY keyboard.
The crystal face cover is twice as thick as the Apple Watch Series 6, doubling its durability.
The Apple Watch Series 7 was released with the same price tag as previous models ($399).
Apple Watch Series 6
Blood oxygen sensor and app.
S6 SiP with 64bit dual-core processor.
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Variety of color and band options.
Slew of fitness features.
Considerable cost to get all the features you want.
Some users say battery life could be better.
Limited watch face options.
Prices for the Apple Watch Series 6 started at $399.
Apple Watch SE
Less expensive than an Apple Watch Series 6.
Some Apple Watch Series 6 features.
Choose a Sports Band or buckle-less Solo Loop.
Lacks Series 6' always-on display.
No blood oxygen app.
Not as many color options as other models.
Also unveiled in September 2020, the Apple Watch SE was the least expensive model in the new lineup.
It lacked a blood oxygen sensor, but provided high and low heart rate and irregular heart rhythm alerts.
It also debuted with an optical heart sensor, but not an electrical one.
The Apple Watch SE with GPS started at $279, while cellular models started at $329.
Apple Watch Nike
Nike Run Club app preinstalled.
Exclusive Nike watch faces.
Reflective Nike Sport Loop; new Nike Sport Bands.
Nike bands are included in the cost.
Aluminum is the only case material option.
Silver and Space Gray are the only colors.
Not wildly different from Series 6 or SE.
It also featured a variety of special Nikewatch facesoptimized for the always-on Retina display.
The Apple Watch Nike started at $399.
Apple Watch Hermes
Hermes branding on the back of the watch.
Exclusive Hermes watch face optimized for always-on Retina display.
Unique leather Single Tour and Double Tour watch bands.
Premium price tag not for everyone.
Available in select stores.
Heavy value placed on brand recognition.
The Apple Watch Hermes first launched as part of the Series 6 lineup.
Starting at $1,249, this isn’t an inexpensive option, but it’s certainly stylish.
Apple Watch Series 5
Second-generation optical heart sensor.
Water resistance up to 50 meters.
Microphone 50 percent louder than Series 3.
Digital Crown with haptic feedback.
Battery life could be longer.
Not a drastic upgrade from Series 4.
Harder to find this discontinued model.
A second-generation optical-electrical heart sensor andEGC appwere also introduced.
Apple Watch Edition
Titanium body.
Apple-exclusive treatment to resist stains and fingerprints.
Ceramic finish four times harder than stainless steel.
Discontinued and hard to come by.
It featured an elegant ceramic body as well as a titanium option.
This variant has been discontinued, but you may be able to find some on third-party sites.
The original version was configurable up to $17,000 depending on the size and band choice.
Apple Watch Series 3
LTE antenna for using the watch without an iPhone.
Barometric altimeter for tracking elevation.
Health and fitness tracking features.
Users may prefer the design of the newer models.
No longer supported by Apple.
The Apple Watch Series 3 was released in September 2017 with watchOS 4.
Its flagship feature was the availability of cellular connectivity for an additional cost.
Series 3 Watches feature 38 mm and 42 mm sizes and are 11.4 mm thick.
It boasted fitness features, heart-rate monitoring, sports tracking, and more.
Series 1 was an original Apple Watch, with an updated processor for additional speed.
It supported brief encounters with water from rain or washing hands but wasn’t intended to be submerged.
Series 1 and Series 2 were available in two sizes: 38 mm and 42 mm.
Series 1 was 10.5 mm thick, while Series 2 was 11.4 mm thick.
These models have been discontinued.
Apple Watch Sport was the lowest-cost model and featured an aluminum body.
Apple Watch was the premium version, made out of stainless steel.
Apple Watch Edition was made from 18-karat gold.
There was no differentiation in features beyond body material.
Apple announced the first Apple Watch in September 2014, and it became available for purchase in spring 2015.
