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May 2019
(81%)
939 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(96%)
195 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Water- and swim-proof
Built-in GPS
Brighter
More readable screen outdoors
Bigger screen
Louder speaker
Still lets you use old straps
Bigger and more immersive screen
Same strap size
Series 2
GPS
Waterproof
Ceramic design
Dualcore processor
Sapphire glass and brighter display | Series 1
Faster than original (dualcore processor) | Original
Cheapest (used)
Gorgeous design
Smooth performance and navigation
Great screen
The overall look and feel of the Apple Watch
As with most products from Cupertino
Was a major plus for me. The last thing you want is a watch that you have to apologize for visually just so you can find out when Ebay is asking you to bid from your wrist
It's a lovely thing to wear
And it's already proven itself useful in dozens of tiny but welcome ways. I suspect it will grow on me further as it settles and matures – and as I learn where its strengths are versus where I should instead use my iPhone or M
Impressive hardware specifications
Well priced
Great features
Simple and elegant menu system
Stylish design
Clever interface
Two sizes
Beautifully constructed. Handles messages well. A solid fitness tracker. Hundreds of apps. Can send and receive voice calls via an iPhone. Lots of design choices. Apple Pay-enabled. Stores music for local playback over Bluetooth
Innovative
Heavily customisable
Great design
Lovely screen
Accurate voice recogntion
Glances
Stylish
Battery life
Reply to text messages
Photo watch faces
Apple Pay
Multiple variants to appeal to many people
Well designed UI
Comfortable to wear
Attractive
Comfortable
Classy and easy to remove straps
Taptic Engine vibrations and taps
Faster than original
More affordable than Series 2
Same storage space
Speed
And basic functions of Apple Watch Series 2
But for less money. WatchOS 3 is much-improved software over last year
The Apple Watch Series 4 offers a larger
Crisp display that shows more with less bezel
Superfast speed and a louder speaker. It adds high and low heart-rate detection
Fall detection with SOS trigger
And (eventually) FDA-cleared EKG for more detailed h
Big screen and slim body
Runs fast and smooth
New health & safety features
Improved audio and call quality
Strong display
Lovely back
Clever new health features
Larger display
Lightweight design
Better design
Lifesaving metrics
Top sports features
Feels great to wear
Screen is gorgeous
Huge amount of strap options
Fantastic array of fitness and health features
It motivates you so well to be active
A really lovely
Classy device - more so than any rival
Already a number of very useful and clever apps and deluge hasn't even begun
Enhances your gadget life in subtle but significant ways
Larger screen
Thinner
Excellent performance
Big
Bright screen
Good battery life
Impressive health features
Better fit in thinner body
Best-looking smartwatch so far
Force Touch well integrated
Digital Crown is a useful addition
Design
'haptic' interface
Siri performs well
Unique communication methods make it special
Attractive design in multiple sizes
Notification taps are subtle
Setup is a breeze
Watch OS 2.0 fixes some app problems
Notification support means you can glance and carry on with your day
Speed improved by watchOS 3
Slimmer chassis
Lightweight
The watch can be used to make calls
Send messages
Listen to music and use Siri even if you don't have your iPhone to hand it's also available without this functionality for £399
It comes in two screen sizes 40mm or 44mm
The watch's speaker is louder t
Listen to music and use Siri even if you don't have your iPhone to hand - it's also available without this functionality for £399
It comes in two screen sizes - 40mm or 44mm
The watch's speaker is loud
The editors didn't like
The price is high
Still no sleep tracking
Electrocardiogram feature not available at launch
Series 2
Expensive | Series 1
IonX glass | Original
Can only be bought used
The price
Software will take a while to get used to
The Apple Watch feels exactly like you'd expect it to
A first attempt. Apple's fused its own design ethos with the limited technology around at the moment to make a compelling smartwatch – but it's still a smartwatch
A device that doesn't really have an
The battery has easily been good enough in my 42mm (which has a slightly bigger battery than 38mm models) to last a long day without having to step down into the ‘it only functions as a watch' Power Reserve mode
But it's still a pain to take it off night
No universal search
Expensive at any level
Battery life is one day
Missing many key apps
Battery only lasts a little more than a day. Most models and configurations cost more than they should. Requires an iPhone to work. Interface can be confusing. Many apps load slowly. Lacks built-in GPS
Expensive
Mediocre battery
Not essential
Hard to learn interface
Limited useful apps
Apps are slow to load when not native
No GPS
No third-party watch faces
Doesn't offer huge amounts over what is on the market
Priced a lot higher than some will be prepared to pay
Interface feels slightly sluggish
Interface can be counterintuitive at first and occasionally feels sluggish
Very expensive
No support for native apps (yet)
Somewhat fussy interface
Sluggish apps
Lacks GPS and waterproofing
No stainless steel option
Lacks swim-ready water resistance and onboard GPS found in Series 2 models. Only comes in aluminum models
Starting prices are higher than last year. Battery life still won't last past two days. Watch face options are still very limited in choice and function. Only works with iPhones
Reduced battery life
High price tag
No upgrades on fitness really
ECG capability limited to US later
Still on the pricey side
Battery life needs to be more than two days
More expensive
Battery life still short
Siri integration still not great
It won't last multiple days without needing a charge
Still won't track sleep natively
No always-on display is irritating
A day of battery isn't ideal and precludes sleep tracking
Not as instantly intuitive as other Apple devices
No ECG test in UK
Running data still behind Garmin
New flush side button is harder to press
Unintuitive and buggy software
Significantly drains iPhone battery
Third-party apps need work
Some gimmicky features
Lacklustre launch apps
Time checking is problematic
Third-party apps crash
Software has a learning curve
One-day battery life
Interface can be counterintuitive at first
Occasionally feels sluggish
Thirdparty apps run relatively slowly
Lack of GPS
Pricey
Battery life still only 2 days
Won't track sleep natively
No always-on display option
It's slow to boot up
You have to be on EE or Vodafone to use the Apple Watch without an iPhone to hand
Published: 2015-05-05, Author: Michael , review by: 9to5mac.com
Abstract: Precision. That's the word that immediately came to mind the minute I picked up my Apple Watch for the first time. Something about this device felt different, on an almost subconscious level, from any other Apple product I've used before. Perhaps I was ju...
Haptic feedback and force touch gesture work well, Supports Apple Pay even without an iPhone present, Well-designed Activity and Workout apps provide good tracking and motivation
No way to hide built-in apps from the home screen, Many apps and glances are slow to load
The Apple Watch excels as a remote control and activity tracker, but it's slow and requires a Bluetooth connection to your iPhone, among other quirks. Still, it's hard not to admire a smartwatch this pretty....
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Published: 2015-05-03, Author: Andrew , review by: arstechnica.com
Lots and lots of body and band options, First-party apps offer a good compromise between simplicity and functionality, The watches and all their bands share an attractive, sturdy design, Screen looks great anywhere except under bright, direct sunlight, Fi
Watch OS is tricky to learn and the Apple Watch app can be flaky, Several actions, including pulling up Glances, opening apps, or scrolling through emoji, are consistently slow, Drawing, tapping, and heartbeat-sending features are gimmicky, Pricing is rea
Enlarge / Partners in crime.Andrew CunninghamIf you're wondering whether to buy an Apple Watch, consider your computing life as a hierarchy of needs:At the bottom sits your must have device—a computer, tablet, or phone—capable of independently accessing t...
Highly customizable design with easy-to-change bands, Native apps with watchOS 2, Beautiful display, Good use of haptics for notifications, directions, Seamless Apple Pay integration, Can make voice calls
Takes time to learn interface, Time isn't always displayed, Can be sluggish to update apps, No GPS
The Apple Watch is a very versatile smartwatch with a striking design, rich array of features and strong app selection, but it could be more intuitive and responsive....
The ReviewApple Watchby Lance UlanoffThe ReviewApple Watchby Lance UlanoffCHAPTERSDesignSetupCustomizationNotificationsMessaging & CallsHealthUtilityAppsBatteryBottom LineThe Apple Watch is an excellent, elegant, stylish, smart and fundamentally sound dev...
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Published: 2015-04-30, Author: Michael , review by: engadget.com
Finely crafted hardware, Strong app support, Lots of personalization options, Easy-to-use fitness tracking, Best smartwatch available
Third-party apps can feel sluggish, Some users will crave more control over notification settings, Expensive
The Watch is the nicest smartwatch available, but it's more status symbol than wearable revolutionary. Most of the Watch's features can be categorized as nice to have (at best) or superfluous (at worst). As such, if you're not enamored with the Watch's a...
Published: 2015-04-29, Author: Stephen , review by: appleinsider.com
New, intuitive technologies for interaction, Hardware design with great band options, Notifications and good builtin apps, Apple Pay integration
Sluggish third party apps
Interestingly, when people saw us with the watch, they would exclaim, "Oh, you got the watch!" Not the Apple Watch, the iWatch, or some other variation, just "the watch." Then, nine times out of ten, people would follow up with the question, "what do you...
Abstract: If you're on the fence about the Apple Watch , there are certainly no shortage of reviews to help guide your decision. Still, the vast majority of reviews that came in the wake of Apple's embargo being lifted a few weeks ago were either too short to be te...
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Published: 2015-04-29, Author: Will , review by: newatlas.com
Abstract: After more than two years' worth of rumors, the Apple Watch is finally here. As the company's most closely-watched launch in five years, can it follow the Sasquatch-sized footprints of the iPod, iPhone and iPad? Join Gizmag, as we review the Apple Watch.I...
Published: 2015-04-28, Author: Phil , review by: ilounge.com
Very nice overall design that's easy and enjoyable to wear. Customizable look and software. Ambitious. Bright, vibrant screen. Often makes notifications (and subsequent responses) quicker and easier. Message dictation is very accurate. Minimal hardware is
Limited nature compared to iOS devices will make device feel like unnecessary toy to some. Users might find price too high when compared to other wearables. Requires Bluetooth connection to iPhone for most features. Overall speed is lacking — it takes abo
Pros: Very nice overall design that's easy and enjoyable to wear. Customizable look and software. Ambitious. Bright, vibrant screen. Often makes notifications (and subsequent responses) quicker and easier. Message dictation is very accurate. Minimal hardw...
