Testseek.co.uk have collected 242 expert reviews of the Apple Watch 5 and the average rating is 88%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple Watch 5.
September 2019
(88%)
242 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(96%)
4226 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Blood Oxygen monitoring
Faster processor
Lower price
Always on display
Digital compass
Titanium and ceramic versions
Smart
Always-on display
Feature-rich device
More storage
WatchOS 6 brings decent upgrades
Alwayson display
Timeless design
App Store and app support is stellar
Compass
Heart-rate monitoring
Bands still fit from previous versions
Two sizes
Menstrual-cycle tracking
More options than ever
Stylish design
Comprehensive fitness features
Health features are genuinely helpful
Useful always-on display
Cellular model can replace your phone for a short time
Excellent design (and new titanium finish)
Fantastic health features
Including ECG
Good
Comprehensive fitness options
32GB of on-board storage
Always-on screen is lovely
Excellent haptics
Alwayson screen
ECG
Great health tracking
Great activity tracking
Solid running watch
50m water resistance
Allday battery life
Offline music
Loads of watch faces
Quickswap straps
Comfortable
Apple Pay
Still one of the slickest smartwatches out there
Larger display
Gorgeous design
Lightweight
Smooth performance and navigation
Louder speaker
A compass has been built into the watch so you can see your direction when getting navigation from the watch
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
The editors didn't like
Same design as last two models
Still no sleep tracking
No international roaming support
Same design as Apple Watch 4
No sleep tracking
Too similar to Apple Watch 4
Battery life poorer
Always-on display too bright at night
Battery life just OK
No native sleep tracking
Still very expensive
Not much of an upgrade from Series 4
No international roaming
Battery life takes a cut
Very minor upgrade
No major changes over the Series 4
…but does reduce battery life compared to Series 4
Abstract: I've been eager to review the new Apple Watch for the fifth consecutive year, but there's just one problem: I can't get through a full day without it dying Apple Watch Series 5 introduces an always-on display so you can read the time at a glance, and Appl...
Published: 2019-10-01, Author: Ian , review by: cultofmac.com
Abstract: During the past week with Apple Watch Series 5, I've been testing the device. Once again, I took a new watch on my family vacation to Disney World, using it whenever possible to make my life easier.So does the Series 5, with its always-on display, live...
Published: 2019-10-01, Author: Michael , review by: macworld.com
Alwayson display is transcendent, Design is as classic and timeless as ever, App Store and app support is stellar
Battery life is just OK, No native sleep tracking, It's still very expensive
There's no question that the Apple Watch Series 5 is the absolute best smartwatch money can buy. It has an incredible screen, excellent app support, and the strongest set of sensors and features you'll find anywhere. It's expensive for sure, but when...
Published: 2019-09-27, Author: Victor , review by: phonearena.com
Has an always-on screen, Fast performance, Feels very comfortable to wear, Very accurate heart rate measurements for a smartwatch,
One day battery life, not more, Does not work with Android phones, Automatic workout tracking does not detect most short workouts at all, No sleep tracking
Solid build quality and design, Always-on display mode doesn't impact 18-hour battery life, Always-on display mode can be disabled, Accurate internal sensors (heart rate, GPS, etc), On-Watch app store is easy to use and useful, Cycle tracking is thorough
Activity Trends isn't as detailed as it should be, Still no native sleep tracking, Not many Watch-only apps yet, Only works with iOS devices, Expensive
Published: 2019-09-25, Author: Mike , review by: appleinsider.com
Abstract: The 2018 Apple Watch Series 4 brought a lot to the table, and the Apple Watch Series 5 hasn't added a lot. But, Apple has added where it counts, and importantly, kept the same price point.Apple Watch Series 5Apple Watch Series 5 comes in several finishesA...
Published: 2019-09-25, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Always-on display doesn't impact battery life, watchOS 6 brings App Store and more to the wrist, Display looks great, Still the smartwatch to beat
Still no third-party watch faces, Standalone features still aren't quite divorced from iPhone, Battery life has stayed the same
If you already have an Series 4 on your wrist, you'd have to really, really want the always-on display in order for an upgrade to the Apple Watch Series 5 to be worthwhile. As usual, Apple has released the latest version of watchOS for its existing owners...
Published: 2019-09-23, Author: Victor , review by: t3me.com
Always-on display, Compass improves navigation and tracking, International SOS support,
Battery life is the same as Series 4, Still no native sleep tracking feature,
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Published: 2019-09-23, Author: Jeremy , review by: venturebeat.com
I began this review by mentioning the interplay between frontrunners and followers — the fact that a leader might look back to check on the rest of the pack, rather than staying focused on what's ahead. With the Apple Watch, it feels like Apple is using t...
