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.
880100242
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: It took Apple five generations of smartwatches, but it looks like the company has finally perfected the wearable. Let’s get one thing out of the way first — the Series 5 looks identical to its predecessor in nearly every way, right down to its 40mm and 44mm case options. Even the red circle on the now-familiar Digital Crown remains similar to its predecessor...
Lovely screen, Alwayson feature is very cool when you use it, Plenty of health options, The nicest looking smartwatch out there, Can be used for phone calls, Great app support, Water resistant
The upgrades are largely a screen and a compass, Only works with iPhone, Battery performance ranges from one day to a max of two, Doesn't charge off standard Qi
Published: 2019-09-19, Author: Stephen , review by: techguide.com.au
Always-On Display, watchOS 6, Compass, Wealth of apps
Expensive - but worth it
Apple Watch Series 5 is still the smartwatch to beat and the addition of the Always-On display and compass and the new watchOS 6 has made an already great product even better.Related PostsTech Guide goes hands on with the new Apple iPhone 11 and iPhone 11...
Abstract: I think the people at Apple get quite annoyed and frustrated by me. Despite making an Apple Watch available to me to wear and review, I keep turning up to events with an old fashioned timepiece on my wrist. Perhaps, perhaps that's about to change.I love...
Published: 2020-01-13, Author: Lama , review by: futurefive.co.nz
Abstract: In September of 2019, I got my hands on the Apple Watch Series 5. I loved all the new features like the always-on display. My in-depth review can be found here. In December of 2019, the Cellular version of the Apple watch was released by Spark in New Zea...
Published: 2019-10-25, Author: Lama , review by: futurefive.co.nz
Abstract: Four years after its original release in 2015, the Apple Watch has become a must-have for Apple enthusiasts. This year Apple released the Series Five Apple Watch alongside the iPhone 11 line in September. Is it the best Apple watch yet? Should you upgrade...
No sleep tracking, Still no ECG in Australia, Premium price-tag
The LTPO display is technically impressive but it does little to fundamentally change what you're getting from the Apple Watch but, at this stage, that's probably fine. The Apple Watch is still so far ahead of the rest of the crowd that the math doesn't r...
