{"id":26411,"date":"2024-09-19T18:40:08","date_gmt":"2024-09-19T18:40:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/8775e6de-d7c2-4b43-a8c2-7ec2f62a6d7312"},"modified":"2024-09-19T18:40:08","modified_gmt":"2024-09-19T18:40:08","slug":"the-best-apple-watch-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.worldtechguide.net\/the-best-apple-watch-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"The best Apple Watch in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"
During its 2024 iPhone event<\/span> in September, Apple revealed the new Apple Watch Series 10 and, after our review of the new model, it\u2019s what we recommend for most people. Rumors<\/span> suggested we might also see a new Apple Watch Ultra 3 or a revamped Apple Watch SE, but those didn\u2019t materialize. That makes Apple\u2019s official smartwatch lineup the Series 10, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and the Apple Watch SE.<\/p>\n A short while after the event, the company released watchOS 11<\/span>, which unlocked new features not just for the new model, but for older generations too. Ultimately, if you\u2019re an athlete with a demanding training schedule, the Ultra model will work best. If cost is your chief concern, the SE is the way to go \u2014 though there may be an even cheaper<\/span> model on the horizon. But if you just want the best companion for your iPhone, go for the flagship Apple Watch. Here\u2019s the full rundown of the best Apple Watch you can buy.<\/p>\n Quick Overview<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The new Apple Watch Series 10 has an S10 SiP (system in a package) chip with a four-core Neural Engine. The Ultra 2 was updated last September<\/span> with Apple\u2019s S9 SiP. Both chips allow for on-device processing of Siri requests as well as dictation, translation, automatic workout detection and the Double Tap gesture that lets you answer calls or stop an alarm by tapping your thumb and forefinger together twice. It also enables faster machine learning performance for interpreting sensor data, speech recognition and performing other \u201cthinking\u201d tasks. The Apple Watch SE still relies on the S8 SiP, which was also used in the Series 8<\/span> and the original Ultra.<\/p>\n Both the Series 10 and Ultra 2 can take an ECG and have temperature sensors to help track ovulation and both support fall-detection and crash-detection as a safety feature. All three models have a compass and altimeter. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 has an onboard SOS siren, as well as dive features like a depth gauge. Water features were added to the Apple Watch Series 10, but with a shallower depth rating (just six meters, as compared to 40 meters on the Ultra). The Ultra includes sensors to measure blood oxygen, but a recent patent dispute<\/span> has forced Apple to disable that health feature on new models sold in the US<\/span> and the hardware isn\u2019t present in the new flagship model.<\/p>\n All three models support near field communication (NFC), the chip that enables Apple Pay. Once you set it up using the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, you can pay for stuff at any store that accepts Apple Pay, even if you don’t have your phone<\/span> with you.<\/p>\n The wide-angle OLED display on the Apple Watch 10 lets you see the always-on display from more angles. The Ultra 2 also has an always-on display, but you\u2019ll have to lift your wrist to tell time or read notifications on the SE. The SE can reach a maximum brightness of 1,000 nits, the Series 10 can get as bright as 2,000 and the Ultra 2 hits 3,000 nits. Both higher-end screens can dim to a single nit, making them less distracting in the dark.<\/p>\n The Apple Watch Series 10 came with a new finish and case material \u2014 a glossy anodized jet black finish on the aluminum model and the option for a titanium case. The Ultra 2 also got a new finish, satin black, that utilizes a PVD (physical vapor deposition) process to apply the color.<\/p>\n As for case sizes, the SE is available in 40 or 44mm. The Series 10 increased in size from the prior generation and now has a choice of a 42 or 46mm case. The Ultra 2 comes in just one size measuring 49mm. You also get the opportunity to pick the length and style for watch bands. The SE and Series 10 come in small\/medium or medium\/large and the Ultra 2 gives you the choice of small, medium or large.<\/p>\n Battery life<\/strong><\/p>\n Since it\u2019s the largest wearable, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 sports the biggest battery and can last for a claimed 36 hours on a charge. That number jumps up to 72 hours if you turn on low power mode. Both the Apple Watch 10 and the SE are rated by Apple to go for 18 hours before they need a visit to the charger, and longer when using battery saver mode.<\/p>\nWhat to look for in an Apple Watch<\/h2>\n
Chips and sensors<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Displays and case sizes<\/strong><\/h3>\n