5 Best Apple Watch For You This Year

For people who love gadgets, they’ll agree that an iPhone and an Apple Watch make one of the best combos. The Apple Watch is one of the best wearables available in the market, but it has a few versions. Which version should you go for? Which one is the best Apple Watch?  

To be honest, there is no definite answer to the second question because Apple is still selling its old Watches that fit the needs of a specific group of people. So, in this guide, we will ascertain which Apple Watch is the best. Let’s get started. 

Best Apple Watches

Apple is still selling the aging Series 3 and Series SE but has discontinued the much-loved Series 6. All these watches look fairly similar and have a gamut of features. How about we start with the first one!

1. Apple Watch SE - Best for Most People

When the Apple SE Watch was launched, many tech experts weren’t too happy about it. The Series 6 and the SE were launched together but the SE did not get a few features such as the electrocardiogram (ECG) readings and an always-on display. The experts thought why not sell the Series 5 Watch at a lower price?

But gradually the experts realized that the SE has a lot to offer such as an upgraded Retina display, a fall detector, a louder speaker, more memory, and more importantly, a faster processor. This move rearranged the Apple Watch lineup. Also, its affordability and its ability to work with Family Setup make it ideal for most people. 

2. Apple Watch Series 6 - If You Can Find It for $300 or Less

The Series 6 watch is the predecessor to the Series 7. The Series 6 was one of the most feature-loaded Watch Apple ever offered. It had optical wrist-based SpO2 measurements, ECGs, and faster charging times (slower than the Series 7), which is essential if you want to track your sleep and want to charge it quickly in the morning before you head out for the day. 

You can still find Series 6 on the market and if it is available for $300 or less, it is a steal. However, if you want a family member to use it with the Family Setup, it can get a bit tricky. Series 6 doesn’t support SpO2 monitoring if the user is under 18. 

3. Apple Watch Series 3 - The Bare-Bones Apple Watch

Introduced in 2017, the Series 3 was considered one of the best basic fitness trackers that work well with an iPhone. It's been almost six years since it launched and Apple introduced the Series 7 watch recently, but the company continues to sell it. 

It’s like an old friend you can rely on. It works with Apple’s fitness streaming service, Fitness+. It’s waterproof, it pairs well with your phone and delivers notifications, and at $199 it sits at the sweet spot of an entry-level fitness tracker. 

It supports the latest WatchOS 8, but it is not stated by the company when it can stop receiving updates. It can be a bit slow and doesn’t have flashy features such as fall detection or ECG, but it is still not a bad buy. 

4. Series 1 and 2 - Avoid These Watches

It’s been years since the retailers have sold the Series 1 and 2 Apple Watches, but if you see them online for resale, they are not worth the purchase. These watches don’t support Family Setup, so you can’t buy them for your young or elderly family members. The Series 1 does not have cellular connectivity and it isn’t waterproof. They also don’t support WatchOS 7, so you’ll miss out on a lot of features. 

5. Apple Watch Series 7 - Best Overall Watch

Let’s get real: If you buy an Apple Watch, you are going to hold onto it for a couple of years, so why not get the latest model. This means that you should get the best Apple Watch made to date, the Series 7. It gets an updated display, 20 percent more screen area, and a full-size keyboard. This means that you can read and write texts easily. The Watch has faster charging times than its previous models, which is important as you have to charge the Watch every day. 

Other features make it stand out as a smartwatch such as it is more dust- and water-resistant than previous models. Its updated algorithm has better biking fitness metrics calculation and better fall protection. Here are the specs of the Watch:

• Starting price: $399
• Chipset: S7
• Sizes: 41mm, 45mm
• Durability: IPX6
• Storage: 32 GB
• Waterproof: Up to 50 meters
• Connectivity: Cellular (optional), U1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi,
• Sensors: SpO2, ECG, Heart rate,

Here is the list of pros and cons of the Series 7 Watch:

Pros:

• Brighter always-on mode
• Larger display
• USB-C magnetic charger
• QWERTY keyboard

Cons:

• No extra health features
• No update on the battery life

The display of the Series 7 Watch has changed dramatically. With each iteration, the display got bigger and with the Series 7, the Series 7 is transforming into a mini iPhone on your wrist. The display is almost 20 percent larger than the Series 6 and more than 50 percent larger than the Series 3 display. 

How to Make an Apple Watch Interesting?

Certainly, the above-mentioned watches are some of the best Apple Watches, but how can you make them more interesting than they already are? 

You accessorize them.

Enter Wristcam. It is a highly-compact camera system designed for Apple Watches. Wristcam morphs your Watch into twin HD cameras. The 2MP front-facing camera allows you to take quick selfies whereas, with the 8MP world-facing camera, you can capture photos in 4K and video in 1080p. 

The strap has a battery, outward-facing sensor, self-facing sensor, LEDs, and two mics. Wristcam has hands-free controls integrated with Siri. You can start and stop a video using your voice with Siri commands. The band also features a physical button that can be very helpful while surfing, cycling, or diving.

Should You Buy a New Band or Case?

Given that Apple’s service pricing is quite exorbitant, you should get a case and screen protector. But, keep in mind that the case fits perfectly because if it is lost, the Watch will rate annoyingly every time you get a notification. 

For bands, we cannot stress enough on Wristcam. The cameras are IP68 rated, so they are water and dust-resistant. You can go hiking, running, jump in the pool, or take a shower with the band. This means that you get the freedom of going where you could never go before.  

How to Choose an Apple Watch?

Choosing an Apple Watch for yourself shouldn’t be a hard decision. In the majority of cases, it will come down to Apple Watch SE or Series 7. If you want a bigger display and have $399 to spend, you should go for Series 7. But, if you are a first-time user, you should opt for the Apple Watch SE. 

If you want to choose between Apple Watch 3 and Apple Watch SE, it comes down to whether you want a Watch that can support updates for the next few years. If you have a budget constraint, you should go for Series 3. 

Regardless of which model you choose from the above three, you will get a watchOS 8 software update. This means that these watches will have several common features. 

Should You Get an Apple Watch with LTE?

Absolutely. You should get an Apple Watch that supports LTE services. These watches might run a premium of $50 or $100, but they will liberate your Watch from your iPhone. However, you’ll have to pay your cellular provider to support your Watches phone-free features. 

Pros and Cons of Apple Watches

Even though the Apple Watch is one of the best smartwatches we have today, it still has some things that work against it. Now obviously, some things work for the smartwatch, let’s start with them, shall we?

Pros:

• watchOS operating system 
• Fast charging 
• Great battery autonomy
• Apple’s quality guarantee
• Storage capacity
• Ideal for iPhone users

Cons:

• Expensive
• No connectivity option for non-iPhone users
• Fewer functionalities for athletes

Final Thoughts

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