It also features an always-on display and QWERTY keyboard, and the blood-oxygen and electrocardiogram sensors are welcome additions. In addition, the front crystal is more than 50% thicker than that of the Series 6, with Apple calling the new crystal its “strongest front crystal ever.” And Apple says the front crystal’s redesigned flat base provides sturdiness and resistance to unforeseen damage.ĭuring our coverage of Apple’s fall event, Wirecutter senior editor Mark Smirniotis noted that the Apple Watch Series 7 promised to charge from 0% to 80% in 45 minutes and to charge enough for up to eight hours’ worth of sleep tracking in just eight minutes-a massive improvement over the Series 6. Apple also says the Series 7 is its most durable watch to date due to design changes made to accommodate the larger screen, as well as the body being crafted from 100% recycled aluminum. The borders of the display have been reduced, with the redesign providing more screen space than on the Series 6, SE, and Series 3 watches. One of the most notable updates to the Apple Watch Series 7 is its larger, 45 mm Retina display (the watch face). What changes did Apple make to the Apple Watch Series 7? But for casual users or those new to the Apple Watch, these updates may not make the Series 7 that much better than its Apple Watch predecessors. If you’re already an Apple Watch superfan and looking to take advantage of the Series 7’s larger screen or faster charging time, it may be worth the upgrade.
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But is it worth its $400 price tag? Well, that depends on you.Īlthough our experts haven’t put the Apple Watch Series 7 through a full round of testing, they do have some early impressions that may help you decide whether buying one is worth it for you. The new Apple Watch Series 7 is finally here.