The first tests of the Apple Watch Series 10 are unanimous

Apple just presented on September 9 itsApple Watch Series 10. If specialists expected a clear break in the history of connected watches to celebrate the 10th anniversary of this model, they did not manage to hide their disappointment during the presentation of the device.

Yes, Series 10 contains many changes compared to last year's Series 9. Yes, it is Apple's most powerful connected watch to date (in the Series range). But it doesn't make you dream. Apple has accustomed us to tenth anniversaries with real transformations, like for the iPhonethe arrival of Face ID.

But here, the Apple Watch Series 10 gains a millimeter in thickness, a larger OLED screen and autonomy that is still questionable. The long-awaited revolution is far away. However, this Series 10, which will be available for sale from September 20, has solid arguments, and the first tests carried out on it are unanimous.

Apple Watch Series 10: simply excellent

Among the rare people who had access to Apple's connected watch in advance, journalist Zac Hall from 9to5Mac explains that this Series 10 stands out in three really important points. The first is of course the size of the case. The gain of one millimeter may seem incidental, but on a product already this thin, it is a real change which is felt during use.

The second point put forward by Zack Hill isthe presence of an OLED screenbigger and brighter. During the presentation of the watch, Apple explained that it had worked on the visibility of the screen, even with unorthodox viewing angles.

Finally, the last point that he finds very important is recharging. Apple has not made any changes to the autonomy of its connected watch in years. The latter is always blocked around 18 hours of use. But when it comes to charging, things are changing.

Apple has notably made it possible with this Series 10 to speed up the charging of connected watches a little further. The apple brand promises to go from 0 to 80% in less than 30 minutes. It ensures that the watch can run for 8 hours, just with 15 minutes of charging. You can even go down to 8 minutes of charging for a full night's monitoring with sleep mode.

Unanimous opinions

Among the few people who had the right to put an Apple Watch Series 10 on their wrist in preview, all made the same observation. Indeed, the Apple Watch Series 10 is an excellent watch, fast, powerful with a superb screen and an ever thinner case. If its autonomy still leaves something to be desired, we increasingly forget this point as charging capacities improve.