Top 3 best Apple Watch:
- Apple Watch Ultra 2
- Apple Watch Series 9
- Apple Watch SE (second generation)
Technical characteristics to compare
The Apple Watch screen and case
Apple Watches are available in several sizes, which influences not only the size of the chassis, but also that of the panel. So, depending on the model you choose, you can opt for:
- a box offorty-nine millimeters
- a box offorty-one millimeters
- a box offorty-five millimeters
- a box offorty millimeters
- a box offorty-four millimeters
The largest size is reserved for the second generation Apple Watch Ultra, while the forty-one millimeter and forty-five millimeter versions are reserved for the Apple Watch Series 9. The Apple Watch SE is content for its starts from the small diagonals.
Connected watches are much smaller than a smartphone, yet most of the most used apps on our mobiles now have their watchOS client. Developers do their best to provide clean interfaces, but even so, larger touch screens are more comfortable. Size-wise, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 wins, therefore.
Performance comparison
Apple Watches feature the latest generations of chips from the same manufacturer, and are very responsive on a daily basis. For models released well before 2024 it may be wise to compare the power. But with the current ones, know that the results of the processorsS9etS8are already of very good quality. On the other hand, the most recent edition processes data exchanged with the Siri voice assistant more quickly.
This is an important detail, because given the size of the touch interface, Siri will often be used more on a watch than on a mobile.
Autonomy
The Apple Watch Ultra is, by far, the most durable of all Cupertino smartwatches available in 2024. Count on up to thirty-six hours, on paper, compared to double in energy saving mode. Although these estimates may differ depending on the user, just remember that an Apple Watch Ultra 2 can last the day, but also the night that follows, which avoids having to recharge it. Since sleep tracking requires you to wear the wearable at night, an SE or Series 9 may therefore not be suitable if you also want to use it in the afternoon or morning. In other words, the times when most notifications arrive.
The Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 9 offer up to eighteen hours of battery life, officially. However, the manufacturer does not offer fast charging with the Apple Watch SE.
Sensors and health
On the sensor side, we first find on the 2024 Watches a chipUWB(ultra-wideband). This improves precise location, useful if you have just lost your Apple Watch. However, only models with the S9 processor are compatible. These are the third-generation Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra.
Apple Watches are all equipped withBluetootha youWi-Fi. The latter allows you to quickly transfer files from one watch to another Apple device, via AirDrop. 4G is also there, regardless of the model chosen, as well as GPS but more precise on the Watch Ultra 2 than on the other models. For safety, this model is also the only one to include a siren to alert emergency services in the event of an accident. And the thermometer is also exclusive to the Watch Ultra 2.
Like many connected watches, you should know that Apple Watches are also often favored for their health aspect. Thus, aoximeterblood is offered under the hood of Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 only. The same goes for the app allowing you to perform electrocardiograms, simply titled “ECG“.
Compatibility of different Apple Watch models
Before choosing your Apple Watch, make sure it is compatible with your mobile phone! Here, it is above all a question of knowing that Apple smartphones are the only ones that can work correctly with watches. Tips exist on Android, but these are fairly anecdotal.
- the second generation Apple Watch Ultra is compatible with iPhone XS or later models, if they run under iOS 17 and subsequent versions
- Apple Watch Series 9 is compatible with iPhone XS or later models, if they run under iOS 17 and subsequent versions
- Second-generation Apple Watch SE is compatible with iPhone 8 or later, if they run under iOS 16 and subsequent versions
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The different models offered
The Apple Watch Ultra is the best
Without a doubt, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the best connected watch offered by Apple today. This includes many sensors that are very useful for sports, such as the always-on altimeter or the depth gauge. The first is dedicated, as its name suggests, to lovers of high peaks, while the second is dedicated to open water swimmers or divers. With bottles, you can even reach a hundred meters below the water level, thanks to the Watch Ultra.
The Apple Watch Ultra is also the only one to be designed withtitanium. However, it is a material often presented as more resistant than the aluminum offered with the Apple Watch SE and the Apple Watch Series 9. As a bonus, the Apple Watch Ultra is brighter and will therefore be better suited to a outdoor use during the day, such as trekking or hiking.
Finally, note that the Apple Watch Ultra is also the only one to have abouton Action customizable, similar to that found for example on the edge of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. This interface proves very practical on a day-to-day basis, in order to automate a previously manual app launch. Enough to save time, especially among professionals looking for this precious commodity.
Apple Watch SE: excellent value for money
The Apple Watch SE is Apple's cheapest smartwatch. This includes all the basic features that one would expect on this type of device. You can check your notifications, respond to messages, query the voice assistant or even follow your sports activity, quickly and easily.
The Apple Watch SE screen is available in forty-four millimeters or forty millimeters. Three colors are available: Midnight, Starlight and Silver, but only with an aluminum casing. On the health side, the device can also alert you in the event of a high or low heart rate, just like other Apple Watch models. Cycle monitoring is also included.
Away from home, the second generation Apple Watch SE offers the ability todive up to fifty meters deep, all tracked by GPS and mobile data.
Choosing the Apple Watch SE is the choice of compromise. THEsensors are limited, and the product really presents itself as a connected watch rather than as a fashion or premium accessory, unlike the Series 9 and the Ultra. For a large majority of users, this will be sufficient. On the other hand, if you plan on long-term outings or extreme sports, then an Apple Watch SE 2 may not be suitable.
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What is the Apple Watch Series 9 worth in 2024?
The Apple Watch Series 9 is an excellent connected watch, more complete than the Apple Watch SE without being too expensive. The seller certainly always offers prices beyond those of the competition, but this is not at all an exception. Among the advantages of the Apple Watch Series 9 which are unavailable on the SE model, we find a Retina screen reaching2 000 nitsbrightness. In direct sunlight, it will be twice as visible.
The Apple Watch Series 9 also has a larger watch face, with forty-one millimeters or forty-five millimeters on the front. This, as has been said, guarantees better everyday comfort. Whatreplace your iPhonefor many tasks, such as writing emails or finding directions with Apple Maps.
Apple Watch features do not change depending on the model, except of course for those that depend on a hardware addition, such as the blood oximeter. On the other hand, American connected watches are not all offered in eight colors like the Series 9. In fact, it is offered in five shades with an aluminum case and three in stainless steel. This is more than the Apple Watch Ultra, only available in “natural titanium”.
Choose your own look
When selecting your Apple Watch, you will see that the manufacturer offers you to choose a color. But not only that, since it is also possible to personalize the size of the screen, the material of the case and the bracelet or even the color of the latter. When ordering, you will also need to tell the seller whether you need a watch with mobile data or not. Knowing that the Apple Watch Ultra is only available with it, but it's the only one.
In short, just tell yourself that a very well configured Apple Watch can quickly be worth more than a thousand euros. The manufacturer also offers an edition of its famous watch in partnership with the luxury brandHermes, with a very rising price. Other collaborations should be noted, such as the “sporty” design bracelets designed with the companyNike.
If the technical sheet cannot be customized after purchase, this is not the case with the bracelet. Apple therefore offers several hundred different models; it's up to you to choose. Of course,third-party accessory manufacturershave also gotten into the game and offer their own alternatives, often more affordable than the Apple company.
Price comparison
Apple Watch SEs are available from329 euroswith 4G, or 279 euros without.
Count at least449 eurosfor the Apple Watch Series 9, compared to 569 euros with 4G.
The Apple Watch Ultra costs899 euros, with a limited number of compatible bracelets.
FAQ
What is the cheapest Apple Watch?
The cheapest Apple Watch is the Apple Watch SE, among the new models. With the most recent reconditioned versions, we see the same range of prices. Otherwise, quite old models are even more affordable, but these will soon no longer be supported: be careful, therefore.
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Which Apple Watch to choose for swimming?
All Apple Watches are water resistant and can track breaststroke or crawl.
Which Apple Watch to choose for yoga?
THEApple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch SE 2 andApple Watch Ultra2 are suitable for monitoring a yoga session, particularly with Apple Fitness+.
Which Apple Watch has the best battery life?
The second generation Apple Watch Ultra is – by far – the one with the best endurance. You can simply last twice as long with this model.
Can you measure blood glucose levels with an Apple Watch?
Not yet, but patents suggest Apple is seriously working on it.
Do Apple Watches have a heart rate sensor?
Yes, but there are several versions of this component. Just know that the most recent ones are a bit more efficient, but it's a detail that doesn't have much importance. Indeed, Apple Watch heart rate monitors have always been effective, even in their early days.
