Apple Watch series 6 review
- GPS model lets you take calls and reply to texts from your wrist
- Measure your blood oxygen with an all-new sensor and app
- Check your heart rhythm with the ECG app
- The Always-On Retina display is 2.5x brighter outdoors when your wrist is down
- S6 SiP is up to 20% faster than Series 5
5GHz Wi-Fi and U1 Ultra Wideband chip - Track your daily activity on Apple Watch and see your trends in the Fitness app on iPhone
- Measure workouts like running, walking, cycling, yoga, swimming, and dance
- Swimproof design
- Sync your favorite music, podcasts, and audiobooks
Although the Apple Watch Series 6 may appear to be a minor enhancement, the addition of blood oxygen monitoring is a game-changer. The brighter, always-on display is also a plus.
Quick specs for the Apple Watch 6
- Starting at $399 for GPS and $499 for GPS + Cellular.
40mm and 44mm in diameter
18-hour battery life
Resistant to water for up to 50 meters
Sensors: ECG, SpO2, heart rate, altimeter, music storage: 36GB
The Apple Watch 6 is the most advanced smartwatch available. Its buttery smooth performance, velvety haptics, and trouble-free setup delight users. Everything about the Apple Watch experience is almost obnoxiously smooth, which is one of the main reasons for its market dominance.
For the first time, the Apple Watch 6 includes blood oxygen (SpO2) monitoring, a brighter always-on display, an always-on altimeter, and a speedier CPU. Rival smartwatch makers appear to be making bigger leaps forward with their products, while Apple keeps to its gradual approach (and 18-hour battery life).
Apple Watch sleep monitoring is one of the features included in the watchOS 7 software upgrade. There are also a host of new watch faces and bands to choose from. If you're upgrading from a Series 4 or previous Apple Watch, the mix of new hardware, software, and accessories provides a more significant upgrade.
This Apple Watch 6 review explains how the company maintains its competitive edge and justifies the $399 starting price.
However, if you're considering purchasing an Apple Watch 6, you might want to wait a few weeks because Apple's successor, the Apple Watch 7, is expected to be announced in mid-September.
