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Apple Watch Series 10 46mm Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£400Screen size:?Battery life:0.75 daysDisplay type:OLED

Apple Watch Series 10 46mm Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and 27 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

8.4

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartwatch's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartwatches on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

Technical score

30%

8.7

Review score ( 15 · 12)

Review score 30% · 8.7 · based on 27 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 30%, technical score 70%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades. 23 more reviews are not scored yet.
★Better than 94% of smartwatches
8.2

Technical score

Technical score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

24%

7.9

Health

21%

9.9

Fitness

16%

4.5

Battery

14%

10

Smart features

12%

9.0

Connectivity

9%

8.3

Display & Design

4%

7.8

Hardware

★Better than 91% of smartwatches
8.7

Review score

Review score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 98% of models
Grades by review (27)
15 reviews: 9 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 6
✓ explicit
4

5.7%

9.0

techadvisor.com

5.7%

9.0

trustedreviews.com

4.5%

9.0

whatsthebest.co.uk

4.5%

8.0

womanandhome.com

≈ estimated
2

4.5%

9.0

theguardian.com

4.5%

8.0

businessinsider.com

Video reviews 3

2.3%

9.0

Nikias Molina

2.3%

9.0

DC Rainmaker

2.3%

8.0

Marques Brownlee

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
★Better than 98% of smartwatches
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Apple Watch Series 10 46mm

Technical score
Technical score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components:

24%

7.9

Health

21%

9.9

Fitness

16%

4.5

Battery

14%

10

Smart features

12%

9.0

Connectivity

9%

8.3

Display & Design

4%

7.8

Hardware

8.2
Review score
Review score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 98% of models
Grades by review (27)
15 reviews: 9 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 6
✓ explicit
4

5.7%

9.0

techadvisor.com

5.7%

9.0

trustedreviews.com

4.5%

9.0

whatsthebest.co.uk

4.5%

8.0

womanandhome.com

≈ estimated
2

4.5%

9.0

theguardian.com

4.5%

8.0

businessinsider.com

Video reviews 3

2.3%

9.0

Nikias Molina

2.3%

9.0

DC Rainmaker

2.3%

8.0

Marques Brownlee

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartwatch.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 79% of models
Popularity:
Apple Watch Series 10 46mm has a popularity of 8.6 points, which is higher than 79% of smartwatches.
8.6
Value for money
Value for money
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components:

60%

8.4

Overall score

40%

8.4

Price

8.4
Brand name
Apple
Heart rate monitor
yes
Heart rate monitor
yes
â–² Better than 11% of models
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 10.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 33.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
Availability may vary by region or model.
ECG
yes
ECG
yes
â–² Better than 84% of models
This smartwatch supports ECG. 83.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
Availability may vary by region or model version.
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings. 51.9% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
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What reviewers say
Accelerometer
yes
Accelerometer
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.6% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
Barometer
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 50.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
Gyroscope
yes
â–² Better than 30% of models
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 30.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
yes
Cadence sensor
yes
â–² Better than 69% of models
This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor. 69% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Cadence may require external sensor/app pairing on some models.
Distance tracking
yes
Distance tracking
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 4.1% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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What reviewers say
Battery life
0.75 days
Battery life
0.75 days
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 0.75 days which is shorter than that of 98% of smartwatches and equal to that of 2% of smartwatches.
Converted from the reported 18-hour battery life.
Battery life in training mode
6.5 h
Battery life in training mode
6.5 h
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
This smartwatch lasts 6.5 h in training mode which is shorter than 82.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.7% of smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
7 h
Battery life with GPS on
7 h
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
This smartwatch lasts 7 h with GPS on which is shorter than 81.1% of smartwatches and equal to that of 4.7% of smartwatches.
Battery power
327 mAh
Battery power
327 mAh
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a battery capacity of 327 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 59.2% of smartwatches and equal to those in 0.3% of smartwatches.
Battery capacity varies by case size/model variant.
Charge time
60 min
Charge time
60 min
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges in 60 min which is faster than 82.6% of smartwatches and equal to the charge time of 12.1% of smartwatches.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
watchOS
Operating system
watchOS
★ Better than 96% of models
This smartwatch runs watchOS which is more advanced than the operating system in 95.7% of smartwatches and the same as that in 4.3% of smartwatches.
Software update frequency
regular
Software update frequency
regular
★ Better than 94% of models
This smartwatch has regular software update support which is more active than that of 94% of smartwatches and equal to that of 6% of smartwatches.
Updates are released regularly throughout the year.
Third-party app support
yes
Third-party app support
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 52.4% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
Notifications
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 32% of models
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 32.4% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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What reviewers say
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
â–² Better than 82% of models
This smartwatch includes a cellular module. 82.2% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
1
SIM cards
1
â–² Better than 2% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This smartwatch uses 1 for cellular connectivity which is more advanced than that of 2% of smartwatches and the same as that of 98% of smartwatches.
eSIM
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 44% of models
This smartwatch supports GPS. 43.9% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
yes
Galileo support
yes
â–² Better than 62% of models
This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation. 61.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Compass
yes
Compass
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This smartwatch includes a compass. 47.5% of smartwatches include a compass.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
?
Display type
OLED
Display type
OLED
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This smartwatch uses a OLED display type which is less advanced than that of 50.3% of smartwatches and the same as that of 9.6% of smartwatches.
Retina branding. LTPO panel wording.
Resolution
416x 496
Resolution
416x 496
â–² Better than 78% of models
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 416x496 which is higher than that of 78% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
326 ppi
Pixel density
326 ppi
â–² Better than 46% of models
Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 326 ppi which is higher than that of 46.2% of smartwatches and equal to that of 8.1% of smartwatches.
Display brightness
2000 nits
Display brightness
2000 nits
â–² Better than 89% of models
Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
This smartwatch reaches 2000 nits of display brightness, which is higher than that of 88.8% of smartwatches and equal to that of 5.9% of smartwatches.
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
?
Processor model
Apple S10
Processor model
Apple S10
★ Better than 98% of models
This smartwatch uses the Apple S10 processor model.
RAM
1 GB
RAM
1 GB
â–² Better than 31% of models
Market range: <0.5 GB – >2 GB
This smartwatch has 1 GB of RAM which is larger than the RAM in 31.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 45.8% of smartwatches.
Internal storage
64 GB
Internal storage
64 GB
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch uses 64 GB for internal storage which is larger than that of 98.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1.7% of smartwatches.
External memory slot
no
External memory slot
no
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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What reviewers say

Apple Watch Series 10 46mm vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • ECG support
    ECG
    yes
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This smartwatch supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
    Availability may vary by region or model version.
  • More frequent updates
    Software update frequency
    regular
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This smartwatch receives regular software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    Updates are released regularly throughout the year.
    regular vs ended
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    watchOS
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (watchOS vs Proprietary OS).
    watchOS vs Proprietary OS
  • 60 min shorter charge time
    Charge time
    60 min
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >150 min
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (60 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
    60 min vs 120 min
  • Temperature sensing
    Temperature sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 26.8% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
  • Crash detection capability
    Crash detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This smartwatch supports crash detection, the average smartwatch does not. 12.6% of smartwatches support crash detection.
  • Built-in cellular module
    Cellular module
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This smartwatch includes a cellular module, the average smartwatch does not. 17.9% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
  • Fall detection
    Fall detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartwatch supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 21.3% of smartwatches support fall detection.
  • 11.5% better value for money
    Apple Watch Series 10 46mm has a higher value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (8.38 vs 7.5).
    8.38 vs 7.52
  • ECG support
    ECG
    yes
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This smartwatch supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
    Availability may vary by region or model version.
  • Temperature sensing
    Temperature sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 26.8% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
  • HRV tracking
    HRV tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 40.8% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
    HRV may be estimated from sleep/stress methods and not medical-grade.
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • Irregular heart rate alerts
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 48.1% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    External heart rate monitor compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 42.7% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • Barometer sensor included
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • Cadence tracking
    Cadence sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.1% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
    Cadence may require external sensor/app pairing on some models.
  • Route support
    Route support
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartwatch supports route support, the average smartwatch does not. 50% of smartwatches support route support.
  • 60 min shorter charge time
    Charge time
    60 min
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <60 min – >150 min
    This smartwatch charges faster than the average smartwatch (60 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
    60 min vs 120 min
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 24.5% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
    Wireless charging supported via proprietary charger (not standard Qi).
  • Built-in cellular module
    Cellular module
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This smartwatch includes a cellular module, the average smartwatch does not. 17.9% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
  • Maps support
    Maps support
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch supports maps, the average smartwatch does not. 31.5% of smartwatches support maps.
  • NFC functionality
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.3% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Galileo satellite support
    Galileo support
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 38.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.3
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This smartwatch supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (5.3 vs 5). The average smartwatch uses 5.0.
    5.3 vs 5.0
  • UWB chip
    UWB chip
    yes
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This smartwatch includes a UWB chip, while the average smartwatch does not. 2.3% of smartwatches include UWB.
    Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip.
  • 1,400 nits higher display brightness
    Display brightness
    2000 nits
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
    This smartwatch has higher display brightness than the average smartwatch (2000 nits vs 600 nits). The average smartwatch reaches 600 nits.
    2,000 nits vs 600 nits
  • 15.7 g lighter weight
    Weight
    29.3 g
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <29 g – >80 g
    This smartwatch is lighter than the average smartwatch (29.3 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    29.3 g vs 45.0 g
  • Better case material
    Case material
    aluminum, titanium
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This smartwatch uses aluminum, titanium for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    aluminum, titanium vs polycarbonate
  • Better band material
    Band material
    silicone, leather, nylon, fabric, stainless steel, titanium
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This smartwatch uses silicone, leather, nylon, fabric, stainless steel, titanium for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    silicone, leather, nylon, fabric, stainless steel, titanium vs silicone
  • 1.9 mm thinner watch body
    Thickness
    9.70 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <9.8 mm – >14.1 mm
    This smartwatch is thinner than the average smartwatch (9.7 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    9.70 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • Stronger display glass
    Display glass type
    Ion-X
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartwatch uses Ion-X display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Ion-X vs mineral glass
  • Higher resolution
    Display type
    416 x 496
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 416x496, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x430.
    Retina branding. LTPO panel wording.
    416x496 vs 352x430
  • More frequent updates
    Software update frequency
    regular
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This smartwatch receives regular software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    Updates are released regularly throughout the year.
    regular vs ended
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    watchOS
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (watchOS vs Proprietary OS).
    watchOS vs Proprietary OS
  • Crash detection capability
    Crash detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This smartwatch supports crash detection, the average smartwatch does not. 12.6% of smartwatches support crash detection.
  • Fall detection
    Fall detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartwatch supports fall detection, the average smartwatch does not. 21.3% of smartwatches support fall detection.
  • Emergency SOS
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
  • Third-party app support
    Third-party app support
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • 60 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    64 GB
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
    This smartwatch offers more internal storage than the average smartwatch (64 GB vs 4 GB). The average smartwatch provides 4 GB of storage.
    64 GB vs 4 GB
  • 3 year/s newer release date
    Release date
    2024
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartwatch has a newer release date than the average smartwatch (2024 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    September 2024
    2024 vs 2021
  • More advanced processor model
    Processor model
    Apple S10
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This smartwatch uses the Apple S10 processor model, while the average smartwatch uses Silicon Labs EFM32 Giant Gecko.
    Apple S10 vs Silicon Labs EFM32 Giant Gecko
  • 6.25 days day/s shorter battery life
    Battery life
    0.75 days
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 0.8 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    Converted from the reported 18-hour battery life.
    0.75 days vs 7 days
  • 13 h shorter GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    7 h
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
    This smartwatch lasts less with GPS on than the average smartwatch (7 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    7 h vs 20 h
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IP6X
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This smartwatch has a lower IP rating than the average smartwatch (IP6X vs IP68).
    Also reported with 50M water-resistance rating.
    IP6X vs IP68
  • 12.75 h shorter training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    6.5 h
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
    This smartwatch lasts less in training mode than the average smartwatch (6.5 h vs 19.25 h). The average smartwatch lasts 19.25 h.
    6.5 h vs 19.25 h
  • Not compatible with Android
    Android compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    This smartwatch is not compatible with Android, the average smartwatch is. 95.3% of smartwatches are compatible with Android.
  • Basic battery type
    Battery type
    Li-ion
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • Basic display type
    Display type
    OLED
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This smartwatch uses OLED display technology, while the average smartwatch features AMOLED.
    Retina branding. LTPO panel wording.
    OLED vs AMOLED
  • 5,534 m lower max altitude
    Maximum altitude
    3,000 m
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <3k m – >9.1k m
    This smartwatch supports a lower maximum altitude than the average smartwatch (3000 m vs 8534 m). The average smartwatch reaches 8534 m.
    3,000 m vs 8,534 m
  • 3.08x more expensive
    Apple Watch Series 10 46mm is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£400 vs £130).
    £400 vs £130
  • 5,534 m lower max altitude
    Maximum altitude
    3,000 m
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <3k m – >9.1k m
    This smartwatch supports a lower maximum altitude than the average smartwatch (3000 m vs 8534 m). The average smartwatch reaches 8534 m.
    3,000 m vs 8,534 m
  • 6.25 days day/s shorter battery life
    Battery life
    0.75 days
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 0.8 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    Converted from the reported 18-hour battery life.
    0.75 days vs 7 days
  • 13 h shorter GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    7 h
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
    This smartwatch lasts less with GPS on than the average smartwatch (7 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    7 h vs 20 h
  • 12.75 h shorter training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    6.5 h
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
    This smartwatch lasts less in training mode than the average smartwatch (6.5 h vs 19.25 h). The average smartwatch lasts 19.25 h.
    6.5 h vs 19.25 h
  • Basic battery type
    Battery type
    Li-ion
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • Not compatible with Android
    Android compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    This smartwatch is not compatible with Android, the average smartwatch is. 95.3% of smartwatches are compatible with Android.
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IP6X
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This smartwatch has a lower IP rating than the average smartwatch (IP6X vs IP68).
    Also reported with 50M water-resistance rating.
    IP6X vs IP68
  • Basic display type
    Display type
    OLED
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This smartwatch uses OLED display technology, while the average smartwatch features AMOLED.
    Retina branding. LTPO panel wording.
    OLED vs AMOLED
  • Less practical form
    Form
    rectangular
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This smartwatch uses a rectangular form, while the average smartwatch uses round.
    rectangular vs round
  • 10 °C lower max temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    35.0 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <35 °C – >60 °C
    This smartwatch handles a lower maximum operating temperature than the average smartwatch (35 °C vs 45 °C). The average smartwatch reaches 45.0 °C.
    35.0 °C vs 45.0 °C
  • No smart alarm
    Smart alarm
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support smart alarms.

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Reviewers love the display and design, but battery life falls short and it's a small step up from older models.
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pcmag.com
17/09/2024
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tomsguide.com
17/09/2024
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dcrainmaker.com
17/09/2024
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wareable.com
18/09/2024
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pocket-lint.com
24/09/2024
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expertreviews.co.uk
03/10/2024
Not graded yet
9.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
25/10/2024
Hands-on review · Comfort and sleep
Verdict
The Apple Watch Series 10 is the most comfortable Apple Watch yet, though with no small case option it may not suit slim wrists.
9.0
theguardian.com
≈ estimated
21/11/2024
Full review · Design and battery
Verdict
The Apple Watch Series 10 is the most refined Apple Watch yet, lasting about two days between charges, though it looks much like recent models.
9.0
techadvisor.com
✓ explicit
05/12/2024
Hands-on review · Display and fitness
Verdict
The Apple Watch Series 10 suits most iPhone owners who want a current model, with a bright wide-angle screen and plenty of tracking, though battery life has not improved.
9.0
whatsthebest.co.uk
✓ explicit
16/01/2025
Hands-on review · Features and fitness
Verdict
The Apple Watch Series 10 is thinner, lighter and has Apple's largest display yet, though battery life still lasts only around a day.
theverge.com
17/09/2024
Not graded yet
engadget.com
20/09/2024
Not graded yet
8.0
womanandhome.com
✓ explicit
09/04/2025
Three-month test · Daily wear
Verdict
The Apple Watch Series 10 is a decent update for iPhone owners who want timers, reminders and comfort, though battery lasts only 18 hours in normal mode.
8.0
businessinsider.com
≈ estimated
17/09/2025
Long-term review · Everyday use
Verdict
The Apple Watch Series 10 suits most iPhone owners, with a slim body and fast charging, though its battery life has not improved.
digitaltrends.com
17/09/2024
Not graded yet
stuff.tv
18/10/2024
Not graded yet
10
heise.de
✓ explicit
13/11/2024
Hands-on test · Display and health
Verdict
The Apple Watch Series 10 has a bright, easy-to-read screen and strong health tracking, but its battery life is short and it works only with iPhones.
spiegel.de
17/09/2024
Not graded yet
stern.de
17/09/2024
Not graded yet
macwelt.de
01/10/2024
Not graded yet
9.0
computerbild.de
✓ explicit
12/01/2026
Buying advice · Health and fitness
Verdict
The Apple Watch Series 10 is a comfortable, accurate health watch for iPhone owners, though its battery lasts no more than a day.
frandroid.com
09/10/2024
Not graded yet
lesnumeriques.com
30/09/2024
Not graded yet
9.0
capital.fr
✓ explicit
20/01/2025
Hands-on test · Design and battery
Verdict
The Apple Watch Series 10 is a lighter, slimmer step up for iPhone owners, though battery life remains its main limit.
zdnet.fr
02/10/2024
Not graded yet
numerama.com
10/09/2024
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mac4ever.com
17/09/2024
Not graded yet
9.0
phonandroid.com
≈ estimated
24/11/2024
Hands-on test · Screen and battery
Verdict
The Apple Watch Series 10 is a bigger, faster-charging step up, but battery falls short of the claimed 18 hours during long workouts with always-on display.
8.5
mac4ever.com
✓ explicit
20/10/2024
Hands-on test · Design and speaker
Verdict
The Apple Watch Series 10 is the thinnest Apple Watch yet, with a louder speaker, but it's not built for extreme sports.
8.0
lactualite.com
≈ estimated
26/10/2024
One-month test · Health features
Verdict
The Apple Watch Series 10 suits health-minded wearers thanks to its irregular heartbeat and sleep apnea alerts, but it still needs charging every day.
revistagq.com
17/09/2024
Not graded yet
hipertextual.com
03/10/2024
Not graded yet
9.0
ipadizate.com
≈ estimated
23/10/2024
Hands-on test · Battery and health
Verdict
The Apple Watch Series 10 is a solid update with a strong screen and very fast charging, though it is not a revolution.
andreagaleazzi.com
15/10/2024
Not graded yet
corriere.it
17/09/2024
Not graded yet
saggiamente.com
06/10/2024
Not graded yet
8.5
tuttotech.net
✓ explicit
30/11/2024
Hands-on review · Design and software
Verdict
The Apple Watch Series 10 is the thinnest Apple Watch yet, with a bright screen peaking at 2000 nits and smooth performance, though battery gains are smaller than hoped.
global.techradar.com
19/09/2024
Not graded yet
9.5
altroconsumo.it
≈ estimated
27/02/2026
Lab test · Health sensors
Verdict
The Apple Watch Series 10 suits iPhone owners who want a long list of smart features and accurate heart tracking, though battery life lags.

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Verdict

The Apple Watch Series 10 features a redesigned, slimmer 9.7mm case available in 42mm and 46mm sizes, housing a wide-angle LTPO3 OLED Always-On Retina display that is up to 40% brighter when viewed at an angle with a peak brightness of 2,000 nits. Powered by the S10 SiP, it introduces advanced health and fitness capabilities including sleep apnoea notifications, a water temperature sensor, and a depth gauge for snorkeling down to 6 metres. Main advantages include its larger usable screen area—surpassing even the Ultra 2 in the 46mm model—and significantly faster charging that reaches 80% in approximately 30 minutes. However, it still maintains a limited 18-hour 'all-day' battery life, lacks a blood oxygen monitoring feature in certain regions like the US due to legal restrictions, and remains compatible only with iPhone devices.

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