Apple Watch Series 10 review
Apple Watch Series 10 continues Apple’s steady refinement of the smartwatch formula: fast, polished, and deeply integrated with the iPhone and Apple’s Health ecosystem. It shines for everyday health tracking, safety features, and convenience, though battery life and the iPhone-only limitation remain trade-offs. For most people coming from an older model, it’s a confident, well-rounded upgrade; for recent owners, improvements feel incremental.
Key features
– Display: Always‑On Retina LTPO OLED display with slim bezels, excellent outdoor visibility, and smooth animations.
– Performance: Latest Apple S‑series SiP for quick app launches, smooth scrolling, and reliable voice interactions, including on‑device Siri for certain tasks.
– Health sensors: Optical heart rate, electrical heart sensor for ECG in supported regions, wrist temperature sensing for overnight trends, blood oxygen saturation in supported regions, high/low heart rate and irregular rhythm notifications.
– Fitness and training: Advanced workout metrics, heart rate zones, GPS-based pace and route tracking, automatic workout detection, and deep integration with Apple Fitness+.
– Safety: Fall Detection, Crash Detection, Emergency SOS, and international emergency calling on cellular models.
– Location and connectivity: Precision Finding with the latest Ultra Wideband chip for compatible iPhones, dual‑frequency GPS on select models, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and optional LTE.
– Durability: Swimproof to 50 meters and dust resistance (IP6X), with strengthened glass and robust build quality.
– Battery and charging: About a day of typical use, with Low Power Mode for extended life and fast charging via the USB‑C magnetic charger.
– Software: Runs the latest watchOS with Smart Stack widgets, rich notifications, improved sleep tracking, and a large catalog of third‑party apps and watch faces.
– Payments and convenience: Apple Pay, Wallet, Home controls, Find My integration, and seamless handoff with iPhone, Mac, and iPad.
Pros
– Best-in-class integration with iPhone and Apple services
– Fast performance and responsive UI
– Bright, readable display indoors and outdoors
– Comprehensive health and safety features that work quietly in the background
– Mature fitness tracking with accurate GPS and broad workout types
– Optional cellular keeps you connected without your phone
– Strong app ecosystem and accessories
Cons
– iPhone-only; not compatible with Android
– Battery life is still roughly one day for most users
– Some health features (like ECG or blood oxygen) vary by region and regulatory approval
– Incremental upgrade if you already own a recent Apple Watch
– Premium pricing, especially for stainless steel or cellular models
Bottom line
Apple Watch Series 10 is the smartwatch to beat for iPhone users who value reliable health tracking, safety features, and everyday convenience in a refined package. If you’re upgrading from a Series 6 or earlier, you’ll feel a notable jump in speed, display quality, and features. If you’re on a Series 8 or 9, the improvements are welcome but incremental; consider your specific needs (like cellular, more storage, or safety features) before upgrading.
