| Product Description: | Introducing Apple Watch Series 11. With hypertension notifications,¹ sleep score, speedy 5G,² and up to 24 hours of battery life.³ Legal Apple Watch Series 11 requires iPhone 11 or later with iOS 26 or later. ¹Hypertension notifications are not intended for use by people under 22 years old, those who have been previously diagnosed with hypertension, or pregnant persons. ²Data plan required. 5G is available in select markets and through select carriers. Speeds vary based on site conditions and carrier. For details on 5G support, contact your carrier and see apple.com/watch/cellular. ³Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/watch/battery for more information. ⁴Requires an Apple Intelligence–enabled iPhone nearby and Bluetooth headphones with device and Siri language set to English. Apple Intelligence is available in beta. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. For feature and language availability and system requirements, see support.apple.com/en-us/121115. ⁵The ECG app is available on Apple Watch Series 4 and later (excluding Apple Watch SE models) and can generate an ECG similar to a single-lead electrocardiogram. Intended for use by people 22 years old or older. ⁶Irregular rhythm notification requires the latest versions of watchOS and iOS. It is not intended for use by people under 22 years old or those who have been previously diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib). ⁷Sleep apnea notifications are available on Apple Watch Series 9 and later, Ultra 2 and later, and SE 3. The feature is intended to detect signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea for people 18 years old or older without a diagnosis of sleep apnea. ⁸The Vitals app is for wellness purposes only and not for medical use. ⁹The Blood Oxygen app is for wellness purposes only and not for medical use. Measurements are calculated and viewed on iPhone in the Health app. ¹⁰Apple Fitness+ requires a subscription. ¹¹Fast charging is compatible with Apple Watch Series 7 and later, any Apple Watch Ultra model, and Apple Watch SE 3. ¹²Apple Watch Series 11 is 2x more scratch resistant compared to earlier models. ¹³Apple Watch Series 11 has a water resistance rating of 50 meters under ISO standard 22810:2010. This means that it may be used for shallow-water activities like swimming in a pool or ocean. Apple Watch Series 11 should not be used for scuba diving, waterskiing, or other activities involving high-velocity water or submersion below shallow depth. Water resistance is not a permanent condition and can diminish over time. For additional information, see support.apple.com/en-us/109522. Apple Watch Series 11 is rated IP6X dust resistant. ¹⁴Emergency SOS requires a cellular connection or Wi-Fi calling with an internet connection from your Apple Watch or nearby iPhone. You can use cellular models of Apple Watch to make an emergency call in many locations, provided that cellular service is available. Some cellular networks may not accept an emergency call from your Apple Watch if your Apple Watch isn’t activated, if it isn’t compatible with or configured to operate on a particular cellular network, if isn’t set up for cellular service, or if the cellular network does not support emergency calling over IMS. See support.apple.com/108374 and apple.com/watch/cellular for more information. ¹⁵Wireless service plan required for cellular service. Contact your service provider for more details. Connection may vary based on network availability. Check apple.com/watch/cellular for participating wireless carriers and eligibility. See support.apple.com/HT207578 for additional setup instructions. Technical specifications Go to apple.com/watch/compare for complete set. |
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And just to drive the point home by engaging with the actual comparison between the two watches, what you shared is useless information. OF COURSE the 11 is better than the 10, nothing you shared helps buyers get a better idea of what actually matters, which is which version is the better DEAL.
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Key Upgrades in the Series 11
1. Battery Life (The Big One)
For years, Apple stuck to an "18-hour" promise. The Series 11 bumps this to 24 hours.
Why it matters: The Series 10 often required a quick charge before bed if you wanted to track sleep. The Series 11 can comfortably do a full day + sleep tracking + a morning workout on a single charge.
2. Durability
The aluminum Series 11 uses a new ceramic coating on the front glass.
Why it matters: The Series 10 (aluminum model) was prone to micro-scratches over time. The Series 11 is rated as twice as scratch-resistant, bridging the gap between the cheaper aluminum models and the expensive sapphire-crystal stainless steel/titanium models.
3. 5G Connectivity
The Series 11 is the first to use 5G (RedCap) instead of LTE.
Why it matters: If you leave your phone behind often (e.g., running, gym, dog walking), the watch connects faster and drains less battery while searching for a signal.
4. Health Sensors
While the hardware is largely the same, the Series 11 leans heavily into Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) alerts.
Note: This feature monitors trends rather than giving you specific systolic/diastolic numbers, alerting you if you are consistently showing signs of hypertension so you can see a doctor.
Final Verdict
If you already own a Series 10, do not upgrade. The changes are nice quality-of-life improvements, but the speed and look are exactly the same.
If you are upgrading from an older watch (Series 7, 8, or 9), the Series 11 is the better buy solely for the 24-hour battery, which makes living with the watch significantly less annoying.
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