APPLE WATCH SERIES 10 REVIEW
The key differentiator between Apple watch series 10 and Apple watch Series 9 is on the physical features. We will discuss key differentiators in this review and an highlight of health insights, a detailed list of all the differences can also be found Below….
I. THE PHYSICAL FEATURES!
Apple watch series 10 is the thinnest apple watch with the largest active screen display area(screen size) that comes in two iterations of 46mm and 42mm, compared with its predecessor Apple watch series 9’s 45mm and 41mm. Worth to mention that Apple watch ultra 2 has a bigger case of 49mm but a smaller active screen display area.
Sleek Form
Series 10 is Apple’s thinnest watch ever. Apple has re-engineered nearly every aspect of it, including the SiP, Digital Crown, speaker, front crystal, and antenna.
Display Area
Apple Watch Series 10 has the largest screen area of any Apple Watch. It has up to 75% more screen area than Series 3, up to 30% more screen area than Series 4, 5, 6, and SE, and up to 9% more screen area than Series 7, 8, and 9. So you can see and do even more.
Jet Black Polished Aluminium Case Finish
While Apple has used aluminium case finishes before, for the first time, Apple Watch comes in an eye-catching Jet Black glossy aluminum. The case is polished until it’s extremely reflective. It then goes through a 30-step anodization process to create a deep, glossy black that’s truly striking.
Polished Titanium Finishes
Apple for the first time has adopted an aerospace-grade titanium finish that’s polished to a mirror-like shine. Titanium is known for its remarkable strength-to-weight ratio, resulting in Series 10 weighing almost 20% less than Series 9 which is in stainless steel while still being extremely durable. Series 10 comes in three polished Titanium finishes; Gold, Natural & Black.
II. THE INSIGHTS
Worth to mention again that Apple watch Series 9 and Series 10 offer the same insights, the major difference is on the build as discussed above. A comparison of Series 9 and Series 10 can be found below…
Sleep Tracking
Apple Watch Series 10 will help you set a bedtime routine and with tracking your sleep. See the time you spent in REM, Core, and Deep sleep, as well as when you might have woken up. Good sleep is crucial for better health and improved productivity.
Sleep Apnea Notifications
The Sleep Apnea Notification Feature is available on Apple Watch Series 9 and later and Ultra 2. Sleep apnea is a condition where breathing stops repeatedly and causes disrupted sleep. If untreated, it can lead to hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and cardiac issues. Sleep Apnea notifications will help you seek further help from your healthcare provider. 80% of sleep apnea cases are undiagnosed.
Vital Health Metrics
You can Quickly see your key overnight health metrics right on your wrist — including heart rate, respiratory rate, wrist temperature, and sleep duration. The vitals app will help you identify changes in your daily health status.
Heart Health
Apple Watch Series 10 is capable of generating an ECG[Electrocardiogram] similar to a single‑lead electrocardiogram. With the Heart Rate app, you can get notifications for high and low heart rate as well as an irregular rhythm.
Women Health
The cycle tracking app will help you understand your cycle better. Apple Watch has an innovative sensor that tracks your temperature while you sleep. The Cycle Tracking app uses this data to provide an estimate of when you likely ovulated, which can be helpful for family planning.
Your Safety Prioritized
Apple watch automatically detects if you have had a hard fall or been involved in a severe car crash. If you need help, it will call emergency services, share your location, and notify your emergency contacts.
If in need of quick help, Press and hold your Apple watch series 10 side button to call emergency services and share your location.
Check In notifies a contact when you arrive at a destination. If you’re going for a run after dark, you can start a Check In for the duration of your workout to automatically notify a friend when done.
III. FITNESS AND ACTIVITY
A Fun Way to Stay Active With The Activity App
Move. Exercise. Stand. Reach your goals, one ring at a time. Get to know your daily activities with the Activity app, including number of steps, workouts completed and your active calories. You can also customize your goals for each day of the week so you can close your rings every day. Take a break, by putting your rings on pause —while your watch keeps tracking your movements.
Measure Your Workout Sessions
With Apple Watch Series 10, You can measure all the ways you move. Such include; Pilates, Strength training, Yoga to HIIT. Apple Watch Series 10 offers a healthy range of ways to track your workouts. See your progress with advanced metrics and views like Power, Heart Rate Zones, and Elevation.
Create Your Own Custom Workouts
Apple Watch Series 10 enables you to create custom workouts with time and distance intervals, you can also create warm-up and cooldown periods, and recovery. With Apple Watch Series 10, you can also see what’s coming with the Up Next workout view.
Apple Watch Plus Fitness+
Using Apple Watch with Fitness+ on Apple Watch series 10 lets you see your real‑time metrics onscreen. You also get the freedom of audio‑guided runs, walks, and meditations when you don’t have your iPhone with you.
Snorkeling
Apple watch series 10 is your ultimate snorkeling partner. The Oceanic+ app on Series 10 brings lots of fun to snorkeling lovers and is also loaded with new snorkeling features. Using the series 10, you’ll be able to track your time, maximum depth, direction, and other metrics while under water.
Track Your Training Load
The Training Load feature on your Apple Watch Series 10 will show how the intensity of your workouts may impact your body over time. With this insight, you can make informed decisions about how and when to adjust your workouts, to avoid burnout. You can also see your overnight vitals for additional insights.
Your Swimming Buddy
The Apple Watch Series 10 new water temperature sensor gives you more information for your swim workouts. Series 10 also has a new swimming depth sensor making Apple Watch Series 10 great for swimming and even snorkeling.
IV. CONNECTIVITY
Apple Watch Series 10 allows you to stay connected to the people and things that you care about. Cellular connectivity allows you to keep in touch, even when you have not carried your iPhone. Apple Watch Series 10 also has intelligent new features to help you stay informed always. You also have unlimited access to apps on the App Store.
Highlight On Key Connectivity Features
Apple Watch Series 10 allows you to take a call from the trail. Return a text on your run. Activate your cellular plan on your watch on ESim. This allows you to leave your phone behind without missing out.
With Apple Watch Series 10, everyone in the family can stay connected even if they don’t have their own iPhone. Your kids are able to text, make calls, listen to music, ask Siri questions, use apps, and let you know when they arrive at a destination safely.
Stream music, audio books and podcasts audiobooks with on your AirPods. You can also listen to something quickly through your Apple Watch speaker If you have not carried your headphones.
Series 10 Smart Stack automatically shows relevant information throughout the day based on time and location such as weather forecast, other live Activities like sports scores or your upcoming flight so you don’t miss out.
The Series 10 Translate app automatically adds a widget to your Smart Stack when you’re traveling where a different language is spoken. You can download supported languages to your watch so you can use Translate without your iPhone, Wi‑Fi or a cellular connection.
Series 10 will help you find your iPhone with Precision by showing you its distance and direction. When you get close to the phone, haptic feedback, an audible chirp, and a visual indicator help you locate it.
You can also enjoy unlimited access to other apps available on the app store, offering you freedom so you can do whatever you love to do.
Customizable Watch Face & Bands For Your Series 10
Check out the Apple Watch Series 10 detailed spec sheet.