Apple Watch Series 10, analysis: it’s hard to do better

And there are 10 of them. Well, actually more if you count the special versions and Ultras. The Apple Watch is aging, it has long ceased to be an experiment and has become not only an extremely important line of business for Apple, but also a very significant product for the daily lives of millions of people. Apple Watch Series 10 represents absolute maturity of the device, even surpassing previous generations. In fact, of all the devices Apple has unveiled in this new course, this is perhaps the most attractive. Not just for what it means today, but to lay the foundations for what will come Watch the very near future.

There are three fundamental changes to the new generation of Apple Watch. A subtle but very effective redesign. A new chip that opens the door to new features and a radical change in the charging system that will no doubt This is what the user will experience most quickly. Even more than screen enlargement.

Because Apple Watch Series 10 is the largest screen Apple Watch released so far, even above the Apple Watch Ultra. As part of this subtle redesign, the screen is slightly larger, but not by much. In fact, if you have an Apple Watch Series 9 or your Apple Watch Series 10 is black with edges blending in, The change is so subtle that you will barely notice it. And despite the screen enlargement, there are no changes to the Watch interface, everything looks clearer, there is a little more space for text, but nothing that would diametrically change the user experience. This makes the watch a little more stylized, but in everyday life it’s not as radical a change as the screen size of the Series 4 introduced back in the day.

Minor redesign, very convenient

It’s brighter and has better viewing angles, but again these are two improvements that are limited to specific moments, outdoors or if you want an always-on screen with a little more brightness or the ability to display a little more information. Changing the screen leads to an increase in the size of the box. In this case, We went from 45 to 46 mm compared to last year’s version. And this slight increase in size also represents a fundamental change to the back of the watch and its thickness.

Now the part that comes into contact with our skin is… different. At first glance, many users won’t notice much of a change, but Apple has reduced the protrusion of the sensors, and this, coupled with the fact that the watch is significantly thinner, makes it extremely comfortable to wear. It is larger, but much more convenient in everyday life. While it may not seem like it, the straps are now closer to the skin contact surface for a much more comfortable fit.

This is especially true in situations where the watch may be more irritating, such as when playing certain sports (such as using dumbbells) or before bed. This change is especially felt in the early days, and in the following days you wonder how you did not notice this in other generations. This is especially noticeable if you’re wearing a previous generation Apple Watch. It’s one of those subtle changes from Apple that seem unnoticed on paper (after all, they just made the watch a little thinner) but have a huge impact on how you use it every day.

One of the downsides of coming of age is that the Apple Watch Series 10 is still an Apple Watch. There are no new exclusive features or tasks that you couldn’t do with the previous generation. Yeah, It’s faster and has better brightnessbut the truth is that the actual day-to-day experience of using the Series 9 and Series 10 is the same. Except for one key section: the battery.

Same autonomy, incredibly fast charging

You might think that reducing the thickness of the watch would lead to a decrease in its autonomy. But nothing else bad. Not only does the Apple Watch Series 10 significantly retain battery life compared to the previous generation, but depending on what settings you’ve configured on it, you can even extend it a little longer. Don’t worry, though: you’ll have to charge the watch daily if you use it normally, including playing sports, and above all, if you sleep with it.

During a normal night’s sleep 10 to 15% of the battery goes away if you go to bed with the watch at 100%. Combined with normal next-day use and workouts at the end of the day, you’ll have 15% to 20% battery left. If you also receive a lot of notifications and the screen is always on or has high brightness, you’ll be closer to the lower limit than the upper limit. This is the price you have to pay today for wearing a smartwatch on your wrist if it doesn’t have the ultra name on it. This is a drawback that has remained unchanged almost since the first generation, although the number of functions that can be used with such autonomy has increased.

However, the Series 10 has one fundamental change that makes all of the above less of a problem: charging. The Series 10 comes with a new charging cable – it’s braided again – allowing you to increase the charging speed of the watch. And this is before and after. While previous generations already had this feature (Series 9 charges from 0 to 80% in 45 minutes), the Series 10 allows you to charge from 0 to 80% in about 30 minutes, meaning the runtime on the charger gives you enough charge. battery for a good time. And a small charge when you get up allows you to forget about paying attention to the charger. Of course, not just any charger is suitable for obtaining these indicators: you need the one that comes with the watch and at least one charger, such as Apple 20W USB-C. or another brand.

Although I would prefer more battery life over fast charging.at least based on my usage patterns, this is an important change in how you use the watch, and most of all in changing its charging time if you are one of those who wear it all the time. Additionally, longer base battery life will allow the Series 10 to include features it doesn’t already have that cheaper watches – and with less battery – have, such as continuous heart rate monitoring 24/7.

Besides the improvements that watchOS brings, each new generation of Apple Watch includes some exclusive new features, although this time they are inherited from its big brother. The 10 Series comes directly from the Ultra and features a depth and water temperature sensor. It’s about slightly more comprehensive functionality aimed at fewer users than last year’s new product, a skin temperature sensor, but it is interesting because it brings the standard version of the watch closer to the most expensive in terms of price and capabilities.

Enabling this feature does not open up the possibility of open water diving with the Apple Watch Series 10 without restrictions and like crazy, but is more aimed at less frequent use (although it is compatible with Oceanic+). Namely, the Series 10’s immersion limit is 6 m, compared to the 40 that the Ultra supports. However, the water temperature sensor is very interesting for those who swim, whether in open water or in a pool. The truth is that it works quite well, and, as with the Ultra, Temperature detection occurs almost instantly after switching to water mode. The good news is that you can use it in any situation, you don’t have to bathe, and it’s especially useful in everyday situations, like checking a baby’s bath temperature if you don’t have a thermometer handy, for example.

Apple Watch Series 10: Is it worth it?

Although this time there were no major innovations, with the exception of minor changes in the design and size of the watch. This is one of Apple’s most valuable releases. The reduction in thickness, along with placing the straps closer to the skin and updating the back where it contacts it, make this the most comfortable watch for everyday wear that Apple has released. far. It is also very lightweight.

While the screen enlargement goes unnoticed several hours after use, the extra space is interesting; displaying more text (although on-screen elements remain untouched) is always welcome, and given the 46mm jump is great, it’s even more interesting on the smaller model. Additionally, enabling faster charging, this removes any uncertainty when charging the watchThis is also more than a positive thing, although we would have preferred greater autonomy rather than faster charging.