Apple Watch Buying Guide 2021


3 apple watch series 7 stacked alongside each other in colours pink, orange and woven

With the new range of Apple Watch, the series 7, being released this year, there are now so many models to choose from and it can be difficult to know which one is best for you. That’s why we have created this 2021 Apple watch buying guide, so you can easily decide which of Apples Smartwatches are best suited to your needs.

Best Budget Apple Watch - The Apple Watch Series 3

Apple watch series 3 showing activity tracker
Pros

  • Affordable price
  • Detailed fitness & sleep tracking
  • Swim and splash proof

Cons

  • No cellular options
  • Screen 50% smaller than the latest apple watch

With prices starting from just £170, Having an Apple Watch is much more accessible than you may have originally thought. Although you don’t get all of the incredible benefits of the latest Apple Watches, the series 3 gives you a great range of functions and features.

Fitness tracking is made simple with activity rings that track the rate at which you’re moving, exercising or standing. You can also enjoy detailed fitness tracking which can help you to understand your workouts better with details such as heart rate, calories burned, workout duration or distance travelled across a huge selection of workout options.

It’s also swim and splashproof, making it perfect for swimming fanatics or those who love outdoor sports no matter the weather. Plus when on outdoor runs, cycles or walks, you can get a tap on maps to be prompted to turn - allowing you to stay on track without having to look at your phone. 

Safety is optimised with the ability to keep an eye out on your heartbeat via the heart rate tracker, as well as call emergency services straight from your watch.

Some other features we love are: Being able to pay via apple pay, utilising the sleep app for sleep tracking, being able to ping your iPhone via the watch when the phone is misplaced and much more.

Best Value for Money - The Apple Watch SE



Apple watch SE with water behind it, showing waterproof element

Pros

  • Great Price
  • 30% Bigger screen & 2X faster than series 3
  • Water resistance up to 50m
  • Cellular connectivity
  • Family Setup

Cons

  • Not as high-level dust, & scratch resistant as the series 7
  • Significantly smaller display than series 7 - no space for on-screen keyboard

This smartwatch combines all the best features of the Apple Watch 6, but at a mind-blowingly low price.

I bet you would never think you could get a 2020 apple watch with features such as water resistance up to 50m, cellular connectivity, sleep tracking and so much more for just £269.00, but with the Apple Watch SE, this is the case!

Whilst it sits at a price just above the series 3, you get so much more for the money. Such as a 30% bigger display and X2 increase in speed.

The SE can not only improve overall fitness with activity rings and a range of workout tracking options, they can also keep you safe with the heart rate tracker which can detect and alert you to an irregular heartbeat or abnormally slow/fast heartbeat. Plus, it can help to keep you safe by connecting you through to the emergency services (even internationally) in the case that you take a hard fall, which it can automatically detect by your movement.

Another benefit of the SE is the fact that you can have cellular connectivity on it - meaning you can take calls when out for a run, check notifications at a glance or reply to texts swiftly when out and about. Plus, streaming a podcast or music is effortless thanks to the use of mobile data. 

Other awesome features on this Apple Watch include: Camera Remote - which allows you to use your watch as a viewfinder for the iPhone, by turn directions from Maps, smart home control such as the thermostat and lights and more.




Best Premium Apple Watch - The Series 7


Apple watch series 7 showing bloog oxygen being calculated

Pros

  • 33% faster charging
  • Largest display to date
  • Water, dust & crack resistant
  • ECG & Oxygen level monitoring
  • Family setup

Cons

  • The bigger display may not be suitable for smaller wrists
  • Premium Pricing

The series 7 is quite obviously the largest and most advanced Apple Watch to date, as it's built with next-level innovative features and top-of-the-range specs.

Whilst the display is significantly bigger (20% larger than the SE), the overall size of the Apple Watch face is only marginally bigger. How is this possible? Well, it’s down to completely re-engineered and entirely thinner bezels.

The larger screen allows for easy to read notifications, and for the first time, you can also enjoy the full QWERTY keyboard for typing straight from the watch face. In fact, the entire system has been redesigned to take advantage of the larger display, allowing you to enjoy the scribble function as well as optimised stopwatch and timer functions. Plus, the always-on display requires no screen tapping or wrist shaking to awaken as it’s always ready to go.

Durability is also kicked up a notch, as we not only have a swim and splash-proof watch with WR50 Water resistance, we also have IP6X dust resistance and crack resistance. This makes it the perfect watch for those who work in harsh environments, such as construction sites, and ideal for those who enjoy extreme sports such as mountain biking, or swimming.

The Apple Watch 7 takes health to a new level. Similar to the SE, we have heart rate tracking and fall detection, however, we also have the ability to take an ECG at any time as well as measure your blood oxygen levels. Your Oxygen levels can be a great indication of health as they can help you to understand how well your body is absorbing oxygen, either on the spot or with continuous background readings.

The battery life is seriously impressive on this watch, offering up to 18 hours of battery life from a single charge as well as offering fast-charging capabilities which can charge up to 80% in just 45mins.  If you did need a quick charge boost, perhaps for 8 hours of sleep tracking, simply pop it on charge for around 8 minutes and you’ll be good to go. That’s just enough time to brush your teeth, wash your face and get into your nightwear ready for bed.

Of course, we have the benefits of cellular, such as calling, texting or streaming on the go as well as accessing your Apple wallet to enable paying on the go. Whilst Maps is great for helping to keep you safe by giving you little haptic taps when it’s time to turn left or right so you don’t even have to look at the watch. Family Setup is also available on this device. 






 

So, that concludes our Apple watch buying guide for 2021. Whether you’re looking to spend as little as possible, you’re after the most value for money or you want all the latest features, you’ll be able to find the ideal Apple Watch for you right here.

We hope you have found this blog post helpful, if so be sure to check out our Box Blogs where we post similar content such as the 'Best features on the 2021 iPad explained' and 'How to play PS5 Games on your iPhone or iPad'. 



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