From hypertension monitoring to daily sleep scores: how the new Apple Watch Series 11 compares to previous models (and which ones are on sale for Black Friday).
I’m an Apple loyalist, but I don’t upgrade my devices every year. Longevity is one of my favorite aspects of Apple hardware; I can be assured that my investments will last for years. When a shiny new product comes along, I don’t feel the urge to replace the one I have at home that still works perfectly. This is why I still wear my Apple Watch Series 7 after four years, and why I have yet to upgrade to the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Every time a new Apple Watch drops, I weigh the pros and cons of upgrading before making a decision. Most of the time, the upgrade doesn’t seem worth it, but there are a lot of new Apple Watch Series 11 features this year that make it a compelling purchase. Here’s how the new Apple Watch 11 compares to the most popular older Apple Watch models.Apple Watch Series 11 vs. Series 10
Most recent Apple Watch models are visually very similar, and the Series 10 and the new Series 11 are no exceptions. The latest Apple Watch 11 follows the trend of being the thinnest Apple Watch model and carries all the features of the Series 10, plus some additional enhancements, including an extended battery life of up to 24 hours, which surpasses the Series 10’s 18-hour battery life.
The Apple Watch Series 11 is twice as scratch-resistant as the Series 10, supports 5G cellular networks, and features the biggest update yet: blood pressure monitoring to alert you of potential hypertension indicators. Apple also introduced a sleep score to provide you with better insights into your sleep quality, taking into account factors such as sleep duration, interruptions, sleep cycles, and bedtime.
