Apple

good measurement

not great software for recovery

Measure sport and track HRV and HR etc.

Great price

Less functionality than the other models

Basic everyday measurement of activity and energy burn.

Great watch that combines many features. Great connectivity with most apps.

Sleep tracking could be better. I am using Whoop for that.

Supersapiens had an apple watch app that showed my real-time glucose levels. Unfortunately, they are not active any longer.

The Apple Watch Series 10 is an excellent choice for health and fitness enthusiasts, boasting several significant upgrades and retaining its well-loved features.

Key Health and Fitness Features:
Sleep Apnea Detection: This new FDA-cleared feature uses the watch's sensors to monitor breathing irregularities during sleep, making it easier to detect potential issues without undergoing a sleep study. It’s also available on Series 9 and Ultra 2 via software updates.
Training Load Metrics: This new addition tracks the cumulative impact of workouts over time, helping users better plan recovery and training.
Improved Fitness Tracking: Core functionalities like step tracking, heart rate monitoring, ECG, and skin temperature sensing remain reliable. The ability to adjust daily goals offers more flexibility.
Water Activity Enhancements: A water temperature sensor and an updated Depth app improve usability for swimmers and water sports enthusiasts.

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Be healthy, successful, rich, and famous! :-)

Great ecosystem integration as an Apple user generally (music, calls, payment...). Intuitive user experience (actually much better than Garmin).

I lost my watch while surfing (I assume that my hand hit the board hard when I crashed releasing the watch in some way). Bottomline: Apple's "standard sports wristband" didn't do its job. This was the major reason I switched to Garmin.

Smartwatch tracking activities and sleep.

• Motivating activity tracking: I’ve been using my Apple Watch every day for the past 3 years, and it’s become an essential part of my lifestyle. I love seeing my daily & weekly stats, which keeps me motivated to move more and stay active. The yearly overview is also a great feature, allowing me to reflect on my progress and plan my wellness goals.
• Seamless integration: It’s deeply integrated into my daily routine, from notifications to health tracking, and I never get bored of it. It’s versatile and makes managing my day and staying on top of my activity levels effortless.
• Improved sleep tracking: While I initially relied on third-party apps like AutoSleep, the native sleep tracking on the Apple Watch has significantly improved over the years. It has become more accurate and now provides useful insights into my sleep patterns without needing external apps.
• Durability: Despite wearing it daily, it has held up extremely well. Mine has only minor scratches, which is impressive for such a frequently used device.
• Customizable bands: Great variety of bands available, allowing for easy customization to fit your style & needs. This adds versatility, making the watch adaptable for different occasions, from workouts to formal settings.

• Inconsistent tracking: Occasionally, I’ve noticed that the step count or activity tracking isn’t entirely accurate, especially during indoor workouts or certain types of movements. This inconsistency can be frustrating when trying to meet daily goals.
• Battery life: One downside is that I have to charge it every day, which can be inconvenient at times. For a device I use constantly, I wish the battery life was longer.
• Silicone strap issues: The original silicone strap caused skin irritation and wasn’t comfortable to wear long-term. I switch to the sports loop, which is much better for daily wear, offering a lightweight and breathable option.
• High price point: The Apple Watch is one of the most expensive options on the market for a smartwatch. For those on a budget, this may deter potential buyers, especially considering there are alternative brands that offer similar features at lower prices.
• Apple ecosystem requirement: You need an iPhone/iPad to access its full functionality. This limits its appeal for users who may not be invested in Apple products.

The Apple Watch has helped me stay on top of my activity levels and motivated me to set and achieve my wellness goals. It’s a reliable, durable and essential part of my day-to-day life.

1. Double Tap Gesture: Enhances accessibility with one-handed operations like answering calls or managing music without touching the screen. Also, works like a charm all the time

2. Speed: With the new Chip there is a significant speed boost for smoother navigation and quicker app interactions like with the series' before. Had the series 8 for about a year before.

3. Reliable Health Tracking: Accurate heart rate monitoring and comprehensive fitness data comparable to specialized equipment. This is the most important aspect for me.

4. Aesthetics: surely design is very individual but I like the slim design, exchangeable bands etc. (disclaimer: the apple universe swallowed my years ago with my first macbook ;)

1. Battery Life: Remains limited to about 18 hours, which I think we should be further along the lines with technology. It is still ok as I don't mind charging more often but this is room for improvement.

2. The dark side of aesthetics: you have to be really careful to not touch a wall, door handle etc. accidentally as the glass / casing is still quite fragile. Classic apple stuff: you buy the main device and then need protectors, special cable etc. But I guess apple people know that ;)

Searched for an allround device to track my health & sports activities

- Perfect combination of Smart Watch and Fitness Watch
- Since osWatch 11 the Apple Watch has a lot of features for doing individual sport sessions
- Fair price for the standard model like Apple Watch 9
- I had 2 Apple Watches and the Apple Watch 5 is still getting updates and running
- Apple Watch will check your health as long as you wear the watch (Atrial fibrillation, extrem low or high heart rate, etc.)
- Will detect if you fall down or have a car accident

- Compared to a Garmin Watch the sport features are really basic
- The battery life is a joke compared to Garmin and Co.

- Track sport sessions
- Have a longtime tracking of my health data (HR, HRV, steps, ...)

- Apple Watch can be used as a versatile and solid wearable
- Has complete integration with Apple Health (although from my perspective Apple could iterate faster with Apple Health)
- Smoothly integrated in whole Apple ecosystem
- Lots of different 3rd party App across various health topics available
- Compared to other wearables quite accurate
- Different wrist bands available to change style

- Quite expensive
- Can be distracting and annoying due to the display and with several other use cases apart from health topics

My goal was to find a wearable to track several health parameters like: HF, HRV, Sleep, Activity, Blood oxygen etc. which is seamless integrated in Apple Health.