Apple’s newest smartwatch, the Apple Watch Series 10, has arrived with a sleeker design, larger display, and several notable upgrades—but is it worth the investment? Launched in September 2024, the Series 10 builds on its predecessor with refinements in performance, health tracking, and durability, making it the thinnest and lightest Apple Watch yet.
Key Upgrades and Features
The Series 10 introduces a larger display with slimmer bezels, offering 9% more screen area than the Series 7, 8, and 9. Available in 42mm and 46mm sizes, it now matches the Apple Watch Ultra 2 in screen real estate while maintaining a more compact form.
New health features include sleep apnea detection, which monitors breathing disturbances during sleep, and an enhanced water temperature sensor—previously exclusive to the Ultra—for swimmers and snorkelers. However, blood oxygen monitoring remains disabled in the U.S. due to an ongoing patent dispute.
Performance-wise, the S10 chip powers Double Tap, a gesture control that lets users answer calls, pause music, and more with a simple finger tap. Battery life remains at 18 hours (extendable to 36 hours in Low Power Mode), with faster charging—0 to 80% in 30 minutes.
Verdict: Should You Upgrade?
If you own a Series 8 or earlier, the Series 10 offers meaningful improvements in design and functionality. However, Series 9 owners may find fewer compelling reasons to upgrade unless they prioritize the larger display or new health sensors.
For a full breakdown of Series 10 vs. Ultra 2 vs. SE, check out our detailed buyer’s guide.
