The latest models (as of 2024) include:
Apple Watch And Its Price:
Apple Watch Series 9
Price: Starts at $399 (Aluminum, GPS) | $499 (Stainless Steel, GPS + Cellular)
Key Features:
Bright Always-On Retina display
S9 SiP (faster performance)
Double Tap gesture control
Advanced health tracking (ECG, blood oxygen, sleep tracking)
Crash Detection & Fall Detection
Up to 18-hour battery life
Apple Watch Ultra 2
Price: Starts at $799
Key Features:
Titanium case (most durable)
Biggest & brightest display (2000 nits)
Dive-ready (WR100, depth gauge)
Dual-frequency GPS (most accurate)
Action Button for quick workouts
Up to 36-hour battery (72 in Low Power Mode)
Apple Watch SE (Budget Option)
Price: Starts at $249
Key Features:
Core Apple Watch experience (without ECG or Always-On Display)
Fast performance (S8 SiP)
Crash Detection & Fall Detection
Fitness & heart rate tracking
Quality Summary:
Premium materials (aluminum, stainless steel, titanium)
Best-in-class health & fitness tracking
Smooth software (watchOS) & iPhone integration
Strong app ecosystem
Battery life still lags behind some competitors (e.g., Garmin)
Best Value?
For most users: Apple Watch Series 9 (best balance of price & features)
For adventurers: Apple Watch Ultra 2 (best durability & battery)
Apple Watch Series in order:
Here’s the complete list of Apple Watch Series models in order of release, from oldest to newest:
Apple Watch (1st Generation) – "Series 0"
Released: April 2015
Apple Watch Series 1
Released: September 2016
Key Features: Dual-core processor (faster than 1st gen), watchOS 3.
Apple Watch Series 2
Released: September 2016
Key Features: GPS, water resistance (50m), brighter display.
Apple Watch Series 3
Released: September 2017
Key Features: Cellular option (LTE), faster processor, altimeter.
Apple Watch Series 4
Released: September 2018
Key Features: Larger display, ECG (electrocardiogram), fall detection, thinner design.
Apple Watch Series 5
Released: September 2019
Key Features: Always-On Retina display, compass, international emergency calling.
Apple Watch SE (1st Gen)
Released: September 2020
Key Features: Budget-friendly, similar to Series 4 but no ECG or Always-On display.
Apple Watch Series 6
Released: September 2020
Key Features: Blood oxygen (SpO₂) sensor, faster chip, new colors.
Apple Watch Series 7
Released: October 2021
Key Features: Larger & more durable display, fast charging, IP6X dust resistance.
Apple Watch Series 8
Released: September 2022
Key Features: Temperature sensor (for ovulation tracking), crash detection, same design as Series 7.
Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen)
Released: September 2022
Key Features: Same design as Series 6/7/8, no Always-On display or advanced health sensors.
Apple Watch Ultra (1st Gen)
Released: September 2022
Key Features: Rugged design, larger 49mm case, dual GPS, depth gauge, Action Button.
Apple Watch Series 9
Released: September 2023
Key Features: S9 chip, Double Tap gesture, brighter display, on-device Siri.
Apple Watch Ultra 2
Released: September 2023
Key Features: S9 chip, brighter display (3000 nits), modular Ultra watch face.
