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This newest wearable 11th generation delivers the improvement many users truly desire from their wrist gadget: longer battery life.

Otherwise, the updated device acts as a straightforward upgrade for the Series 10, keeping pace in styling, proportions and features, with most of enhancements coming from software.

This new model additionally more affordable by £30 for UK customers, available from £369 (€449/$399/679 Australian dollars), positioned above the recently updated £219 Watch SE in the budget category alongside the £749 Ultra 3 for top-tier users.

Appearance and Screen

Like last year's tenth series, the latest iteration measures only 9.7mm thick, which makes it a slim fit when worn, easy to sneak beneath shirt sleeves and easier to wear at night.

This 2,000-nit interface is plenty bright for seeing in various lighting, staying legible to read off-angle, which makes quickly looking for timekeeping or alerts easy.

The surface features using glass reportedly double the scratch resistance as before, though not quite as tough as sapphire, which is reserved with the higher-end titanium editions.

Capability and Runtime

This latest device utilizes equivalent S10 silicon from the previous generation but now supports optional 5G and stronger reception during situations when you're in the wilderness.

Power cells have increased in capacity by 9% and 11% in the 42 millimeter and 46 millimeter models in that order.

The 46mm lasted a good two days in our assessment with sleep tracking when not used for fitness.

The majority of users can nearly monitor 48 hours including sleep until recharge becomes necessary, requiring 66 minutes using a 20W or higher charger (not included), reaching approximately 70% in 30 minutes.

If you do engage in exercise, battery endurance reaches approximately eight hours while recording, sufficient duration for endurance events or two.

Product Features

• Case size: 42 or 46mm
• Case thickness: Under 10mm
• Mass: approximately 30-37 grams
• Chip: S10 processor
• Storage: 64GB capacity
• Software platform: latest watchOS
• Waterproof rating: 5ATM rating (50m waterproof)
• Monitoring features: Heart rate, ECG, spO2, temp, depth, Microphone, speaker, Near-field communication, Global navigation, Compass, Altimeter
• Wireless features: Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi connectivity, NFC, Ultra-wideband, optional 5G

Operating System Updates

The latest device includes updated software, which runs on every version from 2020's Series 6 and later.

It adds the latest Liquid Glass design, resulting in display features somewhat see-through, plus introducing additional display styles: an expansive digital display titled Flow reacting to motion and traditional watch face named Exactograph, that separates chronological elements as separate indicators.

The best new feature centers on gesture control, involving quick rotation your hand backward and reversing to close applications and return to the watch face.

The feature operates without lifting your arm to view the screen, meaning you can stop notifications with a satisfying flick with your hand.

Wellness Monitoring

This smartwatch features a complete health monitoring suite of capabilities from previous models plus including a couple of new features and a redesigned workout app.

High BP warnings look for signs of hypertension through extended monitoring, alerting users to seek medical advice if your heart rate data suggests you may have a hidden problem.

The new sleep score metric improves sleep monitoring simpler to understand, similar to competitors from Google, Samsung and others.

Daily upon waking the device displays a score out of 100 divided into categories across three areas: time asleep, schedule and wakeups, which are all easy to understand and available via the health software on your smartphone as well.

Workout buddy is an AI coach utilizing your past activity records to provide pep talks around exercise sessions, including identifying previous running sessions three times this week and exertion levels you put it.

Also featuring audible heads-up when you reach certain milestones while working out, including certain tempo, pulse rate, length, period or additional measurements.

There is a choice among three vocal styles, which speak to you through connected audio paired with the device for multiple workout categories, like strolling, sprinting or cycling.

Unfortunately, functionality requires if you also carry newer iPhone models during activities, creating frustration enough that I would forgo the feature eliminating hassle carrying mobile devices.

Eco-Friendly Features

The manufacturer states power cells will endure over one thousand complete charging sessions maintaining 80 percent of initial performance with replacement available for ninety-five pounds.

Service pricing ranges between £295 and £389 according to device type.

The device incorporates more than 40% reused components such as aluminum, cobalt, copper, glass, gold, lithium, rare earth elements, steel, tin, {titanium|