My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Apple Watch Series 10
Since Apple released the newest Apple Watch Series 10 in early September , its price has been steadily falling; it’s currently $299 (originally $399) after a $100 drop, marking its lowest price, according to price trackers . This price is for a case with a diameter of 42 mm, straps ranging from 130 to 180 mm, case colors: black, denim and rose gold. The larger 46mm case costs $329 (originally $429), which is the lowest price after the $100 discount.
According to Lifehacker associate tech editor Michelle Erhardt’s review , the Apple Watch Series 10 is the best Apple Watch for most people and a great replacement if you’re still wearing the lower -end SE . There are also a few key updates to Apple Watch 9 , although they’re less noticeable than previous Apple Watch updates. If you’re interested in seeing how it compares to other flagship smartwatches, you can check out our comparison post here .
The first thing you’ll notice about the Series 10 is its thinner body and larger OLED screen (1.6-inch or 1.8-inch, depending on which model you get). Unlike the Series 9, which could only take calls through the speaker, the Series 10 supports audio playback, meaning you can listen to podcasts or Spotify on its speakers. Sleep features have also been improved, with a notification that activates when sleep apnea symptoms occur. There are also new depth and water temperature sensors that automatically turn on when you go underwater. This feature was previously unique to the more premium Apple Watch Ultra series. Of course, you get the Vitals app with Watch OS 11, which gives you an energy score based on many health metrics.
The battery will last for 18–36 hours, depending on usage. You still get the same fitness features, heart rate monitor, and sleep tracker as previous models, but there’s still no blood oxygen sensor .