The Apple Watch Series 2 is the best smartwatch-fitness tracker hybrid we've seen, and better than the original watch thanks to a brighter screen, faster performance, and a waterproof design.

Built-in GPS; Waterproof to 164 feet; Brighter screen and faster performance than original Apple Watch; Accurate fitness tracking; Plenty of third-party apps

Expensive; Battery life has not improved from predecessor; Lacks integrated sleep tracking and continuous heart rate monitoring when not working out

There is a watch-shaped ring around my left wrist, a permanent tan-line. I've worn a watch since I was a kid. I've always liked to sleep with my watch. To shower with my watch. To swim with my watch. Not everyone likes to do this.

The new Apple Watch is faster; has a far better OS; onboard GPS; a brighter display and is waterproof to 50 meters in salt or fresh water

Same battery life, mostly; GPS activity causes a big hit on battery life for running; Lacks always-on display; A tad thicker and heavier; Requires an iPhone to work

Welcome to So You Think You Want a Smartwatch: Season 2 , where we try to identify whether you actually want a smartwatch, and which one is best for you. First question: Do you have an iPhone Yes Then step right up and check out the Apple Watch Series 2!

Brighter screen is legible outside; Waterproof and ready to swim; Apps launch faster; WatchOS 3 is streamlined; Only watch that fits female wrists

Expensive; One-day battery life

Using an Apple Watch during the past 16 months was a mixed experience: one that saw Apple's first wearable launch amid high praise, confusion, and skepticism of just how much a tiny wrist-worn computer should be able to do.

Finally; fast and reliable performance; Screen is easier to view; even in the sun; Built-in GPS; Water resistance is a nice feature for anyone to have

Battery life is still a day; two at most for non GPS users

Is the Apple Watch Series 2 the perfect smartwatch No. But it makes a much more compelling argument than the original that you should own one. We're not just talking about the addition of GPS and the waterproofing here either.

Good looking; comfy; waterproof; Accurate swim tracking; Improved usability and alerts; Speedy; reliable GPS

Battery life is still not great; So-so apps; No sleep or elevation; Expensive

"The Apple watch isn't going to replace your headunit or high-end multisport watch, but it tracks all the key metrics accurately enough to observe trends in your workouts"

Easy to use; surprising battery life; there's an app for everything

Optical heart rate point to point accuracy

So, do you need the new Apple Watch Probably not. If you get one will it transform how you interact with your tech and make you less reliant on whipping your phone out every 45 seconds Absolutely.

It's now fully waterproof; GPS means phone-free runs; Battery life given a serious boost

Slightly fatter; Some straps are overpriced; We still want a round one

The Series 2 (and Series 1) is in no way worse than Apple's last version, and it serves its purpose with aplomb. It's still the best smart watch choice for iPhone owners, and that's unlikely to change any time soon.Don't write off the Series 1 either, though.

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QVC, most of us do not want the bundles. They're expensive, and we receive items we don't really want or need. The only reason I haven't purchased from another vendor is because of the trust that I have in QVC taking care of customers. Please simply offer the watch and/or watch with another strap.