Manufacturer: Apple
If you aren't compelled by the Series 5's bigger display, there's nothing that should stop you plumping for the Series 3. Thanks to the upgraded watchOS it has most of the same features and is now available for a great price.
Still a great smartwatch; Ability to leave your iPhone at home; Ease of making calls; Improved fitness features;
No international roaming; Series 5's bigger screen sizes make it more compelling;
The Series 3 with LTE does what it set out to do, but it is a bridge product. We are not in a sci-fi world where everyone wants a watch to make calls instead of a smartphone. Apple has nailed the integration way better than any other manufacturer, but with network restrictions and a high price – and limited practical use cases – it isn’t going to become mainstream yet. But remember that you can buy the Series 3 Apple Watch without LTE, and save yourself some money on this aspect. Perhaps we’ll look back on this Watch as a watershed moment when people started putting their phones down and got outside. But the messaging is blurred from Apple; sure, you can go out on your surf board and take a call in the sand, but most people won’t leave their phone at home for longer than an hour or two, really. The LTE aspect works best as a backup when your phone dies, and performance is consistent. Otherwise, this is really a Series 2 Apple Watch with a whole lot more to prove in the wider market, even if Apple does think it’s the biggest watch brand in the world.
The Apple Watch is far and away the most popular smartwatch out there, so the company isn't trying to reinvent the wheel with the new Series 3. The two biggest changes are an increased focus on fitness, and a version with built-in cellular connectivity so you can stay connected even when your phone isn't around. It's quite expensive at $399 for the cellular model, and battery life takes a big hit when using LTE. But it's one of the best attempts at a truly standalone smartwatch we've seen if you're willing to deal with those trade-offs. A Familiar Face Apple has managed to cram LTE capability and a faster dual-core processor into the Series 3 without adding much bulk. The watch's case is the same size as the Series 2, while the back has been extended by a negligible 0.25mm—the thickness of two sheets of paper. The display itself is a multi-frequency antenna, and Apple has opted for an integrated eSIM card instead of a slot for a removable card to keep things slim. It also adds a n...
Apple adds cellular connectivity and doubles down on fitness features with the Watch Series 3.
Built-in cellular connectivity; Improved heart rate monitoring; Faster processor; Clear call quality; New band and case options
Expensive; LTE drains battery rapidly
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