Apple just made the Watch even better and although not a lot has changed, it’s still the best smartwatch you can buy.

Great performance, Great screen, Useful health features

Poor sleep tracking, Still have to charge every day

I've tried to steer clear in this review of the usual journalistic obsession with "What's new?" But in the final reckoning we simply have to acknowledge that not much has changed since the Series 5.

The Apple Watch Series 6 continues Apple's smartwatch dominance, with solid improvements across the board. Many of its features can be found in cheaper competitors, but not the overall experience.

Great range of health sensors, Brighter always-on screen is impressive, Excellent app support and software, Solid battery life for general use, Great new colour options

iPhone-only still, Not a big leap forward from Series 5, New sleep tracking is basic, Won't satisfy truly hardcore fitness fans

Apple Watch Series 6 might very well be the best smartwatch on the market – like the Series 5 before it. The “smart” experience remains fluid and useful while fitness features remain extremely easy to use and analyse. However, there’s little reason to upgrade from last gen.

With an unrivaled user experience, fantastic apps, and potentially lifesaving health and fitness features, the Apple Watch Series 6 is the best smartwatch you can buy.

Measures blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) on demand, Always-on altimeter for real-time elevation tracking, Improved wrist-down screen brightness, WatchOS 7 adds a handwashing countdown timer and sleep tracking, Fast new processor, Best third-party app selection, Attractive new watch colors and band...

Expensive, Offers only a slight battery life improvement

“The Apple Watch Series 6 is the most complete smartwatch package you can buy, and if you want the very best of everything Apple's wearable offers, it's the one to get.”

Comprehensive health and activity tracking, Reliable software, Always-on screen adds visual appeal, New blue, red, and gold colors look great, Apple S2 chip is a powerhouse

ECG and SpO2 measurements have limited real-world use

Unlike most other smartwatches on the market, the Apple Watch Series 6 boasts a sleek rectangular design with a ceramic rear panel. Sitting on the left is a speaker and on the right is a button, microphone hole, and a digital crown that offers haptic feedback.

Always-on-Display is very bright, Feels really fast, Quicker charging

Sleep Tracking is limited, Blood Oxygen monitoring could be more useful, Battery life isn’t amazing

You take your health for granted, right up to the point where a global pandemic makes it abundantly clear just how fragile we all are. I’ve not taught myself a new language during lockdown, or written a bestselling novel, but for the past six months the Apple Watch Series 6 on my wrist has...

Tight integration with iPhone, Comprehensive fitness tracking, Blood oxygen and ECG sensors are useful & reassuring, Long battery life

Siri can be hit & miss still, Cellular version gets expensive

In the growing lineup of new Apple Watches, I see only two options worth considering of the three: the Series 6 and Series 3. There are two main reasons to buy an Apple Watch: health and fitness or a fun complimentary phone gadget. Those both leave the Apple Watch SE in a strange place.

Quicker-charging battery with same all-day life., Brighter outdoor display., Sleek new colors., Same great tracking abilities with a new sensor for SpO2 and the tried-and-true ECG., More activity tracking modes added to an already long list.

Sleep tracking is less detailed than competitors' while being no better than any of them., Activity trends could still use more guidance., Family Setup seems rather pointless; give us Android phone compatibility!, Aging looks, even with new colors., Still an expensive watch.

Checking your blood oxygen is a very reasonable addition to the company’s suite of health features.

Blood-oxygen-measuring tool is useful. Faster charging time. Slightly larger display. Still the best smartwatch or fitness tracker for the iPhone.

Battery life remains mediocre. The SE's existence irritates me. Many of the best features are still theoretical. You need an iPhone to use it.