Nobody can deny that the Apple Watch won the smartwatch wars, and the latest Apple Watch Series 7 only extends that lead. A collection of endearing enhancements rather than the all-out reinvention that some expected, 2021’s version blends a bigger display with the improvements of watchOS 8 , for a...

Bigger display, Faster charging, On-screen keyboard massively improves text-entry, Improved fitness tracking

Still just 1 day of battery life, Dedicated fitness wearables offer more tracking features

Maybe we’re suckers for a design change, but the Apple Watch Series 7’s new screen leaves the Apple Watch SE eating dust, and the fast charging makes it a better smartwatch to live with. It’s a small change that won’t entice many upgrades from the Series 5/6.

Fresh look, great screen, Fast charging works, Easier to use

Apple's wearable continues to improve year on year. The Series 7 introduces a larger and brighter screen, further showing off why it's the best smartwatch on the market. However, the battery life is still only good for one day per charge.

Bigger screen is better, Supports previous Apple Watch straps, Dust- and water-proof design

Battery life still only a day per charge, Are all those sensors truly necessary?

The Apple Watch Series 7 uses its bigger screen to great effect, giving a genuine upgrade over older models or the Apple Watch SE. It's a beautiful, fast and truly useful premium smartwatch, and is easily the best of its kind for iPhone owners.

Bigger screen, smaller bezels, Fast to charge, Very slick to use, Easy health & fitness features

Battery life is still 1 day, Sleep tracking still weak, Limited for hardcore fitness users

Apple’s yearly update has given the Apple Watch Series 7 a bigger display amid other refinements – but is it worth upgrading?

New size is very welcome, Brilliantly bright display, New colour cases, So many watch face options

Watch SE better value for many, Fast charging requires specific cable, Battery life could be better

“Stylish, personalizable, powerful, reliable, and with a bigger viewing area, smaller bezels, and faster charging than before, the Apple Watch Series 7 is the best smartwatch you can buy.”

Large screen, small bezels, Easily personalized, Choice of models and sizes, Comprehensive health tracking, Reliable software and notifications, Fast charging, Stronger and tougher than before

Only works with the iPhone

While it's a shame that picture and sound quality haven't been upgraded, the iPhone 13 was great in these regards and the iPhone 14 is, too Excellent display Admirable headphone performance Solid build quality No upgrades to picture or sound Familiar design Notch is still present

The Apple Watch 7 Series is now official , and despite the initial flurry of rumors calling for a big redesign that would bring the smartwatch closely to the iPhone 12 /13 in terms of design, Apple came forward with merely a mild upgrade over the Apple Watch Series 6 .

Though the differences between the Series 6 and 7 seem minor, it's worth a reminder that most people who own last year’s model likely aren’t looking to upgrade yet anyway. For anyone else who’s looking for a new smartwatch, the Series 7 will be a satisfying purchase, especially if you’ve never used...

The Apple Watch Series 7 is available to order from O2 from today (8 th October) with availability beginning 15 th October.