Comparing Apple Watches

Roel25 NOVEMBER 2025

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Comparison of all Apple watches
What Apple Watches are there?
Our advice on the different Apple Watches
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The first Apple Watch appeared in 2015 and ever since then, many new models have appeared, and a smartwatch has become an indispensable part of our lives. You can use this smartwatch for much more than just reading the time. The smartwatch receives notifications, helps navigate, and tracks various health metrics. In this article, we'll compare the different series and models of Apple Watches. Let’s get to it!

Comparison of all Apple watches

Property name	Apple Watch Series 11	Apple Watch Ultra 3	Apple Watch Series SE 3	Apple Watch Series 10	Apple Watch Ultra 2	Apple Watch Series SE 2024
Number of models	2 (42 and 46 mm)	1 (49 mm)	2 (40 and 44 mm)	2 (42 and 46 mm)	1 (49 mm)	2 (40 and 44 mm)
Colour	Aluminium frame: rose gold, silver, space grey and jet-black Titanium frame: gold, natural and slate	Titanium frame: black and natural	Aluminium frame: black and starlight	Aluminium frame: black Titanium frame: gold, natural and slate	Titanium frame: black and silver	Aluminium frame: black and starlight
Display	Always-on retina-OLED	Always-on retina-OLED	Always-on retina-OLED	Always-on retina-OLED	Always-on retina-OLED	Retina-OLED
Water resistance	Suitable for swimming in fresh and salt water	Suitable for swimming in fresh and salt water and for diving	Suitable for swimming in fresh and salt water	Suitable for swimming in fresh and salt water	Suitable for swimming in fresh and salt water and for diving	Suitable for freshwater swimming
Battery life	Up to 24 hours	Up to 42 hours	Up to 18 hours	Up to 18 hours	Up to 36 hours	Up to 18 hours
Chipset	S11 chip	S11 chip	S10 chip	S10 chip	S9 chip	S8 chip

What Apple Watches are there?

There are basically 3 different series of the Apple Watch. The most important is the Apple Watch Series, of which a new variant appears almost every year. In addition, you have the Apple Watch Ultra series. These robust smartwatches are very suitable for sports enthusiasts. Finally, there's the Apple Watch SE series. This series is intended as an entry-level model for anyone who wants to experience the most important functions of an Apple Watch, without immediately paying top price for it. New versions of each series are released regularly.

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Apple Watch Series 11

The Apple Watch Series 11 was launched in September 2025. This smartwatch has a powerful S11 chip, which makes your Apple Watch apps work faster and Siri processes commands locally. You can choose from 2 sizes: 42mm and 46mm. The watch has an aluminium or titanium casing and offers very powerful health features, such as advanced heart rate monitoring and a renewed sleep tracker. The always-on display is brighter than ever. Compared to its predecessor, the Apple Watch Series 10, the Series 11 mainly has a faster chip and better sensors for even more accurate measurements. The battery life has also been further optimised, so you can enjoy all functions for longer. The design is largely the same as its predecessor, but the performance has been improved. The Series 11 is therefore one of the best smartwatches of the moment.

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Apple Watch Ultra 3

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is the third generation of the Apple Watch series known for its powerful titanium casing and sporty look. This smart sports watch was launched in September 2025 and has a slightly larger, but thinner screen than the Ultra Watch 2. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 has many new features that are also in the Watch Series 11. For example, you'll receive notifications if your blood pressure is on the high side and you can track your sleep better thanks to the new sleep score. For added security during extreme activities, the Watch Ultra 3 has satellite connectivity. The battery lasts a great 42 hours.

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Apple Watch Series SE 3

While the Apple Watch Series SE series is designed to be an affordable entry-level model, the Apple Watch Series SE 3, released in September 2025, gives you a lot of powerful features that you won’t find on other Apple Watches. For example, this smartwatch has a powerful S10 processor, which allows the functions and apps to work quickly and smoothly. Compared to its predecessor, the Apple Watch Series SE 2024, the Apple Watch Series SE 2025 now also has the always-on feature that was already on other models. This allows you to choose to always keep the 40 or 44-millimetre screen on. In addition, the Apple Watch Series SE 3 has smart health functions that are also on the Apple Watch Series 10. This way, you get alerts for sleep apnoea and the quality of your sleep score is tracked smartly and accurately.

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Apple Watch Series 10

The Apple Watch Series 10 is the predecessor of the Series 11. Especially in terms of appearance, both Apple Watches do not differ much from each other. The Apple Watch Series 10, like its successor, has a spacious OLED screen of 42 or 46 millimetres and the viewing angle is also the same on both Apple watches. This way you can easily read incoming messages. The battery of the Apple Watch Series 10 lasts about 18 hours and thanks to the powerful fast charge function, you can recharge it to 80% within half an hour. This smartwatch has powerful speakers, so you don't necessarily need headphones to listen to music. Finally, this model has many smart features to monitor your health. For example, the Watch Series 10 even warns you if you have sleep apnoea.

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Apple Watch Ultra 2

The Apple Watch Ultra 2, like its successor, the Apple Watch Ultra 3, is designed for extreme conditions and active users. The rugged titanium design provides durability and a lightweight feel on your wrist. The large, bright display remains clearly visible, even in bright sunlight. The battery lasts up to 36 hours, ideal for long outdoor activities and intense workouts. With advanced sensors, you can easily keep an eye on your health, such as fall and accident detection. In addition, you can use a separate app to measure the oxygen level in your blood and monitor your heart rate rhythm. Thanks to the built-in cellular network technology, you can call and send messages without an iPhone and stream music or podcasts directly from your watch. Navigating with maps is also quick and easy, no matter where you are. The screen of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is slightly smaller than that of the Ultra 3.

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Apple Watch Series SE 2024

With a smartwatch from the Apple Watch SE series, you choose a nice entry-level model at a relatively low price. And because a 2025 series has now been released, the Apple Watch Series SE 2024 is extra affordable. This older model, like its successor, has useful functions such as built-in GPS, heart rate monitor, compass, accelerometer and motion sensor. The watch is available in 2 sizes: 40mm and 44mm.

Our advice on the different Apple Watches

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Apple Watches are among the best smartwatches on the market. Each model has smart and useful features, for example to monitor your health or to make everyday life a little easier. However, the Apple Watch series differ from each other. The Apple Watch Series SE is a nice entry-level model for anyone looking for a smartwatch with good value for money. A watch from the Apple Watch Ultra series is for (extreme) sports enthusiasts. The most famous Apple Watches are those from the Apple Watch Series 11. This is the main series, and it contains smart watches that you can use in both a stylish and sporty way.

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