Apple Watch 7 vs. Apple Watch 6: What's different?

Apple tree Watch 7 vs. Apple Watch vi: What's unlike?

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The new Apple Watch 7 is a stride up from the current

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flagship. Merely how exactly do the Apple Lookout seven vs. Apple Lookout 6 compare?

Apple Serial 7 plans were revealed at the Apple Consequence on September xiv. As usual, Apple took an incremental approach to improving its smartwatch, meaning we didn't see any sweeping changes. That said, the 7th-generation Apple Watch has a curvier shape and thinner brandish borders, also as faster charging.

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The Apple tree Watch 7 might not be changed enough to convince Apple Watch 6 users to trade in. But it does accept exciting steps towards making the best smartwatch fifty-fifty better.

Here'southward how the Apple tree Watch 7 vs. Apple tree Lookout vi compare according to what's been announced. Continue in mind the Apple Watch 7 was only released equally of October 15 and we can't requite a final verdict on its functioning until we've fully tested it ourselves. But we take spent some time with it already and tin bring y'all our early on thoughts in our Apple tree Scout 7 review (hands on).

Nosotros'll update this in one case nosotros've completed our review just for now, if you're wondering whether you should buy the Apple Lookout man 7 now, this should help.

Apple Watch 7 vs Apple Watch 6: Design

The look of the Apple tree Watch has hardly changed over the years. You lot wouldn't be able to tell the Apple Lookout vi from the Apple tree Lookout 5 or Apple Lookout man 4 before it, unless you noticed the brighter e'er-on display.

That'south changing with the Apple Picket vii, slightly. The Series seven is actually curvier compared to previous Apple tree Watch models. From what we've seen, the alter is vert subtle, but it's clear Apple is going for a softer overall artful.

While the Apple Sentry vii has the same swim-proof rating (up to 50 meters) every bit the Series half dozen, it's more shatter- and dust-resistant. If you've taken to outdoor sports, you might be excited to know the Series seven has an IP6X certification.

Apple Watch 7 vs Apple tree Watch 6: Display

The Apple Watch seven brandish is probably the biggest upgrade over the Serial 6. Apple tree hasn't changed the Apple Watch'due south brandish borders in several years. But at present, the Apple Lookout man 7's display is up to 20% bigger than the Apple Sentry 6'due south. With a tiny 1.7mm bezel, the Apple Scout looks a lot larger, even though the chassis size hasn't changed.

In addition to a bigger screen, the Apple Sentinel 7'southward display is 70% brighter than the Series 6's brandish in Always-On Display manner. This means when your watch is down by your side, you should be able to meet your complications more than easily than before.

Apple Watch 7 vs Apple Watch half-dozen: Features

Apple usually debuts a few exclusive features with each new version of its smartwatch. The Apple Watch 6 got a blood oxygen reader and always-on altimeter, while the Apple tree Watch 5 got a compass and the start iteration of an always-on display.

The Apple Watch 7's new features perhaps more express in comparison. The Apple Picket 7 doesn't offer fitness upgrades across what's coming with watchOS 8. With the latest software version, the Apple tree Picket will be able to rail pilates and Tai Chi (amid several other software improvements).

One feature sectional to the Apple Watch 7, though, is one we've had on our wishlist for a while at present. Taking advantage of the expanded screen, the Series vii gets a total QWERTY keyboard for typing out messages. It's the one thing we said Apple Watch vii should steal from the Galaxy Watch 4, so we're glad information technology materialized.

Apple Sentinel vii vs Apple tree Watch 6: Battery life

The Apple Lookout man 6's battery life didn't amend with the S6 chipset. On the bright side, literally, the current Apple Lookout man'south always-on display is ii-and-a-half times brighter and the performance is xx% faster than the Series v's.

Volition the Apple tree Watch 7 finally offer longer stamina than xviii hours? Sadly, no. The Apple Watch 7 has the aforementioned 18-hour battery life as the Apple tree Watch Series 6 and Series 5 before it. We would have liked to meet some comeback in this expanse, but we'll have to hope a better operation and display quality justify the daily charge.

That said, the Apple Watch seven tin charged to total upwardly to 33% faster before with the new USB-C cord that comes in the box.

Apple tree Watch 7 vs Apple tree Sentinel 6: Outlook

Apple tree set the smartwatch bar high for itself several years ago, which is why the incremental improvements continue to pay off. Only competing smartwatches are getting amend — non quite good enough even so to crush Apple tree at its own game, though the gap is endmost.

Though sweeping Apple Spotter 7 upgrades didn't materialize, an updated display could make the flagship unbeatable. Aesthetics matter enough when it comes to something you lot bear witness off on your wrist.

Y'all're not going to upgrade from the Apple tree Watch vi to the Apple tree Sentry 7 — Apple'south smartwatch's are designed to last several years — but enough is different that it's worth waiting for the new ane to arrive later this fall instead of ownership an Apple Watch half dozen equally retailers clear out inventory.

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Kate Kozuch is a senior author at Tom's Guide covering wearables, TVs and everything smart-dwelling related. When she'southward not in cyborg mode, you tin find her on an exercise cycle or channeling her inner celebrity chef. She and her robot regular army will rule the globe one day, but until then, achieve her at kate.kozuch@futurenet.com.