Battery life
Battery life is noticeably, if modestly, improved over the Series 10.
Apple Watch Series 11Price, Specs & Expert Reviews
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Series 11 is the settled end of a long refinement run. It keeps the thin Series 10 body and the bright always-on display, and adds sleep apnea and hypertension alerts alongside blood oxygen, which is back. Nothing on it is experimental, and that is rather the point.
Excellent4.4/5
Released
Sep 19, 2025
Price
$399
When to buy
Apple Watch Series 12 is out
Launched Sep 2025. Newer model on sale: September 18, 2026.
SEP 24 · LATEST ON APPLE WATCH SERIES 12
Lifehacker's health editor used to rate Apple's sensor a C. She now puts it in the same tier as the Forerunner 570, with one catch: it skips readings it isn't sure of.
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Health.
It sends heart and wellness alerts, including a notification if your blood pressure looks high.Confirmed: apple.com
Fitness.
It tracks your workouts and daily activity, and it is water resistant to 50 metres.Confirmed: apple.com
Sleep.
It tracks your sleep, and its sleep-apnea risk detection is FDA-cleared.Confirmed: apple.com
Buy now
The newer watch is out, and this one is priced well.
$349.99at Targetchecked 4h ago
- At its 30-day low
Newer modelNewer model is out: Apple Watch Series 12, on sale Sep 18, 2026
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What 14 reviewers said
More reviewsThe battery life and health tracking are excellent.
Health tracking
The new hypertension/blood pressure notification feature could be significant for user health, though its accuracy is untested by the reviewer.
Design
The watch retains the thin, comfortable-feeling design introduced with the Series 10.
Comparison
Compare watchesHow it compares
Cost over 3 years
$399
Device price plus up to three years of optional subscription.
Weight
30–43g
Grams on your wrist. Lower is lighter.
Battery life
~1 day
How long it lasts on its own, away from a charger.
Cost over 3 years
Apple Watch Series 11$399
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8$349
Pixel Watch 4Google Health Premium costs $9.99 a month. It is optional. Over 3 years that is $360.
A personalized health coach, plus the fuller sleep and readiness analysis and the workout and mindfulness libraries.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 9$379.99
Apple Watch Series 12$399Weight
Battery life
DeviceOptional subscription
Case only, without a strap, as the maker quotes it.
Battery life can vary based on usage, settings and firmware version.
If not this one
Apple Watch Series 11 is our pick for health, fitness and sleep. Where it does not lead, here is what does, and why you would switch.
- If you mostly runGarmin Forerunner
This is Garmin's GPS running-watch line.
- If you spend real time outdoorsAmazfit T-Rex
Titanium, sapphire, a flashlight and a cold-weather mode for long trips.
- If you need directions without the phoneAmazfit T-Rex Dual Solar
Plan routes on the watch from preloaded maps.
4.4 / 5
Excellent
Battery life
Battery life is noticeably, if modestly, improved over the Series 10.
Health tracking
The new hypertension/blood pressure notification feature could be significant for user health, though its accuracy is untested by the reviewer.
Design
The watch retains the thin, comfortable-feeling design introduced with the Series 10.
Scores published by other outlets, normalized and averaged. iDevice did not test these products for this score.
5 expert reviews
- CGMagazineChris de HoogOct 25, 2025
“A bolstered battery and reinforced display make it worth considering an upgrade to the Apple Watch Series 11”
Read review - MacworldDavid PriceOct 20, 2025
“I would advise most readers to ignore this beautiful smartwatch and get the SE 3 instead”
Read review - The ShortcutMax BuondonnoOct 16, 2025
“After spending several weeks with it on my wrist, I’ve reached the same conclusion I usually do about the newest Apple Watch: the best keeps getting better.”
Read review - EngadgetCherlynn LowSep 16, 2025
“For those on older Apple Watches (like the Series 9 or earlier), the Series 11 is a solid upgrade”
Read review - WIREDAdrienne SoSep 16, 2025
“The updated Watch SE 3 is better value”
Read review
Reviewer breakdown
What reviewers agreed on, and how many raised each
- Battery life14
- Health tracking13
- Design4
Liked itDidn’t
Jan 13, 2025 · First sign of it
Series 11 reporting points to an iterative housing update
Wareable reported, citing Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter, that Apple Watch Series 11 was expected to keep the broad Series 10 design rather than undergo another wholesale redesign. That established an early expectation that the 2025 generation would focus on internal and display changes instead of a new case shape.
Aug 13, 2025 · Design and hardware
Leaked Apple code points to S11 reusing the S9/S10 architecture
Sep 5, 2025 · Design and hardware
Late reporting says the familiar design gets a brighter display
Sep 9, 2025 · Announced
Apple announces Series 11 and confirms sleep score
At a glance
PREVIOUS MODELApple Watch Series 11
CURRENT MODELApple Watch Series 12Price
The starting list price, not a temporary sale price. It is usually the first thing that rules a product in or out.
$349.99 (regularly $399)
From $399
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Processor
The processor affects speed, efficiency and which features the device can support.
S10Confirmed: Apple · Jul 11, 2026
Apple S11 (64-bit dual-core, 4-core Neural Engine, 64GB)Confirmed: Apple · Sep 9, 2026
Software
Software affects apps, updates and how well the device fits your other products.
watchOS 26Confirmed: Apple Newsroom · Jul 11, 2026
watchOS 27Confirmed: Apple · Sep 9, 2026
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Frequently asked questions
Questions about Apple Watch Series 11
Using it
What does it cost?
It costs $399. That is the list price.
Does it measure blood pressure?
No, it does not measure blood pressure.
Does it read blood glucose?
No, it has no glucose sensor.
Does it track sleep apnea?
It looks for signs that you may be at risk. Its screening is FDA-cleared. It is a signal to act on, not a diagnosis.
Does it work with my phone?
It works with an iPhone only. There is no Android app.
Does it do 5G?
Yes, it does 5G.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 29.7g to 43.1g. The weight varies by size or finish.
How does it connect?
It connects over Wi-Fi.
How sharp and bright is the screen?
The screen reaches 2000 nits at its brightest.
What chip is inside?
It runs on Apple S10.
Which AI assistant does it use?
It uses Apple Intelligence and Siri.
What software does it run?
It runs watchOS 26.
Does it do satellite SOS?
No, it does not do satellite SOS.
What kind of screen is it?
It is an LTPO OLED screen. It drops its refresh rate to save power, which is how always-on works.
Does it track sleep stages?
Yes, it tracks your sleep stages.
Battery and charging
How long does the battery last?
It runs 24 hours. That is 38 hours in low power mode, and 24 hours at most.
Water
Can it get wet (shower, pool, swimming)?
The maker has published no depth rating. Its rating is IP6X. The maker has stated no swim depth.
Price and models
When did the Apple Watch Series 11 come out?
It went on sale September 19, 2025. Announced September 9, 2025.
How much does the Apple Watch Series 11 cost?
List price: From $399. Current price we last read at Amazon: $349.99, October 5, 2026.
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