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Our quick take
Apple Watch Series 6 - 4.0 / 5
A familiar design
- Finishes: Aluminium (five colours), Stainless steel (three colours), Titanium (two colours) Special models: Nike+, Hermès, (Product)Red 40 and 44mm design options Measures: 10.7mm thick 5ATM waterproofing New band styles
Always-on display
- LTPO OLED Always-On Retina display Brighter when dimmed (compared to Series 5)
Battery life and improved charging
- 18 hours battery life 1.5 hour charging
New sensors join the data party
- Blood oxygen monitor Electrical heart-rate sensor Always-on altimeter and compass
Series 6 tech specs
- S6 processor W3 wireless chip
WatchOS 7 software
- Apple Watch Sleep tracking: What it does and how to use it
To recap
Despite the new sensors feeling like a tick-box exercise, there’s still no better smartwatch on the market. It’s just that this time around it offers many features you’ll want, along with many that you aren’t aware you’d want, plus lots that you’ll simply never use.
