Is the Series 10 worth it over the Series 9?

If you want the bigger, brighter screen, the thinner case or sleep apnea detection, yes. Otherwise the Series 9 covers most of the same health and fitness features.

Does it work without an iPhone?

No. The Apple Watch needs an iPhone to set up and pair, and many features rely on it. Cellular lets it work away from the phone, but not without one.

How long does the battery last?

Apple rates it at up to 18 hours of normal use, or up to 36 hours in Low Power Mode. Fast charging gets it to about 80% in roughly 30 minutes.

Yes. It is water resistant to 50 meters and has depth and water temperature sensors, so it suits pool and open-water swimming. It is not made for diving.

The 42mm GPS + Cellular watch with the Ink Sport Loop and a USB-C Magnetic Fast Charger. A power adapter is not included.

Does it track sleep apnea?

Yes, it has sleep apnea detection, but it needs several nights of sleep data before it can flag anything. It is a notification tool, not a diagnosis.

Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS+Cellular) 42mm Aluminum Case with Ink Sport Loop - Jet Black (2024)

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What reviewers say

Owners and reviewers treat the Series 10 as a modest but worthwhile step up: they like the bigger, brighter screen and thinner case, and call the sleep apnea feature a real addition. Battery life and the unchanged 18-hour rating draw the most complaints.

What people mention

DisplayPraisedReviewers say the larger wide-angle OLED is brighter and easier to read at a glance and outdoors.
BatteryCriticisedOwners complain that the roughly 18-hour rating still means charging almost every day.
DesignPraisedThe slimmer, lighter case is called more comfortable, especially for sleep tracking.
Health featuresPraisedSleep apnea detection and the Vitals app are seen as meaningful additions rather than gimmicks.
ChargingPraisedFast charging is singled out for reaching most of a charge in about half an hour.
Upgrade valueMixedReviewers call it a solid watch but a small step over the Series 9 for people upgrading yearly.

About the Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS+Cellular) 42mm Aluminum Case with Ink Sport Loop - Jet Black (2024)

The Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS + Cellular) is a smartwatch with a 42mm Jet Black aluminum case and an Ink Sport Loop band. It has a wide-angle OLED Always-On display with 30% more screen area than earlier models, and the display is brighter when viewed at an angle. The case is about 10% slimmer and lighter than the Series 9.

It runs watchOS 11 on the Apple S10 SiP, which supports on-device Siri and the double-tap gesture. Health features include ECG, Blood Oxygen, Sleep Apnea detection and the Vitals app, which tracks heart rate, respiratory rate and temperature. Depth and water temperature sensors are built in.

A built-in speaker handles music and calls. Fast charging with the USB-C Magnetic Fast Charger reaches 80% in about 30 minutes.

Case

42mm Jet Black aluminum

Band

Ink Sport Loop, one size

Display

Wide-angle OLED, Always-On, up to 2,000 nits

Thickness

9.7mm

Chip

Apple S10 SiP

Software