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The newest wearable Series 11 introduces the improvement most people really need in a wearable device: longer battery life.

In other aspects, the updated device serves as a straightforward upgrade for the Series 10, maintaining similarity in design, size measurements and features, with the majority of improvements originating from the operating system.

The latest version additionally priced £30 lower in the UK, available from £369 sterling (€449/399 dollars/679 Australian dollars), and sits above the newly revamped Watch SE at £219 in the budget category and the £749 Ultra 3 for top-tier users.

Design and Display

Similar to the previous tenth series, the latest iteration measures only 9.7mm thick, creating a slim fit on your arm, convenient to tuck below clothing and easier to wear during sleep.

This 2,000-nit display is plenty bright for seeing inside and outside, maintaining readability at various perspectives, which makes glancing down at the time or messages simple.

It is covered by glass that is double the scratch resistance compared to previous models, although not as hard compared to sapphire, that remains exclusive with the higher-end titanium versions.

Power and Endurance

This latest device features identical S10 processor found in earlier versions but now supports cellular 5G capability and stronger reception for those times exploring remote areas.

The batteries have increased in storage significantly for the 42mm and larger versions correspondingly.

The 46mm managed an impressive two days during evaluation including sleep monitoring when not used for fitness.

Most people can nearly record two full days with overnight use prior to requiring power, which takes 66 minutes with a 20-watt or more powerful adapter (sold separately), hitting about 70 percent in half an hour.

When you go out for a run, it will last approximately eight hours while recording, sufficient duration for a marathon or multiple events.

Device Details

• Case size: Two size variants
• Device slimness: 9.7 millimeters
• Device weight: approximately 30-37 grams
• Processor: S10 silicon
• Storage: 64 gigabytes
• Operating system: watchOS Twenty-Six
• Water resistance: 5ATM rating (5ATM)
• Sensors: Heart rate, Electrocardiogram, spO2, temp, depth, Microphone, speaker, Near-field communication, Global navigation, compass, Altimeter
• Communication options: Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi connectivity, NFC, Ultra-wideband, optional 5G

Software Enhancements

The latest device ships with updated software, compatible with every version from 2020's Series 6 and later.

Featuring Apple's new Liquid Glass design, creating display features somewhat see-through, along with additional display styles: a large digital face titled Flow that responds to movement plus an analog display named Exactograph, dividing hours, minutes and seconds as separate indicators.

The most impressive innovation is the wrist-flick gesture, requiring swift turning your arm outward and reversing to close applications and go back to the home screen.

It works even without looking at the device to look at the watch, allowing users to dismiss alarms using a quick gesture via arm movement.

Activity Analysis

This smartwatch features the same comprehensive wellness tracking package of tools available in prior generations but adds a couple of new features and revamped exercise application.

High BP warnings look for signs of high blood pressure over a 30-day period, informing wearers to consult professionals if your heart rate data shows possibility of underlying conditions.

The new sleep score metric enhances rest analysis easier to interpret, like other brands from Google, Samsung and others.

Every day the device displays a score out of 100 that is broken down across three areas: sleep length, timing and disturbances, all being straightforward and viewable in the Health app on your smartphone also.

Fitness assistant functions as intelligent training employing your historical exercise information to deliver encouragement before and after workouts, such as recognising existing workout history multiple weekly exercises and the level of effort you achieved.

Also featuring verbal notifications when you reach specific targets while working out, such as a particular pace, heart rate, length, time or additional measurements.

Users can select among three vocal styles, which speak to you over Bluetooth headphones paired with the device for multiple workout categories, such as walking, jogging or biking.

Unfortunately, functionality requires when you bring along newer iPhone models alongside, proving inconvenient sufficient to avoid this capability preventing inconvenience with a phone on runs.

Green Initiatives

The manufacturer states energy storage maintains more than 1,000 full charge cycles retaining four-fifths of its original capacity with replacement available at £95 cost.

Repairs cost approximately £300-400 based on specific version.

It contains significant amounts of reused components such as aluminum, cobalt metal, copper, glass, gold, lithium, uncommon minerals, steel, tin, {titanium|