Apple Watch Series 5 Review
The Apple Watch is truly a product of iteration—every year, it gets better just enough to stay ahead of the competition. This year, the Apple Watch Series 5 doesn't come with any aesthetic changes or improvements to battery life, and its starting price of $399 remains unchanged. So what's different? In addition to a new processor, the Series 5 comes with a Compass app and an International Emergency Calling feature, and watchOS 6 brings new apps like Cycle Tracking for women and a Noise app that measures sound exposure. These are welcome additions, but the most transformative feature this go-round is an always-on display, so you you can see the time, workout stats, and other information at a glance. The rest of the experience remains the same, but these changes are enough to keep Apple at the head of the pack, and earn the Series 5 our Editors' Choice for smartwatches.
Apple Watch Pricing
The Apple Watch Series 5 costs anywhere from $399 to $1,399, depending on the model you choose...
The Apple Watch Series 5 doesn't feature any drastic changes, but an always-on display makes the best smartwatch you can buy even better.
Always-on display; Excellent fitness tracking and heart rate monitoring accuracy; WatchOS 6 brings useful new apps; Smooth performance
Expensive; No built-in sleep tracking; Battery life remains the same