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	Apple Watch Series 5	Apple Watch Series 3
Price	From: -	From: $299.00
Ratings	(8,428)	(47,834)
Case Size	40mm, 44mm	38mm, 42mm
Display Area	759 sq mm or 977 sq mm display area	563 sq mm or 740 sq mm display area
Case Thickness	10.7mm	11.4mm
Processor	64-bit dual-core S5 processor; Up to 2x faster than S3 processor	Dual-core S3 processor
Electrical Heart Sensor	Electrical heart sensor (ECG app)
Optical Heart Sensor	Second-generation optical heart sensor	Optical heart sensor
Fall Detection
Digital Crown	Digital Crown with haptic feedback	Digital Crown

Technical Details

Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS)

Case Size

40mm, 44mm

Features

Built-in GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS, S5 with 64-bit dual-core processor, W3 Apple wireless chip, Barometric altimeter, Capacity 32GB, Optical heart sensor, Electrical heart sensor, Improved accelerometer up to 32 g‑forces, Improved gyroscope, Ambient light sensor, LTPO OLED Always-On Retina display with Force Touch (1000 nits), Digital Crown with haptic feedback, Louder speaker, Ion-X strengthened glass, Sapphire crystal and ceramic back, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, Up to 18 hours of battery life, Water resistant 50 meters, watchOS 5

Whats in the box	Case, Band, 1m Magnetic Charging Cable, 5W USB Power Adapter
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.0
Power	Up to 18 hours of battery life
Width	34mm
Depth	10.7mm
Case Weight	30.1g
Release date	9/20/2019

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4.8 out of 5

8,998 global ratings

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Customers like the quality, sleep tracking, and ease of use of the wearable computer. They mention that it's well made, accurate, and convenient. They are also happy with performance, appearance, and features. However, some customers report issues with the battery life, saying that it runs down super fast. Opinions are mixed on value.

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166 customers mention152 positive14 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the wearable computer. For example, they mention it's a great product, well-made, and well-thought-out. Some appreciate the high-quality rubber from the band and the display quality. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...to whip out my phone and unlock it and open the app etc.. Siri is 10x better on the watch than my iPhone...." Read more

"The watch is great. I have tried MANY cheaper smart watches and I have to say this one is very well appointed...." Read more

"...The rubber from the band is high quality, I was worried due to a rash I experienced with a fitbit. I recommend cleaning it after a long work out...." Read more

"...Overall, it seems like a quality device." Read more

89 customers mention66 positive23 negative

Customers like the sleep tracking capabilities of the wearable computer. They mention that the heart rate tracking is accurate, and the workouts are extremely precise. They also appreciate the sleep and heart features, saying that it does a great job at keeping track of steps, heart rate, and sleeping. Customers also like the heart monitoring capability, and that the watch offers sleep tracking retroactively.

"...I do use the watch for exercise and find that it is useful for keeping track of my outdoor walks and moving around doing chores...." Read more

"...The workouts are extremely precise in their tracking, and given that I’m a fan of workout-tracking devices, it’s a wonderful feature that I use daily..." Read more

"...The apps that you can get very quite a bit. "SleepWatch" to be the most accurate. It almost always right on with time to sleep and wake up...." Read more

"...flights of stairs on my drive home after 3 weeks of use and my hand would fall asleep when it would jam on blankets in the middle of the night...." Read more

57 customers mention50 positive7 negative

Customers like the ease of use of the wearable computer. They mention that it's fairly user friendly, convenient, and easy to figure out. They also appreciate the ease and power of its options, saying that it makes so many things easier. Some say that it is reasonably comfortable and easy for them to put on with one hand. They say that the learning curve is not too steep.

"...other apps it’s compatible w and I’m pleased w all the features and ease of use. I recommend the watch if you are looking." Read more

"...Since the timer on the Apple Watch is right there on my wrist and so easy to use, I am more likely to use it...." Read more

"...The sport band is reasonably comfortable and easy to put on with one hand. Overall, it seems like a quality device." Read more

"...Also fairly user friendly, meaning things I needed to do to it didn't send me hunting on the internet for answers...." Read more

57 customers mention50 positive7 negative

Customers like the performance of the wearable computer. For example, they say it works well, it's easy to use, and does exactly what they need. Some mention that the Bluetooth works extremely well.

"...First of all, the watch works quite well for everyday wear. It is not too large or heavy, and the display is easy to read...." Read more

"...The Apple Watch works much better and it is always with you.Overall speed of the watch has greatly improved...." Read more

"...It works great although I have no heart issues. Also love the fall detection which has worked when I have clapped hard (but not fallen)...." Read more

"...Don’t need the cellular watch cause the Bluetooth works extremely well & is loud & clear for incoming & outgoing calls & text messages...." Read more

54 customers mention51 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the wearable computer. They mention that it looks good, the 40mm crown looks perfect with the size of their hand, and the screen is brilliant. They also love the color, the always-on display, and that the display is crisp and clear.

"...to wear overnight and the sleep apps you can download are very nice and accurate...." Read more

"...(Again, comparing to a Series 1).Display is crisp and clear. Always on is ok, but I don't know if I'd pay a premium for it...." Read more

"...a feature I forgot I needed and loved, but it is less bulky, more sleek, and lighter on my wrist...." Read more

"...Good looking watch too if you're not into jewelry and showy watches." Read more

54 customers mention54 positive0 negative

Customers like the features of the wearable computer. They say it has good features like fall detection and heart arrhythmia checks. They also appreciate the useful functionality such as calls, weather, GPS, maps, and workouts. Overall, customers are happy with the features and recommend it to others.

"...I use the app all the time at work so the watch feature is very convenient w the app...." Read more

"...Its direction and call features make it great while driving. With the next version of Watch OS even more health features coming online...." Read more

"...between the watch and the health app on my phone is a valuable source of data...." Read more

"Great watch for working out, keeps track of every workout, heart rate, It’s water proof. Probably the best fitness watch out there...." Read more

75 customers mention49 positive26 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the wearable computer. Some mention that it's great for the price, while others say that the upgrades are not worth the extra money. Some say that it is a little bit pricy compared to other brands.

"...I just love this thing. I was well worth the $380...." Read more

"...I find the watch much more useful than I expected and well worth the price." Read more

"...-Normal price on these is high. I bought this one on sale. I think a $199 price point would be better for most people. (I paid $299)." Read more

"...I love the multitude of faces to choose from though. So far, totally worth the $$$." Read more

125 customers mention36 positive89 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the wearable computer. They mention that it runs down super fast, and needs to be charged about once a day. Some say that the battery needs to charge at night.

"...It was so inaccurate, had horrible battery life, and I could not sleep with it on because it would get stuck on the sheets at night...." Read more

"...that I’m really using it more or I’m out and about longer, the life dies pretty quick. Essentially, it’ll definitely need to be charged every night...." Read more

"...My battery lasts plenty to get through the day and I have to charge it while watching tv at night and then I wear it through the night to track sleep..." Read more

"...The battery life is definitely shorter than the Fitbit but it lasts longer than the day...." Read more

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Jason

Why didn't I buy one ages ago?

Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2020

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I bought my first fitness tracker, a Fitbit, a few years ago because it was cheap- $100. It was so inaccurate, had horrible battery life, and I could not sleep with it on because it would get stuck on the sheets at night. After it failed, I bought a Garmin thinking it was better. I gave it 11 months then threw it away. It kept telling me I was doing 11 flights of stairs on my drive home after 3 weeks of use and my hand would fall asleep when it would jam on blankets in the middle of the night.
Then my SO bought a series 4. I told her it was a waste and they wouldn't like it or find a use for it. After a year they loved it and couldn't do without it. So I bought a series 5 on sale with my bonus check.
WHY DIDNT I DO THIS YEARS AGO!!!????? I love this thing. It took a whole to figure out how to use it, but that's expected for electronics. I get 24hrs out of a full charge with daily activities and also a 1hr GYM routine. It takes about 1hr or so to fully charge with Ipad charger and wireless charger. I can do my 2FA codes from my watch in a second without needing to whip out my phone and unlock it and open the app etc.. Siri is 10x better on the watch than my iPhone. It's comfortable to wear overnight and the sleep apps you can download are very nice and accurate. Now when I workout I can check my heart rate accurately and also add-in a more accurate calorie count than before. I just love this thing. I was well worth the $380. Just make sure you get a screen protector on it right away as the screen can scratch in an instant with daily tasks like bumping your car or reaching into a cabinet for a pan.

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D. M. DiCioccio

no active face but I don't really care. See Update.

Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2019

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The watch is great. I have tried MANY cheaper smart watches and I have to say this one is very well appointed. And if I got to used it for the whole day without taking it off and charging it, it would be even better. I want to track my sleep with it so that means I cant charge it overnight. They also have many write-ups on how you to make your battery last longer by, well... basically downgrading the function of the watch!! here you can make it not make so many motions and not light as long and not update and not this and not that... but I WANT THE WATCH TO DO all it can do!!! I do not have any idea why by generation #5 they can't make a battery that definitely lasts 24 hours. I charged mine last night to 100%, slept with it on (and it tracked my sleep great), did an hour of cardio this morning and I have it checking my heart rate all day. It is 5PM and I have 4% left. Inexcusable! At the very least they could create a charging system that you could attach while you wear it, which I think I have seen on the Pebble, where it magnets to the side. AND the charging takes 2 HOURS!!! seriously? so basically I am wearing this for maximum 22 hours a day AND then I don't actually get 22 hours of battery out of it. For the money? I am not nearly as happy with it as I am my XS MAX. So if you want a watch that can do only some of what it can do, go ahead and buy it.
UPDATE: 10/29/2019 - I decided to try turning off the active face. My battery lasts plenty to get through the day and I have to charge it while watching tv at night and then I wear it through the night to track sleep. (which there are AWESOME sleep tracking apps for BTW, you have NO idea how your sleep patterns really are until you use these things... Sleep is way more than just being unconscious for 6-8 hours.. so I updated my rating to a 5.
Things Ive learned I like about it: When I am at my computer and my phone is not, and I go to a site that needs 2 factor codes? The watch gets them. If my phone isnt close.. I can answer a call on it, and the person cant even really tell. The watch reminds me when I have been a LAZY ASS all day and I have now met my activity rings 4 times later in the night because it egged me on so I would go for a "brisk walk". Its a simple goal to want to achieve your daily rings.. but its such a good thing. when you get a text, answering with your voice is nice and easy. Pictures are however close to worthless on it..
Buy one!!

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Alina Petlin

Great watch. Battery will last for a normal day.

Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2021

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I love my watch overall. After over a year of using it, I have had some issues w the audible app not connecting correctly. I found that restarting the watch gets it to recognize that audible is playing something and I can then access the pause/play button on the watch. I use the app all the time at work so the watch feature is very convenient w the app. The battery life could be better but it has typically lasted for the day. But on days that I’m really using it more or I’m out and about longer, the life dies pretty quick. Essentially, it’ll definitely need to be charged every night. I’ve used many of the other apps it’s compatible w and I’m pleased w all the features and ease of use. I recommend the watch if you are looking.

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Weatherbird

Works great for daily wear

Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2020

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My son has had an Apple watch for a while. He is rather active and uses his watch for swimming, running and other workouts and has been very pleased with his watch. I am not so active, so I had some doubts that I would find it so useful. However, I find I like it quite a bit. First of all, the watch works quite well for everyday wear. It is not too large or heavy, and the display is easy to read. It is great for simply telling time and checking the date and day of the week. (I work rotating shifts and have different days off every week. It is a lot harder for me to remember what day it is than it might be for most people). The calendar feature is valuable to me for the same reason. The time is always accurate since the watch updates itself. I do use the watch for exercise and find that it is useful for keeping track of my outdoor walks and moving around doing chores. I think the reminders to get up and move around are helpful and I even try to practice mindful breathing. I find the timer app is very useful since I tend to start brewing tea and then forget about it unless reminded. There are other timers I could use but don't want to bother with. Since the timer on the Apple Watch is right there on my wrist and so easy to use, I am more likely to use it. The haptic alerts are subtle but effective. I also like having the watch automatically unlock my iMac when I sit down at the computer. I can also use the watch to arm and disarm my home security system. I find the watch much more useful than I expected and well worth the price.

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José Diniz

Continua sendo atualizado

Reviewed in Brazil on March 15, 2023

Verified Purchase

Sistema operacional continua sendo atualizado mesmo após alguns anos do lançamento. Spotify off line e sincroniza com fone de ouvido bluetooth.

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Alli

Amazing!

Reviewed in Canada on July 8, 2020

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Couldn’t be happier, I originally purchased a Fitbit ionic, it didn’t work the moment I set it up, this lead me to instantly upgrade at a cost to Apple 5, this watch has been everything I wanted and more! It not only has amazing fitness features like a personal coach on your wrist it also keeps me focused and off my phone more than ever before.
Although it’s like having a phone on you 24/7 it keeps me focused and off my phone and social media all day! With easy access to messages and calls.
I mainly wanted a fitness tracker and this has been above and beyond!
The always on feature is a huge perk to me as well, I can continually see my stats as I workout. And it is compatible to so many work outs

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Rafael Rocha

Realmente é o AppleWatch

Reviewed in Brazil on July 23, 2020

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Produto demorou, 90 dias, mas chegou, a caixa um pouco amassada devido ao grande cuidado que os correios possuem, porém o produto chegou bem.

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Ignacio Mendoza Gutierrez

Excelente

Reviewed in Mexico on February 6, 2020

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Yo tenía la primera versión, ahora encuentro muchas novedades, aunque en esencia sigue siendo un magnífico reloj. Las funciones para salud y para el deporte siguen sorprendiéndome y siendo de mis preferidas. Su cada vez mayor autonomía del iPhone es otra de las cualidades que me gustan

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Kate Nash

Works as normal, just a shame about US charger though...

Reviewed in Australia on September 14, 2020

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Didn’t come with an Australian charging wall adapter :/
And the plastic on the box was all ripped on the corners. Gifted to partner- bit messy :(

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Brand	Apple
Model Name	Apple Watch
Style	Watch
Color	Gray
Screen Size	40 Millimeters
Shape	Apple,Heart
Target Audience	Unisex Adult
Compatible Devices	Smartphone
Band Material Type	Aluminum
Connectivity Technology	GPS

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