Apple Watch Series 10 release date, price, specs, and must-know features
*Header image - the Apple Watch Series 9
Intro
The Apple Watch Series 10 marks the 10th anniversary of the announcement of the first Apple Watch. It is now official, announced alongside the iPhone 16 during the "It's Glowtime" event on September 9, 2024.
The Apple Watch Series 10 sports a leaner, now thinner design and a bigger size for its display, and is powered by a new and more power-efficient S10 chip. It also brings Sleep Apnea notifications to its now fuller and fuller health and wellness feature set.
- Release date
- Price
- Design
- Display specs
- Battery life
- Features and software
- Apple Watch Series 10 comparisons
Apple Watch Series 10 release date
The Apple Watch Series 10 was announced during Apple's event on September 9, 2024. It hit the stores on September 20.
Device family | Announcement | Market release |
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Apple Watch Series 7 | September 14, 2021 | October 15, 2021 |
Apple Watch Series 8 | September 7, 2022 | September 16, 2022 |
Apple Watch Series 9 | September 12, 2023 | September 22, 2023 |
Apple Watch Series 10 | September 9, 2024 | September 20, 2024 |
Apple Watch Series 10 price
The Apple Watch Series 10 is available at the same price as its predecessor. The timepiece is available in Wi-Fi + Cellular and Wi-Fi-only models, and you can choose between aluminum case and an all-new titanium version.
Apple Watch model | 41mm GPS only | 45mm GPS only | 41mm GPS + Cellular | 45mm GPS + Cellular |
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Apple Watch Series 7 | $399 | $429 | $499 | $529 |
Apple Watch Series 8 | $399 | $429 | $499 | $529 |
Apple Watch Series 9 | $399 | $429 | $499 | $529 |
Apple Watch Series 10 | $399 | $429 | $499 | $529 |
Apple Watch Series 10 design
Image Credit - Apple
The Series 10 retains more-or-less the same look as its predecessors, but it's now the thinnest Apple Watch available. We have a recognizable rectangular design, a variety of sports bands, and a bright display.
The Apple Watch Series 9 with its recognizable rectangular design (Image Source - PhoneArena)
The timepiece is available with either an aluminum case, or with a titanium case. Previously, the more expensive Apple Watches have come with a stainless steel case, but Apple is replacing it this year with an all-new titanium finish. Titanium is a sturdier but more lightweight material, and it's ideal for the Series 10.
The Titanium option is available with a Natural color, Gold color, or Slate: which is basically a gray color. The aluminum case option is available in Silver, Rose Gold, and Jet Black.
Apple Watch Series 10 display specs
The predecessor of the Series 10, the Series 9, came with a notable upgrade to its display, namely brightness - and it's capable of reaching up to 2,000 nits of peak brightness, double what the Series 8 had.
For the Series 10, the display is now bigger than ever and you can see more from the sides as well with improved angles for visibility. We have an Always-On Retina display with a dust and crack-resistant screen, thin bezels, and the Series 9 brightness.
Rumors about an Apple Watch with microLED screen have been circulating the internet for years. Of course, such rumors were present here as well, but it didn't happen, as some analysts predicted.
Rumors about an Apple Watch with microLED screen have been circulating the internet for years. Of course, such rumors were present here as well, but it didn't happen, as some analysts predicted.
Apple Watch Series 10 battery life
Apple has been sticking with the same battery life for its smartwatches (the Ultra models are a different story though), and this year there isn't a notable upgrade to battery life either. So, the Apple Watch Series 10 has the same battery life as its Series 9 predecessor, which can last up to 18 hours on a single charge, according to Apple.
The timepiece up to 18 hours of battery life and a Low Power Mode which can help the watch last up to 36 hours.
Apple Watch Series 10 features and software
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There were rumors about blood glucose monitoring, but that's a tech that's not coming this time. Blood glucose monitoring has been in the rumors for Apple Watches for at least a couple of years, but it's a complicated tech that's really important to be accurate.
As for Apple Intelligence (Apple's take on generative AI), we don't know if the 2024 Apple Watch will get some of the features. We'll know more about this hopefully soon, so we'll keep you updated.
WatchOS 11 powers the smartwatch out of the box
WatchOS 11 announced (Image Source - Apple)
During WWDC 2024's keynote, Apple revealed the operating system that will power the Apple Watch Series 10: watchOS 11.
Apple's watchOS 11 brings some cool new features to the Apple Watch. There's a new Training Load Tracker that uses your heart rate, elevation, and pace to give you an effort score out of 10, which is pretty handy for keeping tabs on your workouts. The Vitals app now tracks various health metrics like sleep and heart rate, providing weekly reports and flagging any unusual trends.
On top of that, you can enjoy dynamic watch faces that auto-select from your photos. The SmartStack widget predictions have been improved for better relevance, and there's a new Check-In feature that lets friends track each other's locations. These updates make the Apple Watch even more useful and personalized.
The new OS will be available on the new Apple Watch out of the box.
Apple Watch Series 10 comparisons
Wondering how the Apple Watch Series 10 fares against the competition and already existing watches? Check out our detailed comparisons:
- Apple Watch Series 10 vs Apple Watch Ultra 2 - How does the latest Apple Watch, the Series 10, compares to Apple's premium and rugged Apple Watch Ultra 2? We compare both watches to find out which one is better for your needs.
- Apple Watch Series 10 vs Garmin Venu 3 - What if you want to know about other brands not just Apple? See how the Series 10 fares against the Garmin Venu 3 in terms of software, features, design, and more.
- Apple Watch Series 10 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 - Apple's main competitor, Samsung, also has a reliable and newly-released smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch 7. We compare the two in terms of design, performance, features, battery and more to discover how does each perform against the other.
- Apple Watch Series 10 vs Apple Watch Series 9 - Curious about the improvements from the previous generation? We compare the Series 10 with its predecessor, the Series 9, to discover the points Apple improved upon and the points that aren't different between the two generations.
Apple Watch Series 10 review
If you want to dive deeper into how the Apple Watch Series 10 performs in real life, be sure to check out our review: