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Apple has officially announced the Apple Watch Series 11 during its September 9th event. While the design closely resembles the Series 10, the Series 11 introduces several key upgrades that make it a compelling option for both new buyers and upgraders.
From hypertension alerts to improved battery life and 5G connectivity, here’s a full breakdown of what’s new with the Apple Watch Series 11.
Display: Twice the Scratch Resistance
Apple has doubled down on durability. The Series 11 features a screen that’s 2x more scratch resistant, making it more rugged for daily wear and active lifestyles.
Design: Thinner, Yet Familiar
This is Apple’s thinnest flagship watch ever, though visually, it sticks to the same design language as the Series 10. If you're hoping for a redesign, you'll have to wait — but the slimmer profile is a quite a nice touch.
Health Features: Hypertension Alerts Arrive
In a major advancement for health tracking, the Apple Watch Series 11 are the first smartwatches in the world to offer high blood pressure alerts.
To enable this feature, users must wear the watch consistently for 30 days to allow it to calibrate properly.
Sleep Tracking: Personalised Sleep Scores
The Series 11 introduces a new daily sleep score, rated out of 100, to give users a clearer view of their sleep quality. It also offers personalised tips to help improve sleep habits over time.
Battery Life: Finally Over 24 Hours
One of the most welcome upgrades: the Apple Watch Series 11 finally offers up to 24 hours of battery life with the always on display enabled — a first for the standard Apple Watch line, which previously topped out at 18 hours.
Connectivity: 5G Comes to Apple Watch
Cellular models now include an upgraded 5G antenna, delivering better network coverage and more efficient power usage compared to previous 4G models.
Final Thoughts
The Apple Watch Series 11 keeps the familiar form factor but brings meaningful upgrades in health tracking, battery life, and connectivity. If you’re using an older model or are particularly interested in blood pressure monitoring or improved sleep tracking, this could be a worthwhile upgrade.