Apple Announces Thinner Apple Watch Series 10 With Bigger Screen Than Ultra

[G3Blue]

AW10 has a metal and sapphire crystal rear, no longer ceramic and sapphire crystal. Guarantee some people will react and have red marks on their skin.

 

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

How is Series 10s display at 46mm bigger than ultra at 49mm ?

Smaller bezels/casing.

The 46mm S10 has a screen measuring 1220 mm²

The 49mm U2 has a screen measuring 1185 mm², slightly smaller.

 

[iGeek2019]

Doesn't show up on UK web site

If I compare Series 9 vs Series 10 it references the Blood Oxygen app:

Could be an oversight on Apple’s part; they sometimes erroneously list Apple Cash eg “send money via Messages” on certified models on the UK site sometimes even though we can’t 😬

 

[lewchenko]

Will probably come down to price for me. S10 TT vs U2 Black vs S9 SS Graphite (if on sale). Have to get a sapphire screen as my s7 Alu is horrendously scratched up like every Alu version I’ve ever had.

 

[Brien]

Heartbroken there's no silver stainless steel... I've been buying them since S2... there's not a single colour way I like now, and none match any of my existing straps.

Consider the Hermes? It's 'silver' vs. 'natural' Titanium, FWIW.

 

[CIA]

after watching today's event, i am so happy just staying put with my Series 8 (non-USA model with oxygen sensor).

If you live in the US, are there any downsides (beyond theoretical warranty issues) to using a non-USA purchased AppleWatch inside the US? Canada ain't that far away to buy a Series 10 with the 02 sensor.

 

[t0rqx]

I need to grow my wrist somehow

There is an site for that.

 

[deeddawg]

The lightest Apple Watch 10 is 12% heavier than the lightest Apple Watch 9.

Apple Watch 9 lightest model weight:
31.9 grams

Apple Watch 10 lightest model weight:
36.4 grams

Apple says 29.3 grams...

I think you're comparing S9 41mm against S10 46mm...

 

[deeddawg]

Do people really give a crap about the weight and thinness more than the horrendous battery life?

Battery lasts all day for me - from when I wake to when I go to bed.

If I've done a long workout I drop it on the charger while I grab a shower.

Not exactly horrendous...

 

[deeddawg]

The S10 has blood oxygen in Norway: "Oksygen i blodet-app"

Apple Watch Series 10

Apple Watch Series 10. Vår tynneste klokke og største skjerm noensinne. Ny helseinnsikt og varslinger om søvnapné. Klokken med raskest lading.

www.apple.com

Edit: Mentioned on the UK site, too: "Blood Oxygen app"

Apple Watch Series 10

Apple Watch Series 10. Our thinnest watch with our biggest display. Health insights including sleep apnoea notifications. Our fastest-charging watch.

www.apple.com

It's a US patent issue, so likely not applicable in many other locations.

Good to see they seem to be including the hardware for it, perhaps in case the patent dispute gets worked out and they can reenable the feature.

 

[deeddawg]

How is Series 10s display at 46mm bigger than ultra at 49mm ?

46mm and 49mm are the heights of the casing, and the Ultra has a lot more bezel.

 

[felixen]

Will the previous watch bands work with the Apple Watch 10?

 

[voxtro]

Just to summarise, the differences between the 46mm S10 Titanium and 49mm U2 - since those are the closest:

1. Dimensions and Weight:

• Series 10:
• 46mm x 39mm x 9.7mm
• 41.7 grams
• Metal and sapphire crystal back

• Ultra 2:
• 49mm x 44mm x 14.4mm
• 61.8 grams
• Ceramic and sapphire crystal back


2. Display:

• Series 10:
• LTPO3 OLED
• 416 x 496 pixels
• 1,220 sq mm display area
• 2,000 nits brightness
• 1.72:1 aspect ratio

• Ultra 2:
• LTPO2 OLED
• 410 x 502 pixels
• 1,185 sq mm display area
• 3,000 nits brightness
• 1.75:1 aspect ratio

3. Water Resistance and Durability:

• Series 10:
• Water resistant up to 50 meters

• Ultra 2:
• Water resistant up to 100 meters
• Depth gauge for diving up to 40m
• Certified to MIL-STD 810H for rugged durability
• EN13319 certification for diving

4. Chip:

• Series 10:
• S10 SiP (64-bit dual-core processor)

• Ultra 2:
• S9 SiP (64-bit dual-core processor)

5. Battery Life and Charging:

• Series 10:
• Up to 18 hours (standard), 36 hours (low power)
• Fast charging: 0–80% in 30 minutes

• Ultra 2:
• Up to 36 hours (standard), 72 hours (low power)
• Fast charging: 0–80% in 1 hour

6. GPS:

• Series 10:
• Standard L1 GPS

• Ultra 2:
• Dual-frequency GPS (L1 + L5)

7. Audio Technology (Speaker and Microphone):

• Series 10:
• Standard speaker for media playback and calls
• Microphone with noise isolation
• Noise monitoring

• Ultra 2:
• Dual-speaker system (louder output)
• Three-microphone array with wind noise reduction
• Noise monitoring
• Siren (up to 86 dB, audible up to 600 feet)

8. Extra Features (Ultra 2 Only):

• Depth sensor for diving, Siren, Expanded altimeter with a wider range (-500m to 9000m), action button (big one for many too)




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To me it's pretty clear that the S10 chip is just a slightly tuned version of the S9 chip in the Ultra 2, as they both have the same base connectivity (except for the dual-band GPS on Ultra 2), the battery fast-charge time is exactly two times faster on the S10 which makes sense since it's half the rated battery life, so if the chips were the same more-or-less, this would make sense - especially since they're both tested using the same standard 20W Apple charger per the footnotes. The prices for the S10 Titanium are just a tad less than U2 ($749 vs $799) - but for me, the U2 is almost certainly the same chip, has a better battery life by far, and the ceramic casing is a big one among all the other small changes above.​

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Will the previous watch bands work with the Apple Watch 10?

Per Apple: "Older Apple Watch bands, including 41mm and 45mm sizes, will be compatible with the new 42mm and 46mm cases, and all new 42mm and 46mm bands will be compatible with older Apple Watch models" 👍

 

[infinitejest]

What happened to the plastic SE?

 

[Vetiver1]

Just ordered the AW10 GPS 46mm in Jet Black aluminum w/ink sport loop. Getting $85 trade in for my AW6 44mm. Added AppleCare+ Paying with Apple Card for 12 months 0% interest

 

[hardik7]

If you want the jet black iPhone, learn to love the scratches

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I am taking reference of above article.

Can anyone shed any light on this? If anyone opts for aluminium finish with jet black colour then will that Apple Watch be more prone to scratches than usual?

 

[=Alb=]

Impressed that they managed to make it this much thinner. However it's titanium instead of stainless steel, which makes me worry about the price as the titanium models of the regular Apple Watches used to be much more expensive than the stainless steel models

It's just marketing. Titanium it's not gold, it's no so expensive

 

[B4U]

No, it was 40 and 44. Now it's 42 and 46. If I am not completely stumbling over something.

This is what I meant.
You will be surprised to see that some cases and bands still market as for the "42mm".

 

[JensenKA]

Waiting to see how the SE refresh pans out before I decide.

 

[hardik7]

I don't think we'll know until they are in the hands of those that test these devices. I'm interested too. I was wanting a black Ultra 3, but I'm not sure about buying a year-old watch in a new color. On the other hand, if its the same processor relabeled as S10, I might be more inclined to go ahead and upgrade. Then again, my 7 still has a working O2 sensor that I just used for the first time probably since I purchased the watch 3 years ago. 🤣

I hear you. It happens with many features. By the way don’t you think Ultra is more geared towards athletes and sportspersons? I see many people opting for Ultra due to bigger display with 3000 nits outdoor display brightness & more battery life. I find Series 10 more elegant than Ultra. What are your reasons behind opting for Ultra 2?

PS: Year over year, these updates are becoming incremental with alarmingly thin marginal changes. One should only opt for upgrade if the current model is no longer supported software wise. Even then one should hold on to the device for further 1-2 years. These products are made for long lasting. With a battery service, one can easily use any Apple Watch for 7-8 years.

 

[Brien]

This is what I meant.
You will be surprised to see that some cases and bands still market as for the "42mm".
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Kind of crazy that the 'small' watch is now the same case height as the original 'large' watch - and wider. I'm betting the 38mm nearly fits inside the display of the new 42mm.

 

[Radeon85]

Just updated to Watch OS 11 on my ultra 2 and I can finally play music straight through the speaker, well done Apple, it only took you 9 years to add the most basic software feature.

 

[dspdoc]

It is laughable that Apple cannot develop its own accurate SpO2.

 

[ufgatorvet]

Battery lasts all day for me - from when I wake to when I go to bed.

If I've done a long workout I drop it on the charger while I grab a shower.

Not exactly horrendous...

This.

I've never felt that charging it for a bit at bedtime and in the a.m. before heading out the door is a big deal .... YMMV.

 

[B4U]

Kind of crazy that the 'small' watch is now the same case height as the original 'large' watch - and wider. I'm betting the 38mm nearly fits inside the display of the new 42mm.

Indeed.
Wondering how the bands will fit.