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Series 6
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5Ghz???? You mean it can finally connect to these WiFi networks? Mine is 2.4 GhzAlwaysOnDisplay and 5GHz wifi did it for me.
If you dont care about this, maybe wait for the s7
Yup.. https://support.apple.com/kb/SP826
Connectivity
- LTE and UMTS7
GPS + Cellular models - Wi-Fi
802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz and 5GHz - Bluetooth 5.0
Wow. That’s an advantage. Not sure if it’s worth forking $500 for but an advantage none the less.
You already answered your own question. You told yourself no.
IMHO it'd wait for series 7. The differences are pretty smalls between 5 and 6. Blood oxygen isn't accurate. Not worth it. The glucose things is interesting not sure how it will fit in one's life if you are not diabetic but we know the always on display will be brighter and fast charging could be faster and overall display might be brighter.
I went from a 4 to a 6 and it was worth it for me but my requirements might be completely different to you. If you are using your phone as a reference to what capabilities you have available then a watch is probably not what you need.
For me I really like the always on display. It got annoying with the face not always responding or having to wait for it. Blood oxygen was good but - a bit like the ECG function - once you know you are ok then you don't use it too much (I like having the option tho). 5ghz wifi - makes no difference to me. The battery lasts a lot longer but I charge every night so not a deal clincher. I like the compass but again... not a deal clincher.
I use mine a lot for running and one thing my 4 didn't do well was to run two running apps at once. I'd start NRC then Workout, switch back to NRC and Workout would stop. Works fine on 6. I'd imagine even if the 7 has glucose sensor in it unless this is a specific requirement it won't tempt you.
For me I really like the always on display. It got annoying with the face not always responding or having to wait for it. Blood oxygen was good but - a bit like the ECG function - once you know you are ok then you don't use it too much (I like having the option tho). 5ghz wifi - makes no difference to me. The battery lasts a lot longer but I charge every night so not a deal clincher. I like the compass but again... not a deal clincher.
I use mine a lot for running and one thing my 4 didn't do well was to run two running apps at once. I'd start NRC then Workout, switch back to NRC and Workout would stop. Works fine on 6. I'd imagine even if the 7 has glucose sensor in it unless this is a specific requirement it won't tempt you.
I agree, the biggest change from your 4 would be the always-on display that came from Series 5. If that's something you're interested in (to me, it's been fantastic, as I upgraded from a Series 2 > Series 5), you could look into secondary market for Series 5's now that the 6 is out.
Apple Watches tend to lose resale value really quickly, especially once new models come out. Lot of brand-new-in-box Series 5's you could probably get at a pretty healthy discount to the Series 6 prices, if you're comfortable with buying from not Apple.
Apple Watches tend to lose resale value really quickly, especially once new models come out. Lot of brand-new-in-box Series 5's you could probably get at a pretty healthy discount to the Series 6 prices, if you're comfortable with buying from not Apple.
Generally, if you have to be sold on an upgrade, you don’t need it. That said, the always in display is a game changer IMO.
I swore I didn't need AOD when I didn't have it, but now that I have it I wonder how I ever managed without it.
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AOD is the big one. For some people it makes a big difference. But then I also know a lot of people who turn it off in their Series 5/6 watches to preserve battery life. Up to you man........ I personally have a Series 5 and love the AOD. 5GHZ Wi-fi for me is a biggie in my iPhone, laptop or tablets, but for the Wi-Fi usage in my Apple Watch I couldn't care less if it is connected to 2.4 or 5 Ghz.