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Which Apple Watch should you buy in 2025? I tested every model, and here's my verdict


From the Ultra to the SE 3, here's my buying advice to new users, fitness enthusiasts, the health-conscious, and more.

In many ways, the SE 3 takes the specs of last year's Series 10 and implements them in this affordable smartwatch -- an 18-hour battery life, Sleep Apnea Detection, and its latest chip, the S10. Hypertension Detection, blood oxygen monitoring, ECG The Series 11's 24-hour battery life The brightest display (only 1,000 nits) Nina Raemont/ZDNETApple's most expensive and feature-rich smartwatch has the largest screen, the longest battery life, every health feature, great durability, and off-grid functionalities, like Emergency SOS via satellite for outdoor enthusiasts.

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