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This most recent smartwatch Series Eleven introduces the improvement many users actually want in a wearable device: extended battery performance.

Apart from that, the updated device acts as a straightforward upgrade from the previous model, keeping pace in styling, size measurements and capabilities, with most of its upgrades coming from the operating system.

This new model furthermore £30 cheaper within the United Kingdom, costing from £369 (449 euros/$399/A$679), positioned above the recently updated £219 Watch SE in the budget category and the premium Ultra 3 at £749 in the premium segment.

Appearance and Screen

Similar to the previous tenth series, the latest iteration is just under 10mm slim, which makes it a slim fit when worn, convenient to tuck under cuffs and more comfortable overnight.

The 2,000nit interface offers excellent visibility for seeing indoors and out, remaining clear at various perspectives, enabling glancing down for timekeeping or notifications easy.

The surface features using glass that is significantly more durable compared to previous models, though not quite as tough as sapphire, that remains exclusive with the higher-end titanium models.

Capability and Runtime

The new watch utilizes equivalent S10 silicon as last year's model with new capability for 5G connectivity option and improved connectivity during situations when you're in the wilderness.

Power cells have increased in size by 9% and 11% for the 42mm and 46 millimeter models in that order.

The 46mm achieved approximately two full days in our assessment including sleep monitoring when not used for fitness.

Most people can nearly record 48 hours including sleep before needing a charge, needing about 66 minutes with a 20-watt or greater power adaptor (available separately), reaching approximately 70% in 30 minutes.

When you go out for a run, it will last approximately eight hours of tracking, sufficient duration for a marathon or multiple events.

Device Details

• Case size: 42 or 46mm
• Device slimness: 9.7 millimeters
• Device weight: approximately 30-37 grams
• Chip: S10 processor
• Storage: 64 gigabytes
• Software platform: watchOS Twenty-Six
• Waterproof rating: 50 meters (5ATM)
• Sensors: HR, Electrocardiogram, Blood oxygen, temp, Depth gauge, mic, Speaker, NFC, Global navigation, Compass, altimeter
• Connectivity: Bluetooth technology, Wi-Fi connectivity, NFC capability, UWB, optional 5G

Software Enhancements

This new model ships with watchOS 26, compatible with all models from 2020's Series 6 and later.

This includes Apple's new Liquid Glass interface, which makes display features partially transparent, and adds two new watch faces: an expansive digital display called Flow that responds to movement and an analogue face titled Exactograph, dividing chronological elements into individual displays.

The best new feature involves wrist movements, where you rapidly twist your hand backward and reversing to exit screens and go back to the main interface.

The feature operates without looking at the device to view the screen, meaning you can turn off alerts with a satisfying flick with your hand.

Health and Fitness Tracking

The wearable device includes the same comprehensive wellness tracking package of tools available in prior generations but adds several fresh capabilities and a redesigned workout app.

Blood pressure notifications monitor indicators of high blood pressure over a 30-day period, informing wearers to seek medical advice if your heart rate data suggests you may have undetected issues.

Updated sleep scoring improves sleep monitoring easier to interpret, comparable to rivals from Google, Samsung and others.

Each morning the watch shows a percentage score separated into components in three sections: sleep length, timing and disturbances, all being self-explanatory and accessible through the wellness application on your smartphone also.

Exercise companion is an AI coach employing your historical exercise information to deliver pep talks around exercise sessions, like detecting previous running sessions three times this week and the level of effort you demonstrated.

Additionally offering spoken alerts when you reach particular goals throughout activities, including certain tempo, pulse rate, distance, period or additional measurements.

Users can select from three speaking tones, which speak to you via wireless earbuds paired with the device for multiple workout categories, like strolling, sprinting or cycling.

But, this feature depends on if you also carry recent smartphones with you, which I found irritating sufficient to avoid this capability preventing inconvenience carrying mobile devices.

Sustainability and Environment

The manufacturer states energy storage maintains over one thousand full charge cycles with at least 80% of its original capacity and can be replaced at £95 cost.

Fixings require approximately £300-400 depending on the model.

Materials include more than 40% reused components such as aluminum, cobalt, copper, glass, gold, lithium components, uncommon minerals, steel parts, tin, {titanium|