Best Apple Watch 2021: Which Apple Smartwatch Is For Me?

What is the best Apple Watch for 2021 or which Apple Watch to buy? Here's our guide to all the watches released so far that are still available for purchase.

We all agree: if you have an iPhone, the Apple Watch is the most suitable watch. Last year, Apple released two more versions, the Series 6 and SE. It also continues to sell the old Series 3. All of these watches look more or less the same at first glance, so the perfect question is which one is the best Apple Watch for 2021?

Below we'll take a look at all the models that Apple currently sells. We'll also look at which older models are still worth the price and which ones you should avoid.

The best Apple Watch for 2021

Base watch: Apple Watch Series 3

Apple Watch Series 3 is an affordable and solid option if you want it a basic fitness tracker that will work well with the iPhone. This Apple Watch is still being sold.

It is true that she is older. And if you've tried the newer Apple Watch, you'll notice that this one is a bit more clunky and lacks some flashy new features like electrocardiograms or fall detection (we've also heard stories of random, annoying reboots and other delays). But it pairs seamlessly with your phone and sends notifications, is waterproof, and has Apple's addictive fitness bands.

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Better watch: Apple Watch SE

Apple Watch SE he's like James Marsden's character in The Notebook: a handsome backup lurking in the background, hoping Ryan Gosling gets killed in the war. It looks exactly like a Series 5 or Series 6. If you line all three up, you'll quickly get confused as to which is which. However, Apple has removed some popular features from the SE, such as the continuous display and EKG readings.

It's definitely a better watch than the Series 3 with features like an upgraded Retina display, a newer processor, a drop detector, more memory and a louder speaker. We may miss the "always on display" function, and the removal of important health functions makes this watch less useful for older relatives. If you can find an older 5 series for a similar price, go for the 5, if you can't, the SE is still a nice choice.

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Best Apple Watch: Apple Watch Series 6

The last Apple watch, series 6 watch, is richer for blood oxygen measurement. This isn't necessarily a "new" feature - you've been able to optically measure wrist-based SpO2 on fitness trackers like Garmin for years, but it's a step closer to making the 6 Series a more comprehensive and capable fitness tracker, whether you want to detect sleep apnea, track early warning signs for COVID-19, or start altitude training for your chosen sport.

If you're a 5 Series owner, maybe one measurement isn't worth the upgrade. But if this is your first Apple Watch, you'll love that you can take SpO2 measurements. The watch continuously monitors your SpO2 while you sleep, and you can also take measurements during the day. You will have to watch a bit charge faster, if you're going to use it to track your sleep, as the battery life for that is still pretty bad.

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Still a good choice, for a good price: Apple Watch Series 5

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The Apple Watch 5 is still on sale, even though Apple no longer manufactures it. If you might be hesitating whether to buy the 5 Series or the SE, go for the former (if the price is right, of course). Namely, the fifth series has some of the best features, such as sapphire crystal display, electrical heart sensor for ECG reading and very popular "always on display".

It is also worth noting here: if you find a watch for sale anywhere Watch 4, buy it instead of SE. Currently, the Series 4 is the earliest series to work with Apple's new family setup, and it still has fall detection and an electrical and optical heart sensor. Family Setup it won't work with the Watch Series 3, which Apple still sells.

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Avoid these hours

Series 1 and 2

It's been years since we've seen dealers still even selling the Series 1 or Series 2. But if you see them on resale sites, it's likely they are not worth their price. Family Setup only works on Series 4 and later, so you can't choose them as cheaper options for your very old or very young family members.

The Series 1 is not waterproof and neither watch has phone capabilities. They're also not compatible with WatchOS 7, so you'll miss out on many of the latest watch features.

Accessories tips

One of the most praised innovations was Solo Loop, silicone strap without fastening. It is available in nine sizes. You can also take care of additional security with affordable ones watch glass protectors. Although it doesn't happen as quickly, Apple watch owners are reporting this kind of problem too!