Apple Watch Series 11
Exact average 87.9 · 7 printed, 3 estimated · printed scores only: 90
Image: Apple10 professional reviewers tested the Apple Watch Series 11, and 9 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and health tracking. Most common complaint: battery life.
Reviewed by Expert Reviews, Tom's Guide, WIRED and 7 more
The catch: It is a small upgrade over the Series 10, and battery life trails multi-day rivals.
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What 10 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 95Expert Reviews
A very capable smartwatch with accurate heart rate and GPS, but the reviewer is frustrated that endurance remains short and the hardware barely changes.
Read Expert Reviews review - 95Tom's Guide
The reviewer finds the Series 11 a modest refresh whose 24-hour battery finally ends nightly charging.
Read Tom's Guide review - 90WIRED
Improved battery life is a real game changer that makes sleep tracking and daily use far easier.
Read WIRED review - 90Trusted Reviews
A small but worthwhile step over its predecessor, mainly through better battery life and a tougher screen.
Read Trusted Reviews review - 90Tech Advisor
A polished refinement of the Series 10 with longer battery life and sturdier build.
Read Tech Advisor review - 90The Disconnekt
An excellent smartwatch with a light comfortable design, strong health features and slightly better battery life, but only a minor step from the Series 10.
Read The Disconnekt review - 80TechRadar
The bigger battery is the standout, stretching use to about a day and a half, and the watch is fast and full-featured.
Read TechRadar review - 89est.Wareable
Another assured iteration that stays the best all-round smartwatch for iPhone users, with a tougher display and excellent GPS and heart rate accuracy.
Read Wareable review - 83est.NBC Select
The tester's pick for iPhone owners, with an easy-to-read screen, strong app syncing and a notable battery upgrade to 24 hours.
Read NBC Select review - 77est.CNN Underscored
Still a great Apple Watch with excellent battery life and core features, though now supplanted as the top pick by the Series 12.
Read CNN Underscored review
"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
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Common questions
Is the Apple Watch Series 11 worth it?
Most critics think so: 9 of 10 recommend it. It is a small upgrade over the Series 10, and battery life trails multi-day rivals.
Do critics agree about the Apple Watch Series 11?
Broad agreement: scores range from 77 (CNN Underscored) to 95 (Expert Reviews), a spread of 18 points across 10 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Apple Watch Series 11?
Battery life (2 of 10 reviews), Software (2 of 10 reviews), Price (2 of 10 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Apple Watch Series 11?
The Coros Nomad (critic score 89), top pick, narrowly.