First off, it\u2019s worth really emphasising how much the Series 6 impressed us. In our <\/span>Apple Watch 6 review<\/span><\/a>, we gave the wearable a four-and-a-half star rating. The only notable drawback of the watch was the fact that it\u2019s only compatible with iPhones. A year on, it still stands up tremendously well in the wearables market, and potential buyers shouldn\u2019t necessarily be put off by the release of a successor.<\/span><\/p>\n Of course, if you\u2019re the kind of buyer who has to have the latest Apple wearable, with all the mod cons, then the Apple Watch 7 will be the one for you. Whether the additions to the latest Apple watch justify its price tag remains to be seen, and we will delve into that discussion in more depth later. However, it\u2019s worth noting that the definitive answer of which watch to buy will vary from individual to individual, depending on your needs and your budget.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s also worth noting that we could see an Apple Watch 6 price crash with the release of the new wearable, and we\u2019ll be keeping you updated on the <\/span>best smartwatch deals<\/span><\/a> during Black Friday 2021<\/a> and beyond.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Jump to:<\/b><\/p>\n The Apple Watch 6 is packed with specialist workout tracking options, making it an ideal partner on a run, in the gym, or wherever you do your exercise. It\u2019s worth noting, though, that some watches aimed at workout-tracking do have better battery life. So, if you have active trips planned where charging opportunities might be minimal, the Apple Watch 6 might not be your ideal companion.<\/span><\/p>\n There\u2019s also a VO2 max and blood oxygen monitor, sleep tracking, ECG and heart rate, Apple pay, fall detection and a host of other features.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Apple Watch 7 also carries these popular features from the Apple Watch 6, but many commentators have argued the new device does not add enough to convince buyers to upgrade.<\/p>\n What is added? A new IPX6 means the watch is more resistant than ever, while a larger screen and faster charging enhance its usability. Those changes apart, plus a (very) slight design overhaul, and ultimately it seems not an awful lot has changed.<\/p>\n Currently, you can pick up an Apple Watch 6 for around \u00a3355, but we\u2019re expecting to see a price drop following the release of the new watch. Also, with Black Friday on the horizon, there is potential for some great deals on wearables.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The all-new Apple Watch 7 will cost \u00a3379 when it is released \u201clater this fall\u201d.<\/p>\n Apple said <\/span>the battery on the Apple Watch 6 would last 18 hours, based on 90 time checks, 90 notifications, 45 minutes of app use and a 60-minute workout with music playback. This tallied with the findings of our full <\/span>Apple Watch 6 review<\/span><\/a>, but we also found that the watch burned through its battery power more quickly than many competitors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Unfortunately \u2013 and a little surprisingly \u2013 there is no upgrade to the battery life of the Apple Watch 7. This is a real drawback of the new device as improved battery life would have been near the top of our wish-list for the product \u2013 a view that many users seemed to share.<\/p>\n However, Apple has improved its charging times. The company claims that the Apple Watch 7 charges up to 33% faster than the Apple Watch 6.<\/p> If the display is the first thing you think about when purchasing a smartwatch, then the Apple Watch 7 might be for you. Apple has made limited changes to the device, but the new display is by far the best. The display is 20% larger than that of the Apple Watch 6, making it easier to use apps and to read messages without their being cut off. The brightness of the screen has also been improved to aid usability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For the previous generation, the significant upgrades made to the Apple Watch 6\u2019s \u2018always on\u2019 display also made the watch far more functional and easy to use in difficult lighting conditions. Other intuitive features \u2013 like raising your arm to activate the display \u2013 helped users make the most of their watch, and ultimately, the Series 6 still looks great one year on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The design of the Apple Watch 7 is typically Apple. It\u2019s sleek and fairly compact, and \u2013 as with the Apple Watch 6 \u2013 users will be able to customise their watch to fit their own preferences.<\/span><\/p>\n The latest Apple wearable is available in a range of colours. The aluminium finish comes in a new blue shade, plus starlight, midnight, green and red. Meanwhile, the stainless steel version is available in silver, graphite and gold.<\/p>\n It was the customisability of the Apple Watch 6 that won over many users. A wide range of wrist straps and different coloured device bodies, as well as display settings, meant fans of the wearable could really make it their own. As a result, customisability is once again at the core of Apple\u2019s new wearable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The new device is also backwards compatible with bands from Apple Watch 6.<\/p>\n Until we get our hands on an Apple Watch 7 for testing, it\u2019s impossible to say for sure which watch is best. However, the numbers, specs and reception indicate that the Apple Watch 7 isn\u2019t a huge upgrade from its predecessor.<\/p>\n As a result, if you\u2019re in the market for an Apple Watch but don\u2019t already have one \u2013 and you want up to date features and specs with a nice display \u2013 then the Apple Watch 7 could be for you. However, for those who already have an Apple Watch 6, it\u2019s hard to see too much reason to upgrade to the latest Apple wearable.<\/p>\n The Apple Watch 7 isn\u2019t available until \u201clater this fall\u201d, according to Apple. So, it will be here in time for Christmas, but impatient fans of Apple wearables will have to hold their horses a little while longer.<\/p>\n Of course, the Apple Watch 6 is available currently. We\u2019ve provided a range of retailers below, but it\u2019s worth noting that \u2013 for those wanting to purchase an Apple Watch 6 \u2013 there are bound to be some Black Friday deals incoming. It\u2019s probably worth holding on a little while longer as a result. Stay tuned to our best smartwatch deals<\/span><\/a> page for updates.<\/p>\n Buy Apple Watch 6 now:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n For the latest news, reviews and deals, check out the RadioTimes.com Technology section. Still unsure about what smartwatch to buy? Read our guide to the\u00a0best smartwatch<\/a>\u00a0of the year. Hunting for Apple deals? Don\u2019t miss\u00a0Cyber Monday 2021<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Apple unveiled its latest smartwatch this week, but only a year after the release of the Apple Watch 6, is it time to upgrade? <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":4423,"template":"","categories":[1],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/apple-watch-7-vs-apple-watch-6-should-you-wait-for-the-new-apple-watch.png",620,320,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/apple-watch-7-vs-apple-watch-6-should-you-wait-for-the-new-apple-watch-150x150.png",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/apple-watch-7-vs-apple-watch-6-should-you-wait-for-the-new-apple-watch-300x155.png",300,155,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/apple-watch-7-vs-apple-watch-6-should-you-wait-for-the-new-apple-watch.png",620,320,false],"large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/apple-watch-7-vs-apple-watch-6-should-you-wait-for-the-new-apple-watch.png",620,320,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/apple-watch-7-vs-apple-watch-6-should-you-wait-for-the-new-apple-watch.png",620,320,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/09\/apple-watch-7-vs-apple-watch-6-should-you-wait-for-the-new-apple-watch.png",620,320,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Apple unveiled its latest smartwatch this week, but only a year after the release of the Apple Watch 6, is it time to upgrade?","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed\/4422"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rss_feed"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4423"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4422"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4422"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Apple Watch 7 vs Apple Watch 6: key differences at a glance<\/b><\/h2>\n
Apple Watch 7 vs Apple Watch 6 in detail\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
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<\/div> Apple Watch 7 vs Apple Watch 6: specs and features\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n
Price<\/b><\/h3>\n
Battery Life\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n
Display\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n
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<\/div>\nDesign and colours\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n
Our verdict: should you wait for the Apple Watch 7?<\/b><\/h2>\n
Where to buy<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Latest deals<\/h5> <\/div>
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