![]() ![]() ![]() Therefore, for owners of the Apple Watch Series 2, it makes much more sense to wait and see if the cellular version of the Apple Watch Series 3 will be available here. And unfortunately, without celluar connectivity (in Singapore), the Apple Watch Series 3 just feels like a faster version of the Apple Watch Series 2. The problem, if you can even call it that, is that the Apple Watch Series 2 was, and still is a very competent smartwatch, which means the new Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) needs to be very special to stand out. Yes, the new Apple Watch Series 3 is faster, but I never found its predecessor to be so slow that it was unbearable to use. In terms of both features and performance, the Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) is very similar to the Apple Watch Series 2, and I think owners of the latter will struggle to find any compelling reasons to upgrade. However, the lack of cellular connectivity means that it is still heavily reliant on the iPhone.įinal Thoughts: Wait for the cellular model ![]() Though the Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) doesn’t boast many new features over its predecessor, the combination of its faster S3 processor and the new watchOS 4 means that it is still, by far and away, the best smartwatch for the iPhone and also one of the best smartwatches you can buy now. There are three finishes to choose from: silver, gold, and space grey. The smaller 38mm model of the Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) goes for S$498 (also S$50 less). Furthermore, at S$548 the Apple Watch Series 3 still costs less than a high-end GPS running watch, and I would argue that it offers more in terms of features and usability. That said, S$548 is actually quite reasonable as its competitors like the Samsung Gear S3, and not that much more than the new Fitbit Ionic. But this is actually slightly less expensive than last year’s Apple Watch Series 2, which was priced at $598. They will likely want future Apple Watches to be compatible with their incredible catalog of straps.Īt S$548 (for the 42mm model), the Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) is, like most Apple products, a premium device. That’s a good thing, and it is also the reason why I think Apple will be sticking to this squarish design and 38mm and 42mm dimensions for the foreseeable future. Since we on the topic of straps, the new Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) retains Apple’s ingenious strap-changing system too and is compatible with every other strap that Apple has released thus far. In fact, most of Apple's straps are really well-designed and comfortable on the wrist. Coupled with Apple’s excellent fluoroelastomer Sport band, I found the watch to be very comfortable to wear. Insofar as comfort is concerned, the Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) is faultless. #Apple watch series 3 gps review manual#Sure, a manual car is more work to drive, but I think the Apple Watch is a little too generous in counting that toward exercise. #Apple watch series 3 gps review full#Here is an example: the Apple Watch counts every full minute of movement that equals or exceeds the intensity of a brisk walk as exercise, and because I drive a manual car that requires me to shift gears, it seems to think that the activity of shifting gear is equivalent to exercise. It is still a device that you must charge every night.Īctivity tracking is mostly spot on but it can be prone to errors now and then. So although the Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) is more power efficient, it won’t change users’ charging habits. But even with that much left in the reserves, I still had to charge it at night. Even after a day of use, with on and off app usage, and a 20-minute workout, I still have about 60% of battery left. The W2 wireless chip enables faster syncing of data with my phone and does appear to be more power efficient. Apple Watch Series 2 was markedly quicker than its predecessor. However, the difference wasn't night and day, and certainly not as great as going from the very first Apple Watch to the Apple Watch Series 2. I have had the Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) on my wrist for the past few days and I found it to perform slightly better than the Apple Watch Series 2. User experience & conclusion On the wrist ![]()
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