Apple Watch Series 11 review: Finally, a mainline Apple Watch that can go the distance

After a week with the Apple Watch Series 11, it’s clear that while the design hasn’t changed, the bigger battery, new health features, and watchOS upgrades make it the most capable, best-looking mainline Apple Watch yet.

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  Finally, a bigger battery for both models to stretch the runtime

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  A more durable display that's still vibrant and rich

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  watchOS 26 makes the experience feel fresh and pairs well with new health features, notably Sleep Score

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  No major performance gains year over year

Apple Watch Series 11: One-minute review

The Apple Watch Series 11 looks a lot like the Apple Watch Series 10 – both have the same rounded-square design and come in 42mm and 46mm sizes, and both are just 9.7mm thick, making them the thinnest Apple Watches you can buy. You still get two speakers on the left, the Digital Crown and side button on the right ...