Apple Watch Series 7 review: A modest upgrade to the Series 6

The Apple Watch Series 7 has a larger screen and faster charging, but otherwise doesn’t feel very different than the Series 6. More of a refinement than a whole new generation.

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[d]

I love my series 7. It’s my first Apple Watch

[jaywhite]

I’m getting the Apple Watch Series 7 45mm Nike Edition Midnight in 4 weeks

[trichiem]

I don't think you need to hit the space bar between words when swipe typing.

[annelang]

This is a nice clear review. Are the watches you're wearing the 41mm or 45mm?

[blackhawkip]

My 45mm Graphite Stainless Graphite Milanese was delivered on Monday, 10/25. I'll go home tomorrow morning when I get off work and try it out. It's my first Apple watch. Can't wait!

[ecuterocks]

Is this a good watch if I don’t own one?

[yooperlite]

If a bigger screen is modest than what would be a large upgrade? I think we’re reaching for the stars. This is as good as it gets.

[jessegrajales]

Is this the women’s smaller face size?

[preetbains]

Hi very nice review but one question is series 7 which size should we buy ? 42 or 45 ? 45 doesn’t look too big on small wrist?? Plz answer. Thx

[johnnyk]

Im waiting for this to become available

[anayatkhan]

I have series 3 do i update to series 6 or 7?

[impendio]

Half of the features of the Watch are not available on my country, either because no carrier has LTE for e-sims, or because _no one_ uses Apple services (like iMessage) or most services outright don’t work (Maps or ECG) so really any Series 4~6/SE are functionally identically here, and the 7 is again such a minimal increase under those conditions compared to the 6 that it makes no sense whatsoever to upgrade any of those. I’ll wait until my Series 6 dies or they add a new health sensor that actually works…

[maxdondada]

Pretty detailed review. Job well done Lisa. Thanks CNET.

[Danny]

My stainless 45mm graphite is almost shipping 🤑

[chargerman]

Modest yes but seems massive at times. Upgraded every year since original and was not going to because of the modest upgrade but did and glad I did.

[orpheus]

Well I never had an Apple Watch now that I can afford why not just get the latest one 😁

[AllEyezOnRod]

I have the gold stainless steel series 5 will upgrade knowing that it’s just for the larger screen size.

[shyamananth]

Need suggestion : I am planning to buy my first Apple Watch. Which one would you suggest, given that, here in Sweden,
Apple Watch 7 WiFi : USD 560
Apple Watch 6 WiFi : USD 450
Apple Watch 6 Cellular : USD 500
Please suggest!! Thanks !!

[nasarkhan]

Even those tech reviewers can't say why people should upgrade.
Come on Apple!!

[juancampo]

Nice comparative review, with reasonable recommendations. Well done!