Tom's Guide95
The reviewer finds the Series 11 a modest refresh whose 24-hour battery finally ends nightly charging.
Apple Watch Series 11
8 expert reviews#1 of 23 smartwatches
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recommend
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Best for: Top pick, narrowly
Critics’ consensus
8 professional reviewers tested the Apple Watch Series 11, and 7 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and display. Most common complaint: software.
Reviewed by Tom's Guide, Expert Reviews, Tech Advisor and 5 more
The catch: It is a small upgrade over the Series 10, and battery life trails multi-day rivals.
Broad agreement
Scores run from 77 to 956 printed scores, 2 estimated · printed scores only: 90
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What do critics say about the Apple Watch Series 11?
Expert Reviews95
A very capable smartwatch with accurate heart rate and GPS, but the reviewer is frustrated that endurance remains short and the hardware barely changes.
Tech Advisor90
A polished refinement of the Series 10 with longer battery life and sturdier build.
WIRED90
Improved battery life is a real game changer that makes sleep tracking and daily use far easier.
Trusted Reviews90
A small but worthwhile step over its predecessor, mainly through better battery life and a tougher screen.
TechRadar80
The bigger battery is the standout, stretching use to about a day and a half, and the watch is fast and full-featured.
NBC Select83est.
The tester's pick for iPhone owners, with an easy-to-read screen, strong app syncing and a notable battery upgrade to 24 hours.
CNN Underscored77est.
Still a great Apple Watch with excellent battery life and core features, though now supplanted as the top pick by the Series 12.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Battery life6 of 8
Display4 of 8
Health tracking4 of 8
What critics dislike most
Software2 of 8
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Common questions
Is the Apple Watch Series 11 worth it?
Most critics think so: 7 of 8 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 (Tom's Guide), a spread of 18 points across 8 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Apple Watch Series 11?
Software (2 of 8 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Apple Watch Series 11?
The Apple Watch SE 3 (critic score 87), best value.