which smartwatch suits you (and which does not)

Want to buy an Apple Watch in 2022, but don’t know which one to get? Don’t worry, after reading this article you will know within a few minutes which Apple Watch is the best to buy!

Buy Apple Watch in 2022

When you want to buy an Apple Watch, you are faced with a difficult choice. Are you going for the latest Apple Watch Series 7 (at the moment)? Or is it better to go for a price-conscious choice such as the Apple Watch SE? Don’t worry, we’ll help you with this difficult choice. Have fun with your Apple Watch!

The best choice: Apple Watch Series 7 or Series 6

The Apple Watch Series 7 is the latest and greatest model at the moment. It has a larger and brighter screen and is more dust and impact resistant than the Apple Watch Series 6. In addition, it can be charged even faster and you get a USB-c charger instead of the standard USB charger.

Furthermore, Apple has increased the dimensions of the case to 41 and 45 millimeters (mm), but you don’t notice that much in practice. This is a tad larger than the Apple Watch Series 6, which is available in 40mm and 44mm sizes. Both watches are water resistant (up to 50 meters) and have fall detection. The always-on screen is also on both smartwatches. Of course, both smartwatches have all other health functions such as a heart rate monitor, pedometer and workouts.

Not much difference between Apple Watch Series 7 and Series 6

So there is not much difference between the Apple Watch Series 6 and the Apple Watch Series 7. You can get a new Apple Watch Series 6 (40mm) for 350 euros, a 44mm version is a few euros more expensive: 355 euros. The Apple Watch Series 7 (41mm) costs 399 euros and the 45mm version costs 429 euros. So it saves about 50-70 euros between the Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch Series 7. So see if that makes up for the difference in functions for you.

And if you go for the Apple Watch Series 7, you still have the choice to go for the cellular version (4G). As a result, your Apple watch has an independent mobile internet connection, so you no longer have to carry your iPhone with you all the time. An Apple Watch with 4G, for example, is ideal for when you go for a run and want to stream music via Apple Music or Spotify on the go.

Also Read: Apple Watch Series 7 vs Series 6

Best price-quality ratio: Apple Watch SE

The current Apple Watch SE appeared in 2020. The SE is an interesting option for anyone who wants a recent Apple Watch with an affordable price. The current Apple Watch SE has the appearance of the Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch Series 7, but does not have all the functions such as an always-on screen or a pulse meter.

Plenty of other features

Although these two functions pass by the nose of the Apple Watch SE, the watch does have a lot of other health functions. For example, the smartwatch can register your heart rate. You can also wear the watch during sports, because it has a built-in pedometer and accelerometer. Of course you can also keep track of many different workouts. In addition, this watch is water resistant to a depth of 50 meters.

Slightly slower chip and shorter support

The Apple Watch has a slightly slower chip than the ones in the Apple Watch Series 6 or Series 7, but you don’t notice that much in practice. The S5 chip of the SE watch is already very fast and pleasant to use. So most people will be satisfied with this.

The only thing you should not forget is the support term. The Apple Watch SE is older than the Series 7, so (probably) the watch will also get one less software update.

Also interesting: Apple Watch Series 7 vs Apple Watch SE

As cheap as possible: Apple Watch Series 3

Do you want the cheapest possible Apple Watch that is still supported by Apple? We don’t recommend it, but you have the option to buy an Apple Watch Series 3. For about 218 euros you have an Apple Watch, which still gets updates.

Lots of missing features

You will miss a fair number of functions. The older Apple Watch lacks, among other things, the compass and the ECG function, with which you make a kind of heart film. In addition, you often do not get the new dials or other cosmetic additions.

Furthermore, the Apple Watch Series 3 has the least amount of storage space. With updates, that’s not a problem (nowadays), but you only have a limited amount of space to install apps. The screen is also a lot smaller (because of the thick edges). In addition, the Apple Watch Series 3 is also slower because of the older processor. You will notice this if you often browse through apps and screens on your Watch. Don’t forget that Apple’s support for the Apple Watch Series 3 is also a lot shorter than the newer models.

Waterproof with enough sports functions

However, the Apple Watch Series 3 is waterproof (feel free to swim with it) and it is available in a 42 mm or 38 mm case. Of course, this veteran also has a pedometer, a heart rate monitor and you can keep track of all kinds of health functions with it.

If you really want to go for an Apple Watch Series 3 because of a limited budget, it is best to look at the refurbished or second-hand market. On Marktplaats and in our refurbished price comparison site you can already buy an Apple Watch Series 3 for 150 euros and less.

Or wait a little longer: Apple Watch Series 8 in 2022

According to the rumor mill, there will not only be an Apple Watch Series 8 this year, but there will also be an update for the Apple Watch SE and a special Watch for avid athletes with a more robust design.

Do you have to wait a little longer before buying an Apple Watch in 2022? Maybe, but what Apple has in store for the Watch Series 8 is still a mystery. Perhaps the new Watch will get a revised design, because the Apple Watch Series 8 is rumored to come in an extra large size.

Still, it seems that the Apple Watch Series 8 is not going to be very innovative. It is unlikely that the Apple Watch Series 8 will have a sensor for measuring blood sugar or body temperature. This told Apple analyst Mark Gurman.

Apple had plans last year to introduce the sensor for measuring body temperature with the Series 8 of 2022, but according to Gurman, there is hardly any talk about it at Apple. The chance is therefore small that the Apple Series 8 will monitor your body temperature, and you will receive a signal if it is too high.

New Watch, older models (slightly) cheaper

When the Apple Watch Series 8 finally appears, you often have the advantage that the older models are slightly cheaper again. But exactly how long you have to wait is not yet known. You will probably have to wait until the fall of 2022 for the Apple Watch Series 8 to go on sale. The new smartwatch will then hopefully be presented with the iPhone 14.

Read more: Apple Watch Series 8 won’t be so innovative

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