S6+02=2020

Over the last five generations, Apple has been chipping away at the rough edges and the Watch S6 gets an all new coat of lacquer.

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Almost identical to the Series 5 both in terms of dimensions and styling, besides the new Blue and Product Red aluminum dials, it would be hard to tell the S6 apart. The graphite and gold stainless steel are other options but only slightly tweaked versions of previously seen finishes.

Under the hood (and the undercarriage) is where most of the new innovations lie, like the blood oxygen sensor (SpO2), S6 SiP, new WiFi and UWB antennas and a U1 chip that should work well with future Apple products and even cars that support digital keys.

The faster charging time of 90mins from 0-100% has a big impact on the charging window during the day. It’s easier to find pockets of downtime and keep the Watch juiced up even to track your sleep which is also one of the new additions to WatchOS 7.

The inclusion of Siri Shortcuts as a watch complication makes things such as tracking Swiggy orders, turning on connected ACs and automated lights as easy as asking Siri on the watch.

The louder and clearer speaker makes answering phone calls on the Apple Watch a real thing now, instead of holding it against your ear. Helps with Walkie Talkie, fitness coaching apps and even the upcoming intercom on HomePod.

Tech specs

Display LTPO OLED 44mm w/ Ion-X glass

Brightness 1000nits (active state)

Processor S6 (64-bit dual-core)