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Best Apple Watch: Choose or upgrade to the right version [June 2026]

We're asked which Apple Watch is best and whether to upgrade more than anything else. This guide comprehensively answers those questions.

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New to smartwatches or upgrading? Use this guide choose the right Apple smartwatch

We get asked two questions more than any other here at Wareable: ‘Should I buy [insert Apple Watch model]?’ and ‘Should I upgrade from [insert Apple Watch model]?’.

This guide answers those questions. It’s the definitive cheat sheet for deciding which Apple Watch is best and whether now is the right time to buy.

We’ve tested and lived with every Apple Watch released since the first generation in 2015, so we’re well-positioned to tell you whether any model is still worth considering in 2026.

Following the launch of the Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3 in September, we’ve completed our in-depth testing of all three models. Our recommendations have been updated in full to reflect the changed landscape.

Explore below to find summaries of each Apple Watch and our buying and upgrade recommendations. And make sure you read our guide to the best Apple Watch alternatives .

How we recommend Apple Watch versions: The traffic light system

Green = An excellent Apple Watch that comes thoroughly recommended for the next few years at least

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