we in the The WIRED Gear team (and millions of people around the world) agree: If you have an iPhone, the Apple Watch is the better usable Go with her. But which version should you buy? Apple released the Series 8, a new SE and a rugged ultra sports watch in 2022. The company stopped selling last year’s 7 Series, but you can still find them in online stores (sometimes at a significant discount), alongside older models. All of these watches look quite similar and share a rotating set of features. Here, we break down which one is best for you, and whether the older models are worth the price.
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Updated April 2023: We’ve added our Apple Watch Ultra review and updated pricing.
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