I have the 41mm blue series 7 and I absolutely love it. I upgraded from the SE as I believe it was worth the money for the upgrade. I have heart problems so the extra sensors were a must for me and the quick charging is a great feature. battery life is fantastic and the brighter screen is more useful outside. I didn't think id care for the always on display but its so nice and convenient.
My $4k automatic watch needs a new band after 12 years of daily wearing. Got the 7/41 on sale at Target for $329. Best deal ever on anything lol. Just updated my iPhone from 7 to 13 so I’m all set for another 10 years lol. 👌🏼
I just upgraded from series 3 to 7 and I love the screen and quick charge. I’m been monitoring my sleep so it’s nice to have it all day and recharge while I prep for bed.
I upgraded from the Series 5. I absolutely LOVE it! Amazing what a difference just a 1 mm increase in screen size does. I bought the 45mm non-cellular. Battery life could be better but it does last all day. Mine is usually on for 12-15 hours. I don't use the sleep functions as I turn it off and take it off.
I watched this video right before ordering mine. Been using it for two days and I have to say I'm a big fan. I used the series 2 a few years ago but I wasn't impressed with it, but the series 7 is amazing. I was waiting for a watch with a bit more of a futuristic design and I love the way the images curve out onto the side of the screen a bit, as well as the always on display. Battery life could be a bit longer but this thing is so quick to charge it doesn't even matter much.
I upgraded from a series 3 and it’s a big game changer I am very impressed on how big the screen is and how the images bleed over the edge I have to agree with you that the better life is not that great but some will say just turn off the always on display but that defeats the purpose of buying one but I do like How it charges really fast
I upgraded from a series 3 and I love it! I got the 45mm size and it’s better than the 3 by far. I notice the difference in the speed and the always on display is helpful as flipping up my wrist for a quick time check wasn’t always registered.
On series 3 as well but I’ve decided to wait for the series 8. I don’t use the features but use it for notifications watch when I’m at work. AW is one of the most useful devices for a phone when you are not able to answer the phone or check it.
Everyone in my family thought I was crazy for getting a series 2, many years ago…then I gave my sister my old 2, when I got the series, 3, then gave my mom my 3 a year later when I got my 4….bought my father a 3 for Father’s Day, and now we all have them and they all freaking love their watches…I recently got the six(back in June) and use my 4 as my work watch….I never thought I would depend on my watch as much as I have…but I love it and will probably rock my 6 for a few years!
I went from an aluminum 4 to a stainless steel 7. The upgrade wasn’t necessary at all but my 7 looks much nicer. Cellular isn’t necessary but every so often it comes in handy. Especially if you have AirPods.
Picked up the Series 7 about 2 months ago-upgraded from Series 5-and have been very happy with it. Especially loving the faster charging. Looking forward to seeing if there will be a battery upgrade in next year or two in order to be able to get say 2 days of life out of it before needing a charge. Especially as I’m starting to transition to ultramarathons.
I have an SE. For me, there’s no reason to spend $400 on a smartwatch that does almost all the same things as the cheaper version unless you need those couple specific features.
I have a Garmin, but it irks me how often I have trouble getting the round data to synch with my watch (was Android, is now Apple, same problem with both). What I want is a golf watch that does shot-by-shot yardages, distance to the hole, the basic Garmin golf junk. If you like the Apple Watch as a Garmin replacement - what app do you use? And do you have to carry your watch along?
@@samuelhere41 yeah I rocked a G-Shock Mudmaster thru my whole enlistment including two deployments in Africa. Only got a Garmin once a separated. My G-Shock is still running strong though!
First time buyer and I have 45mm Series 7 with cellular. I mainly bought it for workouts because I grew tired of having to carry my phone around the gym. Just the mindset of not having to worry about my phone makes working out that much better. However, my favorite part about the watch is using wallet. It makes using Apple Pay in public so much easier because it doesn’t need Face ID (which is a pain because of masks), or type in a passcode. I also feel like I don’t have to bring my phone for everything I do. I am a minimalist when it comes to carrying things around so that brings me joy lol.
I have a Garmin Forerunner 245, I love the battery life of the watch. Recently got my first iPhone and I am tempted by the Apple Watch. But I think I'll wait a bit before picking one up. I can see it more as an everyday watch compared to my garmin as I have disabled a lot of smartwatch features on the watch because I didn't like how it handled notifications, calls, etc. It isn't an uncomfortable watch per say but it certainly works for multiple days with sleep tracking, gps workouts, and just idling.
I moved over from am OG Galaxy Watch. With my Samsung phone, it was fantastic, but when I switched to the iPhone, it was obviously limited. I personally preferred the Galaxy Watch but the Watch 4 isn't compatible with iPhone, and it's just easier to get in the ecosystem, so I got the Apple Watch. It works great, but I wish it were round and worked better as a stand alone cell device.
Went from being a Fitbit user to now Apple Watch Series 7 45mm Blue. Not sure why I wanted so long but having it paired with my iPhone 13 Pro Max has been great. Originally was happy with just a fitness tracker, but now I can use other features and apps from my watch without needing to pull out my phone. Definitely worth it if you're in the Apple ecosystem.
I had an Apple Watch SE for roughly a year up until three months ago then I changed to android and bought the new Samsung galaxy watch 4. I sold it after three months because of a lot of software bugs on my android phone and the Samsung watch was not what I was used to with the Apple Watch. So I bought a new series 7 last week with the new iPhone 13 mini and I couldn’t be happier. Just as you said, the Apple Watch ist undoubtedly the best smartwatch right now.
Hey I'm curious.. I am coming from 10 years on Android, last 5 with pixel and the Galaxy watch & more recently the galaxy watch 4. Yesterday I ordered the iPhone 13 pro. Thinking about picking up the watch SE at Costco on sale. Could you sell me on what I can look forward to in comparison? Thanks!
@@Thefastlane425 I'm curious as well. I don't have and Iphone and don't plan on switching ecosystems anytime soon, but I'm extremely curious as to what exactly makes the apple watch so appealing to people. I have the original Galaxy watch 46mm and love it, and the only thing I miss having is Shazam on my watch (I had a wear os watch previously). What makes the apple watch so much better for you?
@@Thefastlane425 well, most reasons are my subjective opinion (like looks etc.). Though, I also liked the design of the Samsung galaxy watch 4 it was annoying that between the band and the housing of the watch, the where these crevices that were allways dirty and could only be properly cleaned when I detached the wristband. Second reason is the seamless transitions between actions on the Apple Watch to iPhone and vice versa. I have to admit that I didn’t use the galaxy watch with a Samsung phone, but with a Xiaomi phone which was probably the reason it was not such a pleasant user experience. Third is the customizability of the Apple Watch. The choice of high quality wristbands, charging stands etc. from apple is really nice. I’m not saying that third party accessories are bad, but I am certain that some of them are not up to the quality and feel as are Samsung and apples own products (though I could be wrong, it’s just what I have personally seen). Fourth are the haptics on the Apple Watch. The Taptic motor gives solid feedback. I can’t remember the Samsung watch even having a Taptic motor. Fifth is the display glass. On my aluminum Apple Watch SE with the standard glass (no sapphire mix like the stainless steel and titanium variants) was more scratch resistant than the glass of the Samsung Watch. After two months I had two scratches across the screen, but I couldn’t remember how I got them (again, it could have been just a coincidence). Sixth the use of the Apple Watch is more “playful” as I would put it. I like having little quirks, for example the some Watch faces change when turning the digital crown (they rotate or the colors merge into each other) and other cool animations. Seventh is again the integration with the whole ecosystem. When I do some workout with Apple fitness + the watch connects with the iPad and I can the my activity rings changing or my heart rate and the timer on both devices at the same time. And finally the watch has subjectively better processing power and just works more fluently. On the Samsung I often had jitteriness when transitioning between setting and apps and when refreshing stuff (it was just a little bit slower in general). Oh and the Apple Watch charges faster and battery life is the same. That’s all I can think of right now and most if not all is subjective and just my personal experience. But it’s the most prominent things for me. Hope I could help you guys!
@@Adrian-dw1oh I have the Samsung Watch 4 44mm, and it's okay. The software updates have helped, but now I can't record my runs with MapMyRun. Samsung removed the connected service on the Samsung Health app. I'm considering going with a iPhone 13 Pro Max, and a Watch 7. There is still no app support for MapMyRun on WearOS 3. I'm a runner, and would like my runs recorded. Garmin watches are nice, but I would like to have one watch that does it all.
Lets hope Apple makes a more rugged model next for people who trail run , and do other more rugged outdoor activities. I agree it’s a great smart watch.
I've been using the first Apple Watch Series 1 since its release in April 2015. As much as I've been wanting to upgrade through the years, my series 1 has been going surprisingly strong-- I also don't baby this thing. With that said, I do think I'm ready for an upgrade, and the Apple Watch Series 7 might be the move for me!
@@MooseX2012 get the series 8 this year, it will be a complete redesign, with better speakers, smaller bezels, more screen and maybe extra health sensors
As ever, great overview. I have the Series 6 that I bought last spring and I’m very happy with it. Had Apple Watch since Series 3, and though I wouldn’t call it a necessity, I cannot imagine life without it, especially for the health and fitness features that hep me keep track and actually has helped made a difference in my life. I wish some of my other music apps asides from Apple Music and Spotify were able to stream without the need to have the phone with me. As for the beef you have with having Apple Watch dependent on iPhone for setup and adding features, I get that this may reek of locking it down to an ecosystem, but I think it’s very practical, given the larger screen size of the phone. As people like me who are visually-challenged, trying to do setup and modifications from the watch would be way more challenging to work with and would take that ease of use downward. That’s my two cents; again, thanks for this and Happy New Year!
I made the plunge and went from the Galaxy Watch 4 to the Apple Watch. I cannot complain about this watch. Much easier to use and how it syncs to the phone and MacBook Air is smooth.
I have been an Apple geek for years and years the only reason I have an Apple 7 watch is because my wife bought me it for Xmas. I have a garmin Fenix 5x sapphire and love it. But I really like traditional mechanical watches and have 2 so I may go back to the dark side lol. Have a good new year in 22.
I’m using my Apple Watch series 3 38mm, and I guess I’m okay with that. As long as it’s working, why not right? my first watch was the Series 7000 or the first gen apple watch, so it’s already a big upgrade for me ☺️
I have an Apple Watch SE and absolutely love it! I am aware it lacks the high-end features, but the only one I am really lacking would be Always-on Display (both ECG and Blood Oxygen are not available in my country). I will probably keep it for another year (maybe two more), and then upgrade, either to the Series 6 or Series 9 (depending which one is the newest one) and an SE 2
I ended up upgrading from a Apple Watch Series 3 I am a type of person that will buy something two or three years older because It’s cheaper so I decided to get me something nice so I bought the series 7 a month ago and I got to say I am very impressed and satisfied with my purchase no buyers remorse from me
So the battery life does not bother you, especially comparing to a Fitbit or even some Huawei watches that las o whole week? Also the lack of automated sleep tracking and analysis is very disappointing.
I bought my first smartwatch for $40. It has an always on LCD screen that lasts 40 days with a built in GPS. It has thousands of watch faces, phone calls, notifications, and it's 50m water resistant.
I got the series 7 as my comeback to smart watch because I quit using my Fitbit years ago. It was the standard base one that you had to look at the app for everything, and when I was using an Android. I made the switch to iPhone last summer, and placed my order just after the watch was released. I should’ve pre-ordered it bc I absolutely love it. When I upgrade my watch, I am for sure getting the cellular model, as sometimes it’s just nice to leave home for a walk, and not have to worry about needing your phone.
I upgraded from the Series 5 because I dropped and shattered the face…otherwise would not have done so this soon. Interesting your point about the music with the cellular model. I have many extensive playlists that I uploaded to my watch and it works great. I guess the difference is I don’t change it frequently. The good part is that it ALWAYS works - cell service not an issue. I like the bigger face on the 7.
I'm still using a 38mm Series 3 and I really wanna upgrade, but I am going to give it one more year. Honestly the thing has been great and I loved it... until watchOS 8 got installed. watchOS 7 made my watch more responsive and much nicer to use(the unpair to update issue aside, ugh), and 8 did a reversal and thensome. The interface is clunky, slow, and clearly not made for this smaller screen. I can't believe Apple still sells it. It works, but it's not of an expected Apple tier experience anymore.
Great review. The only point I didn't understand is why you recommended upgrading to Apple Watch 7 from 5 or lower but not from 6. 5 and 6 are essentially the same. The only difference between them is the blood oxymeter in the 6, isn't it?
@@gandhargurav5031 What kind of reply is this? If it’s meant to be insulting, I fail to see how the comments evidence any “sheep-like” behavior. And if it’s not meant to be insulting, it’s merely incoherent.
@@wilsoncpuGmail since all the Apple watches from the last 3-4 years are the same, it doesn't really make any sense to buy this product, and should not be recommended for most people, but the review says anything but that, hence *sheep noises
@@gandhargurav5031 Oooo-kay, except the review I watched mentioned several differences, as well as several similarities. And a quick Google of "apple watch changes by year" shows that while all the Apple watches have some strong similarities, the various levels and price points offer plusses and minuses. As with most products. Now, I don't even _have_ an Apple watch yet, and may not get one, but I can certainly see how some of these differences would be decisive for some people while being irrelevant to others (including, evidently, yourself). It just seems that calling anyone who cares about those differences "sheep" is unnecessarily rude. Just my opinion.
Great video EverydayD! Found your videos & just picked up a AW7 for my wife (upgrading from 3). She gave me a Garmin Fenix for road cycling, hiking, skiing & running(slow). The Garmin is great! with the app & automatically uploads to Strava.
I have been interested in getting an Apple Watch ever since they added a cellular option. I have been using Garmin for about 8 years and the gps etc have been awesome. What I have always wanted was a watch that could allow me to leave my phone behind on workouts. I finally sprung for a 44 mm SE, I got it for a steal, $177 plus the $10 per month data plan. It’s absolutely awesome, I can go on a run, hike, climb, or gym workout and only have a watch and my airpods and still stream music and track my work out. No phone, no heart rate strap!
The Galaxy Watch 4 Classic has served me very well and has the added benefit of looking like an actual watch. I use an iPhone as well, so I'm thinking about taking the leap to the Apple watch because it seems a little more comfortable for my chicken wrists. You might have steered me toward the cellular version!
I’m looking to get my first smart watch. I have an iPhone so getting an Apple Watch seems like a no brainer. I’m here seeing if the 7 is worth the money or if I should get one of the lesser watches.
I’m getting my apple watch series 7 Saturday. As an iPhone user for years now, I’m curious and looking forward to the watch. This will be my first Apple Watch. I’m “upgrading” from a fitbit versa and versa 2.
I’d like the see cellular watches being the only option at some point (at the same starting price, or maybe not quite $100 more). I think the benefits are just so much better than the gps only; even without a plan. I believe you can only use the international sos with cellular model because it has the cellular bands for it. I think the benefits of the series 7 are connected to issues that people have in regards to getting the watch. Having a bigger display is always nice and maybe something that has held people back from getting a smart watch. People also may have concerns of durability with the watch if they drop it or bang it into things; the series 7 helps with that, especially for people wanting the aluminum watches. And of course, the fast charging helping to insure you can use sleep tracking or get enough for the day. I would really love to see apple go for a 2-3 days of battery life. I agree, I think having even an iPad or Mac watch app really boost Apple Watch adoption for people that don’t have an iPhone but have an iPad or mac.
Running a fenix 6s pro sapphire. It's perfect for my needs, not too big with great battery life. I've tried apple watches before but Garmin fits my needs perfectly
I have the 45mm black series 7. I'm much happier with it now that I figured out how to make it not drain a full battery in 4 hours 😂Life's good now that I turned off background app refresh!
I use a series 4 40mm Apple Watch I love mine. I had the Fitbit for over 3 years until it started giving me a rash but I don’t think I’ll ever upgrade for awhile.
I use iPhone and have 4 apple watches. I use them all. Buying off brand straps is fun. Never had an issue with the watches. My favorite is the stainless steel Hermes watch I have on rite now.
100 percent agree with you. It's really dumb that you need an iPhone to use the Apple Watch. Wish it could function independently or at least with any of their other devices.
First smart watch since getting a Samsung watch years back, thought I wasn’t gonna use this after getting it for Christmas but I was definitely wrong would definitely recommend
I have a Series 3 that I bought back in 2019 and, while it has been excellent and still runs well enough, I have to say the 8GB of internal storage has made for an awful user experience in 2022. I have to factory reset this thing every single time I install a new OS update. Had this device had even 16GB of storage, I'd probably be content to wait until next year before finally pulling the trigger on an upgrade, but resetting my watch for OS updates is just too far for me to go.
I haven’t upgraded my Apple Watch since the FIRST GEN 😅 just ordered the 7 yesterday! Went all out with the bigger model, gold-tone with the Milanese loop!
I live in Mexico and bought a series 5 in US. Most of the health features don’t work here. So it really doesn’t matter how much Apple adds to them “health” wise if foreign countries won’t let you use them. I’ll wait to buy a new one until this features are unlocked here in Mexico.
The health features don't work because apple knows that certain features are actually illegal in Mexico and Canada, so it shuts them off. The ECG monitor is illegal in CA I was told.
Bro! New subscriber here because you are like the ONLY Apple dude that doesn't annoy the piss out of me. You keep things on track, are very eloquent, and all-around enjoyable to watch. So....good job!
I was thinking of getting the Apple Watch Series 7 but i was wondering how easy is it to get a scratch (talking about the aluminum version)? Im one of those people who like to protect my things and get screen protectors but is it needed on this? Thanks for this helpful video and have a great day everybody!
Just picked up the 45mm version today and it’s my first integrated smart watch; this video is very timely and highly promising that I’ve done the right thing 👍
@@David-xy4br Tiny! Whilst I'm 6'3" tall, my bone structure is very slight so the watch face is almost the full width of my lower arm. Having now used it for a few days, I absolutely love it and the battery life on mine seems to be significantly better than my Wife's 41mm version bought at the same time - and I can see the display very clearly despite my poor uncorrected vision. I'm also finding the activity tracking an absolute boon for pushing me to keep improving my fitness and the FDA approved ECG trace (I've previously suffered with with Atrial Fibrillation), plus regular heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen levels and the VO2 max calculations are all things that I appreciate. Finally - I have the version with cellular capabilities and that's already proved its worth too.
Great video as always! I have an Apple Watch series 5 and I have been considering upgrading to the 7. I really like the screen size bump and the idea of having a keyboard on my Apple Watch is great because sometimes you just don’t have the time to draw out all the words or able to use Siri without it being a distraction.
Thanks so much for the review. I will wait for the Apple Series 8 watch with the cell option because I absolutely want a device that is completely independent of any outside device (iPhone).
I use an iPhone se 2 for school and a galaxy s9 plus for my own personal enjoyment. Atm I’m trying to decide if I should buy the Apple Watch series 7 or the galaxy watch 4. I hate being indecisive lol
Excellent and easy to understand in depth review. I was confused whether to go for an Apple watch or Samsung smart watch 4 classic. you have made me choose Apple watch series 7. Thanks
Im all about the “apple life/lifestyle” and the whole ecosystem i think apple is one of the best phone/accessories companies out there so far. i just purchased a AW Series 7 a few hours ago and im so excited being i just purchased the iphone 13 Pro Max and im getting the AW S7 now. I feel brand new in a way and coming from a AW S3 it feels awesome to have finally got this.
I’m a Garmin guy as I do Triathlons. I have a Garmin 935 and it’s fine but am looking to replace it for everyday functional use. I saw you mentioned Garmin so I might give the S7 a try. I’m a total Apple hardware guy so no issues there. 🤘🏼
I have been tempted to upgrade from my Series 4 but I’m not so compelled, maybe I’ll wait for the 8. If I had a Series 3 or no Apple Watch I’d get the 7.
I genuinely don’t see any scenario I’d actually need or would use this. I get everyone’s needs are different but for me I can fathom forking out a nickel for this.
I have an Apple Watch SE and my wife has a cellular one and that plus the new focus modes so has made her job as a photographer on a wedding day so much easier. She can silence all the notifications that aren’t relevant to what she’s doing and it keeps her on task by writing down the shot list in reminders all while not being near her phone which is usually in a camera bag somewhere.
@@kevinjackson8011 Yeah that’s what do a lot with mine. I track walks with the dog and heart rate at the gym. I have non cellular one because I’m always near my phone but don’t alway have it on me so it’s good to receive notifications on.
I have a series 4. But I REFUSE to replace it until it breaks! Can u get the battery replaced in an Apple Watch? PS my battery can still last longer than 24 hours with casual use (no workout tracking)
I have the 41mm blue series 7 and I absolutely love it. I upgraded from the SE as I believe it was worth the money for the upgrade. I have heart problems so the extra sensors were a must for me and the quick charging is a great feature. battery life is fantastic and the brighter screen is more useful outside. I didn't think id care for the always on display but its so nice and convenient.
I have the watch se it’s awesome
@@mikeherdine2038 same, couldnt see any extra use from the 7 except maaaybe the ecg
My $4k automatic watch needs a new band after 12 years of daily wearing. Got the 7/41 on sale at Target for $329. Best deal ever on anything lol. Just updated my iPhone from 7 to 13 so I’m all set for another 10 years lol. 👌🏼
I just upgraded from series 3 to 7 and I love the screen and quick charge. I’m been monitoring my sleep so it’s nice to have it all day and recharge while I prep for bed.
I upgraded from the Series 5. I absolutely LOVE it! Amazing what a difference just a 1 mm increase in screen size does. I bought the 45mm non-cellular. Battery life could be better but it does last all day. Mine is usually on for 12-15 hours. I don't use the sleep functions as I turn it off and take it off.
Its crazy how much that tiny screen increase changes the watch. I really thought it wouldn't be that big of a deal but I'm really impressed.
That’s what she said
I watched this video right before ordering mine. Been using it for two days and I have to say I'm a big fan. I used the series 2 a few years ago but I wasn't impressed with it, but the series 7 is amazing. I was waiting for a watch with a bit more of a futuristic design and I love the way the images curve out onto the side of the screen a bit, as well as the always on display. Battery life could be a bit longer but this thing is so quick to charge it doesn't even matter much.
I upgraded from a series 3 and it’s a big game changer I am very impressed on how big the screen is and how the images bleed over the edge I have to agree with you that the better life is not that great but some will say just turn off the always on display but that defeats the purpose of buying one but I do like How it charges really fast
I upgraded from a series 3 and I love it! I got the 45mm size and it’s better than the 3 by far. I notice the difference in the speed and the always on display is helpful as flipping up my wrist for a quick time check wasn’t always registered.
The walkie talkie feature has been so useful for me at work such that I dont have to text my coworkers for much
On series 3 as well but I’ve decided to wait for the series 8. I don’t use the features but use it for notifications watch when I’m at work. AW is one of the most useful devices for a phone when you are not able to answer the phone or check it.
the fact that the series 3 is still buyable 1st party is baffling
Everyone in my family thought I was crazy for getting a series 2, many years ago…then I gave my sister my old 2, when I got the series, 3, then gave my mom my 3 a year later when I got my 4….bought my father a 3 for Father’s Day, and now we all have them and they all freaking love their watches…I recently got the six(back in June) and use my 4 as my work watch….I never thought I would depend on my watch as much as I have…but I love it and will probably rock my 6 for a few years!
I went from an aluminum 4 to a stainless steel 7. The upgrade wasn’t necessary at all but my 7 looks much nicer. Cellular isn’t necessary but every so often it comes in handy. Especially if you have AirPods.
Picked up the Series 7 about 2 months ago-upgraded from Series 5-and have been very happy with it. Especially loving the faster charging. Looking forward to seeing if there will be a battery upgrade in next year or two in order to be able to get say 2 days of life out of it before needing a charge. Especially as I’m starting to transition to ultramarathons.
DId you have to buy a new power plug for the fast charge as well as the watch?
Why would you run ultramarathon that sounds so boring
I have an SE. For me, there’s no reason to spend $400 on a smartwatch that does almost all the same things as the cheaper version unless you need those couple specific features.
As a Garmin guy, after getting my gf an AW 7, I’m actually pretty jealous.
Garmins are cool. If u want heart rate keep the aw and get garmin HRM dual
I have a Garmin, but it irks me how often I have trouble getting the round data to synch with my watch (was Android, is now Apple, same problem with both). What I want is a golf watch that does shot-by-shot yardages, distance to the hole, the basic Garmin golf junk. If you like the Apple Watch as a Garmin replacement - what app do you use? And do you have to carry your watch along?
I have a g shock from 6 years ago still goin on strong
@@samuelhere41 yeah I rocked a G-Shock Mudmaster thru my whole enlistment including two deployments in Africa. Only got a Garmin once a separated. My G-Shock is still running strong though!
@@wilsoncpuGmail Garmin approach S62
First time buyer and I have 45mm Series 7 with cellular. I mainly bought it for workouts because I grew tired of having to carry my phone around the gym. Just the mindset of not having to worry about my phone makes working out that much better. However, my favorite part about the watch is using wallet. It makes using Apple Pay in public so much easier because it doesn’t need Face ID (which is a pain because of masks), or type in a passcode. I also feel like I don’t have to bring my phone for everything I do. I am a minimalist when it comes to carrying things around so that brings me joy lol.
I just got this one a few days ago and this is my first smart watch ever and I'm honestly surprised at how easy and comfortable it is to use
I have a Garmin Forerunner 245, I love the battery life of the watch. Recently got my first iPhone and I am tempted by the Apple Watch. But I think I'll wait a bit before picking one up. I can see it more as an everyday watch compared to my garmin as I have disabled a lot of smartwatch features on the watch because I didn't like how it handled notifications, calls, etc. It isn't an uncomfortable watch per say but it certainly works for multiple days with sleep tracking, gps workouts, and just idling.
I’m thinking of getting Apple Watch 7 series Nike edition but was recommended forerunner 245 due to running marathons
I moved over from am OG Galaxy Watch. With my Samsung phone, it was fantastic, but when I switched to the iPhone, it was obviously limited. I personally preferred the Galaxy Watch but the Watch 4 isn't compatible with iPhone, and it's just easier to get in the ecosystem, so I got the Apple Watch. It works great, but I wish it were round and worked better as a stand alone cell device.
Same.
I will love to see a round Apple Watch I love to see what they can do with it that’s why I really like the Samsung galaxy watches their nice
@@thedarkforce9596
No dude..
I love the squared designs ❤️
Went from being a Fitbit user to now Apple Watch Series 7 45mm Blue. Not sure why I wanted so long but having it paired with my iPhone 13 Pro Max has been great. Originally was happy with just a fitness tracker, but now I can use other features and apps from my watch without needing to pull out my phone. Definitely worth it if you're in the Apple ecosystem.
I had an Apple Watch SE for roughly a year up until three months ago then I changed to android and bought the new Samsung galaxy watch 4. I sold it after three months because of a lot of software bugs on my android phone and the Samsung watch was not what I was used to with the Apple Watch. So I bought a new series 7 last week with the new iPhone 13 mini and I couldn’t be happier. Just as you said, the Apple Watch ist undoubtedly the best smartwatch right now.
Hey I'm curious.. I am coming from 10 years on Android, last 5 with pixel and the Galaxy watch & more recently the galaxy watch 4.
Yesterday I ordered the iPhone 13 pro.
Thinking about picking up the watch SE at Costco on sale. Could you sell me on what I can look forward to in comparison? Thanks!
@@Thefastlane425 I'm curious as well. I don't have and Iphone and don't plan on switching ecosystems anytime soon, but I'm extremely curious as to what exactly makes the apple watch so appealing to people. I have the original Galaxy watch 46mm and love it, and the only thing I miss having is Shazam on my watch (I had a wear os watch previously).
What makes the apple watch so much better for you?
@@Thefastlane425 well, most reasons are my subjective opinion (like looks etc.). Though, I also liked the design of the Samsung galaxy watch 4 it was annoying that between the band and the housing of the watch, the where these crevices that were allways dirty and could only be properly cleaned when I detached the wristband. Second reason is the seamless transitions between actions on the Apple Watch to iPhone and vice versa. I have to admit that I didn’t use the galaxy watch with a Samsung phone, but with a Xiaomi phone which was probably the reason it was not such a pleasant user experience. Third is the customizability of the Apple Watch. The choice of high quality wristbands, charging stands etc. from apple is really nice. I’m not saying that third party accessories are bad, but I am certain that some of them are not up to the quality and feel as are Samsung and apples own products (though I could be wrong, it’s just what I have personally seen). Fourth are the haptics on the Apple Watch. The Taptic motor gives solid feedback. I can’t remember the Samsung watch even having a Taptic motor. Fifth is the display glass. On my aluminum Apple Watch SE with the standard glass (no sapphire mix like the stainless steel and titanium variants) was more scratch resistant than the glass of the Samsung Watch. After two months I had two scratches across the screen, but I couldn’t remember how I got them (again, it could have been just a coincidence). Sixth the use of the Apple Watch is more “playful” as I would put it. I like having little quirks, for example the some Watch faces change when turning the digital crown (they rotate or the colors merge into each other) and other cool animations. Seventh is again the integration with the whole ecosystem. When I do some workout with Apple fitness + the watch connects with the iPad and I can the my activity rings changing or my heart rate and the timer on both devices at the same time. And finally the watch has subjectively better processing power and just works more fluently. On the Samsung I often had jitteriness when transitioning between setting and apps and when refreshing stuff (it was just a little bit slower in general). Oh and the Apple Watch charges faster and battery life is the same. That’s all I can think of right now and most if not all is subjective and just my personal experience. But it’s the most prominent things for me. Hope I could help you guys!
@@DK-jw4vf hope I could help you too
@@Adrian-dw1oh I have the Samsung Watch 4 44mm, and it's okay. The software updates have helped, but now I can't record my runs with MapMyRun. Samsung removed the connected service on the Samsung Health app. I'm considering going with a iPhone 13 Pro Max, and a Watch 7.
There is still no app support for MapMyRun on WearOS 3. I'm a runner, and would like my runs recorded. Garmin watches are nice, but I would like to have one watch that does it all.
My first Apple Watch 7. A learning curve for sure. Some things are easy to do & many are a mystery.
First was the 6. Moved to the 7 and regret nothing. The difference in SBR is noticeable and welcomed. Feels more whole.
Lets hope Apple makes a more rugged model next for people who trail run , and do other more rugged outdoor activities. I agree it’s a great smart watch.
There exist so many cases and covers for exactly this.
I've been using the first Apple Watch Series 1 since its release in April 2015. As much as I've been wanting to upgrade through the years, my series 1 has been going surprisingly strong-- I also don't baby this thing. With that said, I do think I'm ready for an upgrade, and the Apple Watch Series 7 might be the move for me!
You've held off for 6 iterations of the watch??? Well done! You deserve that upgrade!
wait for series 8, it will get a redesign
What do you think about the series 8? I’m in the series 3 and honestly, don’t see what the actual benefits of upgrading would be at all
@@MooseX2012 get the series 8 this year, it will be a complete redesign, with better speakers, smaller bezels, more screen and maybe extra health sensors
@@anshchawla2698 i have the 7 is that good
My Series 0 is still trucking along. Yes, Series 0. The battery lasts about 1.5 days and it still does its job pretty well.
That's awesome! Glad its still working for you.
I'm still using my Apple Watch 4 series, love it!!! I don't know why I would upgrade it for the 7 series. It honestly hasn't wowed me enough to do so!
I purchased the Apple Watch 7 and love it. It is the first Apple Watch I have had and find it very useful. Having Siri so readily available is great.
As ever, great overview. I have the Series 6 that I bought last spring and I’m very happy with it. Had Apple Watch since Series 3, and though I wouldn’t call it a necessity, I cannot imagine life without it, especially for the health and fitness features that hep me keep track and actually has helped made a difference in my life. I wish some of my other music apps asides from Apple Music and Spotify were able to stream without the need to have the phone with me. As for the beef you have with having Apple Watch dependent on iPhone for setup and adding features, I get that this may reek of locking it down to an ecosystem, but I think it’s very practical, given the larger screen size of the phone. As people like me who are visually-challenged, trying to do setup and modifications from the watch would be way more challenging to work with and would take that ease of use downward. That’s my two cents; again, thanks for this and Happy New Year!
I'm totally ok with being able to set up with a different device, I just wish we could also choose to do it on a Mac or iPad.
@@TheEverydayDad Good point, and I agree.
I made the plunge and went from the Galaxy Watch 4 to the Apple Watch. I cannot complain about this watch. Much easier to use and how it syncs to the phone and MacBook Air is smooth.
I have been an Apple geek for years and years the only reason I have an Apple 7 watch is because my wife bought me it for Xmas. I have a garmin Fenix 5x sapphire and love it. But I really like traditional mechanical watches and have 2 so I may go back to the dark side lol. Have a good new year in 22.
I’m using my Apple Watch series 3 38mm, and I guess I’m okay with that. As long as it’s working, why not right? my first watch was the Series 7000 or the first gen apple watch, so it’s already a big upgrade for me ☺️
I have an Apple Watch SE and absolutely love it! I am aware it lacks the high-end features, but the only one I am really lacking would be Always-on Display (both ECG and Blood Oxygen are not available in my country). I will probably keep it for another year (maybe two more), and then upgrade, either to the Series 6 or Series 9 (depending which one is the newest one) and an SE 2
If it works for you that's all that matters.
I ended up upgrading from a Apple Watch Series 3 I am a type of person that will buy something two or three years older because It’s cheaper so I decided to get me something nice so I bought the series 7 a month ago and I got to say I am very impressed and satisfied with my purchase no buyers remorse from me
So the battery life does not bother you, especially comparing to a Fitbit or even some Huawei watches that las o whole week? Also the lack of automated sleep tracking and analysis is very disappointing.
i use a apple watch series 7, i've had it since december 10th and love it!. i picked up the cellular verson and i'm glad i did!
I bought my first smartwatch for $40. It has an always on LCD screen that lasts 40 days with a built in GPS. It has thousands of watch faces, phone calls, notifications, and it's 50m water resistant.
I've had an Apple Watch since Series 0 (now on Series 6); can't leave home without it!
I got the series 7 as my comeback to smart watch because I quit using my Fitbit years ago. It was the standard base one that you had to look at the app for everything, and when I was using an Android. I made the switch to iPhone last summer, and placed my order just after the watch was released. I should’ve pre-ordered it bc I absolutely love it. When I upgrade my watch, I am for sure getting the cellular model, as sometimes it’s just nice to leave home for a walk, and not have to worry about needing your phone.
I upgraded from the Series 5 because I dropped and shattered the face…otherwise would not have done so this soon. Interesting your point about the music with the cellular model. I have many extensive playlists that I uploaded to my watch and it works great. I guess the difference is I don’t change it frequently. The good part is that it ALWAYS works - cell service not an issue. I like the bigger face on the 7.
Got my Series 7 a month ago, and it’s pretty aight. Love the screen, and cycling through my saved Watch faces
I'm still using a 38mm Series 3 and I really wanna upgrade, but I am going to give it one more year. Honestly the thing has been great and I loved it... until watchOS 8 got installed. watchOS 7 made my watch more responsive and much nicer to use(the unpair to update issue aside, ugh), and 8 did a reversal and thensome. The interface is clunky, slow, and clearly not made for this smaller screen. I can't believe Apple still sells it. It works, but it's not of an expected Apple tier experience anymore.
4 years is a very good lifespan, I usually switch phone every 4 years and 5 for macbook. If that watch is convenient, you should upgrade at this point
Great review. The only point I didn't understand is why you recommended upgrading to Apple Watch 7 from 5 or lower but not from 6. 5 and 6 are essentially the same. The only difference between them is the blood oxymeter in the 6, isn't it?
*sheep noises
@@gandhargurav5031 What kind of reply is this? If it’s meant to be insulting, I fail to see how the comments evidence any “sheep-like” behavior. And if it’s not meant to be insulting, it’s merely incoherent.
@@wilsoncpuGmail since all the Apple watches from the last 3-4 years are the same, it doesn't really make any sense to buy this product, and should not be recommended for most people, but the review says anything but that, hence *sheep noises
@@gandhargurav5031 Oooo-kay, except the review I watched mentioned several differences, as well as several similarities. And a quick Google of "apple watch changes by year" shows that while all the Apple watches have some strong similarities, the various levels and price points offer plusses and minuses. As with most products. Now, I don't even _have_ an Apple watch yet, and may not get one, but I can certainly see how some of these differences would be decisive for some people while being irrelevant to others (including, evidently, yourself). It just seems that calling anyone who cares about those differences "sheep" is unnecessarily rude. Just my opinion.
@@wilsoncpuGmail noted G
I have the Apple Watch 1, the display popped off so now I will finally get the series 7
Great video EverydayD! Found your videos & just picked up a AW7 for my wife (upgrading from 3). She gave me a Garmin Fenix for road cycling, hiking, skiing & running(slow). The Garmin is great! with the app & automatically uploads to Strava.
I have been interested in getting an Apple Watch ever since they added a cellular option. I have been using Garmin for about 8 years and the gps etc have been awesome. What I have always wanted was a watch that could allow me to leave my phone behind on workouts. I finally sprung for a 44 mm SE, I got it for a steal, $177 plus the $10 per month data plan. It’s absolutely awesome, I can go on a run, hike, climb, or gym workout and only have a watch and my airpods and still stream music and track my work out. No phone, no heart rate strap!
I don't have any apple watch at all but super tempted to make the series 7 my first
The Galaxy Watch 4 Classic has served me very well and has the added benefit of looking like an actual watch. I use an iPhone as well, so I'm thinking about taking the leap to the Apple watch because it seems a little more comfortable for my chicken wrists. You might have steered me toward the cellular version!
I have an Apple Watch SE, can’t imagine wanting the newer version. really happy with it.
I got my apple watch a couple of months ago and so far, have been loving it. Especially coming from apple watch 1.
I bought the Series 7, 45mm in aluminum with cellular as my first smartwatch. I love it and go no where without it.
I honestly just can't justify the cell service lol I just got the GPS version
I’m looking to get my first smart watch. I have an iPhone so getting an Apple Watch seems like a no brainer. I’m here seeing if the 7 is worth the money or if I should get one of the lesser watches.
I’m getting my apple watch series 7 Saturday. As an iPhone user for years now, I’m curious and looking forward to the watch. This will be my first Apple Watch. I’m “upgrading” from a fitbit versa and versa 2.
Got a series 5 around the release date and just cracked it yesterday. Definitely interested in series 7
I bought aw 7 45mm as a first time smart watch buyer and I’m enjoying it. Nice large screen!
I’d like the see cellular watches being the only option at some point (at the same starting price, or maybe not quite $100 more). I think the benefits are just so much better than the gps only; even without a plan. I believe you can only use the international sos with cellular model because it has the cellular bands for it.
I think the benefits of the series 7 are connected to issues that people have in regards to getting the watch. Having a bigger display is always nice and maybe something that has held people back from getting a smart watch. People also may have concerns of durability with the watch if they drop it or bang it into things; the series 7 helps with that, especially for people wanting the aluminum watches. And of course, the fast charging helping to insure you can use sleep tracking or get enough for the day. I would really love to see apple go for a 2-3 days of battery life.
I agree, I think having even an iPad or Mac watch app really boost Apple Watch adoption for people that don’t have an iPhone but have an iPad or mac.
Question. If you have a cellular plan for your iPhone, do you have to buy one for the watch too?
Running a fenix 6s pro sapphire. It's perfect for my needs, not too big with great battery life. I've tried apple watches before but Garmin fits my needs perfectly
I have Apple Watch series 6 and like it. No problem with smaller screen as I have a small wrist.
I have the 45mm black series 7. I'm much happier with it now that I figured out how to make it not drain a full battery in 4 hours 😂Life's good now that I turned off background app refresh!
I bought an Apple Watch and will be trying a regular Garmin next. I didn't really enjoy the notifications.
I use a series 4 40mm Apple Watch I love mine. I had the Fitbit for over 3 years until it started giving me a rash but I don’t think I’ll ever upgrade for awhile.
My series 5 lte version still works great for me no need for upgrade
I use iPhone and have 4 apple watches. I use them all. Buying off brand straps is fun. Never had an issue with the watches. My favorite is the stainless steel Hermes watch I have on rite now.
100 percent agree with you. It's really dumb that you need an iPhone to use the Apple Watch. Wish it could function independently or at least with any of their other devices.
Even though I already had a GPS, 40mm S6, I decided to upgrade to the larger 45mm S7 and tryout the cellular version. Handed my S6 to a family member.
First smart watch since getting a Samsung watch years back, thought I wasn’t gonna use this after getting it for Christmas but I was definitely wrong would definitely recommend
I have a Series 3 that I bought back in 2019 and, while it has been excellent and still runs well enough, I have to say the 8GB of internal storage has made for an awful user experience in 2022. I have to factory reset this thing every single time I install a new OS update. Had this device had even 16GB of storage, I'd probably be content to wait until next year before finally pulling the trigger on an upgrade, but resetting my watch for OS updates is just too far for me to go.
I have an AW SE that I mainly use when exercising. I’m usually wearing a G-Shock or automatic with the AW on my right wrist.
I haven’t upgraded my Apple Watch since the FIRST GEN 😅 just ordered the 7 yesterday! Went all out with the bigger model, gold-tone with the Milanese loop!
Hi Miranda
He answered my question about not getting the new Apple Watch. I’ve the series 6.
I just got a nike model series 7 3 days ago and it’s literally perfect. Havnt stopped using it haha
I live in Mexico and bought a series 5 in US. Most of the health features don’t work here. So it really doesn’t matter how much Apple adds to them “health” wise if foreign countries won’t let you use them. I’ll wait to buy a new one until this features are unlocked here in Mexico.
The health features don't work because apple knows that certain features are actually illegal in Mexico and Canada, so it shuts them off. The ECG monitor is illegal in CA I was told.
@@ThatOneGirlThatPlays my ECG works here in California 👀
@@tonyblue5057 CA also means Canada.
does it have blood pressure monitor and glucose level?
Bro! New subscriber here because you are like the ONLY Apple dude that doesn't annoy the piss out of me. You keep things on track, are very eloquent, and all-around enjoyable to watch. So....good job!
I have a Apple Watch series 6 and I really love it. I swap from the Samsung Galaxy Watch to it and the Apple Wacht is much better and more useful.
I have the Series 2 Nike Version. Which no longer supports Nike Run Club because I can only update it to OS 6.3. NRC now needs OS 7 to work.
I’m sticking with the Series 6 I bought in March this past year.
Also, I’m hoping to get the cellular+Wi-Fi iPad Pro 11” 128 gb.
I was thinking of getting the Apple Watch Series 7 but i was wondering how easy is it to get a scratch (talking about the aluminum version)? Im one of those people who like to protect my things and get screen protectors but is it needed on this? Thanks for this helpful video and have a great day everybody!
Just picked up the 45mm version today and it’s my first integrated smart watch; this video is very timely and highly promising that I’ve done the right thing 👍
What size is your wrist?
@@David-xy4br Tiny! Whilst I'm 6'3" tall, my bone structure is very slight so the watch face is almost the full width of my lower arm. Having now used it for a few days, I absolutely love it and the battery life on mine seems to be significantly better than my Wife's 41mm version bought at the same time - and I can see the display very clearly despite my poor uncorrected vision.
I'm also finding the activity tracking an absolute boon for pushing me to keep improving my fitness and the FDA approved ECG trace (I've previously suffered with with Atrial Fibrillation), plus regular heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen levels and the VO2 max calculations are all things that I appreciate.
Finally - I have the version with cellular capabilities and that's already proved its worth too.
Thanks for u r review, got my first smart watch series 7 , 45 mm gps + LTE .
Great video as always! I have an Apple Watch series 5 and I have been considering upgrading to the 7. I really like the screen size bump and the idea of having a keyboard on my Apple Watch is great because sometimes you just don’t have the time to draw out all the words or able to use Siri without it being a distraction.
The 7 is shit and constantly malfunctions even though you pay $500… please learn from my mistakes
@@chicknbacnranch5378 no malfunctions with mine, much better than my series 5 i dont regret upgrading
@@chicknbacnranch5378 please inform yourself before commenting!
Hi Ashlea
I got a red 41mm Bought after market red stainless steel band. I have heart issues so the ekg, blood oxygen and heart rate features are great
Thanks so much for the review. I will wait for the Apple Series 8 watch with the cell option because I absolutely want a device that is completely independent of any outside device (iPhone).
I’m still rocking my SE Watch that I bought last February!
I use an iPhone se 2 for school and a galaxy s9 plus for my own personal enjoyment. Atm I’m trying to decide if I should buy the Apple Watch series 7 or the galaxy watch 4. I hate being indecisive lol
How’s the durability? I have a Garmin 5X and I bang it up quite a bit. Can the 7 take a beating?
Witch do you prefer 41mm 45mm? Great video thanks!
Excellent and easy to understand in depth review. I was confused whether to go for an Apple watch or Samsung smart watch 4 classic. you have made me choose Apple watch series 7. Thanks
I wish they would have went to a more square design like we thought but Im very happy with the purchase.
I have a garmin and debating whether or not I should upgrade to the AW7
Im all about the “apple life/lifestyle” and the whole ecosystem i think apple is one of the best phone/accessories companies out there so far. i just purchased a AW Series 7 a few hours ago and im so excited being i just purchased the iphone 13 Pro Max and im getting the AW S7 now. I feel brand new in a way and coming from a AW S3 it feels awesome to have finally got this.
I’d be coming from an AW 4. It works perfectly fine. Thanks to an Amazon Case, not a scratch on it. So I am intrigued and excited bout upgrading!
I upgraded from the Series 4 to the 7, gave the 4 to my youngest son. I like the larger screen and other features that the 4 didn't have.
ive had the series 1 since it came out and now im planing to get the 7
Love the band. What band is it, doesn’t look like an apple band. Can you link it ?
I’m a Garmin guy as I do Triathlons. I have a Garmin 935 and it’s fine but am looking to replace it for everyday functional use. I saw you mentioned Garmin so I might give the S7 a try. I’m a total Apple hardware guy so no issues there. 🤘🏼
I have been tempted to upgrade from my Series 4 but I’m not so compelled, maybe I’ll wait for the 8. If I had a Series 3 or no Apple Watch I’d get the 7.
Yeah if you are happy with what you've got I wouldn't go out and buy this one.
Just bought one for my wife's birthday, hope she likes it!
I upgraded from s5 to s7 45mm Nike version, love it⌚️
I genuinely don’t see any scenario I’d actually need or would use this. I get everyone’s needs are different but for me I can fathom forking out a nickel for this.
I have an Apple Watch SE and my wife has a cellular one and that plus the new focus modes so has made her job as a photographer on a wedding day so much easier. She can silence all the notifications that aren’t relevant to what she’s doing and it keeps her on task by writing down the shot list in reminders all while not being near her phone which is usually in a camera bag somewhere.
Nice. Would you recommend the SE for someone who just wants to track basic fitness (e.g.; heart rate, runs, calories burned)?
@@kevinjackson8011 Yeah that’s what do a lot with mine. I track walks with the dog and heart rate at the gym. I have non cellular one because I’m always near my phone but don’t alway have it on me so it’s good to receive notifications on.
@@timhopkins23 thanks a lot!
Just got a 7 for Christmas and will be my 4 I watch love it just keeps getting better, thanks for the review.
Nice! Hope you enjoy it!
I have a series 4. But I REFUSE to replace it until it breaks! Can u get the battery replaced in an Apple Watch?
PS my battery can still last longer than 24 hours with casual use (no workout tracking)