What is the best Apple Watch of all time?

From the device that launched a whole category to rugged adventure flagships and wallet-friendly editions, every generation pushed wrists a little further. Which one reigns supreme?

1

Apple Watch Series 7

The 2021 redesign with a larger always-on Retina display and crack-resistant front crystal.

1000pts

2

Apple Watch Ultra 2

The 2023 adventure watch with a brighter screen and the double-tap gesture feature.

935pts

3

Apple Watch Ultra 3

The rugged 2025 top-tier model and first Apple Watch with satellite connectivity for off-grid use.

935pts

4

Apple Watch Series 6

The 2020 model that added blood-oxygen sensing and a brighter always-on display.

782pts

5

Apple Watch SE 3

The 2025 budget model that added an always-on display, gesture control and faster charging.

782pts

6

Apple Watch Ultra

The original 2022 rugged titanium model built for diving, hiking and extreme endurance sports.

660pts

7

Apple Watch Series 4

The 2018 landmark redesign with edge-to-edge display and the first ECG electrical heart sensor.

660pts

8

Apple Watch SE (2nd gen)

The 2022 value model offering core health and safety features like crash detection at a lower price.

660pts

9

Apple Watch Series 3

The hugely popular 2017 model that introduced built-in LTE cellular connectivity.

660pts

10

Apple Watch Series 10

The 2024 tenth-anniversary edition with the largest, thinnest display and wide-angle OLED.

581pts

11

Apple Watch Series 11

The 2025 flagship with the S10 chip, thinnest-ever case feel and the liquid-glass watchOS 26 interface.

581pts

12

Apple Watch Series 9

The 2023 model that introduced the S9 chip and the signature double-tap finger gesture.

581pts

13

Apple Watch Series 5

The 2019 model that brought the always-on Retina display to the standard line.

484pts

14

Apple Watch (original)

The 2015 first-generation device that launched Apple's wearable era and defined the smartwatch category.

484pts