"No one is going to wax lyrical about the Apple Watch Series 11. Not because it's a bad smartwatch - it's a great smartwatch, actually. There's just nothing that makes it feel special this year. Alas, the $399 Series 11 is the middle child of Apple Watches. It's not the Series 11's fault that the entry-level Apple Watch SE 3 got a major glow-up. It can't help that the Apple Watch Ultra 3 gets everything the Series 11 has plus satellite connectivity."
"Hardware-wise, the Series 11 is nearly identical to its predecessor, but it has a redesigned dual antennae for 5G connectivity, a bigger battery, and a more scratch-resistant display. That's about it. The smartest updates come in watchOS 26 - and none of those are exclusive to this watch. Even so, there's value in being a dependable workhorse. For certain folks, the Series 11 is still the best option over the new SE 3 or the Ultra. And that's going to boil down to three factors:"
The Apple Watch Series 11 delivers incremental hardware improvements including a redesigned dual antennae for 5G, a larger battery, and a more scratch-resistant display. The entry-level SE 3 received significant upgrades while the Ultra 3 includes Series 11 features plus satellite connectivity, so the Series 11 feels middling. watchOS 26 provides the most meaningful enhancements, though none are exclusive to Series 11. The Series 11 achieves an estimated 24-hour battery life for the first time, improving practicality over Apple's usual 18-hour estimate. The Series 11 remains appealing as a dependable everyday smartwatch for users prioritizing battery life, health features, and comfort.
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