Name: Apple Watch 7
Brand: Apple
SKU: 84b57444-3712-4e7d-8609-e9991719969f
Rating: 9.7 (51239 reviews)

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Experts prefer Apple Watch 7 over Apple Watch Ultra

On 11 Jan 2025 (11 months ago) we went through 83 Smartwatch expert endorsements .

Currently, Apple Watch 7 received 1 endorsement from Ars Technica (19 Nov 2021). Meanwhile, Apple Watch Ultra did not receive any endorsements this month.

Rank	Change	Price	Smartwatch	Reviewed	Android Authority	Trusted Reviews	Tom's Guide	Popular Science	PCMag	Ars Technica	Wareable	TechRadar	ZD Net
12	N/A	Check price	Apple Watch 7 The Apple Watch 7 is a highly capable smartwatch with excellent health and fitness tracking, a durable and stylish design, and seamless connectivity with iPhones, making it a great choice for iOS users who prioritize health and fitness tracking and app integration.	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-
N/A	N/A	Check price	Apple Watch Ultra	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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Endorsement summary:

On 19 Nov 2021 Ars Technica ranked Apple Watch 7 as #1

Rank Smartwatch Comment

#1 out of 9 Apple Watch 7
The best smartwatch overall

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Source: arstechnica.com

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither Apple Watch 7 nor Apple Watch Ultra were recommended by key experts who publish Smartwatches recommendations.

Rank	Change	Price	Smartwatch	Reviewed	Android Authority	Trusted Reviews	Tom's Guide	Popular Science	PCMag	Ars Technica	Wareable	TechRadar	ZD Net
1	-	Check price	Apple Watch Series 10	-	2	1	1	-	1	-	1	-	2
2	-	Check price	Apple Watch Ultra 2	6	-	8	6	-	7	-	6	1	1
3	-	$399	Google Pixel Watch 3	-	1	-	3	-	9	-	2	4	3
4	+1	$300	Samsung Galaxy Watch 7	-	3	-	2	-	5	-	4	-	5
5	+1	Check price	Apple Watch SE The Apple Watch SE is a comprehensive fitness tracking device with heart rate monitoring, fall detection, noise monitoring, steps and general activity tracking, and a wide range of workouts, making it a great option for those who prioritize fitness tracking and health monitoring.	2	-	-	4	-	6	-	9	-	6
6	-2	$245	OnePlus Watch 2	5	5	3	-	-	10	-	-	5	-
7	-	$650	Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra	-	-	7	8	-	-	-	7	3	4
8	+2	$439	Garmin Venu 3 The Garmin Venu 3 is a highly capable smartwatch that excels in fitness tracking, heart rate monitoring, GPS accuracy, and smart assistant integration, making it a versatile and reliable choice for individuals looking to improve their overall health and well-being.	-	4	-	5	-	-	-	8	-	-
9	+7	$350	Withings ScanWatch 2	-	7	5	-	-	-	-	-	-	9
10	+1	Check price	Apple Watch SE 2 The Apple Watch SE 2 is a feature-packed smartwatch that offers extensive fitness tracking, smart assistant capabilities, durable design, and seamless integration with iOS devices, making it an ideal choice for iOS users.	-	-	2	-	-	-	-	-	2	-
11	+1	Check price	Fitbit Sense The Fitbit Sense is a comprehensive smartwatch and fitness tracker that offers a wide range of features for users interested in tracking their health and wellness, including heart rate monitoring, automatic exercise tracking, built-in GPS, swim-proofing, voice assistants, and sensors that measure stress levels, heart rate variability, skin temperature, and oxygen saturation levels.	-	-	-	-	4	-	2	-	-	-
15	-	Check price	Fitbit Versa 3 The Fitbit Versa 3 is a comprehensive fitness tracker and smartwatch that offers a wide range of features, including daily step tracking, heart rate monitoring, workout tracking, built-in GPS, blood oxygen monitoring, voice assistant technology, and a sleek and durable design.	7	-	-	-	-	-	3	-	-	-
16	+1	$164	Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 is a feature-packed smartwatch with accurate fitness tracking, long battery life, and convenient smart assistant integration, making it a great choice for Android users.	8	6	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [37]

153

Total expert reviews: 37

with a score: 23
without a score: 14

Highest score by Macworld	560
Average score based on 37 reviews	153
Lowest score by idropnews.com	80

Score distribution:

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Expert reviews [23]

85

Total expert reviews: 23

with a score: 12
without a score: 11

Highest score by Macworld	90
Average score based on 23 reviews	85
Lowest score by Review Geek	80

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

From Seller:

WHY APPLE WATCH SERIES 7 — The most advanced Apple Watch features powerful health innovations like sensors and apps to measure your blood oxygen and take an ECG. The larger, Always-On Retina display makes it easier to use and read. The most durable Apple Watch. Charges faster so you can get going quicker.
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WHY APPLE WATCH ULTRA — Rugged and capable, built to meet the demands of endurance athletes, outdoor adventurers, and water sports enthusiasts — with a specialized band for each. Up to 36 hours of battery life, plus all the Apple Watch features that help you stay healthy, safe, and connected.
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