A week with Apple Watch Series 7: here are 7 things you need to know

The Apple Watch series 7 is Apple’s seventh-generation smartwatch and my very first Apple watch. I have tested many smartwatches from Samsung, Garmin, Xiaomi, Realme, OnePlus, but this is my first time using an Apple Watch. It was obvious I was excited. Until I was told that this watch is almost comparable to the Watch 6. Apple is slowly developing this habit of making subtle improvements to new products every year. For example, the Apple Watch series 7 comes with a larger display, larger battery and faster charging.

Other things remain the same. This is one reason why not everyone should spend Rs 42,000 on Apple Watch Series 7. So who is it for? Well, I’ll break down my Apple Watch Series 7 experience into seven simple points to help you make a better buying decision.

Take a look at the price first. The Series 7 starts at Rs 41,900 for the entry-level 41mm model and the larger 45mm model costs Rs 44,900. You will have to spend more for the mobile version. Also, the prices change depending on the tire you choose. Now I will share my experience in detail.

Point 1 – A quick look at Apple’s own website is enough to show that the Apple Watch Series 7 is very similar to the Apple Watch Series 6. Other than a slightly larger size, there’s no way to tell the two watches apart. The Apple Watch Series 7 is available in five colors: green, blue, PRODUCT(RED), Starlight and Midnight. I had the green color variant, which looked fine. Apple also sent a sports belt that looks better.

Point 2 – The biggest change is in the screen size. It is now 20 percent larger and has extremely thin bezels. You get the watch in sizes 41 mm and 45 mm. The larger displays show. The text looks bigger and sharper. Also, for a first-time Apple Watch user, I have to say that the screen is definitely smoother than what I’ve seen on other smartwatches. The user interface is well polished and the transitions are quite seamless.

Point 3 – To take advantage of this larger display, you get three new watch faces – Contour, Modular Duo, and World Time. As Apple noted in its keynote, the text on this watch face runs to the edges of the watch. This looks smooth inside, but is not really visible in the sunlight. I was surprised to see the number of watch faces Apple offers on the watch. You can also customize them for a personalized experience.

Point 4 – Another notable addition to the Series 7 is a built-in QWERTY keyboard for messaging that uses the QuickPath feature. It can be used to reply to messages, emails and more. It’s a great feature to have. It adds extra convenience to life. Only that I still found the display too small to edit the typed text. It is also only effective for quick answers.

Point 5 – Apple hasn’t really added anything new when it comes to features on this watch. You get pretty much everything that was available on the Apple Watch 6. You can track activities like walking, running, stair climbing and others. You can also use the Apple Watch 7 to monitor your heart rate and blood oxygen levels. It also provides EKG on demand. The measurements are accurate and you can rest assured that the watch is a perfect everyday companion.

Item 6 – If you have an iPhone, the watch is fun to use. There are plenty of customization options within the Apple Watch app. You can change the watch faces, edit settings and much more. You can also use the watch to create memojis and play music on any externally connected device. The watch can also be used as a remote control for the camera app. It works flawlessly. If you have the mobile version of the watch, you can also use it to take calls by registering a SIM card.

Point 7 – Battery backup has always been an issue on smartwatches. The Apple Watch 7 provides some relief by lasting more than a day. I was able to get an average of 36 to 40 hours of battery on it. The charger is also claimed to be 33 percent faster than the previous generation charger.

As I mentioned myself at the outset, the Apple Watch Series 7 is not a major upgrade from the Watch 6. In fact, it could have easily been called the Apple Watch 6s. So the verdict is clear whether you own the Apple Watch 6 or even Watch 5, you can easily skip Apple Watch series 7. If you’re looking to buy your first Apple Watch, a more affordable Watch SE isn’t a bad option either. For anyone who still wants the latest Apple watch, the Watch 7 is a great product.