After the departure of Apple Watch Series 10Apple hoped to rebound its sales, with a different product, at least in terms of design, being lighter, thinner and with a larger screen. However, it seems that people are least concerned about this, and prefer something functional, with more battery, and improvements in current tools.
Since the Series 7, we have hardly seen any changes, except for some new health function that is not very relevant, such as measuring temperature on the wrist, or the new apnea detection system, something that, although we appreciate it, is not the reason for many people to pay the amount this equipment costs, at least there are better alternatives.
Apple Watch loses popularity
While it is true that Apple users will always want a watch that works in the same ecosystem, there are many, myself included, who we hardly see advantages to have this smartwatch compared to others, including a simple Mi Band. 3 years ago, a Series 7 or 8 could be the best that existed on the market, and hence its sales, however, today we would be facing something very similar, so the competition would have overtaken them, and this It is something that is seen in the sales of the latest Series 10.
Although Apple hoped that this new design would make many go for it, those who already have a previous version, except on a whim, see it as absurd, and the price is not, let’s say, affordable.
There are other brands that are betting a lot on the batteryFor example, a very important point that the Apple Watch still has as a disadvantage, since it barely lasts a day, even when we do not use it for physical activity or outdoor sports with GPS, so if you are really looking for this, Apple does not is offering it to you, or not at least compared to the competition.
These would be some popular alternatives today:
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
- Garmin Fenix 7
- Fitbit Versa 4
- Huawei Watch GT 4
- Amazfit GTR 4
- Google Pixel Watch 2
- Garmin Venu 3
- Xiaomi Mi Watch S1 Pro
Some have more battery, others a larger screen, better GPS or functions, etc. And above all, the most important thing is that they are cheaper, since currently the Apple Watch Series 10 and earlier have a very high price, and we are not talking about the Cellular model, where we would go even higher.
And you, what do you think of the Apple Watch in 2024? Is it really worth paying so much for a watch that, despite being spectacular, has had the same functions for years? It seems that sales are beginning to indicate that they are not on the right track, so we hope that the next Series 11 will be something more revolutionary and will allow us, at least, not to charge it more than once a day, to be able to sleep with it, well It is quite frustrating, and that when it is new, after 2 years you already have to live with the cable in your hand, and if you use GPS + Cellular, not even 10 hours of use.
