Apple Watch Series 10 Aluminum 45mm
2024 · Fitness + health
Apple Watch Series 11 Aluminum 45mm
S11 SiP · Aluminum 45mm · 2025
Apple Watch Series 11 Aluminum 45mm takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple Watch Series 10 Aluminum 45mm lands at 90 and Apple Watch Series 11 Aluminum 45mm at 92. That puts Apple Watch Series 11 Aluminum 45mm ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Apple Watch Series 10 Aluminum 45mm if…
- ✓Multi-day fitness tracking
- ✓GPS + heart rate
- ✓Notification mirroring
Pick Apple Watch Series 11 Aluminum 45mm if…
- ✓Satellite connectivity (Ultra 3)
- ✓Blood pressure trends (Series 11)
- ✓watchOS 12
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple Watch Series 10 Aluminum 45mm | Apple Watch Series 11 Aluminum 45mm |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Chip | — | S11 SiP |
| Case | — | Aluminum 45mm |
Apple Watch Series 10 Aluminum 45mm
- +Multi-day fitness tracking
- +GPS + heart rate
- +Notification mirroring
- −Battery life varies dramatically
- −Companion phone required
- −Screen-on drains battery
Apple Watch Series 11 Aluminum 45mm
- +Satellite connectivity (Ultra 3)
- +Blood pressure trends (Series 11)
- +watchOS 12
- −iPhone-required
- −Battery ~18 h on Series, ~48 h on Ultra
- −Premium pricing
FAQ: Apple Watch Series 10 Aluminum 45mm vs Apple Watch Series 11 Aluminum 45mm
Which is better, Apple Watch Series 10 Aluminum 45mm or Apple Watch Series 11 Aluminum 45mm? +
Apple Watch Series 11 Aluminum 45mm scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Apple Watch Series 10 Aluminum 45mm worth the price? +
At $399, Apple Watch Series 10 Aluminum 45mm delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in fitness.
Is Apple Watch Series 11 Aluminum 45mm worth the price? +
At $399, Apple Watch Series 11 Aluminum 45mm delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in health.
Does Apple Watch Series 10 Aluminum 45mm or Apple Watch Series 11 Aluminum 45mm last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.