Apple Watch Series 7: specifications and prices

The Apple Watch is a device that is always on both ends. There are users who do not even take it into account, but nevertheless, there are many other users who practically cannot live without it. In this case, we want to talk to you about the Apple Watch Series 7, the model that Apple presented in September 2021, to tell you everything you need to know about it to see if it is really worth buying. Let’s go there.

Apple Watch Series 7

What’s new in this Apple Watch?

Usually, after the launch of a device of this type, what most interests all users is what new features it brings with respect to the previous generation, that is, with respect to the Apple Watch Series 6. Well, that’s where it is. We are going to start by talking to you about the news that Apple has introduced in the Apple Watch Series 7.

The screen has grown

Surely one of the two most important sections of these smartphones is its screen, and that is just one of the novelties that the Cupertino company has introduced in this new model. Apparently, and if you compare the Series 7 with the Series 6 with both devices off, there is no difference, however, when the screen turns on is when you will be able to appreciate that the screen of the Apple Watch Series 7 has grown .

Esfera Apple Watch

Now this new model has two different screen sizes, that is, without causing the watch case to vary in size. The large model has gone from having a 44 mm screen to a 45 mm screen , while the smaller model changes its 40 mm for the new 41 mm . Surely, after increasing one millimeter in each of the different sizes, you wonder if this really shows in daily use, and the reality is that it does.

In fact, Apple has also been concerned about making this screen increase come accompanied by exclusive dials for this Apple Watch model that just take advantage of this feature. These spheres are Contour and the “new” Modular duo . Another point that this generation adds to having a larger screen is the possibility of typing more comfortably on a keyboard , as users of an iPhone do, although unfortunately, this keyboard is not available in all countries at the moment.

How could it be otherwise, it has all the characteristics that the Apple Watch Series 6 already had, and among which we highlight the always on screen , that is, the screen always on. This feature really came with the Series 5, however many users of that model saw how the use of it had a direct impact on the autonomy of the device, a situation that Apple already solved in the Series 6 and that you can also enjoy in this Series 7, but with a small novelty and that is now when the screen is “off”, it will have 70% more brightness indoors .

Fast charging, can you tell?

The battery of Apple devices is always a point of debate between users of it and those who do not. With this new generation of Apple Watch, the Cupertino company has not given its watch greater autonomy than that of the previous generation, but it has made this Apple Watch Series 7 enjoy a fast charge that, without a doubt, delights all users of it.

Apple Watch S7 cargando

To take advantage of this fast charge, users who purchase this watch model have to make use of the charging cable that is included in the box, but in addition, they will have to purchase or use a power adapter that supplies, at least, 20 W of power , since if you use the corresponding cable with a lower capacity adapter, the Apple Watch will not enjoy this fast charge. Apple has done this thinking of all users who use their watch to sleep and, in this way, be able to monitor their sleep. Since the autonomy of the device is not good enough to last more than 2 days at full capacity, in fact, Apple says that it has an autonomy of 18 hours of use , in this way with a few minutes of charging, you will have your 100% watch to continue using without problem.

New colors and finishes

Since the Cupertino company presented its first smartwatch, the only thing that users had seen in terms of colors was the sum, in recent generations, of new tonalities, but two colors almost emblematic of Apple such as silver and silver were always present. space gray. Well, on the one hand, to the blue and red that Apple already introduced in the Apple Watch Series 6 generation, now we must add a new color, green, which has a very dark hue that makes it really elegant.

Review Apple Watch Series 7

On the other hand, and as we mentioned, two colors so identifying the Cupertino company as silver and space gray have been modified, both their name and the color itself. Silver is now called Star White, changing its color slightly towards a more beige tone. In the case of space gray, the change is more noticeable, it changes its name to Midnight making the color now practically black, although at certain times and depending on the light it is given, a shade of dark blue may appear, but Regardless, this color is certainly much darker than traditional space gray. Therefore, after the inclusion of the new green color, and the change from the typical space gray and silver to midnight and star white, the colors available to purchase the Apple Watch Series 7 in its aluminum version are the following.

  • Midnight.
  • Star white.
  • Green.
  • Blue.
  • Red (PRODUCT RED).

Colores Apple Watch

Leaving aside the aluminum version, the rest of the more premium finishes that the Series 6 had are still present now in this Apple Watch Series 7. In this way you also have the stainless steel watch available, with three different colors, graphite, silver and gold and on the other hand, the one made of titanium is available in space black and natural .

Health, an important factor

Surely the biggest turning point that the Apple Watch has generated in users is in the health section. It is a device that has broken the barriers of the purely technological and has even managed to save lives thanks to the different functions it has. On the one hand, it is a watch that encourages you to be on the move, to play sports, and on the other, it is capable of keeping you informed of very important vital signs. We will continue talking about all this below.

keep on moving

The first contribution that the Apple Watch made to health was and is to encourage all its users to lead an active life, or at least, to introduce a little more movement and sport every day. It does this in several ways, first of all, through the famous activity rings, which are as follows.

  • Movement , in red.
  • Exercise , in green.
  • Standing , in blue.

These three rings close each time the wearer of the watch is able to achieve the daily goal that has been set. In the movement section you can mark the daily calories you want to burn to reach the goal, the same with exercise, which marks the minutes of daily physical activity and standing, which establishes the hours in which you have had a minimum movement. Obviously, each user can vary the objectives of these three rings depending on their needs and the requirement that they want to establish in their day to day.

Actividad en el Apple Watch

The activity rings are not the only element that the Apple Watch has in order to encourage sports and daily activity, but it is also capable of sending you a series of notifications or notifications to encourage you to meet these objectives on a daily basis. To do this, you can use different applications to measure your exercise, but again Apple makes it very easy for you through its own Training application where you have practically all the sports that you can practice in your day-to-day life. In addition, you can also share the results of your training with your friends to establish different competitions between you, not to mention the badges that you will get as you train with the watch.

Sensors available

In the health section, and in line with the entire sports and movement section that we have talked about previously, the Cupertino company has been incorporating different sensors to its Apple Watch, with the aim that it is no longer simply a watch to receive notifications and measure physical activity, but also to be a device that helps you know what health status you are in. In this case, the Apple Watch Series 7 has the following sensors.

  • Blood oxygen sensor.
  • Electrical heart rate sensor.
  • 3rd generation optical heart rate sensor.

These three sensors provide the user with a series of very important vital values. First of all, the Apple Watch is constantly monitoring the heart rate of the person wearing it, in such a way that if it detects any abnormality, it will notify you so that you can visit a doctor, so that he can confirm that everything is in in perfect state. However, in terms of heart rate this does not stop here, since with the Series 7, people can have an electrocardiogram whenever they want to be able to be aware of their heart health and, again, in case it detects any anomaly, to be able to go to the doctor so that he is the one who does an examination of the person’s state of health. These two heart rate sensors have managed to save the lives of many people with heart problems today, something that is truly incredible.

Oxigeno en sangre Apple Watch

We continue talking about sensors, and now we go to the blood oxygen sensor . This was the great novelty that Apple presented with the Series 6 and that, of course, the Series 7 also incorporates. Until recently, anyone who wanted to know their saturation level had to resort to specific medical devices, however, now the Apple Watch is able to measure you properly and give you information about your blood oxygen saturation.

Fall detection

Without a doubt, the Apple Watch is a device that is designed for all sports lovers , regardless of type. In fact, as we have commented previously, watchOS’s own Training application incorporates numerous different activities, and with each system update, the Cupertino company continues to increase this catalog.

However, there are some sports that are more dangerous than others and that carry a higher risk of falling. Well, the watch will also be able to identify when you fall and, if necessary, will call the emergency services for you so that they can help you in a critical situation. Initially, what the Apple Watch does is send you a notification asking if, after the fall, everything is fine, if so, all you have to do is answer the question it asks you and that’s it. However, if after the fall you cannot move or have even become unconscious, after a few seconds after the notification of the Apple Watch, this will be the one who sends a notification to your emergency contact, previously established and even to the emergency services.

Other features

We have already told you about the news that this Apple Watch Series 7 presents with respect to its predecessor, we have also told you everything about this fantastic device related to the health section. However, this Apple watch does not stop there, fortunately it has more interesting features that you have to know and that we are going to tell you next.

Do you need independence from the iPhone?

Something that has been available for a long time in the Apple Watch is the ability to give it almost total independence from the iPhone , that is, to have the possibility of buying the Apple Watch LTE , which has a slightly higher price than the Wifi version, but that you makes it possible to access the internet or make calls when the watch is not connected to the iPhone.

iPhone y Apple Watch S7

This possibility is something that many users use on a daily basis because the Apple Watch offers them the functions that they previously required in certain moments of the iPhone, but that now they can use in a device that always goes on their wrist. Especially focused on people who go out to do sports and do not want to carry the iPhone, but they do want to have the possibility of making calls in case of any possible emergency.

Power is not a problem

One of the checks that the entire technology community makes every time a new device comes on the market is to check what chip it has and, above all, what power that chip provides. In the case of the Apple Watch Series 7, Apple has not really carried out a revolution , in fact, although with a different name, we could say that it mounts the same, or practically the same processor that the Apple Watch Series 6 already enjoyed .

Apple Watch Series 7

However, as we said, this is not a problem since the power required by a device such as the Apple Watch does not mean that the chip it mounts has to undergo a renewal every year, since, for example, at a functional level the Apple Watch Series 6 and Series 7 do exactly the same, so surely, one does not require more power than the other and hence Apple has not practically renewed the chip that mounts this new watch.

Prices of all models

We are reaching the final part of this review and, obviously, we have to talk about all the models that are available as well as their prices. At a functional level, all Apple Watch Series 7 models are exactly the same, only the material of the box as well as the size of it vary. In addition, you have to know that the prices that we are going to show you below are the base prices of the cheapest Apple Watch models within each collection, since, depending on the strap you choose when buying your watch, the price of the same will vary according to it . Here you have all the models and their respective prices.

  • Apple Watch Series 7 with aluminum case .
    • 41 mm case: from 429 euros .
    • 45 mm case: from 459 euros .
  • Apple Watch Series 7 Nike Edition with aluminum case .
    • 41 mm case: from 429 euros .
    • 45 mm case: from 459 euros .
  • Apple Watch Series 7 with stainless steel case .
    • 41 mm case: from 729 euros .
    • 45 mm case: from 779 euros .
  • Apple Watch Series 7 with titanium case .
    • 41 mm case: from 829 euros .
    • 45 mm case: from 879 euros .
  • Apple Watch Series 7 Hermès .
    • 41 mm case: from 1299 euros .
    • 45 mm case: from 1,349 euros .

My experience with the Apple Watch Series 7

Fortunately I can tell you in first person the sensations with this new Apple Watch Series 7 since it is the watch that I have been using since Apple launched it on the market on October 15, 2021. So that you can put my experience even more in context, you have to Know that I have come from using a Series 4, so the change is more significant than those users who can make the jump from a Series 5 or Series 6.

Apple Watch esfera

The first thing that caught my attention was the screen , both because of its new size, I enjoy the 45 mm model, and because of the brightness it has. Really if you notice that increase, especially if you use spheres that take advantage of that extra millimeter of the Series 7. Also, coming from a model like the Series 4, the always-on screen function or Always ON screen has also made the experience of using the Apple Watch is even more positive.

At the sensor level, the reality is that, despite having the measurement of oxygen in blood, this is not something that you are going to use in your day-to-day life beyond the fact that if at any time you are curious to know, but not It is something that will mark the user experience from one model to another, as long as you do not have health problems, obviously. Another novelty that I am enjoying the most with this new Apple Watch model is fast charging . For all of us who use this device to monitor our sleep, knowing that with a few minutes of charging before sleeping you will be able to fill the autonomy of the device is a real relief and, above all, one less worry.

Apple Watch Series 7 naranja

Finally, and another of the key points not only of this Apple Watch, but of all models is the possibility of controlling all your daily activity . In this regard, this watch is only capable of providing you with facilities and helping you have an active and healthy lifestyle, although it is true that there is no variation to the experience you already had with the Series 4.

At this point, we must answer the eternal question of, is the Apple Watch Series 7 worth it? and the answer is obvious, yes but with nuances . For all those users who have an Apple Watch Series 4 or earlier, the jump to Series 7 is highly recommended. However, for all those who today have an Apple Watch Series 5 or Series 6, the reality is the change will not be significant and surely the most appropriate thing is to wait for a new version that, at a functional level, if that brings news regarding these two models.