We did n’t know much about theApple Watch Series 10going intoApple ’s latest hardware event . Other than a handful of small leaks here and there , this twelvemonth ’s Apple Watch was a surprisingly well - keep on privy . Now that it ’s official and I ’ve had a chance to use it , was it worth that tight - lipped silence ? It may not seem so on the airfoil , but I remember it was .

At first glimpse , the Apple Watch Series 10 does n’t appear very dissimilar from theApple Watch Series 9 . You still have a squircle display , the Digital Crown , the same lookout man ring system , etc . Some rumors suggested we ’d get a arrant makeover of the Apple Watch in honor of the wearable ’s tenth anniversary , but that did n’t exactly come about . However , do n’t let that gull you into consider the Apple Watch Series 10 is a simple rehash of the Series 9 . There are some pretty substantial hardware changes here , even if they are n’t immediately apparent .

The first big hardware modification is the watch ’s body . The Apple Watch Series 10 is the lean Apple Watch ever made — measure 10 % thinner than the Series 7 , 8 , and 9 . The Series 10 is lighter , too . The Al case is up to 10 % wakeful than the Series 9 ’s , while the newfangled brush Ti case is about 20 % lighter than the untarnished steel Series 9 .

Initially , as I was using the Series 10 by itself , these hardware changes did n’t immediately jump out at me . I ’ve been wearing anApple Watch Ultra 2for the majority of the year , and almost everything is promiscuous and thin than it . However , when I held the Series 10 side by side with a Series 9 , it was patent how much sleeker this year ’s Apple Watch really is . It does n’t look like that big of a modification in photos , but you absolutely will mark it when you examine the watch for yourself .

Along with make the Series 10 slim and light , Apple also made the show larger . The Apple Watch Series 10 now has the great presentation ever on an Apple Watch — even bigger than the one on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 . You get about n9 % more display area compared to the Series 9 , and while that does n’t sound like much , it is enough to fit more on the screen at once . If you ’re read a tenacious textbook or e-mail , for instance , you may see an excess line of textual matter on the show versus the Series 9 . It ’s a minuscule gain , but it ’s still greatly appreciated .

What I find even more telling than the larger screen size is Apple ’s new wide - slant OLED panel . This essentially permit the Series 10 emit more light at wider angles than before , greatly increase off - angle viewing . I saw a demonstration of the Series 10 next to the Series 9 , and wait at the display from various slant , the Series 10 screen is remarkably vivid and clearer .

So much of the time I pass look at my Apple Watch is from an angle rather than head - on , so putting such a strong emphasis on this just create sense . This new OLED panel also enables prize watch look to display a ticking 2d hand / counter on the always - on display , which is a really nice touch

The other newfangled ironware change is the loudspeaker system grille . It has a new design compared to the last few Apple Watch contemporaries , and for the first time ever , it can recreate music and podcasts . It sounds surprisingly tatty , and although it wo n’t supplant your AirPods anytime shortly , I ca n’t hold back to utilize this to mind to podcasts while I ’m doing task around the house and do n’t need to wear upon earbuds .

Admittedly , these are all fairly small-scale things on their own , but add together , I think they make the Apple Watch Series 10 a pretty exciting ascent . The lighter and slight soundbox is darn impressive , the improved display is terrific , and the upgraded speaker is such a majuscule addition . coalesce with other rising slope like faster charge , sleep apnea tracking , and a depth gauge for body of water activity , there ’s actually a peck to like .

The Apple Watch Series 10 may not be the game - change Apple Watch some multitude believe it would be , but I also do n’t believe it ’s fair to write it off as an insignificant spec bump . This is an telling Apple Watch , and I ca n’t wait to spend more prison term with it .

Preorders for the Apple Watch Series 10 are live now , and even sales will begin on September 20 .