Series 5

Name: Apple Series 5
Brand: Apple
Rating: 81 (5 reviews)

Released Oct 1, 2019 · Analysis updated Apr 17, 2026

Apple Series 5 Watch in the Smartwatches category. The Apple Series 5 scores 81/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the smartwatches category. Coverage includes reviews from Jamiebalfour, Zoneoftech, Hagensieker, and Sam-mallery.

Critic Score

What's this?

based on 5 expert reviews

JamiebalfourZoneoftechHagensiekerSam-malleryTechradar

Low confidence · only 5 reviews

Where to buy

amazon$120.37

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Pros

Always-on display(3)
Heart rate sensor(3)

Cons

Battery life poorer(3)
Expensive(2)

5 Expert Reviews

Independent publication12/2019

Independent publicationDec 21, 2019

The Apple Watch Series 5 is an excellent smartwatch - the best I have ever owned, or even tried for that matter.

Independent publication10/2019

Independent publicationOct 16, 2019

The Apple Watch Series 5 is a very strong choice for those upgrading from Series 3 or earlier, offering an always-on display, built-in compass, and improved health features.

Independent publication06/2020

Independent publicationJun 8, 2020

The Apple Watch Series 5 offers excellent fitness tracking, ECG monitoring, and extensive configurability, making it a significant improvement over earlier models for fitness enthusiasts.

Independent publication05/2020

Independent publicationMay 29, 2020

The Apple Watch Series 5 offers useful features like the always-on display and contactless payments, but suffers from poor battery life, easily scratched screens, and questionable value for money.

Major publication06/2021

Major publicationJun 7, 2021

The Apple Watch 5 is a premium smartwatch, but one that doesn't offer a huge upgrade over the Watch 4, apart from the very welcome always-on display.