Series 5
AppleReleased Oct 1, 2019 · Analysis updated Jul 15, 2026
The Apple Watch Series 5 features an always-on display, heart rate monitoring, and comprehensive health tracking for a personalized experience. The Apple Series 5 scores 80/100 based on 8 expert reviews in the smartwatches category. Coverage includes reviews from Jamiebalfour, Kenrockwell, Hagensieker, and Zoneoftech.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 8 expert reviews
Pros
- Always-on display(4)
- Heart rate sensor(3)
- Comprehensive health tracking(2)
- Customizable watch faces(2)
Cons
- Short battery life(8)
- High price(3)
- Scratches easily(2)
8 Publication Reviews
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The Apple Watch Series 5 is an excellent smartwatch - the best I have ever owned, or even tried for that matter.
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The Apple Watch is the world's top selling watch because it's the world's most accurate watch, the world's most legible watch and the world's most functional watch.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Still a decent smartwatch paired alongside my 14 Pro, though the battery life doesn't compete with some alternatives.
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The Apple Watch Series 5 is a great all-around smartwatch, but it lags from a fitness standpoint compared to sport-specific wearables.
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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.
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