Watch Series 12
AppleReleased Sep 1, 2026 · Analysis updated Nov 11, 2026
This smartwatch features a durable aluminum build, fast performance, extended battery life, and advanced heart rate monitoring without subscriptions. The Apple Watch Series 12 scores 86/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the smartwatches category. Coverage includes reviews from CNET, Markellisreviews, TechRadar, and Womensrunning.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 5 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 5 reviews
Critics are split: our scores run from 72 (Sixcolors) to 92 (CNET) — a 20-point spread.
Average of 5 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
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Pros
- Premium build quality(3)
- No subscription required(2)
- Fast performance(2)
- Improved heart rate monitoring(2)
Cons
- Limited features(7)
- Short battery life(4)
- Outdated design(2)
5 Publication Reviews
AI summary of this review
The Apple Watch Series 12 is a strong upgrade featuring significantly improved health sensors and a dynamic recovery score without requiring a monthly subscription.
Publisher score: 9.2
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The Apple Watch Series 12 is a refined update that excels with a luxurious new ceramic design and major health sensor improvements, despite stagnant battery life.
Publisher score: 90%
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The Apple Watch Series 12 is a highly responsive smartwatch that offers significant health-tracking improvements, particularly the new Readiness Score, making it an excellent upgrade for users of olde...
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The Apple Watch Series 12 is an excellent, user-friendly smartwatch for everyday and marathon runners, offering top-tier heart rate accuracy and ecosystem integration despite limited battery life and ...
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The author finds the Apple Watch Series 12 to be a competent device with improved AI and audio features, though it feels incomplete due to several promised features being delayed.
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