I always look forward to the flagship Apple Watch to see what Apple has done to advance the state of the art of smartwatches. And this year's Apple Watch Series 11...looks an awful lot like the Series 10. This time around, the Apple Watch SE 3 and Ultra 3 got most of the attention.
But there are still enough differences to make you look twice at moving up (especially if you're coming from an older model). Let's compare the models side by side and tease out the finer details.
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Pricing the Apple Watch Series 11
The Series 11 has kept the same price as the Series 10. It starts at $399 for the model with an aluminum body or $699 for one made of titanium.
Add $30 for the larger 46mm case size in aluminum, or $50 for titanium. Opting for a model with a cellular radio that connects independently to networks adds $100. And if you choose a band made of something other than rubber or textile -- a stainless steel link bracelet, for example -- the price climbs further. Unfortunately, you can't order just the watch case; you have to select a new band, even if it ends up in your drawer in favor of one you already own and prefer.
There's also a titanium Apple Watch Hermès model available in silver titanium in both sizes that starts at $1,249.
Apple no longer sells the Series 10, since the Series 11 replaces it, but you can still find refurbished Series 10 models for less from Apple, and new models from other retailers while supplies last.
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Apple Watch Series 11 vs. Series 10: Outward design
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