Apple Watch Series 7 Battery Information
Apple Watch is so capable you’ll want to wear it all day long. So we made sure we gave it a battery that lasts all day too. Our goal for battery life is 18 hours after an overnight charge, factoring in things like checking the time, receiving notifications, using apps and doing a 60-minute workout. And because everyone will use Apple Watch differently, we tested several other metrics as well.
Apple Watch All-Day Battery Life testing was conducted by Apple in August 2021 using preproduction Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) and Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular), each paired with an iPhone. All devices were tested with prerelease software. Battery life varies by use, mobile coverage, configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary.
All-Day Battery Life
Up to 18 hours
All-day battery life is based on 18 hours with the following use: 90 time checks, 90 notifications, 45 minutes of app use, and a 60-minute workout with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth®, over the course of 18 hours. Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) usage includes connection to iPhone via Bluetooth during the entire 18-hour test. Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) usage includes a total of 4 hours of 4G LTE connection and 14 hours of connection to iPhone via Bluetooth, over the course of 18 hours. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2021 using preproduction Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) and Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular), each paired with an iPhone. All devices were tested with prerelease software. Battery life varies by use, configuration, mobile network, signal strength and many other factors; actual results will vary.
Talk
Up to 1.5 hours connected to 4G LTE
Tested with a call placed from Apple Watch. Up to 1.5 hours of talk time while connected directly to 4G LTE. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2021 using preproduction Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) without iPhone. All devices were tested with prerelease software. Battery life varies by use, configuration, mobile network, signal strength and many other factors; actual results will vary.
Audio Playback
Up to 11 hours playback from Apple Watch storage
Up to 8 hours streaming a playlist with 4G LTE
Tested with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth. Playback from Apple Watch storage was tested while connected to iPhone via Bluetooth. Streaming a playlist with 4G LTE tested without iPhone, using an Apple Music playlist and the default quality setting for streaming over a mobile network. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2021 using preproduction Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) and Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular). All devices were tested with prerelease software. Battery life varies by use, configuration, mobile network, signal strength, streaming quality settings and many other factors; actual results will vary.
Workout
Up to 11 hours — indoor workout
Up to 7 hours — outdoor workout with GPS
Up to 6 hours — outdoor workout with GPS and 4G LTE
Tested with heart rate sensor on during workout sessions. Indoor workout was tested while connected to iPhone via Bluetooth. Outdoor workout with GPS and outdoor workout with GPS and 4G LTE were tested without iPhone. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2021 using preproduction Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) and Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular). All devices were tested with prerelease software. Battery life varies by use, configuration, mobile network, signal strength and many other factors; actual results will vary.
Charge
About 45 minutes to 80 per cent
About 75 minutes to 100 per cent
Charge times are from 0 to 80 per cent and from 0 to 100 per cent using the included Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charging USB-C Cable. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2021 using preproduction Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS) and Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular), each paired with an iPhone. All devices were tested with prerelease software, Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charging USB-C Cable (Model A2515) and Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter (Model A2305). Charge time varies with region, settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
CPU Performance
Up to 20 per cent faster than Apple Watch SE
Results are based on the performance of common user tasks. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2021 using preproduction Apple Watch Series 7, and shipping Apple Watch SE, each paired with an iPhone. All devices were tested with prerelease software. Results reflect the approximate performance of Apple Watch.
Apple Watch SE Battery Information
Apple Watch is so capable you’ll want to wear it all day long. So we made sure we gave it a battery that lasts all day too. Our goal for battery life is 18 hours after an overnight charge, factoring in things like checking the time, receiving notifications, using apps and doing a 60-minute workout. And because everyone will use Apple Watch differently, we tested several other metrics as well.
Apple Watch All-Day Battery Life testing was conducted by Apple in August 2020 using preproduction Apple Watch SE (GPS) and Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular), each paired with an iPhone. All devices were tested with prerelease software. Battery life varies by use, mobile coverage, configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary.
All-Day Battery Life
Up to 18 hours
All-day battery life is based on 18 hours with the following use: 90 time checks, 90 notifications, 45 minutes of app use, and a 60-minute workout with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth, over the course of 18 hours. Apple Watch SE (GPS) usage includes connection to iPhone via Bluetooth during the entire 18-hour test. Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) usage includes a total of 4 hours of 4G LTE connection and 14 hours of connection to iPhone via Bluetooth, over the course of 18 hours. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2020 using preproduction Apple Watch SE (GPS) and Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular), each paired with an iPhone. All devices were tested with prerelease software. Battery life varies by use, configuration, mobile network, signal strength and many other factors; actual results will vary.
Talk
Up to 1.5 hours connected to 4G LTE
Tested with a call placed from Apple Watch. Up to 1.5 hours of talk time while connected directly to 4G LTE. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2020 using preproduction Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) without iPhone. All devices were tested with prerelease software. Battery life varies by use, configuration, mobile network, signal strength and many other factors; actual results will vary.
Audio Playback
Up to 10 hours playback from Apple Watch storage
Up to 7 hours streaming a playlist with 4G LTE
Tested with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth. Playback from Apple Watch storage was tested while connected to iPhone via Bluetooth. Streaming a playlist with 4G LTE tested without iPhone, using an Apple Music playlist and the default quality setting for streaming over a mobile network. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2020 using preproduction Apple Watch SE (GPS) and Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular). All devices were tested with prerelease software. Battery life varies by use, configuration, mobile network, signal strength, streaming quality settings and many other factors; actual results will vary.
Workout
Up to 10 hours — indoor workout
Up to 6 hours — outdoor workout with GPS
Up to 5 hours — outdoor workout with GPS and 4G LTE
Tested with heart rate sensor on during workout sessions. Indoor workout was tested while connected to iPhone via Bluetooth. Outdoor workout with GPS and outdoor workout with GPS and 4G LTE were tested without iPhone. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2020 using preproduction Apple Watch SE (GPS) and Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular). All devices were tested with prerelease software. Battery life varies by use, configuration, mobile network, signal strength, streaming quality settings and many other factors; actual results will vary.
Charge
About 1.5 hours to 80 per cent
About 2.5 hours to 100 per cent
Charge times are from 0 to 80 per cent and from 0 to 100 per cent using the included Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2020 using preproduction Apple Watch SE (GPS) and Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular), each paired with an iPhone. All devices were tested with prerelease software, the Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable (Models A2255 and A2256) and the Apple 5W USB Power Adapter (Model A1385). Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary.
CPU Performance
Up to two times faster than Apple Watch Series 3
Results are based on the performance of common user tasks. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2020 using preproduction Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 3, each paired with an iPhone. All devices were tested with prerelease software. Results reflect the approximate performance of Apple Watch.
Apple Watch Series 3 Battery Information
Apple Watch is so capable you’ll want to wear it all day long. So we made sure we gave it a battery that lasts all day too. Our goal for battery life is 18 hours after an overnight charge, factoring in things like checking the time, receiving notifications, using apps and doing a 60-minute workout. And because everyone will use Apple Watch differently, we tested several other metrics as well.
Apple Watch All-Day Battery Life testing was conducted by Apple in August 2018 using Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) paired with an iPhone. All devices were tested with prerelease software. Battery life varies by use, configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary.
All-Day Battery Life
Up to 18 hours
All-day battery life is based on 18 hours with the following use: 90 time checks, 90 notifications, 45 minutes of app use, and a 60-minute workout with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth, over the course of 18 hours. Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) usage includes connection to iPhone via Bluetooth during the entire 18-hour test. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2018 using Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) paired with an iPhone. All devices were tested with prerelease software. Battery life varies by use, configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary.
Audio Playback
Up to 10 hours playback from Apple Watch storage
Tested with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth. Playback from Apple Watch storage was tested while connected to iPhone via Bluetooth. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2017 using preproduction Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS). All devices were tested with prerelease software. Battery life varies by use, configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary.
Workout
Up to 10 hours — indoor workout
Up to 5 hours — outdoor workout with GPS
Tested with heart rate sensor on during workout sessions. Indoor workout was tested while connected to iPhone via Bluetooth. Outdoor workout with GPS was tested without iPhone. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2017 using preproduction Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS). All devices were tested with prerelease software. Battery life varies by use, configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary.
Charge
About 1.5 hours to 80 per cent
About 2 hours to 100 per cent
Charge times are from 0 to 80 per cent and from 0 to 100 per cent using the included Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2017 using preproduction Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) paired with an iPhone. All devices were tested with prerelease software. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary.