I have changed the Apple Watch Series 5 for the Apple Watch Series 10 and there are many improvements that I have found
After five years I have decided to change the Apple Watch Series 5 for the Apple Watch Series 10, so There is no one better to compare these two models. If you are in a similar situation and are considering it, I am going to detail all the changes and the most important functions that I have noticed. In addition to telling you whether or not it is worth changing one model for another.
Los Apple Watch are quite durable devices. I have had 3 models: the original Apple Watch, the Apple Watch Series 5 and, now, the Apple Watch Series 10. So each one has lasted me about 5 years. Enough time for Apple to introduce many improvements.
Specifications table: Apple Watch Series 10 vs Apple Watch Series 5
| Version | Apple Watch Series 10 | Apple Watch Series 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 42mm: 42 x 36 x 9,7 mm 46mm: 46 x 39 x 9,7 mm |
40mm: 40 x 34 x 10,74 mm mm 44mm: 44 x 38 x 10,74 mm |
| Weight | 42mm: 30 g 46mm: 36,4 g |
40mm: 30,8 g 44mm: 36,5 g |
| Materials | Aluminum Titanium |
Aluminum Stainless steel |
| Screen | Retina OLED LTPO3 de 1,74″ (42 mm) y 1,96″ (46 mm) | Retina OLED LTPO de 1,57″ (40 mm) y 1,78″ (44 mm) |
| Screen brightness | 2.000 nits | 1.000 nits |
| Resolution | 42mm: 374 x 446 pixels 46mm: 416 x 496 pixels |
40mm: 324 x 394 pixels 44mm: 368 x 448 pixels |
| Always-on display | Yeah | Yeah |
| Chip/Processor | S10 Chip with 4-core Neural Engine | Chip S5 |
| Operating system | watchOS 11 | watchOS 9 (actualizable a watchOS 11) |
| Storage | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 18 hours of autonomy (36 hours in low consumption mode) | 18 hours of autonomy |
| fast charging | Yeah | No |
| Connectivity | Chip W3, chip U2, LTE, UMTS, Bluetooth 5.3 y Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n a 2,4 y 5 GHz | Chip W3, LTE, UMTS, Bluetooth 5.0 y Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n a 2,4 y 5 GHz |
| Sensors | ECG, Temperature Sensor, Blood Oxygen App, Compass, Altimeter, Heart Rate Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Water Temperature Sensor | ECG, Compass, Altimeter, Heart rate sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor, Barometer, |
| Others | SOS emergency, Fall detection, Accident detection, Double touch control, Depth gauge up to 6 m, Water temperature sensor, OLED screen with wide viewing angle, Water resistance up to 50 m, Sleep apnea control, App Vital Signs, Mindfulness App | SOS emergency, Fall detection, Compass, Altimeter, Water resistance up to 50 m |
| Compatibility | iPhone | iPhone |
| Colors | Jet black, Rose gold, Silver, Slate titanium, Gold titanium, Natural titanium | Gold, Silver and Space Gray |
| Precio | 42mm: 449 euros 46mm: 479 euros |
41mm: 449 euros 45mm: 479 euros |
All the differences and changes I have noticed when changing the Apple Watch Series 5 for the Apple Watch Series 10
Changing a device for another 5 years more modern causes you to accumulate many of the changes and new features that have been appearing in recent generations. So there are many new features.
Design
It is the first thing you appreciate, the jump between the Apple Watch Series 5 and the Apple Watch Series 10 is enormous in terms of design, although they may appear similar. The screen reaches almost to the edges of the device and is somewhat more square, so the display surface increases considerably. and all this reducing the prisoner thanks to a thinner thickness.
I have also noticed a major design change in the aluminum. I always choose black Apple Watches and here there are many differences between the traditional space gray of the aluminum versions and the new Jet Black Apple Watch Series 10, which has a glossy finish.
The Apple Watch Series 10 greatly improves the design compared to previous generations
Health functions
Another very important point in Apple watches and one that has improved a lot in recent years. The Apple Watch Series 5 has many fewer health sensors compared to the Series 10. And they are important sensors that make possible applications as interesting as the Vital Signs app, capable of detecting if you are sick even before you do.
The Apple Watch Series 10 has more health options such as ability to measure blood oxygen, wrist temperaturesleep apnea detection, the Mindfulness app with monitoring of mood or exercise load. They are functions that are appreciated and that are very interesting to have available.
Screen
The jump in the screen is spectacular, whatever size you choose, you will notice a much larger screen. But the screen improvements are not reduced to size. Have a panel that is twice as bright2,000 nits versus 1,000 nits, which is ideal for sunny days. But it also has a minimum brightness of just 1 nit, perfect for when you sleep with the Apple Watch.
Both models have the always-on display feature, but the OLED panel on the Apple Watch Series 10 has a few fantastic viewing angles. And what I have noticed is that on many occasions I don’t even have to turn the watch to see the screen.
The screen of the Apple Watch Series 10 is spectacular / Photo: Ángel Roca
Battery and charging
Taking into account that the Apple Watch Series 5 already has a few years behind it, the battery was not in the best possible condition, so as soon as you change it you notice a significant increase in autonomy. Although Apple’s official data says that they last the same.
Using the Apple Watch Series 10 normally, you will have about a day and a half of continuous usewhen in Series 5 he only managed one day. But what is really surprising about the Apple Watch Series 10 is its fast charging, something that I am using almost every day to charge it before going to sleep. These are the data, which in the Series 5 were practically double:
- 5 minutes of charging: 12% battery.
- 15 minutes of charging: 41% battery.
- 30 minutes of charging: 80% battery.
- 53 minutes of charging: 100% battery.
Is the Apple Watch Series 10 recommended if you have the Apple Watch Series 5?
Absolutely yes. There are many years that separate one model from the other, so there are also many changes that you will notice immediately. An improvement in design, screen, health functions and fast charging that are certainly worth it. Especially considering that the price of the Apple Watch has not increased in all these years.
Although I recommend the change, I must also confess that the Apple Watch Series 5 I had is still used by a family member, so It is still a device that fulfills its function. Perfect for monitoring notifications, measuring activity and paying on the go.
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Source: ipadizate.com
