The Apple Watch Series 12 offers a faster chip, improved battery life compared to older models, and new health and intelligence features. However, the design is largely unchanged from the Series 10 and 11, with slightly thicker bezels and a smaller display.
Take
“It's kind of an S upgrade, if you will. Almost the same body, but a faster chip and a more durable display, and more accurate health sensors.”
Pros
Newer and thinner design compared to Series 9
Larger watch face compared to Series 9
Cons
Design almost entirely unchanged from Series 10 and 11
Slightly thicker bezels compared to Series 10 and 11
The Apple Watch Series 12 introduces exciting new software features like audio intelligence, which can transcribe conversations and summarize meetings, and enhanced fitness tracking with more detailed metrics and a…
Take
“So, the Apple Watch Series 12, the Apple Watch Ultra 4, both seem like really good smartwatches.”
Pros
Audio intelligence feature for transcribing and summarizing conversations
Enhanced fitness tracking with more detailed metrics like heart rate variability
New readiness score with tailored advice based on goals
Redesigned Health app with a long-term health tab and health age calculation
The Apple Watch Series 12 introduces a significantly improved optical heart rate sensor, a new readiness score feature leveraging HRV data, and enhanced audio processing capabilities including sound recognition and live…
Take
“And with all of that, I'm not really sure how I feel about all this.”
Pros
Most accurate optical heart rate sensor on the market
Increased frequency of heart rate recordings (every 5 seconds during day, every 5 minutes at night)
Cons
Siri Recap feature records conversations 24/7, raising significant privacy concerns
Uncertainty about the battery impact of continuous audio processing
