Best Apple Watch (2026): Series 11, SE 3, and Ultra 3

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If you have an iPhone, the Apple Watch is the best wearable. It's the watch I'd wear if I weren't testing other fitness trackers. But what's the best Apple Watch to buy? With three models, each with unique attributes and features, this question has gotten harder to answer.

For the past few years, Apple has contended with a series of troublesome lawsuits and bans that led to the removal of its blood oxygen sensor (which is back). Last year, the company introduced a ton of new features, like satellite messaging and hypertension notifications. If you need help telling them apart, this guide breaks down what features are available on which watch, and...

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