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Apple Watch Series 3

2017

The watch that put LTE on the wrist.

Launch price $329Today $90

Then vs. now

8356

A 2017 standout the market has left behind — down 27 points.

Health trackingFitnessBatteryDisplayDesignValue
At launch (2017)Today
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DimensionAt launchToday
Health tracking8242
Fitness8552
Battery7552
Display8455
Design9077
Value8460

Today-scores are recomputed against the current market frontier. How scoring works

Our verdict

The watch that put LTE on the wrist is now firmly obsolete — no ECG, dropped from watchOS, and a battery that struggles.

Pros

  • Still tracks basic activity
  • Very cheap used
  • Compact and light

Cons

  • No ECG or modern sensors
  • Dropped from current watchOS
  • Weak battery life

Best for: A first fitness tracker for kids on a tight budget.

Specifications

Health & fitness

Heart rate
Optical, continuous
ECG
No
GPS
Built-in
Water resistance
50 m

Hardware

Display
1.65" OLED, 1000 nits
Battery
18 h
Cellular
LTE option
Weight
32.3 g

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