What is your honest impression of actually using the 'Apple Watch Series 7'?
I actually used the latest model 'Apple Watch Series 7 ' of Apple Watch released on October 15, 2021 (Friday), and tried a large screen display and a fast charging function.
Apple Watch Series 7 --Apple (Japan)
You can see what the Apple Watch Series 7 looks like by checking the photo reviews below.
'Apple Watch Series 7' haste photo review, body size has evolved to a large screen and all information is easier to see --GIGAZINE
In addition, you can see how Series 7 has changed compared to past models by checking the following comparison article with successive models.
How did 'Apple Watch Series 7' change? Compared to all Apple Watch models --GIGAZINE
◆ The largest and most advanced display in Apple Watch history
The biggest feature of Series 7 is the large screen display. The display size of Apple Watch is the same for the first generation (and Series), Series 2, and Series 3, and the four models, Series 4, Series 5, Series 6, and SE, are 30% larger in size. The Series 7 has a display size that is about 20% larger than this. The bezel width is 4.5 mm for Series 3, 3 mm for SE, and 1.7 mm for Series 7, and by reducing the bezel width, we have succeeded in increasing the screen size with almost no change in the main body size.
With the larger display and narrower bezel, the display can now be seen all the way to the edge of the unit. By using the 'contour' of the new dial design, you can enjoy the large screen display to your heart's content, and for those who are using past models, the large screen may simply be a nice point.
In addition, the latest watchOS 8 has adjusted the app's interface to match the large screen of Series 7, making the buttons larger and easier to touch. I wondered if this change would only appear in Series 7 (right), but opening the same app in SE didn't change the interface.
If you use Series 7 and the old model side by side, you can clearly experience the larger screen, but the smartwatch is originally a terminal with a small display, basically checking the time, checking notifications quickly, daily Since it is basically used to check activities, it is a delicate place to say that you can greatly benefit from increasing the screen size. An editorial staff member who has been using the Apple Watch for more than 6 years since the first Apple Watch said, 'Although a larger screen is a welcome point, it seems to be a revolution that will change the model from the existing Apple Watch for that purpose. I have an honest impression that there is no such thing.
◆ Higher durability than ever before
Series 7 achieves high crack resistance by adopting the most hard-to-break front crystal in Apple Watch history. The front crystal of Series 7 is said to be more than twice as thick as Series 6 at the thickest part, but by integrating the touch sensor of the organic EL (OLED) display and the OLED panel, it is thinner and the bezel is narrower than before. Succeeded in making it.
This ensures that the front crystal does not look thick when Series 7 (right) and SE (left) are lined up. Rather, the size of the main body is 41 mm in length x 35 mm in width x 10.7 mm in thickness for the 41 mm case of Series 7, and 40 mm in length x 34 mm in width x 10.7 mm in thickness for the 40 mm case of SE, so there is no change in thinness.
In addition to high crack resistance, Series 7 also has IP6X grade dust resistance and WR50 swim resistance.
◆ Up to 33% faster charging time
According to Apple, the charging speed of Series 7 is up to 33% faster. Therefore, I tried to verify how long it actually takes to fully charge the terminal.
We used Series 7 and SE with 0% battery level for verification. Series 7 was
Charging starts at 9:28.
When about 30 minutes have passed since the start of charging ...
The battery level was recovered to 47% for Series 7 and 38% for SE.
One hour after the start of charging, the Series 7 has recovered to 85% and the SE has recovered to 72%.
At 1 hour and 15 minutes after the start of charging, the battery level has recovered to 96% for Series 7 and 88% for SE. Series 7 was able to recover from zero battery to almost full charge in about 1 hour and 15 minutes. If you continue charging, the remaining battery level of SE will recover to 97% after 1 hour and 30 minutes from the start of charging.
From Series 7, the magnetic charging cable has changed to a new USB-C compatible one, and it was said that high-speed charging became possible, but when compared with the conventional charging cable, the charging speed is certainly It's getting faster, but I couldn't feel the big change.
In addition, the repairer of iFixit According to the battery capacity of the Series 7 is 1094Wh, has increased 6.8% from 1024Wh of Series 6. However, the battery life was almost the same, probably because the Series 7 has a brighter display.
◆ Impression
So, when I actually used it in various ways, the only major change that users could experience was the enlargement of the display screen. According to iFixit , which disassembles the gadget into pieces and analyzes repairability and parts, the S7 chip installed in Series 7 has the same CPU as Series 6, so it is invisible. It seems that there are few major changes in the hardware part.
For those who already have an Apple Watch and are satisfied to some extent, the honest impression is that the appeal of switching to Series 7 is hardly felt. However, if you're considering buying an Apple Watch for the first time, or if you're using an older model and feel that it's slowing down or your battery life is getting worse, the latest features It is clear that Series 7 with all of these is recommended.
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