Apple Watch Series 4
MPNs: MU682X/A, MU692X/A and MU6E2X/A83 reviews
Generally all Apple watches are same – Fancy product,built to sell and make money. Battery doesnt last,need to charge everyday. Celluar only works if you have Phone plan that supports watch. My celluar Watch became a toy, with out a phone plan. I should have brought fitness watch that has 4/5 days battery life. Or watch if i was after watch,that lasts for generation. This is just show pieces to show people, we have been smart.and can afford things even they dont Have any use For us. Show details
Light, stylish and easy to use – Bought this as a gift for my partner. I bought the space grey second hand. He loves using it. Feels and looks great. Works well no issues thus far. Battery life is okay. To use the cellular on the watch you need to order a sim from your phone provider. Optus doesn’t offer an Apple Watch SIM card for my partners prepaid number which is annoying as he can’t use this feature. Show details
Not all it’s cracked up to be – I’m confused reading all of these reviews. Battery power is ridiculous, needs to be charged everyday. With in 2 months the dictation/ speak to text stopped working. Calls can’t be answered because they can’t hear me. Needs to go back to Apple but I’m regional SA so not convenient. Really disappointed in this watch. Will not be upgrading anytime soon. Yuck! Show details
In-depth reviews
Good Watch - needs the ECG function – This is my second watch, the first one was replaced within 24 hours when a software update caused a major fault. I bought this watch with the intention of replacing my phone when shopping - Apple Pay, balance updates, shopping list etc, and the majority of the time it does what I need. I do have issues with my NAB credit card in Apple Wallet - it… Read more
verifies then unverifies so its useless (as are NAB at helping, I'm punting them soon anyway), Commbank app always requests I log into my phone before I can use the app on my watch (every...single...time...). I was also really disappointed that the ECG function that is promoted on the Apple Australia website - doesn't exist in Australia! That really blew my mind, I mean why promote it and get people excited? It only leads to disappointed, angry customers...Now that I've moved past my disappointment and anger, I have to say I really like my watch! Its easy to use, has a great battery life and does what I need it to do (most of the time). It also looks great thanks to the huge selection of faces to choose from, and the numerous aftermarket watch band sellers on Ebay.
Biggest purchase mistake I have made – So I got this phone 3 months ago through a plan on Optus. Last week I walked past my round table and the watch tapped the side of the table and the screen cracked. No problem I thought I’ll pay and have the screen replaced. No can do. They cannot do it, no one can. This watch cost $799 and now that the screen is cracked a little in the upper left… Read more
hand corner it’s going to cost $540 to replace. Apple gets the whole unit back and it’s just the screen that’s broken so easy for them to reuse the parts. I was not aware of this as I have had apple phones/iPads/screens for the past 10 years and have broken many a screen which while I had to pay it was a ridiculous figure like $540. So now I have a useless brand new watch. I’ll never buy apple again they have lost my business which as an actual business with employees who have phones, iPads and laptops aplenty it’s a lot of products. It to mention me telling everyone about this lack of customer care forever more.
Wasn’t sold at first but now love it – After a year of hesitating having an Apple Watch, I finally received one as a gift and I haven’t turned back. The series 4 watch is beautiful and comfortable to wear. I have mine in gold aluminium in cellular. Playing with the Apple Watch in store doesn’t help which was why I was hesitant, but after 2 weeks of using it every day, it has been great… Read more
and I’m loving using it. Using it in my day to day life has made me realise it’s a lovely addition to my day.
PROS: - Has falls detection which is great for the elderly but also nice to know if someone bad was to happen, then the watch has your back. Looking forward to the ECG function coming soon. - I love and always use the torch function as it’s very practical and useful, not having to reach for my phone is great. - the Activity Rings is perfect for keeping active, and has made me want to exercise more to complete the rings. - Cellular is very handy for when I want to go out without my phone, such as exercising. Being able to use my Bluetooth headphones with the watch is also wonderful.
CONS: - official watch straps are expensive but eBay is your friend. - connecting to cellular can take a while but that’s only minor - battery doesn’t last too long (1.5 days max if taking the watch out for exercise or heavy work) - no Spotify app, only using Apple Music which isn’t great for non-Apple music users. Spotify can only be used as a remote for the iPhone app.
Positive reviews
Great addition to my Apple products – This watch is great. Not only does it work as a fitness tracker, it allows you to make calls, send and receive texts, check your mail and notifications. The battery life is good and it lasts roughly 2 days before needing to be charged. Show details
My man loves it! – Was my last birthday present for my man. He has been wearing his watch everyday since! He monitors his everyday activities with it everyday, follow up on weather -we are in Melbourne-, challenges his brother on sport activities... I expected it more to be a gadget and I am delighted that he loves it that much! Show details
Reliable and long lasting battery – This Apple Watch was a replacement for the initial series apple watch which lasted about 4 years. Initially I thought that it would be exactly the same; however, the functions on this edition are amazing and have significantly improved since my initial version. I use the watch to track my exercise (mainly steps , as I walk a lot) and gym exercise a few times a week (cardio and strength training). Will never fault an apple product. Show details
Negative reviews
Apple Watch 4 – It’s an amazing watch except for the watch face. It shattered when the Apple Watch band that came with the watch undid. To replace it is going to cost me almost as much as the watch. $597 for it they want nearly $300 to fix the glass face I’m less than impressed. Show details
Design Fault – I am so disappointed with this product. Why would they design this watch with such a flimsy piece of glass? Yes it dropped from my lap onto the floor, but surely this shouldn't shatter the face like it did. Then to find out that the repair cost for the watch face was going to be around $400. What a joke. Show details
Not worth the upgrade from Series 3 – I have own series 1, 3 & 4 Apple watches. Although series 4 is meant to have the ECG functionality, in Australia it is still not available after 12 months, and next month the series 5 will be launched. Apple has been deceitful about the series 4. The S4 is just a S3 watch... no difference except false promises of ECG functionality. I have been… Read more
a long time Apple fan, but this company has been uninspiring of late and now unable to deliver on their products. I recommend not to buy S4 watch.
Recent reviews
Time saver – I use my watch every single day and it really saves me so much time and energy. I love being able to see the Uv and weather info at the flick of a wrist. Waterproof is excellent I wear mine swimming all the time. The heart rate monitor also helped me to discover a medical issue which required immediate treatment. Show details
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Excellent addition to lifestyle – Pairs well with my various Bluetooth and wireless devices, check and send messages, fitness options are excellent, would be nice to have a sleep tracking app installed that I didnt have to pay for though. Show details
Apple Watch series 4 – It is a great watch like the stile it dose everything I tried to download games on it but wouldnt work but besides that I love it and I would not traded for anything else Show details
Helpful for achieving your goals – The Apple Watch series 4 is an amazing watch with all the necessary to help you achieve your goals in many ways. It is definitely a machine that will help you improving your results and changing your lifestyle to a more healthy one. Show details
this is perfect – the apple watch is a fantistic watch and it makes me loving sport and health and i can share my data with my friend and i can compete with my friend Show details
Fantastic watch for every-day use and exercising – - Great for subtle notifications of texts, calls, alarms etc. Very flexible product. - Fantastic for use with exercise. I can go for a run without anything apart from my watch and some bluetooth earphones. Listen to music and record my run using Strava. - High initial cost but I expect to get years of use out of this product. Show details
Good if you are an Apple user – Bought the watch with my XS Max and was really impressed with how advanced it is compared to other smartwatches. Tracks my heart rate accurately and allows me to quickly glance on incoming notifications. i have now moved on to a Samsung phone and the watch is literally unusable. Thus, it is only good when you are using in in conjunction with other apple products. Show details
Mind blowing product – Such a clever watch with beautiful build quality and highly efficient user interface. If you want to experience what apple is ..then this is a must have product. Very addictive Show details
LOVE IT – I got my Apple Watch for Christmas last year. And it is one of the best presents I have ever gotten, though, I should of brought a screen protector as soon as I got it, because it now does a a few light scratches on it, but it doesn’t effect the use! I love how I can choose my own, photos to have as my background. The speaker works amazingly,… Read more
so I’m able to talk to my mum or my partner, while I have two screaming kids in the car!
My son can even play games on it, which I hate because he has to twist my arm around, but it keeps him occupied!
When I was pregnant, I loved how it kept track of my heart rate. It definitely helped me to calm down, when nothing was wrong!
It’s so good my family got together and brought my mum one too!
Amazing product; great for fitness – Had the Series 4 since day one and probably the best product Apple have put out. The fitness functions are amazing; using it for swimming primarily as well as running and cycling. The interface is lightning fast and the native apps are great. It really brings out the best in the iPhone as well. Show details
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Best gadget to buy – Anyone who is a fan of apple should buy this - easy to use, helps you manage your day to to day phone related activities without the need of taking your phone out. Show details
Good value for money – The serious 4 is good value for money. The battery performs much better than series 1 or 2. Has many features compared to other smart watches in the market. Highly recommend
Perfect partner – I purchased this Apple Watch a few months ago as I wanted one for a while. It’s very easy to use and can do many different things on it. I can leave my mobile at home and just take my watch with me It’s pricey but very good value for your money I recommend them. Show details
Love it – Having had the first onethen now this one I can see the changes, battery power is also better love the esim when it works. Jbhifi were helpful. I’ve got a few apple products and always find the experience of unboxing great. Apple is helpful if you have any issues too Show details
Looks Great With Cool New Features – The new Apple Watch Series 4 is an aesthetically pleasing upgrade from the previous models. Having owned a 42mm Series 2 Apple Watch, I have found the screen on the 44mm Series 4 to be larger, without the case being noticeably bulkier. The Series 4 has a few features that my previous model didn’t have, though these are mostly related to… Read more
health/lifestyle applications. With the addition of 2 or so new watch faces, I would have loved to see Apple introduce a watch face customiser or 3rd party watch face apps.
Whilst the Series 4 hardware has had a decent facelift, I don’t believe there to be a significant enough change in the software to warrant rushing out and upgrading for the sake of upgrading. With that being said, I do love the new look of the watch, and if you have the cash to burn and are interested in a smart watch that can effectively monitor your exercise as well as make calls and texts, the Series 4 will not disappoint.
Such a surprise – I asked my husband for a Fitbit for my birthday but with tech savvy children they convinced him to buy me an Apple Watch . Wow , I’m so impressed. I thought I’d struggle with the technology but it’s sooo easy and I have a coach on my wrist making me walk , move and set goals . Plus taking calls while I can still go about my day without a phone at my head . Don’t be afraid, embrace it Show details
love love love it. I can't Iive without it – I have had my apple watch for 7 months and it is great not having to carry around your iPhone as the watch does it all. It has a scratch free screen as I am not very gentle with it and have not scratched so far. When using my watch to call people I am told it as clear as being on a phone. Show details
Perfect for those who love to multitask – If you have ever not wanted to respond to a text while watch your favourite show in Netflix then this watch is for you. It gives you the ability to reply and/or read messages. This watch is high-tech and is as wonderful upgrade from what I used to own. If you’re looking for a watch that is used to log your physical activity, I would say this isn’t… Read more
it but if your like me, can multitask, constantly forget where your phone is and is looking for something that just looks good then this is it. It was easy to set up in all ways.
I never go without it! – I’ve had an Apple Watch since they were first released. I upgraded in June this year and love how much ‘smarter’ it is. I recognized when I’m working out and asked to start a workout, it has all the standard features, mirrors your phone, is waterproof. I really like the light tap it has to wake u up in the morning. Highly recommend Show details
Fantastic, love it – I was given this Apple Series 4 watch from my family for my 70th birthday on 27th June. I just love it as I am one of the “oldies” who really enjoy all the newest phones etc.. Two weeks after receiving my watch (9th July), I tripped over an advertising sign outside a store and fell flat on my forehead,on the footpath.Within seconds my watch… Read more
started to alarm and began dialing 000 , as it detected a fall ...I had the option to continue or cancel the call , I cancelled as the store staff had that under control and they called 000.....What a life saver! If I had been on my own it would have definitely saved my life ! I can’t recommend this Apple Series 4 enough! Thank you!
The best smartwatch to date – I have previously used couple of Android smart watches. However I couldn't feel those as smart watches. I bought Apple Watch 4 (GPS version) at Apple store for $599. Yes price was/is expensive. But watch is the real smart watch. Notification from the iPhone is immediate and very useful. Using Apple pay by this watch is super easy and secured. … Read more
Battery life is okay. But it could have been better.
Protecting the display and edges from scratching is bit difficult. I tried couple of third party screen protectors but not successful.
Useful – I bought a series 4 with cel. With Apple pay I like being able to leave the house without my wallet or phone and still be able to make calls/payments/emails/txts via the watch. Quality is good and battery is reasonable, considering the capabilities on offer. My only wish is a camera! Show details
How did I live without this – Just as I will never be without my phone, I will never be without my apple watch. If it was to break, be stolen or be lost, I would replace it the same day. It links perfectly to my phone and I can customise the watch face which I like. I have my spotify, activity rings, time/date, messages and calls displayed on the watch face. I love being able… Read more
to change my music from my watch without taking out my phone. This is my first apple watch so I can't compare it to older models. I don't see the need for the cellular model, the wifi version is great for my needs. I love that I can change the band colours.... I don't have anything negative to say about this apple watch. love love love it.
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