Apple Watch Series 5 GPS
MPNs: MWV62X/A, MWV72X/A and MWV82X/A20 reviews
I literally can’t function without this – I bought this a little over year ago, after my series 2 finally kicked the bucket after 3 years. I LOVE the always on display, one of the small gripes I had with the old watch was how occasionally it wouldn’t detect that you’ve raised your wrist, forcing you to do an exaggerated ‘watch check’ to get it to light up so you can actually tell the… Read more
time, that was irritating, no problem with that now since this display is always lit up, though it dims slightly when it detects your arm is by your side which I assume is just to save battery so probably a good thing.
I like the extra little widgets and options you have with this series too, I love that it’s customisable, you can literally set it up to have all the information you could possibly want to see at a glance, I have mine set up to show the day and date (I can never remember what day it is!) I also can see the temperature, my step count so far, the watches battery levels and of course the actual time. I added fast access to timers and a calculator to the front too since I use those a lot.
Those timers are what makes this such a useful part of my life. I have ADHD and the attention span of a 5 year old sometimes! I work night shift hotel security and I need to submit hourly reports on the happenings in my current job, I’ll set a timer to go off every hour to remind me, I find it preferable to the phone because I set it up to silently vibrate on my wrist every hour so I don’t wake the sleeping guests with my alarms and reminders. I also use shorter timers in my day to day life, put a drink in the freezer to cool faster? I just KNOW I’m going to forget that and find an exploded can later, so any time I do a little thing like that I’ll tap the timers on the front screen of my watch and set it for whatever, its saved me a lot of hassles! Put the washing on, whoopsy, forgot about it, now it smells and i have to wash it again! Not anymore, timers to the rescue.
I also love how you can control your music from the watch, I’ll be walking to work listening to music with my phone in my pocket and can just change the song or easily pause it while I order my coffee, and also adjust volume all from my wrist.
The battery is quite quick to recharge, I wear it fully charged for a 12hr shift, by the end it’s about 40% battery remaining- thats using no battery saving modes. I then charge it when I get home, it charges in about 20 minutes so that I can wear it to sleep because of the sleep tracking apps I use, I also like that it vibrates on my wrist with my alarm when I wake, I sleep with a very loud white noise app through a speaker because I sleep during the day (night shift worker) and sometimes I’m out so hard I don’t hear the alarm over my noise so the vibrations help with that. I’ll then charge the 10% I’ve lost during sleep (I turn cinema mode on for sleeping so the display is off) that only takes a few minutes to recharge then I’m off to work again with my fully charged teammate.
Another function that can’t be overlooked is the ability to ping your phone from your watch when you’ve misplaced it, I am always putting my phone down and forgetting where! Just swipe up from the home screen and you’ve got a few options at your fingertips, one of them being the phone ping. Another option is the torch, basically it lights up your watches screen 100% bright white, so it’s not as good as the phone torch but it is surprising bright and definitely useful, I have used it on occasion while talking on my phone and needed to read something in the dark.
These are probably little things, but these many little things add up to big conveniences for me and I truly love it, I absolutely gush about it like a complete applefan weirdo to anyone who’ll listen.
I do recommend a bumper case for it, I had the series 2 without a bumper and perhaps its just because I do move a lot in my job but I was always banging it into walls and doors etc and it became scratched, chipped and cracked quite easily, I hated how that looked, so when I got this one, I bought a bumper case from Spigen at the same time and just over a year later the watch still looks brand new. It does add a little bit of chunk to the watch which many may not like so I guess you have to consider that, but if you’re a very active person or have an active job, I think its worth it.
A watch is only a small part of what it does,...its like a personal assistant!!! – If you thought your iPhone was a game changer, wait till you try an apple watch with it. It will...."deep breath"....hit the siri button...Hey siri call jae...calling Jae. Hey siri send a text to Jae, it will then use its voice to text dictation with about 99% accuracy, I find it best to TALK LIKE A ROBOT OR A TELEPROMPTER. Its a built in timer… Read more
that set up quick for 10-15-30 mins or custom time. Measures your steps and energy. Every hour it tickles your wrist. It will beep on your wrist with an id of the person calling....you can choose to send a "I'm too busy to talk to you" text. Without even taking your phone out of your pocket. It has a "Range" of upstairs office, with your phone down stairs. If you REALLY want to you can use the watch as a phone and look like one of the cool CIA body guard types...or in my case a wierdo talking to his wrist. Also "hey siri" show me how to get to Railway pde vet?"...ding dong here it is all open on your phone in imaps AND a turn by turn advice displayed on the watch as well. Charging I get 2 days out of 100%....its a magnetic charger which boasts water resistance.....I dont believe in tempting fate and swimming with a watch. So haven't tried it. I never used to wear a watch for 30 yrs. But now it goes on my wrist. To call it a watch ISNT CORRECT its a digital assistant!!! A tip: get a clip on cover from Amazon or Ebay to protect the screen....it wraps around the bezel and doesnt make it look tooo weird and the touch screen works perfectly. Its pricey but worth it. After you use the voice to text a few times you'll "you'll smile to yourself and wonder...how the hell did I live without this in my life!!"
Seamless integration – I've been waiting for the right smart watch for years and although the original 4 versions of the watch seemed good, they were all still lacking water resistance which in my opinion is crucial when it comes to a watch. After shelling out $750 for the watch and a magnetic band (which is great!) I found the setup as seamless as most Apple products… Read more
when adding them to your little Apple universe. Integration with my iPhone was instant. Lots of pro's for this product; ~when calls come in I can see who is calling on it without pulling my phone out. I can also tap it to answer. (This works in tandem with Airpods). Also iMessages show on the watch and you can reply by drawing letters. ~While listening to music or Podcasts you can change the volume of your Airpods with a turn of the crown. ~When using Airplay with Spotify etc you can use it to change tracks or adjest the volume of your bluetooth speaker. ~By raising your wrist you can tell it to turn on lights or unlock smartlocks (or anything Siri controlled) without saying "Hey Siri" ~I have found its notifications have been good for motivating me whether it's to stand up or exercise or even breathe. I really never thought I'd use the watch as much as I have and it's something I don't leave home without. The only con is the short battery life. I have found that it will last around 16-18 hours but the charge time is very good. I would have liked a longer battery than this to make use of the various sleep tracking apps. I would buy another once that time comes.
Battery life and some function could be made better – I have been using this watch around 6 months and mostly i like it. Fitness track function and synchronisation with mobile is great. but the battery life is the worst part of it. if you keep your most of function on, you hardly get one-day battery life. i am able to wear it because i forget to charge every day. so battery life could be made better.… Read more
i don't know why apple watch has no inbuilt sleep track app? why it removed google map from apple watch os ? there are very limited watch faces to download. so i wish these are the things to be improved
Love Apple – Have been using this for a while now and no issues at all. Apple products are always bit pricey but quality speaks for itself. I can't wait for my next upgrade
Everything I need in a smart watch – Got the series 5 when my series 3 broke down, I don’t see much of a difference but I’m very happy with my purchased. I couldn’t do without it. Very helpful at the gym to track your workout and also to stay phone free while doing your session as you can control everything with the watch Show details
Perfect watch – I loved Apple Watch series 5 it was all the function that is required for me Easier to use Battery life depends how you use it Has accurate heart beats rates and breathing functions which frequently I use Reminds you when to stand and rest Easier to install other app and use The screen size is perfect for me and can easily changed the bands I… Read more
love this series 5 and I am enjoying my watch I recommend Apple Watch series 5 if you are looking to buy Apple Watch You can keep track of your running and steps which is so accurate
Pricey but thats apple – I am an apple fan and happy to pay the price and get what it is amazing quality. I had series 3 before but now this is upgrade. Have been using for a while now and no complaints Show details
Expensive but you get what you pay for – This review relates to an Apple Series 5 space grey aluminium watch which was purchased as an upgrade/replacement for my previous Apple Watch black stainless steel Series 2. While the Series 2 still looked and performed as well as it did when purchased almost three years earlier, there were a number of improvements that had been made in the newer… Read more
watches and I will detail these shortly. Also, for the benefit of those with an older watch looking to the viability of upgrading, I will note the differing features between the series 2 and 5 models.
Appearance wise, the watch casing was slightly larger than my previous series 2 (around 2mm) however, the screen is noticeably larger. Fortunately, despite the larger casing size, my previously purchased watch bands were 100% compatible with the new watch. Additionally, while my previous watch was made from sapphire crystal glass and stainless steel, the series 5 I purchased was made of aluminium and did not have the sapphire glass. Appearance wise it just means the casing is a little “softer” with a matt grey finish while my previous watch has a shiny black finish that was (supposedly) more resistant to dents and scratching? I was unable to justify a near $400 price difference just to get the additional hardness of stainless steel/sapphire glass nor did I need the cellular functionality so the cheaper watch it was. With nearly six months of (almost daily) use now, the watch appearance remains unblemished. Really, the only discernible difference I could notice was the lighter weight of my aluminium series 5 compared to the steel series 2. This is actually a plus as the heavier watch was a little annoying on the wrist over long periods of wear.
The main upgrade I was after was the “always on display”. This works completely as as advertised with the watch face dimming slightly when not in use (but still perfectly legible). Apple claimed to have modified the watch faces for best legibility with this function and they seem to have been very successful. The screen is clear and bright and generally easy to read outside except in the brightest of direct sunlight. Even when dimmed on “standby”, the watch face will still update every minute. An additional upgrade I was seeking was accessing the increased number of watch faces with a larger number of “data items” shown. Apple calls these “complications”. As an example, one of the most frequent watch faces I use is called an “Infographic” (see picture below) which displays time, date weather icon, air quality, heart rate, temperature, chance of precipitation and UV level. That’s a lot of information to have on a watch face and still remain legible but this is done quite successfully. Almost all the watch faces available are customisable either in colour, complications available or both. You can set these up exactly how you want (using an app on your iPhone), then selecting them is as easy as swiping left or right on your watch face to pick one.
With the “always on” face, you would think the battery life might take a hit. Short answer...no. If anything I get better battery life than my generation 2 watch. As an example, I can put my watch on around 8:00am, use it throughout the day, taking it off around 10pm there is still over 50% power left. Recharging takes around two and a half hours for a full charge from flat however, it should be noted that you can only charge the watch using the supplied Apple watch wireless charger. QI wireless charging is not supported.
To access a variety of functions on the watch is through pressing/ turning the crown or another button adjacent to it. Apps are available directly from the Apple Watch App store and greatly increase the usability and functionality of the watch. Accessing Siri (voice assistant) is as easy as raising the watch, saying “Hey Siri” and requesting information. Totally without any physical contact required.
Supplied with the watch is an Apple Sports Loop band and there are a variety of colours available at time of purchase. Other types (leather etc) are also available at additional cost. The Sports Loop band (or strap?) appears to be of the quality you would expect from Apple and has velcro fastenings which work well and help in making the band very comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. I have never felt the band loosen or other-wise feel insecure while wearing it. To their credit, Apple has not forced owners to only be able to use their own expensive bands and you are easily able to source a variety of cheaper bands from third party suppliers that integrate with the quick release system employed by Apple. This makes it exceedingly easy to swap bands on the watch quickly and easily for differing occasions.
Overall, it is difficult to fault the watch. It has to be one of the best smart watches out there. If I was to be hyper critical, the only issues would be the requirement that you must use Apple’s proprietary charging system and that it will only work in conjunction with an Apple iPhone ...sorry Android users.
My Timepiece and Assistant – The Apple Watch has been a companion, whether it be telling time, being selective in the notifications are important and a constant reminder of my fitness. It's become part of my everyday life - empowering me to live my best life. Show details
Perfect Fitness watch – I bought this watch for my wife and she loved it. The quality of watch is great she always wear it and it goes with all her outfits. Good for tracking your daily activity. Show details
Apple Watch Series 5 – I purchased my Apple Watch in Oct 2019 and have loved it ever since. It pairs perfectly with my Mac and iPhone. The watch is great for tracking my exercise and also makes life easier with its reminders and ease of use. I do however think that the swimming tracker element of the watch needs to be improved. Show details
Cant live without it ! – A very stylish digital watch which lets you answer calls, tells you the weather steps walked and other notifications as desired. Better to have a cover and tempered glass for the watch. Lets you look at notifications without removing the phone and replying to texts and WhatsApp messages. Bit pricey, But would highly recommend it for an apple fan. Show details
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amazing – This is way better than series 4. I also use the activity monitoring. I am definitely a happy owner. Great upgrade for someone with a Series 3 or lower. I found it super convenient to send a quick text. Battery life is good. Show details
Poor quality screen – Watch screen cracked after 2 months. Very poor quality for such an expensive product, no option to repair and now the broken glass is dangerous to touch. The Apple store where no help and didn’t provide and indication of what I could do. Show details
Love it – Cannot love without it. Love tracking of activity and sleep. Great to filter time on phone by being able to see who is trying to contact me and if important. Also love being able to talk on in if I’m busy
Great – It is handy but don’t get as much out of it as I thought I would. Mainly just wear it around the house so I don’t need to carry the phone around. I get two days out of one charge. Show details
Great – Great watch, i love it and i can go back to mechanical watch anymore. must have watch and i do recommended to everyone with iOS. i wish battery last longer. Show details
A great Smart Watch – I have had the Apple Watch S5 for about 2 months now, and it has been amazing. The always on display is very useful, however I have noticed that the watches battery can drain pretty quickly, especially when doing a workout. This is the first ever Apple Watch I have bought and it is amazing all the brilliant features that can fit into such a small… Read more
device. As always, Apple's attention to detail, even in the packaging has really created a seamless experience for the user. I have not used it in water, however it would be useful to track swimming workouts.
Would definitely recommend to someone who wants to get back into shape, or needs to become more organised.
This just became a new way of life! – My wife bought this for me as a gift for Christmas and within days this just became the most useful thing in my life. The watch itself is so informative and being connected to your phone, it just gives you a lot of functions that doesn’t require you to bring out your phone. Charging it isn’t as bad as everyone says because the 18 hour battery life… Read more
is true. This became a new way of life for me and it has really changed how I use wearable technology in my life.
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