Muchappreciated performance boost, Still feels very comfortable, even with larger size, GPS and improved waterresistance are great for active users, Brighter screen is nice to have (though better control over it would be even better)
Larger battery doesn't translate to increased battery life, Software interactions with iPhone are clunky at best, Text input relies far too heavily on voice control, Limited HW upgrades make $100 premium over Series 1 a tough sell
In a lot of ways, the Apple Watch Series 2 feels a lot like an Apple Watch 1.5 – and we already made the comparison to one of Apple's S-year iPhone upgrades. While the user experience has matured since the first-gen model, most of that's due to the upgrad...
Faster performance and longer battery life than before, watchOS 3 feels much more intuitive, Waterproof design means you can take it swimming, Built-in GPS is good for walkers, hikers and casual joggers, Screen is more than twice as bright, Works with the
Average pace calculations in workouts are often off the mark, Distance tracking in running falters if you stop to walk, Activity app is missing features you'll find in other fitness apps, More watch faces, please, The Series 1 watch offers many of the sam
The Series 2 is the best smartwatch you can buy, but it's not the best sports watch. Even with the waterproofing and built-in GPS, it's best if you think of this as a fitness tracker -- albeit, a very stylish, feature-rich fitness tracker. The pace ca...
Jack of all trades with strong notification system, native app support and fitness featues. Waterproof to 50m, GPS, lots of bands available, can makes calls
Works only with iPhone, look has changed little from last gen model
It's not perfect, and I have a feeling that many folks have different ideal smartwatches. It is however the best jack of all trades smart wrist companion with extensive fitness features (at least if you have an iPhone to bring it to life). It's available...
There is a great deal to like about the new Apple Watch. You can use it more widely, it has become far more independently useful even without an iPhone, and the new fitness tracking, GPS and water resistance make it the world's most advanced fitness track...
The Series 2 Apple Watch isn't the revolutionary upgrade some folks were hoping for, and that's okay. Much as I would have loved a watch with cellular connectivity, I was much more in need of a watch with impressive battery life and speed improvements. An...
Abstract: The Apple Watch Series 2 has a few new tricks up its sleeve, but will you want to wear it on yours? While its processor, display and interactivity make it impressively capable, the new Apple Watch remains a sleek gizmo without a killer app. The updated sm...
Brighter 1,000-nit screen is easier to see outdoors, GPS tracks your routes with no iPhone nearby, Water resistant to 50 meters, with new swim workouts
Still requires nightly charging
If you don't own an Apple Watch, Series 2 is the one to buy if you're serious about exercise. If you don't swim and have no need for GPS, Series 1 is cheaper at $269 and has the Series 2's powerful processor (though it's missing that second-gen, ultra...
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Published: 2016-09-24, Author: Neil , review by: appleinsider.com
Abstract: Equipped with a noticeably faster dual-core S2 processor, its own standalone GPS radio, and now with a waterproof design, the Apple Watch Series 2 is a worthwhile and fantastic upgrade from the first-generation model. It's also a great jumping on point fo...
