As the demand for smartwatches continues to grow, Apple Watches have emerged as one of the most popular choices for consumers looking for stylish, feature-rich, and reliable devices. With a range of models and prices to choose from, it can be challenging to find the best Apple Watch for your needs. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the best Apple Watches to buy, along with their prices.
Apple Watches have been the top choice for consumers since their introduction in 2015. The combination of sleek design, cutting-edge technology, and a plethora of features make Apple Watches the perfect accessory for those who want to stay connected and active.
The best Apple Watch for you depends on what you’re looking for out of a smartwatch. Do you want an Apple Watch for fitness tracking? A watch that can mirror notifications from your iPhone? Or do you want a device that can save your life in certain emergencies?
If you’re in Nigeria and looking to purchase an Apple Watch, there are various models available with different specs and prices. In this article, we will review the best Apple Watches available in Nigeria, their specs, and prices.
Apple Watch Ultra – ₦575,000
- OS: watchOS 9
- Compatibility: iOS
- Display: 1.9″ OLED
- Processor: Apple S8
- Onboard storage: 32GB
- Battery: 36 hours
- Charging method: Wireless
- IP rating: Water-resistant to 100m
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, LTE
The Apple Watch Ultra is easily the best wearable that the brand has ever made, bringing a bright, large screen, a new customizable physical button for making running workouts easier to start or end, and longer battery life. A clear attempt to take on the likes of Garmin and Polar, Apple has stuck a lot of useful techs and genuinely helpful features that will be of real use in an emergency – for the intermediate fitness enthusiast, or someone that can afford a slightly better Apple Watch, this is an easy buy.
The Apple Watch Ultra costs $799/ £849/ AU$1,299. It’s a singular model, outfitted with cellular support. In other words, cellular connectivity isn’t optional the way it is for the Apple Watch 8, which starts at $399 (AU$ 649) for the GPS-only version.
Apple Watch Series 8 – ₦280,000
- OS: watchOS 9
- Compatibility: iOS
- Display: 1.69 / 1.9″ OLED
- Processor: Apple S8
- Onboard storage: 32GB
- Battery: 18 hours
- Charging method: Wireless
- IP rating: Water-resistant to 50m
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, LTE
The Apple Watch Series 8 gets a skin temperature reader, low power mode, and crash detection to make the best smartwatch around a tick better. But the design and watchOS 9 are what really make Series 8 shine.
The Apple Watch Series 8 is available as of September 16, 2022, with a starting price of $399 (AU$ 629) for the 41-millimeter, GPS-only model. The price is $499 (AU$789) for the GPS + cellular version. The 45-millimeter size, meanwhile, will start at $429 (AU$679), and go up to $529 (AU$839) for cellular support.
Apple Watch SE 2 – ₦200,000
- OS: watchOS 9
- Compatibility: iOS
- Display: 1.78″ OLED
- Processor: Apple S8
- Onboard storage: 32GB
- Battery: 18 hours
- Charging method: Wireless
- IP rating: Water-resistant to 50m
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, LTE
The Apple Watch SE 2 is the Apple Watch for anyone who doesn’t need an always-on display and isn’t too fussed about tracking their blood oxygen level or ECG. It has the car crash detection tool of the 8, plus extensive fitness tracking so you’re hardly missing out.
The Apple Watch SE (2022) starts at $249 (£259, AU$ 399) for the 40mm, GPS-only size. The 44mm GPS-only model starts at $279 (£299, AU$ 449). In each configuration, this year’s Apple Watch SE is less expensive compared to the Apple Watch SE released in 2020.
Apple Watch Series 7 – ₦240,000
- Starting price: $399
- Sizes: 41mm, 45mm
- Chipset: S7
- Storage: 32 GB
- Connectivity: Cellular (optional,) Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, U1
- Durability: IPX6
- Waterproof: Up to 50 meters
- Sensors: Heart rate, ECG, SpO2
The Apple Watch 7 isn’t the latest and greatest anymore, but it’s still more than respectable. It comes with lots of the same features and tools that are staples of the Apple Watch range, including an ECG, exercise tracking, access to Apple Fitness Plus (through a separate subscription), Apple Pay, and all the fitness tracking modes you’ve come to expect.
The Apple Watch 7 started at $399 for the 41mm model. The larger 45mm model started at $429. For cellular support, which lets your Apple Watch optionally work untethered from your iPhone, you would’ve spent $499 for the 41mm size or $529 for the 45mm size.
Apple Watch Series 6 – ₦220,000
- OS: watchOS 8
- Compatibility: iOS
- Display: 1.78″ OLED
- Processor: Apple S6
- Band sizes: Varies based on watch size
- Onboard storage: 32GB
- Battery: 18 hours
- Charging method: Wireless
- IP rating: Water-resistant to 50m
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, LTE
The Apple Watch 6 is still a strong watch despite the release of the Apple Watch 7, so of course it places high on our list. New additions in this model include blood oxygen monitoring, plus the still respectable Apple S6 chipset. That extra efficiency helps improve battery life, though the Apple Watch 6 still doesn’t last as long as we’d like – especially now that you can track your sleep, a feature that debuted on this model but is available as a software update for others too.
The Apple Watch 6 starts at $399 for the GPS-only model and $499 for the GPS + Cellular variation. The larger 44mm model, meanwhile, will start at $429.
Apple Watch SE – ₦160,000
If you know you want a new Apple Watch, the Watch SE is the one to go for: it’s got all the useful features of the Watch 6, but it’s much cheaper, and thus one of the best smartwatches around. The always-on display is sorely missing, but the fitness tracking – including motivating nudges to keep you active – is as good as ever, and will improve when Fitness Plus lands. However, the Watch SE comes with the same issues as the rest of the Apple Watch line: some features and apps are too lightweight, and the battery life is just too short to get the best out of the watch.
Apple Watch Series 5- ₦185,000
The Apple Watch Series 5 was the first Apple Watch to sport an always-on display — and what a difference it made. In previous years, the Apple Watch’s face remained dark until you raised your wrist. Now when you glance down at your wrist, no matter what position it’s in, you can see the time, and whatever other information you’ve configured.