Apple · Smartwatch
Apple Watch Series 6
First Apple Watch with SpO₂. Its updates ended with watchOS 26.
DiscontinuedApple no longer sells it new, so the price is its last list price.See current models
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Key specs
- Battery life
- 18 hr
- Charging
- 1h 30m
- Weight
- 36.5g
- Case size
- 44mm
- Display
- AMOLED, always-on
- Water resistance
- 5 ATM (50m)
- Phone
- iPhone only
- Sensors
- Optical heart rate, ECG, SpO₂, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Barometer, Compass, GPS, Altimeter, Ambient light, Microphone
The Series 6 (2020) added the pulse oximeter and the always-on altimeter. watchOS 27 dropped it, so watchOS 26 is its last major release — one that still brings sleep stages, sleep score, Training Load, and cycle tracking. What you give up against a modern model is the skin-temp sensor, the newer chip, and every watchOS feature from here on.
Strengths
- First Apple Watch with SpO₂
- Same case design as Series 5
- Cheap on the used market
Tradeoffs
- No watchOS 27 — updates ended with watchOS 26
- No skin-temp or modern stress tracking
- 18-hour battery
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Common questions
- How much does the Apple Watch Series 6 cost?
- The Apple Watch Series 6 has a list price of $399.
- Does the Apple Watch Series 6 require a subscription?
- No. Apple sells an optional premium tier at a monthly fee for deeper analysis, but the Apple Watch Series 6 tracks and syncs without it.
- How long does the Apple Watch Series 6 battery last?
- About 18 hr of typical use per charge. Heavy GPS use, an always-on display, and continuous sensing all pull that number down.
- How much does the Apple Watch Series 6 weigh?
- The 44 mm Apple Watch Series 6 weighs 36.5 g.
- How big is the Apple Watch Series 6?
- The Apple Watch Series 6 has a 44 mm case in the configuration we list, which weighs 36.5 g.
- Is the Apple Watch Series 6 waterproof?
- The Apple Watch Series 6 is rated 5 ATM (50m), which covers showering, swimming, and surface water sports. It is not a dive rating.
- Does the Apple Watch Series 6 work with iPhone and Android?
- It pairs with iPhone only — there is no Android app.
- Is the Apple Watch Series 6 still worth buying?
- The Apple Watch Series 6 came out in 2020 and Apple has discontinued it, so new stock is limited and prices vary. Check it against the current smartwatch lineup before buying.