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Compatible with operating system | iOS | |
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Height | 46 mm | |
Recommended for wrist circumference | 17 - 19 cm | |
Quality of sports readings | Decent | |
Battery life in time mode | 24 hours | |
Type of heart rate measurement | ECG heart rate measurement, Optical heart rate measurement | |
Independent music player | ||
Width | 39 mm |
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The Apple Watch Series 11 works well with my iPhone and accurately tracks health and exercise data. The battery life has improved, but if you exercise a lot, you still need to charge it daily.
Battery life of over a day I was especially curious about the battery life, which Apple now claims is 24 hours. Surprisingly, I often got even more out of it and only needed to charge it after a day and a half. Exercising with the Watch does use up a lot of battery. If you exercise a lot, you still need to charge it daily.
Exercise and health I had many options with the Watch 11, from tracking my steps and sleep to taking an ECG. This can detect an arrhythmia. Fortunately, I didn't have one. I have to say, I haven't used the feature since that one time. I did run regularly, and I found the Series 11 very comfortable to work out with. Compared to a sports watch I also own, the Series 11 measures my heart rate just as accurately, for example. I only noticed that the GPS was sometimes a bit less accurate while running in the woods. The difference is so small that only professional athletes would notice it.
Easy to use and smart features I really appreciate that the most important apps are already installed on the watch and sometimes even activate automatically. For example, if I went for a bike ride, I received a notification after a few minutes to track my ride in the Workout app. And when I turned on Spotify on my iPhone, a small music player immediately popped up on my watch. The one-handed operation also works very well. For example, I opened a menu by tapping my index finger and thumb together, and closed them again with a single wrist movement.
Large, but comfortable For this review, I tested the 46-millimeter version. It fits well on my large wrist—I have a wrist circumference of 19 centimeters. While the screen is large, the Series 11 is quite thin, especially compared to the Watch Ultra, for example. I found it comfortable to wear, even while sleeping.
Bright screen with vibrant colors The Watch 11's screen is beautiful, bright, and colorful. I had a lot of fun creating my own watch faces, using photos of my dog or my vacation in Japan as backgrounds. They all looked beautiful and vibrant, making my watch truly personal.
Bob. Apple Watch specialist.
6 February 2026
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Perfect successor to my 6
Mark
18 December 2025
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Switched from the SE 2 to this one, had it for 3 years. It's noticeably better now, with a faster, sharper image thanks to the brightness, and a fast processor that loads everything you want instantly. The 46mm isn't noticeably larger on the wrist than the 44mm SE 2, but the screen is larger. I'm happy with the 46mm option; it's a bit more expensive, but it has a nice, beautiful image, so even with slightly swollen fingers, it's still easy to use. Now I'm hoping the battery is a bit better, but the old one could still get to 90%, though I'll probably charge it every day. I'm already very happy with it. And Cool Bleu continues to amaze me with on-time deliveries by bike and politely ringing the doorbell. They still keep their appointments. Not unlike regular postal services, which sometimes throw expensive items over the fence and don't even ring the doorbell while I'm waiting at home. Kudos to Cool Bleu for this.
Jerry
13 December 2025
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Coolblue takes care of everything, from taking out an insurance to repairs
For almost all accidents
More coverage in case of damage than your standard warranty
No deductible
First, add your smartwatch to your shopping cart. On the next page, choose one of the Protection Plans below. You always have a 30-day return window and pay no deductible in case of damage or theft.
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Product number | 969500 | |
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Manufacturer code | MFC94ZR/A | |
Brand | Apple | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
Compatible with operating system | iOS | |
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Operating system | WatchOS | |
Year introduced | 2025 | |
Guaranteed support with updates | 60 months after release date |
Watch case color | Gray | |
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Watch case material | Aluminum | |
Watch case shape | Rectangle | |
Height | 46 mm | |
Width | 39 mm | |
Depth | 9,7 mm | |
Weight | 36,9 g | |
Size watch case | Large | |
Recommended for wrist circumference | 17 - 19 cm | |
Total storage capacity | 64 GB | |
Shockproof |
Watch strap material | Silicone | |
|---|---|---|
Watch strap color | Black | |
Closure type | Snap button | |
Interchangeable watch strap | ||
Compatibility watch strap | Product specific |
Screen type | OLED | |
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Always-on display | ||
Data display | Digital | |
Touchscreen | ||
Color screen | ||
Adjustable watch face | ||
Type of glass | Hardened glass |
Battery life in time mode | 24 hours | |
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Battery life in sports mode | 8 hours | |
Battery/battery capacity | 363 mAh | |
Energy source solar power | ||
Wireless charging |
Internet connection options | 4G and WiFi | |
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Bluetooth | ||
ANT+ | ||
Independent music player | ||
Music controls | ||
Built-in microphone | ||
Built-in speakers | ||
Spoken directions | ||
Call options | Answer phone calls and call via smartwatch | |
Smart reply | ||
App installation possible | ||
Camera operation | ||
NFC | ||
Contactless payment | ||
Contactless payment system | Apple Pay |
Pedometer | ||
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Measures distance | ||
Speedometer | ||
Calorie counter | ||
Measures stairs climbed |
Heart rate measurement | ||
|---|---|---|
Heart rate zones | ||
Type of heart rate measurement | ECG heart rate measurement, Optical heart rate measurement | |
Heart rate measurement under water |
Skin temperature sensor | ||
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Oximeter | ||
Blood pressure monitor | ||
EDA sensor | ||
Sleep score | ||
Average heart rate during sleep | ||
Measure recovery during sleep | ||
Menstrual cycle tracking | ||
Pregnancy monitoring |
Quality of sports readings | Decent | |
|---|---|---|
Recommended for sports | Biking, Fitness, Golf, Hiking, Outdoor, Running, Swimming, Tennis, Water sports, Winter sports | |
Manual training programs | ||
Measure fitness age | ||
Recovery advice | ||
Interval training | ||
VO2 max measurement | ||
Measures average speed during activity | ||
Lap counter | ||
Race prognosis | ||
Measures step distance | ||
Measure running cadence | ||
Measures swimming distance | ||
Measures swimming speed | ||
Swimming lap counter | ||
Connection to fitness machines possible | ||
ATM score | 5 |
Built-in GPS receiver | ||
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Global satellite navigation system | BeiDou, GLONASS, GPS, Galileo, QZSS | |
GPS application | Navigation, Route registration |
Compass | ||
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Altimeter | ||
Barometer | ||
Thermometer |
Fall detection | ||
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Alarm function | ||
Geofencing |
