Background

The Apple Watch Series 10 is Apple's tenth-generation smartwatch. It was announced alongside an update to the Apple Watch Ultra 2 on September 9, 2024.

The Series 10 is available in GPS or GPS + cellular configurations. This series also introduces a titanium option, in addition to the aluminum option, which is only available in the GPS + cellular configuration.

It's available in two sizes, both of which are 1 mm larger than the Series 9, at 42 mm and 46 mm. Despite the larger size, all Series 10 watches weigh less than the comparable Series 9 watches.

The Series 10 runs on the Apple's S10 SiP. The LTPO3 OLED Always-on Retina Display is up to 40% brighter when viewed at an angle. The Series 10 also introduces two new sensors over the Series 9: A depth gauge for up to 6 m and a water temperature sensor. The Series 10 is also the first Apple Watch to allow for media playback on the device.

Identification

Information about your Apple Watch such as the name and size are etched on the bottom. Additionally, you can identify your watch by the model number printed in the watch band groove, or by opening the Apple Watch app on your phone and navigating to General > About and clicking on Model Number. These are the model numbers for the Apple Watch Series 10:

42mm case

  • A2997 (GPS: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific)
  • A2998 (GPS: China mainland, Indonesia)
  • A3001 (GPS + Cellular: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific)
  • A3002 (GPS + Cellular: China mainland)

46mm case

  • A2999 (GPS: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific)
  • A3000 (GPS: China mainland, Indonesia)
  • A3003 (GPS + Cellular: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific)
  • A3006 (GPS + Cellular: China mainland)

The Apple Watch Series 10 can be identified by its size. It's the only Apple Watch to have a thickness of 9.7 mm. It also has a redesigned speaker grill with three rows of circular openings on the edge opposite the Digital Crown.

The Series 10 is available in aluminum and titanium options. The aluminum finish options are jet black, rose gold, and silver. Titanium finish options are slate, gold, and natural. The Series 10 also has an Hermés option, which is available in aluminum with a silver finish.

Specifications

Sizes: 42 mm or 46 mm

Display:

  • Always-on LTPO3 OLED Retina display
  • 1-2000 nits brightness
  • 374 by 446 pixels (42 mm), 416 by 496 pixels (46 mm)

Processor: Apple S10 System in Package (SiP) with 64-bit dual-core processor, with W3, 2nd-gen Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine

Battery:

  • 42 mm: Up to 18 hours of normal use, up to 36 hours in low power mode
  • 46 mm: 327 mAh, 1.266 Wh, up to 18 hours of normal use, up to 36 hours in low power mode

Operating System: watchOS 11

Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, temperature (body), water temperature, depth gauge (to 6 m)

Wireless Connectivity:

  • LTE and UMTS in cellular models
  • GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
  • Wi-Fi 4 802.11n
  • Bluetooth 5.3

Compatibility: Requires iPhone XS or later with iOS 18 or later

Haptic Feedback: Taptic Engine

Miscellaneous Features:

  • Water-resistant and swim-proof up to 50 meters (WR50)
  • Certified IP6X dust resistance
  • GymKit
  • Apple Pay and Siri
  • Qi wireless charging

Additional Information