Is an Apple Watch Series 10 worth it?
The most-sold smartwatch in the world, by a long way.
More than a full workday of your life. 48-hour rule: if you still want it then, you need it.
How long it takes to earn it
Below is what Apple Watch Series 10 costs in real working hours, depending on what you actually take home. The math is simple: $399.00 ÷ wage = hours.
| If you take home | Hours of work | Workdays | % of year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15/hr | 26.6 hrs | 3.33 days | 1.3% |
| $20/hr | 19.9 hrs | 2.49 days | 0.96% |
| $25/hr | 16.0 hrs | 2.00 days | 0.77% |
| $40/hr | 10.0 hrs | 1.25 days | 0.48% |
| $60/hr | 6.7 hrs | 0.83 days | 0.32% |
| $100/hr | 4.0 hrs | 0.50 days | 0.19% |
Frequently asked
How many hours of work for an Apple Watch?
About 16 hours at a $25/hr wage — two workdays. At $50/hr it's 8 hours.
Is an Apple Watch worth it for fitness?
If it replaces a Fitbit ($150) or Garmin ($250) you'd otherwise buy, the marginal cost is much lower. Heart-rate, sleep tracking, and workout detection all work well.
Battery life — yearly cost beyond purchase?
After 3 years the battery typically holds 80% capacity. Apple charges $99 for a battery service — about 4 hours of work.
Series 10 vs SE?
The SE is $249 (10 hours at $25/hr). It misses always-on display, ECG, and faster charging. For most casual users the SE is the honest choice.